Fantini

Fantini is an Italian surname. It is a patronymic surname, derived from the given name "Fante," a short form of "Infante," meaning "child" or "young noble" in old Italian. The surname indicates ancestry from someone who was a child of noble birth or who was given the name Fante for other reasons.

The surname Fantini is found predominantly in northern and central Italy, particularly in the regions of Emilia-Romagna, Tuscany, and Lombardy.

People with the surname Fantini have contributed to various fields, including sports, art, and academia. Genealogical research can help trace the origins and history of specific Fantini families.