danté

Danté is a masculine given name and, less commonly, a surname. It is a modern variant spelling of Dante, which itself derives from the medieval Italian name Durante. The form Dante became established in Italian as an independent given name, notably through the fame of Dante Alighieri, the 13th–14th century poet laureate of Florence. The spelling Danté with an acute accent on the final syllable is a contemporary variant used in some contexts to evoke stylistic distinction, or to indicate the stress pattern in non-Italian contexts. In practice, Danté is far less common than Dante, and it appears mainly in personal branding, fiction, or as a family spelling variant.

Usage: The name is used primarily in Italian-speaking communities and in countries influenced by Italian naming traditions. In the Americas, Dante is far more common, while Danté may be chosen by parents seeking a unique or modern twist on the traditional name.

Cultural significance: The association with Dante Alighieri gives the name literary and historical resonance in many cultures. The accent variant does not alter pronunciation in Italian when used by Italian speakers but can affect pronunciation in other languages.

See also: Dante, Durante, Dantes.