All about the name ENNIO

Meaning, origin, history.

Ennio is a masculine Italian given name of Latin origin. It means "dedicated to the god Enyo". Enyo was a Roman goddess of war, similar to Athena in Greek mythology. The name Ennio is composed of two elements: "en", meaning "in" or "on", and "io", which may refer to the god Jupiter. Alternatively, it could be derived from the Etruscan god Uni, who was associated with both war and fertility.

The name Ennio has a rich history in Italian culture and literature. One of the most notable figures bearing this name is Ennio Doris, an Italian businessman and founder of the luxury goods company Tod's. Another famous Ennio is Ennio Morricone, a renowned Italian composer of classical music and film scores. His work includes the soundtracks for many iconic movies such as "The Good, the Bad and the Ugly" and "Once Upon a Time in America".

In literature, Ennio Flaiano was an Italian writer known for his satirical novels and screenplays. He worked with prominent directors like Federico Fellini and collaborated on the script for the film "La Dolce Vita". The name Ennio also appears in the works of other notable authors, such as Giovanni Boccaccio's "Decameron", where it is carried by one of the characters.

Today, Ennio remains a popular choice among Italian parents but has not gained widespread use beyond Italy. It is considered a strong and distinctive name with a rich historical and cultural background. Its meaning, dedicated to the god of war or the god Jupiter, may evoke feelings of strength, power, and divine protection. Ultimately, the name Ennio carries a unique blend of ancient Roman heritage and modern Italian elegance.

See also

Greek
Italian

Popularity of the name ENNIO since 1880.

Number of births per year since 1880.

Statistics for the name Ennio show that it has seen varied popularity over recent decades in the United States. The name first appeared on birth records in 1924 with five newborns being given this moniker. After a period of decline, its popularity began to rise again at the start of the 2000s, reaching six births in 2001.

Throughout the following years, the number of babies named Ennio remained relatively stable, oscillating between five and seven births annually from 2006 to 2014. However, there was a notable peak in popularity during these years with eleven births recorded in 2015. This high point was not sustained, and the number of newborns named Ennio returned to single-digit figures for the next couple of years.

Remarkably, the trend reversed once more from 2021 onwards, indicating an uptick in interest surrounding this name. Both 2021 and 2022 saw fourteen births each, marking a significant increase compared to preceding years. The most recent data available, for the year 2023, shows thirteen births.

In total, since 1924 up until last year, there have been one hundred thirty-two newborns named Ennio in the United States. This demonstrates that while not exceptionally common, the name Ennio has held consistent and intermittent popularity over time among American parents.

Name variation ENNIO.