Orfeo
Fact sheet
- Name
- Orfeo
- Gender
- Boy name
- Syllables
- 2
The name Orfeo is the Italian and Spanish variant of Orpheus. Translated, it means 'the Dark'.
What does the name Orfeo mean?
Orfeo is the Italian and Spanish form of the name Orpheus. The direct translation is 'the Dark'. Its roots can be found in the Ancient Greek word orphne (ὄρφνη), which denotes 'the darkness of night'. An alternative spelling of the name is Orfeas.
Where does the name Orfeo come from?
The name Orfeo has its roots in Ancient Greek and means 'the Dark'. The etymology is based on the Ancient Greek term orphne (ὄρφνη), which means 'the darkness of night'. It is used in both Italian and Spanish.
How do you pronounce Orfeo?
Or-fe-o
Popularity
In Germany, Orfeo is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488 on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2012 at rank 3,479. In the last ten years, Orfeo has been given as a first name fewer than 10 times, which places it at 7,203 in the ten-year statistics. For the period from 2010 to 2024, it ranks 7,284.
Nicknames & pet names
Orfi
Famous people
- Orfeo Boselli (Italian artist)
- Orfeo Crosa (botanist from Uruguay)
- Orfeo Mandozzi (solo cellist)
- Orfeo Orfei (painter from Italy)
- Orfeo Pizzoferrato (Italian cyclist)
- Orfeo Vecchi (composer from Italy)
Frequently asked questions about the name Orfeo
What does the name Orfeo mean?
Orfeo is the Italian and Spanish form of the name Orpheus and means 'the Dark'. The roots of the name lie in the Ancient Greek word orphne, which describes 'the darkness of night'.
Where does the name Orfeo come from?
The name Orfeo has its roots in Ancient Greek and is used in both Italian and Spanish.
How popular is the name Orfeo?
Orfeo is a traditional name that is appreciated in certain regions of Italy and Spain, but is less common outside these countries.