Rinaldo Surname Meaning & Coat of Arms

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Meaning of the name

Families named Rinaldo share their surname's story with Rinaldi, its better-known spelling. It grew out of a personal name: “From Rinaldo, "ruler by counsel”.

Spelling and variants

The change of ending between Rinaldi and Rinaldo reflects the Italian habit of naming a family in the plural or the singular. You may also find the name written Rinaldini and Rainaldi.

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