Mimmo

Mimmo is a masculine given name, commonly a diminutive form of Domenico in Italian. It is used as a nickname as well as a standalone given name in Italian-speaking communities and among people of Italian descent.

Notable individuals widely known simply as Mimmo include Mimmo Paladino (born 1948), an Italian painter, sculptor and printmaker associated with the Transavanguardia movement; Mimmo Jodice (born 1932), an Italian photographer recognized for his documentary images of Naples and other Italian locales; and Mimmo Rotella (1918–2006), an Italian artist best known for his decollage works using torn posters.

The form is also encountered as a stage name or professional alias in various fields, reflecting its cultural familiarity and regional use within Italy and among Italian communities abroad. As a nickname, Mimmo typically conveys a sense of local identity and informal rapport, while occasionally functioning as a legal given name in some individuals.