Chico - Meaning, Origin, Popularity & Variations

Chico

♂
CHEE-koh'CHEE-koh'2 syllables
🇪🇸Spanish
Cheerful

MEANING

Boy

ORIGIN

Latin American

ETYMOLOGY

Derived from the Spanish word 'chico' meaning 'small' or 'boy'.

CULTURAL NOTES

Often used as a term of endearment or nickname in Spanish-speaking cultures.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Used historically as a common nickname or affectionate term for young boys.

🇵🇹Portuguese
Soft

MEANING

Boy

ORIGIN

Brazilian

ETYMOLOGY

Similar to Spanish, used in Portuguese-speaking regions with the same meaning.

CULTURAL NOTES

In Brazil, 'Chico' is often used as a diminutive for 'Francisco'.

HISTORICAL CONTEXT

Popular in Brazilian culture as a casual, friendly name.

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