US Popularity Rank: 12030

Origin: Italian

Meaning: Golden; Yellow-haired

Flavio is a beautiful boy's name of Italian origin. An alternative form of the Latin family name Flavius, meaning "golden" or "yellow-haired," it's perfect if you're expecting your little one to arrive with lovely, light-colored locks. Flavio was also the name George Frideric Handel chose for the leading light of his fourth opera, Flavio, re de' Longobardi. So if baby happens to be a Handel fan, they'll be pleased to know they share a name with one of his most famous fictional characters!