Horatio Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Horatio Name at a Glance

Name	Horatio
Meaning	Timekeeper. Derived from the Roman clan name Horatius. The close friend of Hamlet in Shakespeare's tragedy.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Horatio Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Horatio means “Timekeeper. Derived from the Roman clan name Horatius. The close friend of Hamlet in Shakespeare's tragedy”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Horatio Name Origin

Our database records Horatio under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Horatio a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Horatio is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Horatio

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