Tancredi

The name Tancredi is the Italian variant of the name Tankred, which has its origin in the Germanic Thankarat. Translated, this name means 'the grateful advice', 'the brilliant advisor', or 'the thoughtful counselor'.

What does the name Tancredi mean?

Tancredi is the Italian form of the name Tankred, which is derived from the Germanic Thankarat. Translated, it means 'the grateful advice', 'the brilliant advisor', or 'the thoughtful counselor'. The roots of the name lie in the Old High German components danc or thank, which stand for 'thinking', 'thought', 'memory', or 'gratitude', and rat, which means 'counsel', 'advice', 'advisor', or 'consultation'. There are various variants of the name, including Dankrad, Dankrat, Thankred, Thancrat, Tankrad, Tancredo, Tancrad, Tancred, and Tancrede. The feminine form Dankrade is also common. The name became famous through the opera 'Tancredi' by Gioachino Rossini.

Where does the name Tancredi come from?

The first name Tancredi has its roots in Old High German and carries the meaning 'the grateful advice'. The components consist of danc or thank, which means 'thinking', 'thought', 'memory', or 'gratitude', and rat, which means 'counsel', 'advice', 'advisor', or 'consultation'. The name is particularly common in Italian.

How do you pronounce Tancredi?

The name Tancredi has a three-syllable, distinctive sound. In the pronunciation 'Tan-cre-di' [taŋˈkreːdi], the central consonant connection creates a noticeable density that gives the name dynamism. The ending '-di' provides a light, open finish that harmoniously rounds off the sound. Tancredi thus radiates both strength and agility - structured, sonorous, and marked by historical elegance.

Popularity

In Germany, Tancredi is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,840th on the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2018, reaching 3,918th place. In the last ten years, Tancredi has been given as a first name about 10 times, securing it 6,380th place in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 7,533rd place.

Nicknames & pet names

Tanc / Tanci

Famous people

• Tancredi Parmeggiani (Italian painter)
• Tancredi Pasero (opera singer from Italy)
• Tancredi Pozzi (Italian stonemason)
• Tancredi Volpert (actor and director)