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Name Origin

Gino is an Italian masculine given name, a short form of the name Egidio. Egidio derives from the Greek name Aigidios, meaning 'kid' or 'goat'. The name is often associated with strength and resilience.

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Famous People

Gino D'Acampo (1976-)

Chef, television personality

  • Celebrity chef on British television
  • Winner of 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' (2009)
  • Author of several cookbooks

Gino Bartali (1914-2000)

Professional cyclist

  • Three-time winner of the Giro d'Italia
  • Winner of the Tour de France (1936)
  • Helped Jews escape Nazi persecution during World War II