French · Greek

Baptiste

Pronounced bah-TEESTShare

Meaning: Baptist; one who baptizes

  • Boy
  • Rare gem
  • 2 syllables

The story

Baptiste comes from the French title for John the Baptist. Its Greek root relates to dipping, giving the name a specifically Christian historical association.

Nicknames

  • Bati
  • Tiste

Spellings & variants

Popularity

Rare gem

Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

Origins

Baptiste comes from French and Greek.

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