Meaning: Its source is duratum, a Latin name meaning "Enduring."

Origin: "duratum."

Languages: This boy's name is used in Italian.

Narrative: Though this was the full name of the Italian epic poet popularly known as Dante, it might be better known to older Americans as the surname of vaudevillian and television variety comedian Jimmy Durante (1893-1980), known to his fans as ''The Schnozzola'' in honor of his magnificent nose.