Saint Lucio's Day, February 18. Names for children

Lucio is a name for a child of Latin origin meaning "light". Although it is not a name as frequent as his female Lucia, it is perfect for your child, especially if born with the first light of the morning, thus following the tradition of putting this name to all children born with the dawn. Celebrat

Lucio is a name for a child of Latin origin meaning "light". Although it is not a name as frequent as his female Lucia, it is perfect for your child, especially if born with the first light of the morning, thus following the tradition of putting this name to all children born with the dawn.

Celebrate your name day on February 18, which is the day of Saint Lucio.

Curiosities about the name Lucio

The name Lucio implies a sensitive and emotional personality and at a certain reserved point. His emotionality makes him feel very close to his family and friends, something that does not prevent him from taking the initiative on occasion or undertaking any new activity. Because Lucio is also restless and curious, with great intellectual skills and creativity.

The name of your child is known throughout the world, but it is used primarily in Spanish-speaking countries and in Italy, where it is a common name. It is an ideal name because it gives a certain elegance and height and by not being very heard, it becomes an original but not extravagant name.

Lucio is a name that irrevocably evokes the tradition of ancient Rome. There are many historical figures named Lucio such as consuls, historians, military men like Lucio Cornelio Escipión and even Catilina himself, so reviled by Cicero, was called Lucio Sergio Catilina.

The Roman world also left us outstanding figures such as the writer Lucio Apuleyo author of "The Golden Ass", which is situated as the precursor of the later picaresque novel. Also the multi-faceted Stoic philosopher Seneca, originally from Cordoba, bore the name of your son, Lucius Annaeus Seneca. And Lucio Aurelio Comodo Antonino was the emperor who appears as the protagonist of the well-known film "Gladiator".

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