Gino
Short form of Italian names ending in -gino (Italian)
Gino is a other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 467, with 14,234 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
Short form of Italian names ending in -gino (Italian)
Gino originated in Italy as a diminutive pet form for various traditional given names. In the Philippines, it gained popularity in the mid-to-late 20th century as a standalone male given name, partly favored because of its pleasant, modern sound and subtle resonance with the Tagalog honorific 'Ginoo' (gentleman/mister).
Gino is of Italian origin, originally a diminutive suffix for names ending in -gino such as Ambrogino, Giorgino, or Luigino. In the Philippines, it is used as an independent given name.
Name character
In the Philippines
Used widely across Luzon and the Visayas as a standalone first name. Common informal nicknames include Gi, Gins, or Ginos.
Related forms
- Gino Italian
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Gino with common surname pairs
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How do I use Gino with two Filipino surnames?
Gino is the given name. The full name is Gino + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Gino a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Gino is number 467, with 14,234 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.