Comments for the name Nero (2)

Means black in Italian.

Nero was the name of a Roman ruler. He was a tad insane though.

The Italian pronunciation:

NEYR-Oh

"E" in "Ne" is spoken as "Neyhr," or otherwise "Aye" with the "N" bonus. Roll your "R." "O" is as usual, "Oh." [noted -ed]

Before using this on a kid, remember that this name has NOTHING to do with the Ancient Roman emperor. The emperor Nero's name is written as Nerone in Italian. But no one in Italy would name their kid Nerone - it has highly negative connotations. But seeing that this Nero is short for Raniero, it's fine as a name.