Find out how popular the first name Montessa has been for the last 16 years (from 1975 to 1990) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Montessa by gender

Based on the last 16 years of data, Montessa is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1990, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Montessa.

The history of the first name Montessa

The name Montessa is of Italian origin, derived from the Latin word "mons," meaning "mountain." It is believed to have emerged during the medieval period, potentially as a reference to a person living in or near a mountainous region.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Montessa can be found in historical documents from the 13th century, where it was used to refer to a noblewoman from the Montessa family, a prominent Italian noble house with ties to the region of Tuscany.

In the 15th century, Montessa Ruffaldi (1428-1492) was a renowned Italian artist and painter from Florence, known for her exquisite frescoes and religious artworks adorning churches and monasteries throughout the city.

During the Renaissance period, Montessa Veneziano (1490-1557) was a celebrated poet and writer from Venice, whose works explored themes of love, nature, and the human experience. Her poetry collection, "Il Canzoniere di Montessa," remains a significant contribution to Italian literature.

In the 18th century, Montessa Altieri (1712-1784) was a influential Italian architect and urban planner. She was responsible for the design and construction of several notable landmarks in Rome, including the Palazzo Altieri and the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Another notable figure was Montessa Borghese (1776-1839), a prominent Italian aristocrat and socialite from the powerful Borghese family. She was known for her patronage of the arts and her influential salon, which attracted many intellectuals and artists of the time.

While the name Montessa has its roots in Italy, it has since been adopted and used in various other cultures and regions around the world, although its historical significance and cultural associations remain tied to its Italian origins.

Data source

The first name data used on this page comes from the Social Security Administration (SSA). They've been collecting data on baby names since 1880.

The history and meaning of the name Montessa was researched and written by our team of onomatology and genealogy experts.

If you have a correction or suggestion to improve the history of Montessa, please contact us.

Reference this page

We spend a lot of resources downloading, cleaning, merging, and formatting the data that is shown on the site.

If you found the data or information on this page useful in your research, please use the tool below to properly cite or reference Name Census as the source. We appreciate your support!