Day of Saint Dionysius, March 10. Names for children
Dionisio is a name for a boy of Greek origin that means 'the young divine'. It is a name of original beauty because of its close relationship with the Greek god Dionysus. Although it is not a very frequent name, it can be ideal for your child if you want to infuse all the strength of the oldest trad
Dionisio is a name for a boy of Greek origin that means 'the young divine'. It is a name of original beauty because of its close relationship with the Greek god Dionysus.
Although it is not a very frequent name, it can be ideal for your child if you want to infuse all the strength of the oldest tradition. He celebrates his name day on March 10, which is the day of San Dionisio.
Curiosities about the name Dionisio
By the meaning of his name, Dionisio implies a charismatic personality, of a passionate and very emotional nature. Dionisio has an extroverted character and is a winner in social relations because of that halo of mystery and the influence that continues to exert his name. Given his creativity, his skills are directed, especially, to the artistic field.
The name Dionisio is used in all languages with some variants. Especially attractive is the Denis form used in English, French, Icelandic and Albanian, which gives it a more modern touch. It is also very frequent its diminutive Dioni. In any case, the name Dionisio is still valid today as many other names that link directly with Greek mythology.
Because the name of your son was taken by one of the most popular Greek gods, Dionysus. Known for being the god of wine and excess, Dionysus was also the forerunner of agriculture, in permanent contact with nature. In addition, his connection with concepts such as freedom and revolution are very attractive, without forgetting that he was the inspirer of that indispensable literary genre that was the Greek tragedy.
At present, the name Dionisio is not familiar because of that unclassifiable character, half thief hero, half television showman who is the Dioni. But we also know the American actors Dennis Quaid and Dennis Hopper, as well as the Spanish poets Dionisio Ridruejo and Dionisio Cañas.
To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of March, consult our calendar of the names of saints in March. 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
