Dante
Meaning of Dante
The name Dante, primarily used for boys, carries a rich Italian heritage. Pronounced as DAN-tee (/ˈdænti/) in English and DAHN-teh (/ˈdante/) in Italian, this classic name brings to mind the famous Italian poet, Dante Alighieri. The variation Donte provides an alternative option for parents looking for a unique spin on the traditional name. Over the past century in the United States, Dante has maintained consistent popularity with peak usage seen around 1998. Even though it saw a dip in rankings during the early 2000s, it has remained a solid choice among parents seeking names with historical significance and cultural richness.
Pronunciation
Italian
- Pronunced as DAHN-teh (/ˈdante/)
English
- Pronunced as DAN-tee (/ˈdænti/)
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Notable People Named Dante
| Dante Alighieri, also known as Dante, was an influential Italian poet, writer, and philosopher, best known for his epic poem, the Divine Comedy. |
| Dante Gabriel Rossetti, an English poet, illustrator, and painter, was a founding member of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood and a major influence on the Aesthetic movement. |
| Dante Exum is an Australian professional basketball player known for bypassing college to join the NBA, and currently plays for the Dallas Mavericks. |
| Dante Fowler Jr. is an American football defensive end who has played for several NFL teams, including the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams, and Atlanta Falcons. |
| Alphonse Dante Bichette Sr. is a former professional baseball player who played for several Major League Baseball teams and later served as the hitting coach for the Colorado Rockies. |
| Dante Garrison Pettis is a free agent American football wide receiver known for his college football career at Washington. |
| Dante Rosario is a former American football tight end who played for the Carolina Panthers and attended college at Oregon. |
| Dante Roman Basco is an American actor known for his roles in Hook, American Dragon: Jake Long, and Avatar: The Last Airbender. |
| Dante Lamar Cunningham is a former American professional basketball player known for his time in the NBA and the Korean Basketball League. |
| Dante Maggio was an Italian film actor known for his appearances in 115 films between 1940 and 1975. |
| Alphonse Dante Bichette Jr. is a former professional baseball player who was drafted by the New York Yankees in the first round of the 2011 MLB draft. |
| Dante Olson is a former American football linebacker who played college football at Montana. |
| Dante Ferretti is a renowned Italian production designer, art director, and costume designer. |
| Dante Di Loreto is an award-winning American film and television producer known for his work on Glee, American Horror Story, Temple Grandin, and The Normal Heart. |
| Dante Fabbro is a Canadian professional ice hockey defenceman who plays for the Nashville Predators in the NHL, having been drafted in the first round in 2016. |
