Find out how popular the first name Dino has been for the last 50 years (from 1974 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Dino by gender

Based on the last 50 years of data, Dino is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 49 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Dino.

The history of the first name Dino

The name Dino has its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is a shortened form of the Italian name Dionisio, which is derived from the Greek name Dionysios. Dionysios is related to the Greek god Dionysus, who was the god of wine, fertility, and revelry.

In ancient Greek mythology, Dionysus was known for his wild and ecstatic rituals, which often involved wine and intoxication. The name Dionysios was popular among the ancient Greeks, and it was later adopted by the Romans as Dionysius.

The earliest recorded use of the name Dino can be traced back to the Middle Ages in Italy. It was a popular name among the Italian nobility and upper classes, particularly in the regions of Tuscany and Umbria.

One of the earliest recorded examples of the name Dino is Dino Compagni (1260-1324), an Italian chronicler and statesman from Florence. He is best known for his chronicle of the events in Florence during the late 13th and early 14th centuries, which provides a valuable historical account of the political turmoil and strife of that era.

Another notable figure with the name Dino is Dino Buzzati (1906-1972), an Italian novelist, short story writer, and painter. He is considered one of the most influential Italian writers of the 20th century, and his works often explored themes of fantasy, surrealism, and existentialism.

Dino Risi (1916-2008) was an Italian film director and screenwriter who is best known for his satirical comedies that explored the social and cultural changes in post-war Italy. His films, such as "Il Sorpasso" (1962) and "I Mostri" (1963), are considered classics of Italian cinema.

Dino Campana (1885-1932) was an Italian poet and novelist who is best known for his avant-garde poetry collection "Canti Orfici" (Orphic Songs). His work was influential in the development of Italian Modernism and was praised for its innovative use of language and imagery.

Dino Grandi (1895-1988) was an Italian politician and fascist leader who played a significant role in the rise of Benito Mussolini and the Fascist Party in Italy. He later became disillusioned with Fascism and was instrumental in the downfall of Mussolini's regime in 1943.

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