Torquato
Wearing a torque necklace
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Origin and meaning of Torquato
Torquato comes from the Latin Torquatus, from torquis, the 'twisted collar' or torque: it was the cognomen of the consul Titus Manlius, who by legend tore the ornament from a defeated Gallic warrior. It therefore means 'adorned with a torque'. The name owes its fame above all to Torquato Tasso, author of Jerusalem Delivered and one of Italy's greatest poets. Today it is rare, with a literary, solemn flavour; it stays almost exclusively Italian, with the Spanish variant Torcuato.
Variants around the world
How Torquato sounds in other languages.
Famous people
- Torquato Tasso— poet
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Torquato mean?
The name Torquato means Wearing a torque necklace.
What is the origin of the name Torquato?
Origin of Torquato: Latin.
What are the international variants of the name Torquato?
International variants of Torquato: Torquatus and Torcuato.