Prospero
PROS-puh-roh
Prospero is a boy’s name of Latin origin, meaning “Derived from the Latin word 'prosperus,' meaning 'fortunate' or 'successful.' This name is famously known from Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest,' where Prospero is a powerful sorcerer.”, and peaked in popularity in 1928.
What Prospero Means
“Derived from the Latin word 'prosperus,' meaning 'fortunate' or 'successful.' This name is famously known from Shakespeare's play 'The Tempest,' where Prospero is a powerful sorcerer.”
The Story of Prospero
Shakespeare knew a name that meant 'fortunate' could also conjure magic.
Prospero originates from the Latin word 'prosperus,' meaning 'fortunate' or 'successful.' It gained prominence through Shakespeare's 'The Tempest,' where the character Prospero is a powerful sorcerer, imbuing the name with a sense of command and enchantment.
When you say Prospero, you feel the potential for a life brimming with good fortune and wise choices. You imagine your son wielding a quiet authority, capable of shaping his destiny with magical foresight.
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Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Prospero
Duke of Milan and sorcerer in Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'.
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Spelling Variations
Peak Year
#8 in 1928
Total Births
71
First Recorded
1915
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