Gaetano — Italian form of the Latin name Caietanus, which meant "from Caieta". Caieta (now called Gaeta) was a town in ancient Italy, its name deriving either from Kaiadas, the name a Greek location where prisoners were executed, or else from Caieta, the name of the nurse of Aeneas. Saint Gaetano was a 16th-century Italian priest who founded the Theatines.
Saintly namesake: Saint Cajetan (Gaetano) was a 16th-century Italian priest who founded the Theatines. He is remembered for his work in church reform and care for the poor. (August 8 · 16th century)
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