Decio
d(e)-cio
Origin:Italian
Meaning:Tenth
Every time sweet Decio practices counting, blows out the candles, or gets a perfect score, they'll encounter a certain number. A masculine title, Decio has Italian and Spanish origins, arising as a variant of the Latin and Roman Decimus. Meaning "tenth," Decio is, of course, a fitting choice for a tiny tot who arrives on the tenth day or month. The number ten may also resonate in a different way, as it has long been considered a symbol of completion and wholeness. As your little one grows, their name will encourage them to embrace every experience to the fullest and to seek maximum joy and fulfilment.
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100,000+ Baby Names by Bruce Lansky, pg. 380
Name Doctor, Decio (1)
WordSense Dictionary, Decio
WordSense Dictionary, decimus (Latin)
Britannica, the number ten, number
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