Dante Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Dante Name at a Glance

Name	Dante
Meaning	A diminutive of Durante, the Italian form of Durand meaning enduring. Famous bearer: The poet Dante Alighieri wrote 'The Divine Comedy' with its graphic description of medieval Hell known as 'Dante's Inferno.'.
Origin	Italian
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Dante Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Dante means “A diminutive of Durante, the Italian form of Durand meaning enduring. Famous bearer: The poet Dante Alighieri wrote 'The Divine Comedy' with its graphic description of medieval Hell known as 'Dante's Inferno”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Dante Name Origin

Our database records Dante under Italian origin. Browse more Italian baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Dante a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Dante is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Dante

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