Benvolio

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
Benvolio means "well-wisher" or "peacemaker" in Italian. It is derived from the words "bene" (good) and "volere" (to wish).
Popularity
Benvolio is not a commonly used name worldwide, and therefore does not appear on many popularity charts. It is most commonly used in Italy.

cartoon of the name Benvolio
Cartoon of Benvolio

Benvolio Name meanings & History

Benvolio means "well-wisher" or "peacemaker" in Italian. It is derived from the words "bene" (good) and "volere" (to wish). Means "good will" in Italian. This name appears in William Shakespeare's play Romeo and Juliet (1596) belonging to a friend of Romeo. The character had been created earlier by the Italian writer Matteo Bandello, whose story Giulietta e Romeo (1554) was one of Shakespeare's sources. Benvolio is a name that is typically used for baby boys born to Italian parents or for parents who appreciate Italian culture and history.

Zodiac Sign of Benvolio: Beauty Taurus,Brains Libra

Synonyms of Benvolio:

B: Beauty,Bountiful,Brains,Bashful

E: Environment,Exaggerate,Entertain,Expressive,Enliven,Enlighten

N: Neurosis,Neat,Nitpicking,Nervous,Nice,Nagging,Nutrition

V: Vexing,Versatility,Variety,Vivacious

O: Obsessive,Obsolete,Obstinate,Organized,Ostentatious

L: Lover,Lovely,Legal,Languid,Luscious,Lazy,Liaison

I: Intimate,Indulgence,Involved

Benvolio is:

  • a Complex name
  • a Refined name
  • a Urban name

Related Names to Benvolio

The name Benvolio has several variations, including Ben, Beno, and Benne.