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Gino

Boy name · 19 babies recorded · 1974–2025

Gino: 19 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 2022.

Gino, a friendly Italian diminutive, typically stems from names like Luigi or Giovanni—the latter tracing back to the Hebrew Yohanan, meaning "God is gracious." It became a standalone name in its own right. Among its most celebrated bearers is the legendary cyclist Gino Bartali, whose wartime heroism in hiding Jewish families rivals his two Tour de France victories. Singer-songwriter Gino Vannelli brought a smooth, soulful sound to 1970s pop. While no major place is directly named after Gino, the root appears in countless towns named San Giovanni. In Scotland, Gino gained quiet popularity from the 1980s onward, reflecting the country’s growing cultural diversity and the charm of this compact, approachable classic.