Horacio

Horacio is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the name Horatius, which traces back to an ancient Roman family name and likely has Etruscan roots. The name translates to 'one from the family of the Horatii.'

What does the name Horacio mean?

Horacio represents a Spanish and Portuguese variant of Horatius, originating from an ancient Roman family name and likely having Etruscan roots. The meaning of the name is 'one from the family of the Horatii.' The exact origins are unclear, but it is believed to be derived from the Etruscan word huras. Additionally, it may have connections to the Latin words hora for 'hour,' 'time,' 'season,' or ōrātiō for 'speech,' 'discourse,' 'language,' 'rhetoric,' 'eloquence.' The Horatii are considered one of the oldest patrician families in ancient Rome. The Portuguese spelling of the name is Horácio. Other variants include Horatio, Horace, Horatiu, Horaz, and Orazio. Female forms are Horatia and Orazia.

Where does the name Horacio come from?

The name Horacio has its roots in Etruscan and Latin and means 'one from the family of the Horatii.' The Etruscan component is not precisely known (huras), while the Latin terms hora for 'hour, time, season' and ōrātiō for 'speech, discourse, language, rhetoric, eloquence' are relevant. The languages in which the name appears are Portuguese and Spanish.

How do you pronounce Horacio?

Ho-ra-tsio

Popularity

In Germany, Horacio is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2009 at 1,979th. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 20 times, which earned it the 5,448th position in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it is ranked 6,518th.

Famous people

• Horacio Cartes (President of Paraguay)
• Horacio Elizondo (Referee at the 2006 World Cup)