Baby name
Batiste
/bæˈtiːst/
Meaning
“One who baptizes or dips; linked to John the Baptist”
Derived from the Greek 'baptistes', meaning 'one who baptizes' or 'to dip'. Often linked to John the Baptist.
How it ages.
Batiste is less common today, which can make it feel familiar yet unexpectedly distinctive.
The cultural moment.
Batiste has become moderately less common in France in recent years, while remaining an established choice.