Baggio

Baggio is an Italian toponymic surname, indicating a person originally from the town of Baggio, now a western district of Milan. The town's name likely stems from the Latin Badalocum, meaning "watch place" or "guard post," possibly referring to a Roman observation point or fortifications in the area.

The surname is most famously associated with Roberto Baggio (born 1967), the iconic Italian footballer who won the Ballon d'Or in 1993 and starred for clubs like Juventus, AC Milan, and the Italian national team, where he famously missed a penalty in the 1994 World Cup final. Another prominent figure is Dino Baggio (born 1971), also a professional footballer who played as a midfielder for Parma, Juventus, and the national team, notably scoring in the 1995 UEFA Cup final.

A variant form is Baggi, which also occurs in northern Italy, though it is less common.

• Meaning: Originally "from Baggio," derived from Latin Badalocum meaning "watch place"
• Origin: Italian toponymic
• Type: Surname
• Usage regions: Italy, especially northern Italy and Lombardy