Italian Baby Names
815 Italian names with researched meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Italian Girl Names
Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my ownIsabella#7 in the U.S.Devoted to God; pledged to God; my God is an oathAria#26 in the U.S.Song; melody; air; a solo vocal piece in opera or classical musicGianna#33 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; Italian feminine form of JohnLiliana#78 in the U.S.Lily flower; pure — extended Italian/Spanish form of Lily, from Latin liliumSienna#94 in the U.S.Orange-red earth pigment; named after the Italian city of Siena, known for its rich reddish-broGabriella#105 in the U.S.God is my strength; Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'elBella#136 in the U.S.Beautiful; lovely — from Italian bella, feminine of bello, from Latin bellus (beautiful, fair)Gemma#170 in the U.S.Gem, precious stone — from Italian/Latin gemma (gem, precious stone, bud)Lia#200 in the U.S.Weary; from Hebrew Leah; also used as a short form of names like Julia, Amelia, or CorneliaKiara#229 in the U.S.Bright; clear; light; Italian form of Chiara, from Latin clara (clear, bright)Arianna#234 in the U.S.Most holy, very holy — Italian/Greek form of Ariadne, from Greek Ariadnē, possibly from ari- (vAndrea#235 in the U.S.Strong, manly, brave — feminine form of Andrew/Andreas, from Greek andreia (courage, manliness)Luciana#273 in the U.S.Light; radiantAntonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name AntoniusGia#287 in the U.S.God is gracious — as a short form of Gianna (Italian form of Jane/Joan)Milani#288 in the U.S.From Milan (city of Italy); also used as a Hawaiian variant meaning 'gentle caress'Daniela#302 in the U.S.God is my judgeAdelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kindFrancesca#307 in the U.S.Free; free person — Italian feminine of FranciscusAlessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meaninLiana#386 in the U.S.From Italian and French liane, meaning a climbing tropical vine; also functions as a short formCarolina#405 in the U.S.Latinate feminine form of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic Karl meaning free man; Carolina meanAlessandra#443 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessandro (Alexander), from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' Elisa#458 in the U.S.Short form of Elisabeth/Elizabeth, from Hebrew 'Elisheba' composed of 'el' (God) and 'shava' (oDaniella#468 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Daniel, from Hebrew 'Daniyel' meaning 'God is my judge,' composed of 'Bianca#500 in the U.S.Italian form of Blanche, from Old French 'blanc' and ultimately Latin/Germanic root meaning whiBeatrice#508 in the U.S.From the Latin Beatrix, derived from beatus (blessed, happy) + the agentive suffix -trix, meaniRomina#531 in the U.S.Feminine form of Romano / Romino, derived from Latin Romanus meaning 'a Roman' or 'from Rome'; Capri#547 in the U.S.From the Italian island Capri, whose name derives from Latin capreae meaning 'wild goats' (fromArmani#562 in the U.S.Freeman or soldier; Italian form of the Germanic name Herman (hari + man: army + man)Siena#610 in the U.S.From the Italian city of Siena in Tuscany, whose name may derive from the Roman Senones tribe oAriah#636 in the U.S.Variant of Aria, from the Hebrew ariel ('lion of God') or the Italian musical term aria ('air,'Rosa#653 in the U.S.From Latin rosa meaning the rose flower; used across Romance languages as the feminine given naRosalina#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian elaboration of Rosa, from Latin rosa meaning rose, with the diminutive -linMilana#812 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; the feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic root mil meaning graceJulietta#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish elaboration of Juliet, itself a diminutive of Julia, from the Roman family Giovanna#878 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giovanni, which is the Italian form of John, ultimately from Hebrew YoLuisa#903 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian feminine form of Luis (Louis), from Old High German Hludwig, composed of hlTeresa#911 in the U.S.Of uncertain ancient origin; most likely from Greek Therasia (the name of a Greek island near SGiuliana#915 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giuliano (Julian), from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius — the greaGiana#921 in the U.S.Italian short form of Giovanna (the Italian