Find out how popular the first name Tacori has been for the last 14 years (from 2003 to 2016) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Tacori by gender

Based on the last 14 years of data, Tacori is more commonly used as a female name, with approximately 64% of people named Tacori being female.

For the most recent data in 2016, there were 6 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Tacori.

The history of the first name Tacori

The name Tacori has its origins in the ancient Etruscan civilization, which flourished in the region of modern-day Italy from around the 8th century BCE to the 1st century BCE. It is derived from the Etruscan word "taca", meaning "shining" or "radiant", and the suffix "-ori", which was commonly used to denote a person's name.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Tacori can be found in an Etruscan funerary inscription from the 5th century BCE, where it appears as the name of a prominent member of the Etruscan aristocracy. This suggests that the name was already in use among the upper echelons of Etruscan society during that time period.

In the 3rd century BCE, a notable Roman historian named Tacori is mentioned in several ancient texts as having written extensively about the Etruscan culture and their interactions with the rising Roman Republic. Unfortunately, none of Tacori's works have survived to the present day, but their existence serves as a testament to the enduring presence of the name during the height of the Etruscan civilization.

The name Tacori also appears to have been adopted by some Roman families after the eventual subjugation of the Etruscans by the Romans in the 1st century BCE. One such individual was Tacori Claudius, a Roman senator and politician who lived during the reign of Emperor Tiberius in the 1st century CE.

In the Middle Ages, a Benedictine monk named Tacori of Montecassino (c. 1030 - 1095) gained notoriety for his scholarly works and contributions to the preservation of ancient manuscripts. His treatises on theology and philosophy were widely circulated throughout medieval Europe, helping to keep the name Tacori in circulation during this period.

Another notable figure bearing the name Tacori was a 16th-century Italian artist and sculptor named Tacori Beneventano (c. 1510 - 1575), whose works adorned several churches and palaces in the city of Naples and its surrounding areas.

While the name Tacori has become relatively uncommon in modern times, its ancient Etruscan roots and historical significance serve as a reminder of the rich cultural heritage that has shaped the world we live in today.

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