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Uncommon
Horatio
huh-RAY-shee-oh
Horatio (name) means a male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the character in Shakespeare's Hamlet. Example: “Horatio was Hamlet's loyal and trusted friend.”
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A male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the character in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
"Horatio was Hamlet's loyal and trusted friend."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Horatios
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Etymology
From Latin Horātius, a Roman gens name of uncertain meaning. Doublet of Horace.
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What does “Horatio” mean?
The word “Horatio” means a male given name of Latin origin, notably borne by the character in Shakespeare's Hamlet.
How do you pronounce “Horatio”?
“Horatio” is pronounced huh-RAY-shee-oh (/həˈɹeɪʃiəʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Horatio” in a sentence?
Here is “Horatio” used in a sentence: “Horatio was Hamlet's loyal and trusted friend.”
What part of speech is “Horatio”?
“Horatio” is a name.
Where does the word “Horatio” come from?
The word “Horatio” comes from Latin. From Latin Horātius, a Roman gens name of uncertain meaning. Doublet of Horace.
Is “Horatio” a common word?
“Horatio” is an uncommon word in modern English.
