Guido

Meaning

Guide or leader, one who shows the way.

Etymology

From Germanic 'Wido' or 'Wido', possibly related to 'wit' (wide, broad) or 'wid' (wood), though some sources connect it to Latin 'guide' (to guide). The name was Latinized and became established in Italian and Romance languages.

About the Name Guido

Guido is an Italian name with Germanic roots, historically borne by artists and scholars during the Renaissance. It carries connotations of guidance and leadership in Italian culture.

Notable Bearers