feminine form of John/Giovanni), ultimately from HeMariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or pJianna#973 in the U.S.Variant of Gianna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning YKara#988 in the U.S.Dear, beloved; from Italian cara (dear, beloved)Bria#1009 in the U.S.Noble; high; from Irish Gaelic bri (valor, strength, vigor) or a short form of Italian Brianna/Carla#1012 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian/Spanish feminine form of Carlo/Carlos, from Germanic karl (free man)Sandra#1045 in the U.S.Defender of men; short form of Alexandra/Alessandra, from Greek alexein (to defend) + aner (manMiah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: bePaola#1081 in the U.S.Small; Italian feminine form of Paolo (Paul), from Latin Paulus (small, humble)Zola#1106 in the U.S.Earth; from Zulu/Xhosa zola (to be still, to be calm, tranquil); also an Italian surname from LChiara#1113 in the U.S.Bright, clear, famous; Italian form of Clara, from Latin clarus (clear, bright, famous)Giavanna#1114 in the U.S.God is gracious; variant spelling of Giovanna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), frCarmela#1155 in the U.S.Garden or vineyard; from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God) via Spanish Carmen and ItalianZia#1195 in the U.S.Light, splendor; from Arabic zia (light, radiance, splendor); also Italian for 'aunt'Gianni#1222 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousSerafina#1231 in the U.S.Burning ones; Italian/Spanish form of Seraphina, from Hebrew seraphim (burning ones — the higheAida#1242 in the U.S.Happy; returning; helper; from Arabic aida (returning, bringing benefit) or aide (helper); popuGiulia#1262 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Italian feminine form of Giulio (Julius), from Latin Julius (ofCara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friendAnnabella#1313 in the U.S.Gracious and beautiful; grace plus beautyCarmella#1345 in the U.S.Garden, orchard, vineyard; from Mount CarmelCristina#1381 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, ChristianGiada#1400 in the U.S.Jade, the precious green gemstoneRita#1404 in the U.S.Pearl, precious jewelPia#1411 in the U.S.Pious, devout, dutifulVioletta#1462 in the U.S.Little violet flower; small purple flowerCarina#1479 in the U.S.from the Italian word 'cara' and Latin 'carus' meaning 'dear' or 'beloved'Eloisa#1619 in the U.S.the Italian and Spanish form of Eloise/Heloise, from the Germanic name Helewidis meaning 'healtAlessa#1678 in the U.S.short form of Alessandra, feminine of Alexander, meaning "defender of mankind"Roma#1686 in the U.S.From the city of RomeLucianna#1790 in the U.S.Variant of Luciana, feminine of Lucius/Lucian, from Latin lux 'light'.Oriana#1842 in the U.S.GoldKatia#1853 in the U.S.Each of the twoLuana#1898 in the U.S.Hawaiian 'to enjoy, be content, happy'; in Italian/Portuguese use, often explained as a blend oOfelia#1902 in the U.S.Help, advantageTania#1932 in the U.S.Holy, saintlyDaria#1954 in the U.S.Possessing goodnessGina#2015 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerLeonora#2087 in the U.S.The other Aenor Debora#2110 in the U.S.BeeMarta#2123 in the U.S.The lady, the mistressLavinia#2139 in the U.S.PraiseMona#2224 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic ladyItalia#2237 in the U.S.ancient name of Italy, possibly from Oscan viteliu (bull-calf land)Rosella#2335 in the U.S.little rose, diminutive of roseRina#2372 in the U.S.joy, song of joyAnnalisa#2431 in the U.S.grace combined with pledged to GodMiamor#2445 in the U.S.my love, my darlingAmore#2499 in the U.S.Love.Eleonora#2558 in the U.S.The other Aenor Dora#2602 in the U.S.Gift of godNorma#2620 in the U.S.RuleTina#2683 in the U.S.A ChristianFiorella#2695 in the U.S.Little flower.Rosario#2707 in the U.S.RosaryRoberta#2760 in the U.S.Bright fameCloe#2772 in the U.S.Green shootNella#2785 in the U.S.FlowerMirella#2836 in the U.S.To admire
Italian Boy Names
