The baby name Guildo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɪl.doʊ/ (GILD-oh); German: /ˈɡɪl.do/.
Guildo is Germanic in Origin.
The baby name Guildo is a Male name , 2 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈɡɪl.doʊ/ (GILD-oh); German: /ˈɡɪl.do/.
Guildo is Germanic in Origin.
Guildo is a rare masculine given name, likely a blend-influenced variant of Italian Guido and the short form Gildo. Guido goes back to Old High German Wido, meaning “wood, forest,” transmitted through medieval Latin as Guido; Gildo is the hypocoristic of Hermenegild/Ermenegildo, from Germanic ermen “entire, universal” + gild “value, tribute.” Consequently, Guildo is understood either as “from the forest” or “of worth/tribute,” sometimes interpreted more broadly as “wholly precious.”
Found sporadically in Italy, the Iberian world, and German-speaking countries, the name has never been common; its most visible modern bearer is the German entertainer Guildo Horn. Variants and related forms include Guido, Gildo, Ermenegildo/Ermenegild, Hermenegildo/Hermenegild, and feminine counterparts Gilda and Guida; nicknames Gui and Gildo occur in Romance languages. With its hybrid look and mellow cadence, Guildo appeals to parents seeking an Old World rarity grounded in deep Germanic etymology.
| Guildo Horn Guildo Horn is a German singer and actor, best known for his eccentric performances and his participation in the Eurovision Song Contest in 1998 with the song 'Guildo hat euch lieb!'. He has also appeared in various German films and television shows, bringing his unique style and humor to the screen. |
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PT | Boys | 0 | #381 | 1 | 7,951 |
| BO | 0 | #408 | 1 | 6,868 | |
| AR | Boys | 0 | #483 | 1 | 7,628 |
| GT | Boys | 0 | #499 | 1 | 7,625 |
| BO | Boys | 0 | #564 | 29 | 9,244 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #656 | 10 | 13,390 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #785 | 1 | 12,213 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #867 | 12 | 14,506 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,033 | 1 | 16,355 |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,271 | 2 | 25,619 |
Guildo is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:
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