Cacho as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Cacho

What is the meaning of the name Cacho ?

The baby name Cacho is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈkatʃo/ (KA-cho).

Cacho is Spanish in Origin.

Cacho is a chiefly Spanish-language nickname that has occasionally become a given name, especially in Latin America. It stems from the colloquial Spanish noun cacho, of debated origin, meaning “piece, chunk,” and in some regions “horn” or “bunch.” As a name it conveys an easygoing, down-to-earth feel rather than a literal sense, comparable to calling someone “Buddy” in English, and it is typically masculine.

Use as a formal first name is rare but documented from the mid-20th century onward, buoyed by the popularity of radio, television, and sports figures known as Cacho in Argentina, Uruguay, Paraguay, and elsewhere. It is most common as a hypocoristic for various male names or as an affectionate stand-alone nickname in everyday speech. Variants and playful extensions include Cachito (diminutive), Cacha, and Cachín. Related forms appear as the surname Cacho in Spain and across the Spanish-speaking diaspora.