Etymology & Historical Origin of the Baby Name Carmelo

Carmelo is a Spanish and Italian masculine name traditionally given in honor of “Our Lady of Carmel”, one of the many epithets given to the Blessed Mother. Mt. Carmel is the name of a mountain in the Holy Land (modern day Haifa in the northern region of Israel) which was populated by very early Christian hermits who were the forerunners of the Carmelite order of monks. The Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to one of Mt. Carmel’s monks in the 13th century which is how she received the moniker “Our Lady of Carmel”. Carmel is Hebrew in origin, from the word “karmel” (כַּרְמֶל) meaning “garden, orchard” because the mountain’s slopes were blanketed with abundant vegetation. When Spanish people name their children after “Our Lady of Carmel” they generally use Carmen for baby girls and Carmelo for baby boys. Melo is a common nickname.

All About the Baby Name – Carmelo

Personality

OF THE BOY NAME CARMELO

The number Four personality is marked by stability and discipline. This is the personality that follows the rules and is conservative by nature.  They have an earth-bound energy that prefers to build things methodically on top of firm foundations; they don't cut corners. Fours take their time and don't like to be hurried. But the outcome of their endeavors is likely to result in some strong and useful structure, which makes them great engineers and inventors. Fours are anything but frivolous or controversial. This is a trustworthy, straight-forward personality that embodies dedication and organization. They are the backbone and anchor in their relationships, careers and communities. They are tidy, punctual, and full of integrity. Hard-work comes naturally to a Four and they are immensely reliable. This is the personality you can always count on.

Popularity

OF THE BOY NAME CARMELO

Carmelo has been around in the United States since 1911 but has been used very sporadically. This name has bounced on and off the charts so many times in the past 100+ years we’d say it doesn’t know if it’s staying or going. Carmelo’s latest reappearance in 2004, however, has demonstrated the most promise for this uncommon masculine name. What prompted the sudden and renewed interest in the name? That credit can go to basketball superstar Carmelo Anthony who began his NBA career in 2003. Recently traded to the New York Knicks, Anthony spent most of his career with the Denver Nuggets. Carmelo Anthony was named after his Puerto Rican father (his mother is African-American). Today in the United States, the name Carmelo is no longer bestowed primarily by Hispanic-Americans, but rather by basketball fans in general. And perhaps when Carmelo Anthony retires from basketball he’ll find time to put his “gardening” skills to work. Shouldn’t all Carmelo’s have a green-thumb?

Quick Facts

ON CARMELO

GENDER:

Boy

ORIGIN:

Italian

NUMBER OF SYLLABLES:

3

RANKING POPULARITY:

515

PRONUNCIATION:

kahr-ME-lo

SIMPLE MEANING:

Garden

Characteristics

OF CARMELO

Dependable

Solid

Practical

Hard-working

Industrious

Studious

Conservative

Cultural References to the Baby Name – Carmelo

Literary Characters

OF THE BABY NAME CARMELO

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Childrens Books

ON THE BABY NAME CARMELO

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Popular Songs

ON CARMELO

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Famous People

NAMED CARMELO

Carmelo Anthony (basketball player)
Carmelo Martínez (baseball player)
Carmelo Gómez (Spanish actor)
Carmelo Torres Fregoso (Mexican matador)
Carmelo Di Bella (Italian footballer)
Carmelo Arden Quin (Uruguayan artist)

Children of Famous People

NAMED CARMELO

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Historic Figures

WITH THE NAME CARMELO

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