Gaetano

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Gaetano Pronunciation

Gaetano is pronounced gah-eh-TAH-noh /ˌɡɑ.ɛˈtɑ.noʊ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Caietanus — 'from Gaeta' (a coastal town in Italy)Medium

In 30 seconds: From Gaeta: Gaetano is the Italian Caietanus — 'a man of Gaeta'. Melodic, classic, and warm (St Gaetano; composer Gaetano Donizetti).

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Origin MediumLatin, Italian

MeaningItalian form of Caietanus — 'from Gaeta' (a coastal town in Italy)

U.S. rank (2024)#4739 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births21 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1921

Total births (all-time)≈ 3,834

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Gaetano is the Italian form of Caietanus — 'from Gaeta', a coastal town in central Italy. A melodic, classic name across Italy (St Gaetano; composer Gaetano Donizetti); often shortened to Tano.

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, from-Gaeta at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Gaetano means 'from Gaeta' (a coastal Italian town) — borne by St Gaetano and composer Gaetano Donizetti; a melodic, classic southern-Italian name.

Overall data confidence 78%

Behind the Name — Gaetano — etymology

Variations

CaetanoCayetanoGaetan

Nicknames

TanoGuy

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Gaetano?

Gaetano is pronounced gah-eh-TAH-noh (/ˌɡɑ.ɛˈtɑ.noʊ/). Press play above to hear Gaetano said aloud.

How do you say Gaetano?

Gaetano is said gah-eh-TAH-noh (/ˌɡɑ.ɛˈtɑ.noʊ/). Press play above to hear Gaetano said aloud.

What does the name Gaetano mean?

Gaetano is Italian for 'from Gaeta' (a coastal town).

Is Gaetano a boy or girl name?

Gaetano is a boy's name.

How popular is Gaetano?

Gaetano is a rare name in the U.S.