Beppe is the

diminutive A diminutive is a root word that has been modified to convey a slighter degree of its root meaning, either to convey the smallness of the object or quality named, or to convey a sense of intimacy or endearment. A (abbreviated ) is a word-formati ...

of the Italian name

Giuseppe Giuseppe is the Italian form of the given name Joseph, from Latin Iōsēphus from Ancient Greek Ἰωσήφ (Iōsḗph), from Hebrew יוסף. It is the most common name in Italy and is unique (97%) to it. The feminine form of the name is Giusep ...

and may refer to:

People

Giuseppe Bergomi Giuseppe Bergomi (; born 22 December 1963) is an Italian former professional footballer who spent his entire career at Inter Milan. He is regarded as one of the greatest Italian defenders of all time, and as one of the best of his generation, be ...

(born 1963), retired Italian footballer *

Beppe Carletti Giuseppe "Beppe" Carletti (born August 12, 1946) is an Italian musician, founder and keyboardist of the band I Nomadi. Career Carletti was born in Novi di Modena, Emilia-Romagna. He founded the Nomadi at the age of sixteen, together with Au ...

(born 1946), Italian musician, founder and keyboardist of the band

I Nomadi Nomadi (or I Nomadi, meaning "Nomads") is an Italian band formed in 1963 and still present on the music scene. Career Origins In 1961, Beppe Carletti and Leonardo Manfredini formed the group I Monelli (‘Urchins’). In 1962, Carletti met Franco ...

Beppe Ciardi Giuseppe "Beppe" Ciardi (1875–1932) was an Italian painter. Biography Born in Venice, he was the son of the painter Guglielmo and the brother of Emma, who also became a notable artist. Beppe Ciardi studied under his father at the Venice Ac ...

(1875–1932), Italian painter *

Beppe Costa Beppe Costa (born Concetto Costa, on , Catania, Italy) is an Italian poet, novelist and publisher. Biography The beginning Born into a poor family grows, however, in an environment rich in books. He published the first volume of poems in 19 ...

(born 1941), Italian poet and novelist * Beppe Croce (1914–1986), Italian sailor *

Beppe Fenoglio Beppe Fenoglio (; born Giuseppe Fenoglio 1 March 1922 in Alba (CN) – 18 February 1963 in Turin) was an Italian writer, partisan and translator from English. The works of Fenoglio have two main themes: the rural world of the Langhe and the I ...

(1922–1963), Italian writer *

Beppe Gabbiani Giuseppe "Beppe" Gabbiani (born 2 January 1957) is an Italian racing driver. He participated in 17 World Championship Formula One Grands Prix, debuting on 1 October 1978, and scored no championship points. He also participated in one non-Champion ...

(born 1957), Italian racing driver * Beppe Gambetta (born 1955), Italian musician *

Beppe Grillo Giuseppe Piero "Beppe" Grillo (; born 21 July 1948) is an Italian comedian, actor, blogger, and politician. He has been involved in politics since 2009 as the co-founder (together with Gianroberto Casaleggio) of the Italian Five Star Movement ...

(born 1948), Italian activist, blogger, comedian, actor and politician * Beppe Severgnini, OBE, (born 1956), Italian journalist, writer and columnist *

Giuseppe Signori Giuseppe "Beppe" Signori (; born 17 February 1968) is an Italian former professional footballer who played as a forward. He played for several clubs in Italy throughout his career, and also had spells in Greece and Hungary with Iraklis Thessal ...

(born 1968), retired Italian footballer * Beppe Wolgers (1928–1986), Swedish author, poet, translator, lyricist, actor, entertainer and artist

Fictional characters

*Beppe, from '' Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp'' *

Beppe di Marco Beppe di Marco is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''EastEnders'', played by British actor Michael Greco (actor), Michael Greco. He made his first appearance on 29 January 1998, but was axed by executive producer John Yorke (produce ...

, fictional character from the BBC soap opera ''

EastEnders ''EastEnders'' is a Television in the United Kingdom, British soap opera created by Julia Smith (producer), Julia Smith and Tony Holland which has been broadcast on BBC One since February 1985. Set in the fictional borough of Walford in the Ea ...

'', played by Michael Greco {{given name Italian masculine given names Hypocorisms