Concetta
Girl name · 3 babies recorded · 1974–2025
Concetta: 3 babies born in Scotland since 1974, given to girls, peaking at 3 births in 1975.
Of Sicilian Italian origin, Concetta is the feminine form of Concetto, meaning 'conception,' and is traditionally given in honour of the Immaculate Conception, a core doctrine of the Catholic faith. The name's most famous bearer is the American actress and singer Concetta Tomei, known for her role as Livia Soprano's nurse in *The Sopranos*, as well as her theatrical work. Less directly, the name shares its etymological root with the Italian city of Monte Conero, whose name derives from the Greek *komaros*, meaning 'strawberry tree,' though the connection to 'conception' is far stronger in popular understanding. A notable variant is the Spanish and Portuguese Conceição or Concepción, while the affectionate Italian nickname 'Cetta' or 'Cettina' is charmingly diminutive.
Girl 1 of 52 years
- Peak year
- 19753 babies
- Latest (1975)
- #4973 babies
- Total births
- 3since 1975
- 5-year trend
- ≈ stablevs prior 5y