Baldovino

Baldovino is the Italian variant of the names Baldwin and Balduin.

What does the name Baldovino mean?

Baldovino is derived from Baldwin or Balduin. The name has its roots in the ancient Germanic first name Baldewin and means in Old High German 'the bold friend'. It consists of the elements bald, which means 'bold, brave', and wini, which stands for 'friend'. The shortened form Baldo is also common. A prominent bearer of the name is the Italian professional golfer Baldovino Dassu. Other variations of the name Baldwin include Balduino, Baldvin, Baltwin, Baudouin, Bauwen, and Boudewijn.

Where does the name Baldovino come from?

The first name Baldovino comes from Old High German and means 'the bold friend'. The word parts are composed as follows: bald = bold, brave (Old High German) and wini = friend (Old High German). The language is Italian.

How do you pronounce Baldovino?

The pronunciation of Baldovino is four syllables and smooth. In German, the name is usually pronounced as 'Bal-do-vi-no' [bal.doˈviː.no], which emphasizes the clear division of the syllables. The suffix '-vino' gives the name a gentle, open ending that adds elegance and lightness. Overall, Baldovino has a sonorous, stylish, and present character – harmonious, lively, and with a warm, cultivated aura.

When is the name day of Baldovino?

The name day for Baldovino is celebrated on August 21 and October 6.

Popularity

In Germany, Baldovino is a rather rare first name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best ranking in Italy was 1,524th place in 2001. In the last ten years, Baldovino has been given less than 10 times in Italy, leading to a rank of 3,658 in the ten-year statistics. From 1999 to 2024, it ranks 3,899th in Italy.

Famous people

• Baldovino Dassu (Italian golfer)