Mirco

The name Mirco has been known in the German-speaking world as an Italian variant of the name Mirko since the 1960s. Mirko is often considered a diminutive form of Miroslav. Translated, the name means 'the glorious', 'the peaceful', as well as 'the peaceful Slav', 'the calm esteemed one', or 'the glorious peace'.

What does the name Mirco mean?

Mirco is an Italian spelling of the name Mirko, which has also been used in German since the 1960s. This name is considered a diminutive form of Miroslav and carries the meanings 'the glorious' and 'the peaceful'. Additionally, it can also be interpreted as 'the peaceful Slav', 'the calm esteemed one', or 'the glorious peace'. The roots of this two-part name can be found in Old Slavic, derived from the words mirŭ (миръ), meaning 'peace', 'calm', 'world', or 'universe', and sláva ‎(сла́ва), meaning 'glory', 'honor', 'esteem', or 'the Slav'. Other variants include Miroslaw, Myroslav, Mirek, Misko, and Miro. Female forms are Miroslava, Miroslawa, Mirka, Myroslawa, and Myroslava. The name gained prominence through Miroslav, who was King of Croatia from 945 to 949 and belonged to the Trpimirović family.

Where does the name Mirco come from?

The first name Mirco has its roots in Old Slavic and means 'the glorious'. The components of the word consist of mirŭ (миръ) for 'peace', 'calm', 'world', or 'universe', and sláva ‎(сла́ва) for 'glory', 'honor', 'esteem', or 'the Slav'. This name is prevalent in the German, Italian, and Swiss languages.

How do you pronounce Mirco?

The pronunciation of Mirco is clear and melodic. The name consists of two syllables and is often pronounced in German as 'Mir-co' [ˈmɪʁko]. The beginning is bright, and the middle part has a distinctive consonant structure. The open 'o' at the end provides a harmonious sound. Mirco conveys a modern, lively impression and appears uncomplicated, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Mirco?

The name day of Mirco is celebrated on July 21 and November 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Mirco is a widely used name. Currently, it ranks 3,183rd on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 1991, when it reached 98th place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 120 times as a first name, placing it 2,125th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,701st.

Nicknames & pet names

Mic / Micky / Mico / Mikko / Mirc / Mircho / Mirci / Mircoles / Mircos / Mircu / Mircx / Mirk / Miro / Mirre / Märko

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Famous people

• Mirco Antenucci (footballer from Italy)
• Mirco Barella (German footballer)
• Mirco Bergamasco (Italian rugby player)
• Mirco Bitzer (German footballer)
• Mirco Born (German footballer)
• Mirco Di Tora (swimmer from Italy)
• Mirco Doddi (Italian biathlete)
• Mirco Gasparetto (Italian footballer)
• Mirco Gennari (footballer)
• Mirco Gerson (Swiss beach volleyball player)
• Mirco Graf (football player from Switzerland)
• Mirco Gualdi (Italian racing cyclist)
• Mirco Harald Goronzy (singer from Germany)
• Mirco Luedemann (ice hockey player from Germany)
• Mirco Müller (writer from Germany)
• Mirco Nontschew (comedian)
• Mirco Poloni (footballer from Italy)
• Mirco Reseg (German actor)
• Mirco Sadotti (Italian footballer)
• Mirco Saggiorato (racing cyclist from Switzerland)