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: Political,Partnership,Passive,Particular,Pensive

U: Undermining,Understanding,Utopia,Unity,Universality

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

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

I: Intimate,Involved,Indulgence

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

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

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

Pulcinella is:

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