Luigi
Boy name · 4 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Luigi: 4 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to boys, peaking at 4 births in 1986.
Luigi is the Italian form of Louis, ultimately from the Germanic name Chlodowig, meaning "famous warrior." While most famous as the green-clad brother of Mario in Nintendo's iconic video game franchise, the name has real-world bearers too, including Luigi Pirandello, the Nobel Prize-winning Italian playwright and author of *Six Characters in Search of an Author*. The name also appears in classical music through Luigi Boccherini, the 18th-century composer known for his minuet. No major Scottish places share the root, but the name's Italian heritage is strong. A notable variant is the French Louis, which has been borne by many Scottish royals through marriage and cultural exchange, giving Luigi a subtle but genuine Scottish connection.
Boy 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19864 babies
- Latest (1986)
- #2744 babies
- Total births
- 4since 1986
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y