Vito is an Italian name that is related to the Latin word "vita", meaning "life". It is a modern form of the Latin name "Vitus", meaning "life-giver," as in Saint Vitus, the patron saint of dogs and a heroic figure in southern Italian folklore. The Name "Vito" is unrelated to, yet still often confused with, the German name "Wido"; the root of the name "Vito" is Latin, while "Wido" is derived from Ancient Germanic.People with this name include:Vito the Saint Protector of the Normands overseas, in medieval Latin called San Vito dei NormanniVito Corleone, Titular character of the novel The GodfatherVito LoGrasso, American professional wrestlerVito Fossella, American politician from New YorkVito Mannone, Italian footballerVincent "Don Vito" Margera, actor and TV personalityVito Nikoli?, Montenegrin poetVito Pagano, American Leader of Team Pagano and punk rocker Vito Positano, Italian diplomatVito Postiglione, Italian auto racing driverVito Russo, American activistVito Dumas, Argentine sailor and travel-writer, who sailed solo around the worldVictor Vito (rugby player), New Zealand rugby union and rugby sevens player.Vito Mule', Google Engineer