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Horatio Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "horatio" is "keeper of time", and is used often for "boys".

Name
horatio
Meaning
keeper of time
Pronunciation
huh-ray-sho
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Horatio Name Details

Horatio is a Latin name derived from the word 'hora' meaning 'hour' and the suffix '-tio' indicating 'one who possesses'. It is believed to have originated from ancient Roman times and was commonly used as a given name among the nobility and upper class. The name gained popularity in the English-speaking world during the 16th century through William Shakespeare's play 'Hamlet', where the character Horatio is Hamlet's loyal and trustworthy friend.

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