The nameGaétane
Gaétane is a French girl's name of Latin origin, the feminine of Gaétan (Cajetan). It means "from Gaeta".
- Girl's name
- Latin
Meaning
Gaétane comes from the Latin Caietanus, "from Caieta", today Gaeta, a town in Italy.
Origin
Latin.
History
The name has been given in France for several decades. Girls named Gaétane celebrate their name day on Saint Cajetan's feast.
Popularity of the name Gaétane
Gaétane in France
Gaétane was most popular in France in the 1970s, with 875 births over the decade, 15% of all recorded babies named Gaétane. Its rise began around 1904, and it peaked in 2008. Half of all babies named Gaétane in France were born before 1969, so it is mostly a parents' generation name. Over the last five years on record, it has been falling: 7 births a year on average, against 21 in the five years before.
Gaétane in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaétane mean?
Gaétane comes from the Latin Caietanus, "from Caieta", today Gaeta, a town in Italy.
What is the origin of the name Gaétane?
Latin.
Is Gaétane a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaétane is a girl's name.