Enzo
[ˈɛn.zoʊ]Meaning
Italian given name, an old form of Heinz or a short form of names ending in -enzo
Background Story
Enzo is an Italian given name, in some cases an old Italian form of Heinz and in others a variant of the Germanic name Anzo. It is also used as a short form of names ending in -enzo, such as Lorenzo, Vincenzo, Innocenzo and Fiorenzo. It is most common in the Romance-speaking world, particularly Italy and Latin America, and was the most popular name for newborn boys in France and Spain in 2004 and 2007. A famous bearer was the Italian racecar driver and industrialist Enzo Ferrari (1898-1988).
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