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Origin: Latin

Meaning: Mercury

Mercutio is a masculine name of Latin origin, referring to Mercury. Whether a lover of Roman mythology, celestial bodies, or even the element, Mercutio lends a vibrant and high-minded flair to its bearer. Mercutio most famously appears as Romeo’s devoted friend and witty party boy in William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet. Mercutio rounds up the boys to gate-crash the Capulet ball, so don’t be surprised if this wild energy rubs off on baby. From Ancient Rome to outer space and now Shakespeare too, Mercutio offers a name rich in timeless value.