Names Pulcinella

Pulcinella

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
The name Pulcinella is derived from the Italian word "pulcino," which means "chick" or "young bird." Pulcinella is also the name of a classic Commedia dell'Arte character, known for his white clothes, mask, and humpback, and his tendency to be rather mischievous.
Pronunciation
pool-chee-nel-la
puwl-chee-NEL-la
Popularity
Pulcinella is not a very common name, either in Italy or elsewhere in the world.

cartoon of the name Pulcinella
Cartoon of Pulcinella

Pulcinella Name meanings & History

The name Pulcinella is derived from the Italian word "pulcino," which means "chick" or "young bird." Pulcinella is also the name of a classic Commedia dell'Arte character, known for his white clothes, mask, and humpback, and his tendency to be rather mischievous. Possibly derived from a diminutive of Italian pulcino "chick". This is the name of a character (male, despite the name form) that appeared in the commedia dell'arte in the 17th century. Pulcinella is a name that is often used in Italian literature and art, particularly when referencing the classic Commedia dell'Arte character. However, it is not a name that is commonly given to babies today.

Zodiac Sign of Pulcinella: Pretty Taurus,Pensive Libra

Synonyms of Pulcinella:

P: Partnership,Particular,Political,Pensive,Passive

U: Utopia,Understanding,Universality,Unity,Undermining

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

C: Chatty,Choice,Copycat,Clever,Cute,Candid,Curious

I: Indulgence,Involved,Intimate

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

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

A: Assertive,Angry,Aggressive,Action,Ambitious,Argumentative

Pulcinella is:

  • a Delicate name
  • a Modern name
  • a Natural name
  • a Serious name
  • a Strong name