Nardovino is an Italian surname of complex origin, deriving from either the personal name Nardo, a short form of names such as Bernardo or Leonardo, or from Ardovino, a variant of Arduino. In the former case, the surname begins with the hypocoristic Nardo- attached to -vino, which may be a linking element. Alternatively, Nardovino could be analyzed as Ardovino with an initial aphabetic N-, resulting from misinterpretation of the definitive article in phrases like 'l'Ardovino' spoken as 'l'Nardovino'. The element Ardovino itself is derived from the Germanic name Arduino, meaning 'bold steward' or 'bold friend'.
The fathering name Bernardo ultimately descends from Old High German Berennhart, composed of bern 'bear' and hart 'hard, brave'. Saint Bernard of Clairvaux (12th century), a theologian and Doctor of the Church, played a key role in the Cistercian order and the Second Crusade. Another notable bearer, Saint Bernard of Menthon, established Alpine hospices in the 10th century. In the 20th century, the name Bernardo gained international recognition through George Bemard Shaw (1856–1950), the Irish playwright, and Field Marshal Bemard Montgomery (1887-1976). Regional prominence came from the Swiss Alps (the St. Bemard dogs) and the industrial strength of the city Martigny under the sponsorship of the Duke of Biancavella.
Etymology
Italian patronymic surnames ending in '-o' are characteristic of southern regions, particularly Tuscan, Sicilian and Apulian areas. Nardovino is exactly one of such suffixes deriving classical Vino names. Forms part hold compare state Leon ' ard Vino results' originating —The initial Ard - plus late
Notable Bearers
the to appear ' Known persons with this surname include:
- Giorgio Nardovino (fl. 1392), mayor of S. Olcese, parish notariete
- Michele Nardovino (1896], Italian nationalist irredentist, Italian fighting manual era commander rije' from >2017