Find out how popular the first name Romolo has been for the last 29 years (from 1994 to 2022) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Romolo by gender

Based on the last 29 years of data, Romolo is exclusively a male name.

For the most recent data in 2022, there were 5 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Romolo.

The history of the first name Romolo

The name Romolo is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin name Romulus. It is a name steeped in ancient Roman history and mythology. The name Romulus is believed to have originated from the Latin word "roma," meaning "Rome," and is associated with the legendary founder of the city of Rome.

According to Roman mythology, Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the sons of the war god Mars and the priestess Rhea Silvia. They were abandoned as infants and raised by a she-wolf, eventually growing up to establish the city of Rome on the Palatine Hill. Romulus became the first king of Rome, ruling from around 753 BC to 716 BC.

The name Romolo is found in various ancient Roman texts and historical records, including the writings of Livy, Plutarch, and Ovid. It appears in the epic poem "Aeneid" by Virgil, where Romulus is mentioned as a descendant of the Trojan hero Aeneas.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Romolo was Romolo Augustolo, also known as Romulus Augustulus, who was the last Western Roman Emperor. He reigned for just one year, from 475 AD to 476 AD, before being deposed by the Germanic leader Odoacer.

Throughout history, several notable figures have borne the name Romolo, including:

1. Romolo Gessi (1831-1881), an Italian soldier and explorer who played a significant role in the exploration of East Africa.
2. Romolo Valli (1925-1980), an Italian actor known for his roles in films such as "The Night Porter" and "The Conformist."
3. Romolo Neri (1909-1994), an Italian film director and screenwriter who worked with renowned directors like Federico Fellini and Pier Paolo Pasolini.
4. Romolo Murri (1870-1944), an Italian Catholic priest and politician who advocated for social reforms and the separation of Church and State.
5. Romolo Righetti (1804-1871), an Italian painter and engraver who specialized in religious and historical subjects.

The name Romolo continues to be used in Italy and among Italian communities around the world, carrying with it a rich historical and cultural legacy that traces back to the very foundations of Ancient Rome.

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