Horatio
ho-RAY-shee-oh
Popularity
#9296
Letters
7
Syllables
4
Origin
Latin
Total Births
1,437
Peak Year
#40 in 2007
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Sophisticated & Formal
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A Roman family name, of uncertain origin, possibly meaning 'timekeeper' or 'hour maker'.
Numerology
The Creative
Expressive, joyful, and imaginative. Names vibrating at 3 inspire creativity and optimism.
Famous Namesakes
Horatio Nelson
British naval commander, famous for the Battle of Trafalgar.
Horatio Hornblower
Fictional naval officer in a series of novels.
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