Azzone

Azzone is an Italian masculine given name of medieval origin, most commonly attested in northern Italy. It is considered a form or variant of older Germanic-derived names such as Azzo or Azo, introduced to the Italian peninsula during the Lombard and early medieval periods. The name was especially used among noble and knightly families in the Middle Ages and appears in chronicles and legal documents from the 11th to the 14th centuries.

Notable historical bearers include Azzone Visconti (1302–1339), who served as lord of Milan in the early 14th century and played a significant role in consolidating Visconti power in Lombardy. Members of other prominent Italian dynasties, including the Della Scala and various feudal lineages, also bore the name in medieval sources.

In contemporary Italy Azzone is rare as a given name and is more often encountered in historical studies, genealogical records, place names, or as part of surnames derived from medieval ancestors. Variants and related forms recorded over time include Azzo, Azo and Azzoni. The name’s use today is largely commemorative, tied to local history and cultural memory rather than to modern naming trends.