Capri
English (Modern) · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Capri
The name 'Capri' is derived from the Italian island of Capri, whose name likely originates from the Latin *capra* meaning "she-goat," thus the name metaphorically signifies "wild" or "untamed." It is used primarily in English-speaking and Italian cultures as a modern, unisex given name, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the mid-20th century partly due to the glamorous association with the island and the 1960 film *Capri*.
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Etymology
The name 'Capri' is derived from the Italian island of Capri, whose name likely originates from the Latin *capra* meaning "she-goat," thus the name metaphorically signifies "wild" or "untamed." It is used primarily in English-speaking and Italian cultures as a modern, unisex given name, with no specific religious ties, and gained popularity in the mid-20th century partly due to the glamorous association with the island and the 1960 film *Capri*.
Capri currently ranks #547 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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