Find out how popular the first name Arnolfo has been for the last 1 years (from 1989 to 1989) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Arnolfo by gender

Based on the last 1 years of data, Arnolfo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 1989, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Arnolfo.

The history of the first name Arnolfo

The name Arnolfo has its origins in the ancient Germanic languages, derived from the words "arn" meaning eagle and "wulf" meaning wolf. The name can be traced back to the 6th century and was prevalent among the Frankish and Visigothic tribes of Europe.

In the Middle Ages, the name Arnolfo gained popularity, particularly in Italy where it was often spelled as Arnolfo or Arnolpho. One of the earliest recorded examples of the name is found in the writings of the Italian poet Dante Alighieri, who mentioned an Arnolfo di Cambio in his work "Vita Nuova" written around 1293.

During the Renaissance period, Arnolfo di Cambio (c.1240-1310) was a renowned Italian architect and sculptor. He is best known for designing the Basilica of Santa Croce in Florence and the Palazzo Vecchio, which served as the city's town hall.

Another notable figure was Arnolfo d'Orvieto (c.1290-1348), an Italian sculptor and architect who worked on the Orvieto Cathedral and the Basilica of San Pietro in Rome.

In the 16th century, Arnolfo Ferrucci (c.1512-1573) was an Italian writer and poet who was part of the Accademia Fiorentina, a literary society in Florence.

Moving to the 19th century, Arnolfo Gamba (1828-1906) was an Italian painter and art critic who specialized in portraiture and historical scenes.

The name Arnolfo also found its way into the Spanish-speaking world, where it was sometimes spelled as Arnulfo or Arnoldo. One such example is Arnulfo Arteaga (1870-1951), a Mexican general and politician who served as the governor of the state of Michoacán.

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