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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1986 · 4
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).