Coniglio baptism

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Can anyone tell me the meaning of the words in parentheses following the name of the father, Paolo Coniglio, in this baptismal record from 1664?

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Paolo Coniglio (also known as Lo Vuglio)
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What does that mean?
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It means that Paolo Coniglio was also known as Paolo Lo Vuglio
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Thanks! But does Vuglio have a particular meaning?
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Lo Vuglio = Lo Voglio = I want it.
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Ha! Could this mean he was a rather greedy person??

Thanks so much to everyone for your help!
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