Gavino is an Italian male given name of Latin origin, derived from the Latin word "cavis," which means 'hollow' or 'cave.' It is often associated with the city of Gaeta in southern Italy, where it is believed to have been popularized during medieval times. The name Gavino is composed of two elements: "gav" meaning 'goat,' and "-ino," a diminutive suffix. Thus, Gavino could be interpreted as 'little goat.' Traditionally, this name has been more prevalent in southern Italy, particularly in regions like Campania and Sicily. It is also found among Italian communities in other countries such as Argentina and Brazil. Gavino does not have any associated saints or feast days, nor is it widely celebrated beyond the aforementioned regions of origin.
The name Gavino experienced notable fluctuations in popularity over the years, with peaks and valleys in birth counts. The highest number of Gavinos born in a single year was 43, which occurred twice (in 2008 and 2010). Conversely, there were several years with fewer than 10 Gavino births, including two instances where only 6 babies named Gavino were born (1957 and 1958). The total number of Gavino births from 1915 to 2023 is 1746.