Cesare

Cesare is a masculine given name of Italian origin, the Italian form of the Latin name Caesar. The exact etymology of Caesar is uncertain, but the title became associated with Roman rulers and later spread as a given name across Europe. In Italian usage, Cesare has been common since the Renaissance and appears across noble and scholarly circles as well as in everyday life.

Notable people named Cesare include Cesare Borgia (1475–1507), an Italian nobleman and statesman known for his role in Renaissance politics; Cesare Beccaria (1738–1794), an Enlightenment criminologist best known for On Crimes and Punishments; Cesare Lombroso (1835–1909), a criminologist who founded positivist criminology; and Cesare Pavese (1908–1950), a respected novelist and poet. In modern times, Cesare Prandelli (born 1957) is a former football player and manager, and Cesare Maldini (1932–2016) was a noted footballer and coach.

In cultural contexts, Cesare is used in Italian translations and adaptations to render the name Julius Caesar, reflecting the historical association of the Latin title with rulers and leaders. Today, Cesare remains a recognizable Italian given name, found in various professions and regions of Italy and in Italian-speaking communities worldwide.