Find out how popular the first name Beretta has been for the last 27 years (from 1998 to 2024) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Beretta by gender

Based on the last 27 years of data, Beretta is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2024, there were 12 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Beretta.

The history of the first name Beretta

The name Beretta is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "beretta," which means a type of flat cap or hat worn by Catholic clergy and academics. The name likely originated in the 14th or 15th century in northern Italy, where the beretta hat was widely popular.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Beretta is Pietro Beretta, an Italian gunsmith born in 1670 in the town of Gardone Val Trompia, near Brescia. He established the Beretta firearms company, which is still in operation today and is one of the oldest manufacturing companies in the world.

In the 16th century, there was a notable Italian painter named Jacopo Beretta, who was active in the Venetian Republic and is known for his religious paintings and frescoes. He was born around 1510 and died in 1576.

Another historical figure with the name Beretta was Gian Pietro Beretta, an Italian composer and organist who lived in the 17th century. He was born in Verona in 1663 and is known for his compositions for the organ and other sacred music.

In the 19th century, there was a prominent Italian politician and statesman named Pietro Beretta, who served as the mayor of Milan from 1859 to 1861. He played a significant role in the unification of Italy and the Risorgimento movement.

Francesco Beretta was an Italian sculptor who lived in the 18th century. He was born in Viggiù, near Milan, in 1720 and is known for his sculptures and architectural decorations in churches and palaces throughout northern Italy.

While the name Beretta has its origins in Italy, it has been used by individuals around the world, particularly in areas with Italian cultural influence or immigration. However, the name's historical roots and earliest recorded instances can be traced back to northern Italy and its connection to the traditional beretta hat.

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