The nameArmando

Armando is the Italian, Spanish and Portuguese form of Armand, given in France mostly in the 1960s and 1970s.

Meaning

Like Armand, it comes from the Germanic hari, "army", and man, "man".

Origin

Germanic, through the Romance languages.

History

Found in France since 1907, Armando peaked in the early 1970s, given notably in families of Portuguese and Italian origin. It is still given today, quietly.

Popularity of the name Armando

Armando in France

5769thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1972peak year (65 births)
1,565babies named Armando in France since 1900
03365 1900192019401960198020002020
Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Armando was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 375 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Armando. Its rise began around 1914, and it peaked in 1972. Half of all babies named Armando in France were born before 1972, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Armando mean?

Like Armand, it comes from the Germanic hari, "army", and man, "man".

What is the origin of the name Armando?

Germanic, through the Romance languages.

Is Armando a girl's or a boy's name?

Armando is a boy's name.