Piero

Piero is an Italian masculine given name, commonly regarded as a diminutive form of Pietro, which originates from Latin Petrus and Greek Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." The name has long been used in Italy, with historical resonance in the Renaissance and ongoing presence in Italian-speaking communities.

Notable Pieros include Renaissance painter Piero della Francesca (c. 1415–1492) and Piero di Cosimo de' Medici (1416–1469), ruler of Florence. In the modern era, figures such as artist Piero Manzoni (1909–1960); designer and painter Piero Fornasetti (1913–1988); science communicator Piero Angela (1928–2022); architect and designer Piero Lissoni (born 1956); musician Piero Pelù (born 1962); economist Piero Sraffa (1898–1983); and politician Piero Fassino (born 1949) have contributed to various fields.