The term "Cremano" is an ancient name for a strip of land between Portici and San Giorgio (the site is referred to as the "Cupa di Cremano" and "Pozzo di Cremano"). It derives directly from the Latin word "crematum" which refers to the earth having been cremated by the lava flows of Vesuvius. Others believe though, that the name actually refers to "Cambrano", a shortening of "Cambarus" who was a Roman landowner of the area in ancient times. Another theory also believes it simply refers to the Latin word "crambe", which means "Cabbage", speculating that cabbage crops may once have been grown in the area.