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Origin: Italian

Meaning: From Gaeta, Italy

Celebrate the Italian roots in baby’s family tree with the name Gaetan. This masculine name comes from the Italian Gaetano and Latin Caietanus, meaning “from Gaeta, Italy.” Gaeta, referred to as Caieta in Latin, is a coastal town in south-central Italy that has years of history dating back to the 4th century BC. If your little one has family connections with this town, or if you just want to encourage their love for ancient history, Gaetan can make for a timeless choice.