Why "Rino"

Discussion in 'AC Milan' started by L.G.S, May 2, 2007.

  1. L.G.S

    L.G.S New Member

    Aug 31, 2006
    England
    Why is Gattusso named Rino? I was watching the build up on ESPN and kept thinking who the hell are they talking about, then they show Gattusso and I'm like what :confused:
     
  2. FORZA AZZURRI 406

    FORZA AZZURRI 406 New Member

    Aug 8, 2006
    I think it's because of his playing style.

    He plays with a lot of heart, and he goes after every ball full steam ahead.

    Gattuso is a rhino out on the field.

    I think this is why he is nicknamed rino.
     
  3. Cassano

    Cassano Member

    Jul 16, 2004
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Rino is a nickname that comes from his first name Gennaro.
     
  4. indestructible

    indestructible Member+

    SSC Napoli
    Jan 14, 2007
    Mercato Professor
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    Rino is a pet form of Gennarino, that is a pet form of Gennaro!

    His nickname is ringhio, which in italian means snarl
     
  5. FORZA AZZURRI 406

    FORZA AZZURRI 406 New Member

    Aug 8, 2006
    Shows you what I know. :p
     
  6. jerrito

    jerrito Member+

    Jun 22, 2006
    America
    Club:
    SSC Napoli
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy

    We have a winner!!!


    There are many pet forms for names in Italy, including Gennaro. My grandmother called me Gennarino or Gerri, my uncles call me Gerri Nino(using my middle name so there is no confusion with my cousin - Gennaro (they call him Gerri Grande!) my father always calls me Gennaro, and my mother calls me Ge'Ge'. As a child, it was pretty confusing, especially since Gennaro (patron Saint of Naples) is an extremely common name in bella Napoli. A close friend of mine back home goes by Rino. Confused enough?

    For the record, September 19th is the day of San Gennaro.

    Every year on 19 September, dried blood from the beheaded San Gennaro liquifies in its ampoule at the Duomo (cathedral) of Naples. This centuries-old phenomenon inspires awe and scepticism in equal measures, not only on the saint's feast day but again on the first Saturday in May and for a third time on 16 December. To get a glimpse of the miracle, crowds arrive early and surge into the cathedral when the doors open. A silver bust of the saint is placed next to the altar and the ampoule is shown to the faithful and then slowly turned. Traditional prayers are said and these heighten to a crescendo as the blood liquifies. There are processions in advance of this, and afterwards a carnival atmosphere prevails outside, where the cathedral is surrounded by stalls selling sweets, curios and religious figurines. (From WorldEventsGuide.com.)

    Con affetto,
    Gennaro;)

    PS - Sorry for the long post.
     
  7. Catfish

    Catfish Member

    Oct 1, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I LOVE IT!!!
    I swear I'm ready to mother him a child....LOL.

    What a guy and player!!
     
  8. MilanManiac

    MilanManiac New Member

    Apr 13, 2007
    Australia
    Riddle me this.... I know alot about Milan, almost too much. but, why do they call Seedorf "Willy Wonka". I love it. haha.
     
  9. Catfish

    Catfish Member

    Oct 1, 2002
    Chicago
    Club:
    Arsenal FC
    I never knew that, lol.

    What are all the current players nicknames? If they have one.
    Thanks.
     
  10. Cassano

    Cassano Member

    Jul 16, 2004
    Club:
    AC Milan
    Nat'l Team:
    Italy
    I know they call Brocchi "Il Motorino", because he's like a little scooter on the field.
     
  11. Wog Vader

    Wog Vader Member

    Sep 30, 2004
    Miami Beach
    After his snafu in the first game, I was ready to call him "Il Fiat".
     

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