Zorro

The first name Zorro comes from the Spanish term zorro, which means "fox." This implies not only the meaning "the fox" but also the association with a "sly one." The name became known primarily through the fictional character of the "avenger of the poor," who appears with a black mask and a black cape. This character was created by the American author Johnston McCulley for his novel "The Curse of Capistrano" in 1919 and later gained great popularity as a film hero.

What does the name Zorro mean?

The first name Zorro originates from the Spanish word zorro, which means "fox." This leads to the meaning "the fox" as well as the figurative interpretation of "sly one." The name is especially well-known due to the fictional character of the same name, who appears as the "avenger of the poor" with a black mask and cape. This character was created by Johnston McCulley in his novel "The Curse of Capistrano" in 1919 and soon developed into a popular film character. The boy's name Zorro is primarily common in Spanish-speaking regions. A related, yet etymologically independent name is Zoro, which has Kurdish and South Slavic roots.

Where does the name Zorro come from?

The name Zorro is a masculine first name with Spanish roots and means "the fox" or "the sly one." The Spanish word zorro stands for "fox."

How do you pronounce Zorro?

Zorro is pronounced as 'Zor-ro', with emphasis on the first syllable.

Popularity

In Germany, Zorro is a rather rare first name. In 2014, it ranked 3,829th on the list of the most common male baby names. Between 2010 and 2024, Zorro was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 9,082nd. In the last ten years, no child has been named this. The global popularity and frequency of Zorro is reflected in the rankings in the name charts of various countries.

Famous people

• Lorenor Zorro (main character from "One Piece")
• Zorro (hero of an American novel)