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Enrico

Name Origin

Enrico is an Italian masculine given name, a variant of Henry. It means 'ruler of the household' or 'home ruler'.

italianmasculinerulerhomehousehold

Famous People

Enrico Fermi (1901-1954)

Physicist

  • Developed the world's first nuclear reactor
  • Won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1938 for his work on induced radioactivity
  • Made significant contributions to quantum theory, statistical mechanics, and particle physics

Enrico Caruso (1873-1921)

Opera Singer

  • One of the most famous opera singers of all time
  • Known for his powerful voice and dramatic performances
  • Recorded extensively, helping to popularize opera

Enrico Piaggio (1883-1947)

Industrialist

  • Founded the Piaggio company, which is best known for producing Vespa scooters

Similar Names

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Sibling Names

Sofia

Both Enrico and Sofia are classic Italian names with a timeless elegance.

Leonardo

Another strong Italian name, Leonardo shares the same historical and artistic influence as Enrico.

Isabella

A graceful and popular Italian name, Isabella complements Enrico's masculinity with its femininity.

Alessandro

Both names have strong ties to history and nobility, suggesting a sense of heritage and strength.