What Is A Pinky What Is The Purpose For The Long Pinky Nail In Italian Culture? And What's The Italian Name For That?

What is the purpose for the long pinky nail in italian culture? And what's the italian name for that? - what is a pinky

There was a long pinky nail in the tradition of Italian men in Italy. I forgot what it was, and remember that you have an Italian name for himself. Does anyone remember?