Male Name
Paco
ˈpa.ko
Overview
Gender
masculine
Origin
Categories
diminutives
Dishonored characters
Ernest Hemingway characters
isograms
love island Germany
Ni no Kuni characters
parkourists
Squishmallows
Virtua Tennis opponent characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
56/100
informal120%
common120%
strong100%
rough65%
simple160%
comedic100%
Meaning & Etymology
Paco is a Spanish nickname for Francisco. According to folk etymology, the nickname has its origins in Saint Francis of Assisi, who was the father of the Franciscan order; his name was written in Latin by the order as pater communitatis (father of the community); hence "Paco" was supposedly obtained by taking the first syllable of each word.
Etymology
Original Form:
Francisco
Evolution:
From Francisco to Paco, derived from the Latin phrase 'pater communitatis' used by the Franciscan order.
Source:
Folk etymology