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The name of great individuals. Yes!
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It matters little what others say or think regarding a name. I personally don’t have an actual opinion on this name as the other comments seem to be going on about as the name Carlo is unheard of in my neck of the woods. You are more likely to bump into a dude named Rusty than some random guy named Carlo. (shrug)
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Carlo is now a “dad” name over here in Italy. And while it is an ok name, I can always appreciate the fact that some people will like it while others won’t. To each their own.
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After reading the comments of famous personages, I am greatly surprised that no one has mentioned, Carlo Lorenzini, or known to posterity by his pen name, Carlo Collodi.
Collodi was an Italian humorist, journalist and author who is famously known for writing the fairytale novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio. Carlo Lorenzini was born on November 24, 1826 in Florence, Italy. He was the eldest of ten siblings. His father, Domenico Lorenzini, was a cook and his mother, Angiolina Orzali Lorenzini, a seamstress from the town of Collodi (the town that would later inspire Carlo’s pen name. During his childhood, he spent most of his time living with his maternal grandmother in his mother’s hometown of Collodi while attending the local primary school. After completing his primary school education, Carlo was sent to the Colle Val d’Elsa, a theological seminary. However, his stay there was rather brief as he decided that he did not wish to be a priest. He then relocated to Florence where he attended the College of the Scolopi Fathers to continue his education. In the year 1844, he began working at a local bookstore called the Liberia Piatti as an assistant to a prominent Italian manuscript specialist, Giueseppe Aiazzi. In 1848 and in 1860, respectively, Carlo served in the Tuscan army as a volunteer during the Italian Wars of Independence. Around those two conflicts, Collodi showed a keen interest in political matters that in 1853 he founded a satirical newspaper called Il Lampione. Unfortunately, the government of the Grand Duke of Tuscany censored the material. Not deterred by these setbacks, Carlo began another newspaper called, Lo scaramuccia (“The Controversy”) in 1854. From 1856 to 1860, he published plays and articles that correlated to the subject of political activism. His most notable work from that time was published in 1860. It was called Il signor Alberi ha ragione! Or Mr Alberi is Right! This publication outlined Collodi’s political and cultural vision for Italy. Incidentally, it was within this work that he began using the pseudonym, Carlo Collodi instead of Lorenzini. It was during the 1870’s that Collodi began having less of an interest in politics and more of a taste for fairytales and myths. In 1875, for example, he published a translated work of French fairytales by Charles Perrault into Italian which was called Racconti delle fate. A year later, in 1876, he wrote series about Italian unification with thoughts of irony and action from the main protagonist of the series called, Giannettino. In 1880, Collodi conceived of an idea for a weekly publication for a magazine, Giornale per I bambini, called, Le adventure di Pinocchio.
Carlo Collodi died in Florence on October 26, 1890 at the age of 63. His remains were interred at the Cimitero Monumentale Delle Porte Sante. While
Most of his works were published and distributed after his untimely death, Carlo Collodi’s most famous work has remained to this very day, “The Adventures of Pinocchio.” A novel that has inspired countless recreations and interpretations on film and screen. The most famous of these adaptations is the 1940 Walt Disney film, Pinocchio.
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Collodi was an Italian humorist, journalist and author who is famously known for writing the fairytale novel, The Adventures of Pinocchio. Carlo Lorenzini was born on November 24, 1826 in Florence, Italy. He was the eldest of ten siblings. His father, Domenico Lorenzini, was a cook and his mother, Angiolina Orzali Lorenzini, a seamstress from the town of Collodi (the town that would later inspire Carlo’s pen name. During his childhood, he spent most of his time living with his maternal grandmother in his mother’s hometown of Collodi while attending the local primary school. After completing his primary school education, Carlo was sent to the Colle Val d’Elsa, a theological seminary. However, his stay there was rather brief as he decided that he did not wish to be a priest. He then relocated to Florence where he attended the College of the Scolopi Fathers to continue his education. In the year 1844, he began working at a local bookstore called the Liberia Piatti as an assistant to a prominent Italian manuscript specialist, Giueseppe Aiazzi. In 1848 and in 1860, respectively, Carlo served in the Tuscan army as a volunteer during the Italian Wars of Independence. Around those two conflicts, Collodi showed a keen interest in political matters that in 1853 he founded a satirical newspaper called Il Lampione. Unfortunately, the government of the Grand Duke of Tuscany censored the material. Not deterred by these setbacks, Carlo began another newspaper called, Lo scaramuccia (“The Controversy”) in 1854. From 1856 to 1860, he published plays and articles that correlated to the subject of political activism. His most notable work from that time was published in 1860. It was called Il signor Alberi ha ragione! Or Mr Alberi is Right! This publication outlined Collodi’s political and cultural vision for Italy. Incidentally, it was within this work that he began using the pseudonym, Carlo Collodi instead of Lorenzini. It was during the 1870’s that Collodi began having less of an interest in politics and more of a taste for fairytales and myths. In 1875, for example, he published a translated work of French fairytales by Charles Perrault into Italian which was called Racconti delle fate. A year later, in 1876, he wrote series about Italian unification with thoughts of irony and action from the main protagonist of the series called, Giannettino. In 1880, Collodi conceived of an idea for a weekly publication for a magazine, Giornale per I bambini, called, Le adventure di Pinocchio.
