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Gitane

Quick answerGitane means "gypsy" or "gypsy woman" and derives from the French word "gitane," which comes from the Spanish "gitano" (gypsy), ultimately from the Romani people.

Spanish/Romani · Girl · 2 syllables

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Popularity & facts

Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#1,761
TrendVintage
Peak year1954
Syllables2
OriginSpanish/Romani
LanguageFrench
CultureFrench
Numerology11 Chaldean 1
Global rank#1,761

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Gitane

Gitane means "gypsy" or "gypsy woman" and derives from the French word "gitane," which comes from the Spanish "gitano" (gypsy), ultimately from the Romani people.

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Etymology

Gitane means "gypsy" or "gypsy woman" and derives from the French word "gitane," which comes from the Spanish "gitano" (gypsy), ultimately from the Romani people. The name is primarily used in French-speaking cultures and carries romantic but outdated associations with Romani people; it was also popularized as a cigarette brand name in France during the 20th century.

Gitane currently ranks #1,761 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1954.

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