Lothario
l(o)-tha-rio
US Popularity:7060
Origin:French
Meaning:Famous army
Lothario is an alluring masculine name so often synonymous with a charming Casanova. But before Don Quixote altered Lothario's reputation, the name was no more than a variation of the French Lothar, which means "famous army." It's a jarring contrast to Lothario's presumed seductive nature—affirmed once again by the 18th-century play The Fair Penitent. Lothario also nods to the Holy Roman Emperor, Lothar I. Perhaps there is room for your child to bring new meaning to Lothario by serving their community in far more praiseworthy ways.
How Popular Is The Name Lothario?
Yearly Ranking Change:
Year:
1965
#3776
in 1965
No comparison data from 1964
Sources
Behind the Name, Lothario, February 2010
WordSense Dictionary, Lothar
Behind the Name, Lothar, December 2022
Britannica, Lothar I, Holy Roman emperor, September 2025
Britannica, Don Quixote, novel by Cervantes, March 2025
Britannica, The Fair Penitent, play by Rowe
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