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Gelo

Statistics: Italy · native version ↗
Unisex Name day: October 2
Origin: Greco-Latin (from Greek ánghelos, via late Latin angelus). Meaning: messenger, envoy (of God).
From Greek ánghelos ('messenger, envoy'), adopted by Christian Latin angelus to designate celestial spirits and becoming a given name in the Middle Ages.

Name day for Gelo

October 2

Why this day? Gelo is a short form of Angelo, and shares its name day.

Gelo is celebrated in Italy, Spain and Argentina on October 2; the United States and Brazil on May 5.

The story of the name Gelo

Gelo is a short form of Angelo. It keeps its origin (Greco-Latin (from Greek ánghelos, via late Latin angelus)) and meaning — messenger, envoy (of God), and shares its name day, October 2.

On birth records, Gelo is rarely written as such: the Gelos are Angelos (28,786 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Angelo page. Gelo is also a short form of Arcangelo, Angel.

Frequently asked questions about Gelo

What does Gelo mean?

Gelo is a short form of Angelo, which means messenger, envoy (of God).

When is Gelo's name day?

October 2, together with Angelo: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Gelo a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Angelo.

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Energy 8/10
Humor 8/10
Independence 6/10
Sensitivity 6/10
Ambition 6/10
Stability 5/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 7/10

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