Gaetano
/ɡa.eˈtaː.no/noun
An Italian masculine given name, equivalent to Cajetan, traditionally associated with Saint Cajetan.
Did you know?Gaetano comes through Latin from Caieta, the ancient name of a town in Italy, so the name is ultimately linked to a place rather than a mystical meaning.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Latin
Latin
Caieta
“The ancient name of a town in Latium, Italy.”
Late Latin
Latin
Caietanus
“Of Caieta; a person from Caieta.”
Medieval Latin
Latin
Cajetanus
“A later spelling used for the same place-based name.”
Italian
Italian
Gaetano
“Italian masculine given name derived from Cajetan.”
Modern English
English
Gaetano
“An Italian male given name, especially familiar through Italian usage and immigrants.”