Origin:Brazilian
Other Origin(s):Latin, Portuguese
Meaning:Speech, language, oration
Horácio is a boy’s name of Portuguese and Latin origin. It’s the Portuguese form of the Latin name Horatio, which derives from the word oratio, meaning “speech,” “language,” or “oration.” Other variants of this name include Horace, Orazio, Horatius, Horacio, Horats, and more. The name was made famous by the ancient Roman poet Quintus Horatius Flaccus, known as Horace in the English-speaking world. He was considered the greatest Roman lyric poet during the time of Caesar Augustus. Today, the name Horácio is most popular in Argentina and Brazil, though its many variants can be found all over the world. If you’re hoping baby will have a way with words, this illustrious name could be the perfect choice!
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