Ciccio

Ciccio is a nickname and given name used in Italian-speaking contexts. It is a diminutive or affectionate form derived from the given name Francesco, and it is especially common in southern Italy, including Sicily and Campania. As a nickname, Ciccio is typically used by family, friends, or colleagues in informal settings, and it may be adopted by public figures who are officially named Francesco but are publicly known by this nickname. The form functions similarly to other regional affectionate diminutives for Francesco, such as Franco or Chico in different areas.

In popular usage, Ciccio appears in sports, entertainment, and everyday speech, reflecting a familiar or endearing tone. It is also encountered as a character name in Italian literature or film, where it signals a colloquial or regional background.

Notable examples include several Italian public figures named Francesco who are publicly referred to as Ciccio. The nickname's prevalence varies by region and generation, and it remains a common part of Italian onomastic practice as both a personal name and a form of informal address.