Virgilio
of uncertain meaning; from the Roman family name Vergilius (Latin)
Virgilio is a spanish / other boy name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 100, with 87,527 records. It has 3 syllables.
The May 2021 total includes the name written with JR: 69,874 as Virgilio, and 17,653 as Virgilio Jr.
Origin and meaning
of uncertain meaning; from the Roman family name Vergilius (Latin)
Virgilio derives from the Latin name Vergilius, most famously borne by the Roman poet Publius Vergilius Maro. In the Philippines, it was introduced under Spanish rule and became an established, classic male name throughout the 20th century.
Virgilio is the Spanish and Italian form of the Roman family name Vergilius (Virgil), of obscure Latin or Etruscan origin. It entered the Philippine naming pool during the Spanish colonial period through Catholic baptismal traditions and literary heritage.
Name character
In the Philippines
A traditional name predominantly associated with middle-aged and older Filipino men. Frequently shortened to nicknames like 'Ver', 'Virgil', 'Gilio', or paired with generic pet names like 'Boy'.
Related forms
- Virgil English
- Virgilio Italian
- Virgile French
- Vergilius Latin
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Virgilio with common surname pairs
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Virgilio is the given name. The full name is Virgilio + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Virgilio a common boy name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Virgilio is number 100, with 87,527 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.