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Lio

Boy Name day: May 28
Lio is a short form of Emilio: on birth records it is written Emilio (43,525 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Emilio page. Also a short form of Lionel, Arlie, Eliot.
Origin: Latin. Meaning: Rival, emulating, eager.
Italian/Spanish form of the Roman family name 'Aemilius', from Latin 'aemulus' meaning 'rival, emulating'.

Name day for Lio

May 28

Why this day? Lio is a short form of Emilio, and shares its name day.

Lio is celebrated in Italy, Brazil and Germany on September 26; France and the United States on May 28; Argentina on June 28.

The story of the name Lio

Lio is a short form of Emilio. It keeps its origin (Latin) and meaning — rival, emulating, eager, and shares its name day, May 28.

On birth records, Lio is rarely written as such: the Lios are Emilios (43,525 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Emilio page. Lio is also a short form of Lionel, Arlie, Eliot.

Frequently asked questions about Lio

What does Lio mean?

Lio is a short form of Emilio, which means rival, emulating, eager.

When is Lio's name day?

May 28, together with Emilio: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Lio a name in its own right?

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

Lio's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Lio

Love potential for Lio

Bottom 10

  1. Marilyn49%
  2. Melody49%
  3. Mildred53%
  4. Ada54%
  5. Grace56%
  6. Kara56%
  7. Destiny56%
  8. Barbara56%
  9. Edna57%
  10. Autumn57%

Professional potential for Lio

Crush potential for Lio

Top 10

  1. Marissa96%
  2. Tara96%
  3. Brianna96%
  4. Ella96%
  5. Lindsay96%
  6. Ashley96%
  7. Sara96%
  8. Tina96%
  9. Mia96%
  10. Vanessa96%
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