Find out how popular the first name Princetta has been for the last 18 years (from 1977 to 1994) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Princetta by gender

Based on the last 18 years of data, Princetta is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 1994, there were 7 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Princetta.

The history of the first name Princetta

The name Princetta is a variation of the name Princess, which has its origins in the Latin word "princeps," meaning "first" or "chief." The name gained popularity during the Middle Ages in Europe, when it was commonly used to refer to the daughters of royalty or nobility.

In the early medieval period, the name was often spelled as "Princessa" or "Pryncessa," reflecting the influence of Old French and Anglo-Norman languages on English. Over time, the spelling evolved to its modern form, "Princess," while the variant "Princetta" emerged as a diminutive or affectionate form of the name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Princetta can be found in the chronicles of the 14th century, where it was used to refer to Princetta of Aragon, the daughter of King James II of Aragon (1267-1327). Another notable bearer of the name was Princetta of Navarre (1368-1420), who was the daughter of King Charles III of Navarre.

In the 16th century, the name Princetta gained some popularity among the nobility in Italy and France. One notable figure from this period was Princetta Gonzaga (1535-1567), a member of the influential Gonzaga family of Mantua, Italy. She was renowned for her beauty and intelligence, and her name became associated with elegance and refinement.

During the Renaissance period, the name Princetta also appeared in literary works and plays. William Shakespeare used the name in his play "The Taming of the Shrew," where one of the characters is referred to as "Princetta, the pretty peat."

In the 19th century, the name Princetta experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly in the United States and parts of Europe. One notable figure from this period was Princetta Hawkins (1844-1916), an American educator and activist who played a significant role in the establishment of the first public school for African American children in St. Louis, Missouri.

Other notable bearers of the name Princetta throughout history include Princetta Parravicini (1846-1915), an Italian philanthropist and socialite; Princetta Borghese (1837-1907), a member of the noble Borghese family of Rome; and Princetta Caracciolo (1780-1854), a Neapolitan noblewoman and patron of the arts.

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