The namePrimo
Primo is an Italian boy's name.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
From the Italian primo, "first", often given to an eldest son.
Origin
Italian, of Latin origin.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1920s.
Famous people named Primo
- Primo Levi, Italian writer
Popularity of the name Primo
Primo in France
3689thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1926peak year (30 births)
515babies named Primo in France since 1900
Primo was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 180 births over the decade, 35% of all recorded babies named Primo. Its rise began around 1904, and it peaked in 1926. Half of all babies named Primo in France were born before 1927, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Primo mean?
From the Italian primo, "first", often given to an eldest son.
What is the origin of the name Primo?
Italian, of Latin origin.
Is Primo a girl's or a boy's name?
Primo is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Primo?
Primo Levi, Italian writer.