Cosimo

Italian variation of Cosmo
"order, beauty, universe"

Cosimo Origin and Meaning

The name Cosimo is a boy's name of Italian origin meaning "order, beauty, universe".

Dramatic and worldly, Cosimo was chosen by singer Beck and his wife, Marissa Ribisi, for their son. Now that Cosima has emerged as a starbaby favorite, twin brother Cosimo could join her.

Cosimo de Medici was the first of the Medici dynasty to wield power in Florence during much of the Italian Renaissance and was noted for his patronage of the arts. An inspirational name for creative parents.

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Famous People Named Cosimo

  • Cosimo di Giovanni de' Medici
    known as Cosimo the Elder, first member of the Medici family
  • Cosimo I
    III de' Medici, Grand Dukes of Tuscany
  • Cosimo Alemà
    Italian film director
  • Cosimo Tura
    Italian Renaissance painter
  • Cosimo Vincent Matassa
    American record producer
  • Cosimo Rosselli
    Italian painter
  • Cosimo Henri Hansen (b. 2004)
    son of actress Marissa Ribisi and singer Beck

Cosimo in Pop Culture

  • The martyred St Cosmas became the patron saint of Milan and therefore made the name well
    known throughout Italy (as "Cosimo" or "Cosmo"). Introduced to Scotland in the 17th century by the 2nd Duke of Gordon, friend of Cosimo III, Grand Duke of Tuscany.