Hortensio Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Hortensio Name at a Glance

Name	Hortensio
Meaning	'The Taming of the Shrew' A suitor to Bianca.
Origin	Shakespearean
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Hortensio Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Hortensio means “'The Taming of the Shrew' A suitor to Bianca”. 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.

Hortensio Name Origin

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

Is Hortensio a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Hortensio

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