Cayetana

Meaning of Cayetana

Cayetana dances onto the scene with a sunlit breeze, spinning tales of ancient Italy and modern Spain in a single breath. Born from the Latin Caietanus—“from Caieta,” the old name for the seaside town of Gaeta—Cayetana carries the salty kiss of Mediterranean waves and the whispered elegance of Spanish nobility, immortalized by the legendary Duchess of Alba. Its syllables tumble forward in rhythmic steps—kah-yeh-TAH-nah (/kaɪˈeːtana/)—offering a melody as lively as a flamenco riff. Though it first twinkled on U.S. birth charts back in 1928 at rank 607, it’s re-emerged in recent years—21 little Cayetanas in 2024, flirting around the 929th spot—proving this name is a hidden gem waking up with a joyful yawn. Like a rare blossom bursting at dawn, Cayetana entwines deep-rooted tradition and flamboyant flair, granting each bearer the spirit of a duchess with the mischievous grin of a churro-loving adventurer.

Pronunciation

Spanish

• Pronunced as kah-yeh-TAH-nah (/kaɪˈeːtana/)

• Catalina
• Caitlin
• Caitlyn
• Catriona
• Catarina
• Catalena
• Caitriona