The nameDante
Dante is an Italian boy's name, that of the poet of the Divine Comedy.
- Boy's name
- Italian
Meaning
A short form of Durante, from the Latin durans, "enduring".
Origin
Italian.
History
Found in France from the early 20th century, Dante was mostly given there in the 1920s and 1930s, then came back in the 2010s.
Famous people named Dante
- Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, author of the Divine Comedy
Popularity of the name Dante
Dante in France
1195thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
2018peak year (35 births)
1,200babies named Dante in France since 1900
Dante was most popular in France in the 1920s, with 200 births over the decade, 17% of all recorded babies named Dante. Half of all babies named Dante in France were born before 1957, so it is mostly a grandparents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 24 births a year.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Dante mean?
A short form of Durante, from the Latin durans, "enduring".
What is the origin of the name Dante?
Italian.
Is Dante a girl's or a boy's name?
Dante is a boy's name.
Who are famous people named Dante?
Dante Alighieri, Italian poet, author of the Divine Comedy.