The nameGaetano
Gaetano is an Italian boy's name, the Italian form of Gaétan.
- Boy's name
- Latin
- Feast day
Meaning
Like Gaétan, it comes from the Latin Caietanus, "from Gaeta", a town in Italy.
Origin
Latin, through Italian.
History
In France it was mostly given in the 1960s.
Popularity of the name Gaetano
Gaetano in France
5074thmost popular boys' name in France, latest official figures
1962peak year (35 births)
695babies named Gaetano in France since 1900
Gaetano was most popular in France in the 1960s, with 265 births over the decade, 38% of all recorded babies named Gaetano. Its rise began around 1920, and it peaked in 1962. Half of all babies named Gaetano in France were born before 1966, so it is mostly a parents' generation name.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gaetano mean?
Like Gaétan, it comes from the Latin Caietanus, "from Gaeta", a town in Italy.
What is the origin of the name Gaetano?
Latin, through Italian.
Is Gaetano a girl's or a boy's name?
Gaetano is a boy's name.