Carlo Collodi died in Florence on October 26, 1890 at the age of 63. His remains were interred at the Cimitero Monumentale Delle Porte Sante. While
Most of his works were published and distributed after his untimely death, Carlo Collodi’s most famous work has remained to this very day, “The Adventures of Pinocchio.” A novel that has inspired countless recreations and interpretations on film and screen. The most famous of these adaptations is the 1940 Walt Disney film, Pinocchio.
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Carlo is a striking, handsome, illustrious name that brings to mind a contented artisan in his workshop on Italy's western coast. Though I may not use it myself, it is certainly not a "hillbillish, ugly dogwater name."
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Just an okay name to be honest.
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Wonderful name that is not boring.
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It is just wonderful. I have a son who has this handsome name and he receives nothing but praise by his teachers and peers. Again an elegantly handsome name.
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Carlo is a fantastic name! Peace out!
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The most handsome name I've ever heard in my life, don't know what to say further besides it not being racist.
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I was on a field trip to Italy just a few weeks ago for a school that I work for and the tour guide's name was Carlo. I thought it was interesting as how I was expecting his name to end with an 's' instead of an 'o'. Lol.
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Ugh not these types of hillbillish names that sound awkward, and the girl down below says that this name is handsome, (WHICH IS NOT HANDSOME AT ALL!) get facts right lady.
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Carlo is a handsome and distinguished ITALIAN first name! There is nothing even remotely “hillbillish” about it. Get your facts straight troll! Next time aim for Cletus or Jim Bob, now those are red neck names!
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Handsome name.
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Also Ligurian: https://lij.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carlo_V
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A famous bearer of this name is the young Venerable Carlo Acutis. He will be beatified in the Catholic Church in a few days on October 10th, 2020. Earlier today his body was put on display since it was showing signs of incorruption— despite having died 14 years ago and having a normal casket burial, he still looks as though he died yesterday.
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Carlo Ancelotti OSI is an Italian former footballer and football manager. He is currently manager of the German club Bayern Munich. Ancelotti is the only manager to have won the UEFA Champions League three times and reached four finals. He is also the first manager to have won the FIFA Club World Cup with two European clubs. Ancelotti is regarded as one of the best and most successful managers of all time.
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Used in Spain as a variant of Carlos.
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It's a classical italian name. It's more used in the north of the country.
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The name Carlo was given to 173 baby boys born in the US in 2012 :)
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This is such a cool name! But I'd say only name your son Carlo if you're Italian, it doesn't really sound right with a last name like Smith or Johnson.
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This reminds me of three things.
1: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
2: The Irish town Carlow, and the song mentioning it called "Follow Me Up To Carlow".
3: The character Carlos from Meerkat Manor.
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1: The Chevrolet Monte Carlo.
2: The Irish town Carlow, and the song mentioning it called "Follow Me Up To Carlow".
3: The character Carlos from Meerkat Manor.
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Carlo della Torre Rezzonico was the birthname of Pope Clement XIII (Pontificate between 1758-1769).
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Carlo Cignani (1628-1719) was a Bolognese painter.
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Carlo Carrà (1881-1966) was an Italian painter and writer on art, a prominent figure in both Futurism and Metaphysical Painting.
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Carlo Bibiena (1728-87) was a member of the dynasty Bibiena (or Galli-Bibiena) which was a family of Italian architects, quadraturisti and stage designers.
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Monte Carlo is a hotel/casino in Las Vegas and also a type of car.
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There is Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey from the reality television show Cake Boss on TLC.
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Spelled "Karlo", it's a popular boys' name in Croatia (especially since the 1980's).
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Carlo Janka is a Swiss skier.
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It is a very nice name but in Croatia it is not Carlo, in Croatia it is Karlo.
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One well-known bearer, Carlo Buonaparte was the father of the future Emperor of France, Napoleone Buonaparte, better known as Napoléon.
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