Gaetano - wikipedia Gaetano Gaetano Vinaccia Saint Gaetano Pronunciation IPA : ( ɡaeˈtaːno ) Origin Meaning `` from Caieta '' ( now Gaeta ) Gaetano ( anglicized Cajetan ) is an Italian masculine given name. It is derived from the Latin Caietanus, meaning `` from Caieta '' ( the modern Gaeta ). The given name has been in use in Italy since medieval period, although it also remained in use as a byname indicating people from Gaeta, as in Thomas Cajetan or Gaetanus ( 1469 -- 1534 ). Saint Gaetano dei Conti di Tiene ( 1480 -- 1547 ), canonized in 1671, gave rise to the modern given name. The French form of the name is Gaëtan, Gaétan ; other variants of the name exist in Roman Catholic areas ( Portuguese Caetano, Spanish Cayetano, etc. ). A feminine form has also been in use, Gaetana. Contents 1 People with the given name Gaetano 1.1 Clergy and religious figures 1.2 Scholars and academics 1.3 The arts 1.4 Writers and journalists 1.5 Crime figures 1.6 Sports 1.7 Other 2 People with the given name Gaetana 3 People with the surname Gaetano 4 See also People with the given name Gaetano Clergy and religious figures Gaetano Alibrandi ( 1914 -- 2003 ), archbishop of the Roman Catholic Church Gaetano Bedini ( 1806 -- 1864 ), Italian ecclesiastical, Cardinal and diplomat of the Catholic Church Gaetano Bisleti ( 1856 -- 1937 ), Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church Gaetano Catanoso ( 1879 -- 1963 ), Italian parish priest Gaetano Cicognani ( 1881 -- 1962 ), Italian prelate of the Roman Catholic Church Gaetano dei Conti di Tiene ( Saint Cajetan, 1480 -- 1547 ), Catholic saint Pope Nicholas III ( Giovanni Gaetano Orsini ), Pope from 1277 -- 1280 Gaetano Pace Forno ( 1809 -- 1874 ), Maltese bishop of the Roman Catholic Church Scholars and academics Gaetano Borriello ( ( 1958 -- 2015 ), Italian - American computer scientist Gaetano Cozzi ( 1922 -- 2001 ), Italian historian Gaetano Arturo Crocco, space scientist Gaetano De Sanctis ( 1870 -- 1957 ), historian and senator Gaetano da Thiene ( philosopher ) ( 1387 -- 1465 ) Gaetano Filangieri ( 1753 -- 1788 ), Italian jurist and philosopher Gaetano Sanseverino ( 1811 -- 1865 ), Italian philosopher and theologian Gaetano Antinolfi ( 1970 - present ), Italian Economist. The arts Gaetano Berenstadt ( 1687 -- 1734 ), Italian alto castrato Gaetano Braga ( 1829 -- 1907 ), Italian composer and cellist Gaetano Brunetti ( 1744 -- 1798 ), prolific Italian composer Gaetano Castelli ( 20th century ), Italian painter and set designer Gaetano Chiaveri, architect Gaetano Donizetti ( 1797 -- 1848 ), Italian opera composer Gaetano Gandolfi ( 1734 -- 1802 ), Bolognese painter Gaetano Greco ( circa 1657 -- 1728 ), Italian Baroque composer Gaetano Guadagni ( 1729 -- 1792 ), Italian mezzo - soprano castrato singer Gaetano Lapis ( 1704 -- 1776 ), Italian painter Gaetano `` Guy '' Lombardo ( 1902 -- 1977 ), Canadian bandleader Gaetano Martoriello ( circa 1680 -- 1733 ), Italian painter Gaetano Merola ( 1881 -- 1953 ), Italian conductor Gaetano Pesce ( born 1939 ), Italian architect and designer Gaetano Pollastri ( 1886 -- 1960 ), professional violinist Gaetano Previati, artist Gaetano Pugnani ( 1731 -- 1798 ), Italian violinist Gaetano Sabatini ( 1703 -- 1734 ), Italian draftsman and painter Gaetano Sgarabotto ( 1878 -- 1959 ), Italian violinmaker Gaetano Trentanove ( 1858 -- 1937 ), Italian - American sculptor Gaetano Zompini ( 1700 -- 1778 ), Italian printmaker and engraver Writers and journalists Gaetano Arfé ( 1925 -- 2007 ), Italian politician, historian, and journalist Gaetano Milanesi ( 1813 -- 1895 ), Italian scholar and writer Gaetano Moroni ( 1802 -- 1883 ), Italian writer Gaetano Mosca ( 1858 -- 1941 ), Italian political scientist, journalist and public servant Gaetano Polidori ( 1764 -- 1853 ), Italian writer and scholar Gaetano Salvemini ( 1873 -- 1957 ), Italian anti-fascist politician, historian and writer Crime figures Gaetano Badalamenti ( 1923 -- 2004 ), powerful member of the Sicilian Mafia Gaetano Gianolla ( 20th century ), Italian - American mobster Gaetano Lococo ( 20th century ), Italian - American mobster Gaetano Reina ( 1889 -- 1930 ), Sicilian - American mobster Sports Gaetano Berardi ( born 1988 ), Swiss football defender Gaetano Belloni ( 1892 -- 1980 ), Italian professional road racing cyclist Gaetano Caridi ( born 1980 ), Italian footballer Gaetano D'Agostino ( born 1982 ), Italian footballer Gaetano De Rosa ( born 1973 ), Italian football defender Gaetano Fontana ( born 1970 ), Italian football midfielder Gaetano Giallanza ( born 1974 ), Swiss professional footballer Gaetano Orlando ( born 1962 ), Italian - Canadian retired professional ice hockey centre Gaetano Scirea ( 1953 -- 1989 ), Italian football player Gaetano Starrabba ( born 1932 ), former racing driver Gaetano Vasari ( born 1970 ), Italian former football midfielder Gaetano Vastola ( 19th century ), Italian footballer Other Gaetano Arturo Crocco ( 1877 -- 1968 ), founder of the Italian Rocket Society Gaetano Bresci ( 1869 -- 1901 ), Italian - American anarchist Francesco Gaetano Caltagirone ( born circa 1943 ), Italian businessman Gaetano Casati ( 1838 -- 1902 ), Italian explorer of Africa Gaetano Gagliano ( born 1917 ), Canadian businessman Gaetano Martino ( 1900 -- 1967 ), Italian politician Gaetano Saya ( born 1956 ), far right Italian politician Gaetano Tanti ( 20th century ), Maltese trade unionist People with the given name Gaetana Maria Gaetana Agnesi, mathematician Giuseppa Gaetana Ferreri, singer People with the surname Gaetano Giuseppe de Gaetano, Italian race walker Juan Gaetano ( 16th century ), Spanish sailor Nick Gaetano ( 21st century ), prolific illustrator Paul DiGaetano, American politician Rino Gaetano ( 1950 -- 1981 ), Italian singer - songwriter See also Cajetan Caetano ( disambiguation ) This page or section lists people that share the same given name or the same family name. 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Question: what does the italian name gaetano mean in english
Answer: meaning "from Caieta" (the modern Gaeta)