Saint Mario's Day, January 19th. Names for children

Mario is a name for a boy of Latin origin with a meaning that derives from the Roman god of war Mars. Contrary to what is supposed, this name is not María's masculine nor does it have any relation. It is a name of uncertain etymology because of its Etruscan roots, but in any case it is ideal for you

Mario is a name for a boy of Latin origin with a meaning that derives from the Roman god of war Mars. Contrary to what is supposed, this name is not María's masculine nor does it have any relation.

It is a name of uncertain etymology because of its Etruscan roots, but in any case it is ideal for your son, who will endow with all the energy of a warrior and warrior god. Celebrate your name day on January 19, which is the day of San Mario.

Curiosities about the name Mario

Mario is combative, fighter and brave, although his personality has a certain contradiction because it also includes shyness and introspection. However, the energy that emanates from its meaning makes that Mario rises unintentionally as the one that follows his group of friends and, in most cases, is in charge of family protection. His character is, in any way, very charismatic.

Mario is a name that is used throughout the world with hardly any variations in different languages. Sometimes, the name of your child is related to that of Mariano and many assimilate it to the name Aaron. But the names closest to Mario because of their origin and meaning are those of Marco and Marcelo, also in direct relationship with the god Mars.

Marius is actually the name of a family or gens of ancient Rome whose members believed themselves to be direct descendants of the god of war. Thus, it is not strange to meet many Roman personalities who bore the name of your son, as the famous consul and military Gaius Mario, who we know through the great historians of antiquity.

But the name of your child is closer to you thanks to renowned personalities in all areas, such as the poet Mario Beneditti, Nobel prize-winning writer Mario Vargas Llosa or film director Mario Camus. Actually, Mario is a name that, despite its age, keeps all the originality and freshness for your child.

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