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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
1980 1990 2000 2010 2020 1975 · 3
Births per year in Scotland. Missing years had a count of 2 or fewer (suppressed by NRS).