Peppino

Peppino is a masculine given name of Italian origin, commonly used as a diminutive form of Giuseppe, the Italian version of Joseph. In Italian-speaking communities it functions as an affectionate nickname, yet it is also used as a formal given name or stage name in some contexts. The form reflects the broader pattern in Italian of creating familiar forms from longer names.

Notable people named Peppino include the Italian actor and playwright Peppino De Filippo, a leading figure in 20th-century theater and cinema, and Peppino Impastato, a political activist and radio journalist known for anti-Mafia work and his subsequent murder. These figures illustrate the name's historical presence in Italian culture and public life.

In fiction and media, Peppino is often used as a relatable, regional-sounding given name, particularly in works that depict Italian communities or family life. It conveys a sense of warmth and familiarity associated with Giuseppe while remaining distinct and approachable.

Variants and related forms include Peppe and Giuseppe itself; the name's use is widespread in Italy and among Italian diaspora communities.