AthleteBrazilian1960 – 1994
Ayrton Senna
Three-time F1 World Champion, legendary Formula One driver
Biography
Brazilian Formula One racing driver widely considered one of the greatest drivers of all time. He won three World Championships and was known for his aggressive driving style and rivalry with Alain Prost.
Quick Facts
Category
Athlete
Nationality
Brazilian
Born
1960
Died
1994
Thinking about the name
Ayrton
English origin
“A sophisticated masculine name that may derive from or be influenced by the English place name tradition or the surname Ayrton (as in Grand Prix racer Ayrton Senna). The name combines Ayri- with -ton, a classically English suffix denoting place or settlement, creating an air of established propriety. Ayrton feels both literary and grounded.”