Origin and Meaning of Ringo
Meaning & Origin
Ring-shaped or ring-bearing
Origin: Japanese - Derived from the Japanese word 'ringo', which means 'apple'. It can also refer to something circular or rounded.
Interesting Facts
- Ringo is most famously associated with Ringo Starr, the drummer of the legendary rock band The Beatles, which greatly contributed to the name's popularity in the 20th century.
- In Japan, 'Ringo' can also be a given name, but it is much more common as a term for apples, linking the name to aspects of nature.
- Ringo Starr (real name Richard Starkey) adopted the stage name 'Ringo' due to his love of rings and his habit of wearing multiple rings.
- The name Ringo saw a spike in usage during the 1960s and 1970s coinciding with The Beatles' rise to fame, although it has remained relatively unique since then.
- Variations of the name include 'Rin', which can be used in some contexts, though Ringo remains largely distinct.