Dante

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What does Dante mean?

an Italian poet famous for writing the Divine Comedy that describes a journey through Hell and purgatory and paradise guided by Virgil and his idealized Beatrice (1265-1321)

What's the origin of Dante?

Italian

How is Dante pronounced?

/ˈdænteɪ/

What does it say about you to have a cat named Dante?

It could mean that you are a very imaginative person, or that you are a fan of the Dante's Inferno book series.

Is Dante a good cat name?

Dante is a one-syllable cat name, making it succinct and fast to say. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Dante isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Dante is found in these categories:

elegant cat names
elegant

This name hails from a renowned Italian poet, oozing sophistication and charm.

gothic cat names
gothic

He's named after a dark, medieval poet known for "Inferno".

italian cat names
italian

Famous Italian poet who wrote "The Divine Comedy" in the vernacular.

intelligent cat names
intelligent

Dante was a wise poet, perfect for a clever, literary feline.

literary cat names
literary

He's named after a famous Italian poet from the Middle Ages.

Popularity

Based on likes, Dante ranks #298 with users of MeowNames.com.

Naming your cat Dante isn't unheard of, but our data suggests that it's a pretty niche choice.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Dante was, over the past 30 days, the 55th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Dante is becoming rarer and less popular with new kitten owners. Our stats reveal that the moniker is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has stayed pretty consistent in terms of popularity with MeowNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Dante was viewed 40 times, and liked 2 times.

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