Pierluigi

Pierluigi is an Italian masculine given name. It is a compound form built from two classic names, Pier (the Italian form of Peter) and Luigi (the Italian form of Louis). The combination expresses a naming pattern common in Italy, where two personal names are joined into a single given name. The name does not carry a separate meaning beyond the meanings of its components.

The name is primarily used in Italy and among Italian-speaking communities abroad. Variants include Pier Luigi (two words) and, less commonly, other spellings that preserve the same two-element structure. In formal contexts, individuals named Pierluigi may be listed with either spelling depending on personal or family preference.

Notable people named Pierluigi include Pierluigi Collina, born 1960, an Italian former football referee widely regarded as one of the sport’s most renowned officials.