Find out how popular the first name Trieste has been for the last 25 years (from 1976 to 2000) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Trieste by gender

Based on the last 25 years of data, Trieste is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2000, there were 5 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Trieste.

The history of the first name Trieste

The name Trieste has its origins in the Italian language and culture. It is derived from the Latin word "Tergeste," which was the ancient Roman name for the city of Trieste, located in northeastern Italy near the border with Slovenia. The name Tergeste is believed to have come from an even earlier Illyrian or Venetic word, possibly meaning "place of the three old men" or "place of the three masts."

Trieste was an important port city in ancient times, situated on the Adriatic Sea. It was first settled by Illyrian and Venetic tribes before coming under Roman control in the 2nd century BC. The name Tergeste appears in several ancient Roman texts, including the writings of Pliny the Elder and Strabo.

The earliest recorded use of the name Trieste as a personal name dates back to the Middle Ages. One notable bearer of the name was Trieste Delfino, a Venetian nobleman and military commander who lived in the 13th century. He played a significant role in the defense of Crete against the Genoese during the Venetian-Genoese Wars.

Another historical figure with the name Trieste was Trieste Obizzi, an Italian noblewoman and patron of the arts who lived in the 16th century. She was known for her support of artists and writers, including the poet Torquato Tasso, who dedicated his work "Aminta" to her.

In the 19th century, Trieste Burckhardt was a Swiss art historian and cultural critic. He was born in 1808 and is known for his influential work "The Civilization of the Renaissance in Italy," which explored the cultural and artistic achievements of the Italian Renaissance.

A more recent bearer of the name was Trieste Kelly Dunn, an American actress born in 1981. She has appeared in several films and television shows, including "Banshee," "Blindspotting," and "The Deuce."

While not as common as some other names, Trieste has maintained a presence throughout history, particularly in Italy and other Mediterranean regions. Its connection to the ancient city of Trieste and its rich cultural heritage has contributed to its enduring use as a given name.

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