Ringo
English
Etymology 1
From ring + -o. From the stage name of one of the Beatles, Ringo Starr, actually named Richard Starkey, the drummer of the quartet. From ring, from the rings worn by Richard "Ringo Starr" Starkey.
Proper noun
Ringo (plural Ringos or Ringoes)
- (rare) A male given name.
- (by extension) A nickname for a drummer.
Translations
male name
Etymology 2
From Middle English Ryngros, from Anglo-Norman Ryngotherose, from Norman Ringerose, from Old Norse Hringr, from hringr (“ring”). Compare the surname Ringold.
Proper noun
Ringo (plural Ringos or Ringoes)
- (countable) A surname.
Etymology 3
From Japanese りんご (Ringo), from 林檎 (ringo, “apple”).
Proper noun
Ringo (plural Ringos or Ringoes)
- (countable) A male given name from Japanese.