Lorenzo Ruiz (Filipino: Lorenzo Ruiz ng Maynila; Chinese: 李樂倫; Spanish: Lorenzo Ruiz de Manila; 1594 – 1637), also called Saint Lorenzo of Manila, is a Filipino saint venerated in the Catholic Church. A Chinese Filipino, he became his country's protomartyr after his execution in Japan by the Tokugawa Shogunate during its persecution of Japanese Christians in the 17th century. Lorenzo Ruiz is the patron saint of, among others, the Philippines and the Filipino people.
Everyone loves this name, especially older folks. It really shows traditional values, in times where young parents are aiming for modern/whimsical names. It’s as if you are automatically given reverence as soon as the name is spoken. It’s handsome, strong, elegant, masculine, and respectable. A trustworthy name. My son always gets compliments over his name. You can always save the whimsical/modern cutesy stuff for a middle name, as it’s intended. A first name should be suited for a resume. Lorenzo is perfect.
Lorenzo St. John, mostly called by his nickname Enzo, is one of the main characters in the TV series The Vampire Diaries from seasons 5 to 8. Enzo is a vampire and is played by the actor/musician Michael Malarkey.
I chose this name for my son after I gave birth to him last January. It took a while to convince my SO (significant other) to get around to it. But after showing him on how uncommon it is here in the states, he said yes! :) My in-laws and parents love this name and we all couldn't imagine any other name on my dearest bundle of energy. :)
Hurricane Lorenzo of 2019 was the easternmost Category 5 Atlantic hurricane on record. It was also the only category 5 hurricane to not make landfall as of 2020.
In 2018, 3 is the most common age for an American (U.S.) Lorenzo who is registered male with the Social Security Administration. It is the 854th most common male first name for living U.S. citizens.
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Lorenzo Jerald Patterson, or goes by MC Ren (16 June, 1969 - ), a famous rapper from Compton. Got his start in 1986 to this day.
Lorenzo is my favorite name. It sounds so nice when spoken. No matter where you're from, it can work as a name.I always liked this name but when I started to really like it was after I watched "Lorenzo's Oil" (1992), a movie based on the true story of young Lorenzo Michael Murphy Odone. That movie touched my heart and that's why Lorenzo will always be a special name to me. When I hear the name Lorenzo, I think of a vibrant, bright, and very kind boy with lots of courage and determination.
Lori, Renzo, Rens, Enzo, Zo, It can have heaps of nicknames, that's why I like it. If by any chance you meet a 'Lorenzo' you can have different nicknames! I have seen this only in a book though, I don't know anybody with the name Lorenzo.
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Lorenzo Insigne is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a forward or attacking midfielder for Italian club Napoli and the Italy national team.
Lorenzo is my son's name. It's such a great name. The secretary in his school said he has the best name in the school. He is only 6, so I was reluctant to use it, but I'm glad I did. I thought it sounded too old for a little boy. Everywhere we go people comment about what a great name he has.
Lorenzo Michael Murphy Odone is a famous bearer of this name. He was diagnosed with A.L.D back in the 1980's. His mother and father became extremely active in research for a cure, and came about "Lorenzo's Oil" which stopped the disease from progressing, but didn't reverse the affects.This is trully an amazing story and movie. You should watch it if you can. ("Lorenzo's Oil")
Lorenzo is a very nice name and not too over used.
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Famous bearer: footballer Lorenzo Amoruso - a real Italian Stallion!
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Lorenzo Dow (1777–1834) was an influential minister, who helped Lorenzo become one of the most popular first names in America by the 1850 U.S. Census.
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My fifth child's second middle name is Lorenzo. I like this name, but not enough to use it as a first name. I think it has a nice flow with any name, however.
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Gian Lorenzo Bernini (Giovanni Lorenzo Bernini) (December 7, 1598, Naples – November 28, 1680, Rome) was a pre-eminent Baroque sculptor and architect of 17th century Rome.
Lorenzo Ghiberti (born Lorenzo di Bartolo) (Florence, 1378 – December 1, 1455 in Florence) was an Italian artist of the early Renaissance best known for works in sculpture and metalworking.
Lorenzo di Piero de' Medici (Florence, January 1, 1449 – 9 April 1492) was an Italian statesman and ruler of the Florentine Republic during the Italian Renaissance.Known as Lorenzo the Magnificent (Lorenzo il Magnifico) by contemporary Florentines, he was the most remarkable public figure of his time. Not only a wily diplomat and politician, he headed a brilliant group of scholars, artists, and poets and was accomplished in the manly arts of jousting and the hunt. He was charismatic, tough, passionate, and energetic, equally devoted to his city, his family, the church, and the pursuit of art and learning.
Lorenzo Lotto (c.1480 - 1556) was a Northern Italian painter draughtsman and illustrator, traditionally placed in the Venetian school. He painted mainly altarpieces, religious subjects and portraits.
Lorenzo (or Laurentius) Valla (c. 1406 - August 1, 1457) was an Italian humanist, rhetorician, and educator. His family was from Piacenza; his father, Luca dellea Vallea was a lawyer.