Mercutio

The first name Mercutio likely has its roots in Marcuccio, a diminutive of Marco. Its meaning is "the one dedicated to Mars."

What does the name Mercutio mean?

Mercutio is a boy's name that is likely derived from Marcuccio, a diminutive of Marco. The meaning of the name is "the one dedicated to Mars." Its origins can be traced back to the Latin name Mart-kos, which means "belonging to Mars" or "dedicated to Mars." Additionally, there may be a connection to the Latin word mas for "male," leading to the meanings "the male" or "the man." The name Mercutio could also be derived from the English term mercurial, which means "lively" or "fickle." Furthermore, Mercutio is a fictional character from the well-known tragedy "Romeo and Juliet" by William Shakespeare. In this work, Mercutio is a relative of the Prince of Verona, Escalus, and the best friend of Romeo Montague. Although he only appears four times in the drama, he plays a central role alongside the main characters Romeo and Juliet in the tragedy.

Where does the name Mercutio come from?

The name Mercutio has ancient Italian origins and means "the one dedicated to Mars."

How do you pronounce Mercutio?

Mer-ku-ti-o

When is the name day of Mercutio?

The name days for Mercutio are April 25, June 16, and October 7.

Popularity

In Germany, Mercutio is a rare boy's name. It has not yet appeared in the German name popularity lists. Its best placement was in 2016 at 9,662nd place in the US name charts. In the last ten years, Mercutio has been given as a first name fewer than ten times, resulting in a 5,125th place during that period. From 1930 to 2024, it ranks 6,002nd in the USA.

Nicknames & pet names

Merc

Famous people

• Mercutio (character from the play Romeo and Juliet, best friend of Romeo)