Gianluigi

Gianluigi is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is a compound of Giovanni (John) and Luigi (Louis), reflecting the common Italian practice of combining established names. The name is primarily used in Italy and among Italian communities abroad, and it has been borne by several notable figures in sports, journalism, and public life.

Notable people named Gianluigi include Gianluigi Buffon, an Italian football goalkeeper who spent most of his club career with Juventus and has been a fixture of the Italy national team; Gianluigi Donnarumma, a goalkeeper who progressed from AC Milan to Paris Saint-Germain and played for Italy, including winning Euro 2020; Gianluigi Lentini, an Italian winger who played for Milan and other clubs in the 1990s; Gianluigi Paragone, a journalist and politician; Gianluigi Nuzzi, a journalist and author known for investigative reporting; and Gianluigi Colalucci, an Italian restorer who led the restoration of the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

In contemporary times, Gianluigi remains a recognizable but relatively specialized given name within Italy and in Italian-speaking communities. It is less common outside those contexts, where it is often encountered among people with Italian heritage or cultural ties to Italy. The name carries no single dominant association beyond its use as a personal identifier and its occasional association with prominent Italian figures in football and media.