Vito is an Italian name that is derived from the Latin word "vita", meaning "life". It is a modern form of the Latin name Vitus, meaning "life-giver," as in San Vito or Saint Vitus, the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern Italian folklore.
There is also a Slavic name "Vitomir" that is shortened to "Vito", but has a different etymology.
The name "Vito" is sometimes confused with the German name "Wido," which is derived from Ancient Germanic.
People People with this name include: San Vito dei Normanni, Saint Vito Protector of the Normans at sea, since medieval times Vito R. Bertoldo, American Medal of Honor recipient Vito Dimitrijević, a Yugoslavian former professional footballer Vito Dumas, Argentine sailor and travel-writer, who sailed solo around the world Vito Fossella, American politician from New York Vito Genovese, Italian-American mob boss Vito LoGrasso, American professional wrestler Vito Mannone, Italian footballer Vincent "Don Vito" Margera, actor and TV personality Vito Molinari (1929–2025), Italian stage and film director Vito Nikolić, Montenegrin poet Vito Positano, Italian diplomat Vito Postiglione, Italian auto racing driver Vito Rizzuto (1946–2013), Canadian mobster Vito Russo, American activist Vito Schlickmann (1928-2023), Brazilian Roman Catholic prelate Vito Scotti (1918-1996), American director Vito Thomaselli, former professional wrestler and podcast personality Victor Vito (rugby player), New Zealand rugby union and rugby sevens player Vitellia gens, ancient Roman family
Fictional characters Vito Corleone, titular character of the novel The Godfather Vito Spatafore, The Sopranos character Vito Scaletta, the protagonist of the game Mafia II and one of the main characters of Mafia III
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