Day of Saint Vincent Martyr, January 22. Names for children

Vicente is a name for a child of Latin origin that means 'the winner' or 'the conqueror'. It has the same etymology as Victor, so both names can be perfect for your child. He celebrates his onomastics on January 22nd, which is the day of San Vicente Mártir, a famous priest from Zaragoza who lived in

Vicente is a name for a child of Latin origin that means 'the winner' or 'the conqueror'. It has the same etymology as Victor, so both names can be perfect for your child.

He celebrates his onomastics on January 22nd, which is the day of San Vicente Mártir, a famous priest from Zaragoza who lived in Diocletian's time.Curiosities about the name Vicente

The name Vicente implies a charismatic and seductive personality. Vicente is pleasant, sensitive and charming, qualities for which he receives the admiration of those around him.

In addition, he has a great capacity to find resources and resolve situations, which often makes him a protective figure of his family.

Vicente is a name used throughout the West with some variations. Vincent's form is well known, and we find it in English, French and German, as well as Italian Vicenzo.

Vin and Vinny diminutives are also widely used, and the most popular is Txente. The feminine of this name is Vicenta, although nowadays it is little used.

Because there are several saints with the name of your child, it is very common to find places with the name San Vicente, being especially attractive the fishing village located in Cantabria, San Vicente de la Barquera. In addition, there are many personalities named Vicente, such as the Spanish poet who won a Nobel prize, Vicente Aleixandre.

However, there are two celebrities from very different backgrounds who have made the name of your son famous. The Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh, whose paintings are admired even by those little understood in art and football coach Vicente del Bosque, of topicality, and which has led the Spanish team to win victories as important as the European Championship or the World Cup .

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of January, consult our calendar of the names of saints of January. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez.

Editor of GuiaInfantil.com