Luca#14 in the U.S.Light; from Lucania; Italian form of Lucas/LukeEnzo#72 in the U.S.Ruler of the home; Italian form of Heinz/Henry, from Old High German heim (home) + ric (ruler)Leonardo#91 in the U.S.Brave as a lion; lion-bold — from Old High German Leon (lion) + hard (brave, hardy)Emiliano#94 in the U.S.From the Roman family name Aemilius, possibly meaning 'rival' or 'eager to excel'Lorenzo#117 in the U.S.From Laurentum, an ancient Italian city; associated with the laurel tree symbolizing honor and Giovanni#123 in the U.S.God is gracious — Italian form of John, from Latin Ioannes, Greek Ioannes, Hebrew YochananMatteo#146 in the U.S.Gift of God — Italian form of Matthew, from Hebrew MattityahuEmilio#154 in the U.S.Rival, eager to excel — Italian/Spanish form of Emil, from the Roman family name Aemilius, fromNico#174 in the U.S.Victory of the people; short form of Nicholas (Greek Nikolaos: nike + laos)Antonio#176 in the U.S.Priceless, of inestimable worth — Italian/Spanish form of Anthony, from the Roman family name ARomeo#302 in the U.S.Pilgrim to Rome; one who has made the pilgrimage to RomeAngelo#304 in the U.S.Angel; messenger of GodLuciano#305 in the U.S.Light; from the Roman family name LuciusDante#308 in the U.S.Enduring, steadfast; a short form of DuranteSantino#353 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Santo, from Latin 'sanctus' (holy, saint) — meaning 'little saint' or 'liMarco#370 in the U.S.Italian form of Marcus, from the Latin Marticus or Martus, derived from Mars, the Roman god of Elio#388 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Helios, from Greek helios meaning sun; also used as a short form ofLeandro#406 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Leander, from Greek Leandros meaning lion man, combining leon (lionLucca#425 in the U.S.Italian form of Lucas or Luca, from Latin Lucius meaning light; also the name of a historic TusMario#438 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Marius, derived from the Roman family name linked to Mars, the god Sergio#441 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Sergius, a Roman family name of uncertain etymology, possibly from Valentino#444 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Valentino/Valentinus, from Latin 'valens' meaning strong, vigorous, or heRocco#459 in the U.S.Italian form of the Germanic name Hroc, meaning 'rest' or possibly derived from a battle cry; aArmani#495 in the U.S.Italian surname meaning 'son of Armano,' where Armano derives from the Old High German 'HermannAlessandro#497 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexander, from Greek 'Alexandros' composed of 'alexein' (to defend) and 'aner/Gianni#524 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan composed of YehoEliseo#550 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Elisha, from Hebrew Elisha meaning 'God is my salvation,' a compounArmando#556 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Herman or Armand, from Old High German Hariman or Hartman, composedRoberto#570 in the U.S.Bright fame; the Italian and Spanish form of Robert, from the Germanic Hrodebert meaning 'brighVincenzo#674 in the U.S.Italian form of Vincent, from Latin Vincentius, derived from vincere meaning to conquer or to wAurelio#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Aurelius, from Latin aureus meaning golden or made of gold; the RomFranco#747 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Frank or Francis, from the Old High German Franko or the Latin FranDario#760 in the U.S.Possessor of goodness or maintains goodness well; the Italian and Spanish form of Darius, from Teo#794 in the U.S.God's gift or divine; a short form of Teodoro (Theodore) or Mateo, from the Greek Theodoros meaAlberto#819 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Albert, from the Old High German Adalbert, composed of adal (noble)Alfredo#820 in the U.S.Italian and Spanish form of Alfred, from the Old English Aelfred, composed of aelf (elf, supernAlessio#867 in the U.S.Italian form of Alexios or Alexis, from the Greek alexein (to defend, to protect) and laos (peoCarlo#869 in the U.S.Italian form of Charles, from the Old High German Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong man'; theOrlando#873 in the U.S.Italian form of Roland, from Old High German Hruodland, composed of hruod (fame, glory) and lanErnesto#878 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian form of Ernest, from Old High German Ernust meaning seriousness, vigor, or Marcello#900 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Marcello, from Latin Marcellus, itself a diminutive of Marcus; Marcus conMassimo#938 in the U.S.Italian form of Maximus, from Latin maximus meaning greatest or largest, a superlative of magnuSalvatore#945 in the U.S.Italian form of Salvador, from Late Latin salvator meaning savior, derived from salvare meaningGian#956 in the U.S.Italian short form of Giovanni, itself the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Yochanan meaning YAldo#960 in the U.S.Short form of Germanic names beginning with ald meaning old or noble, such as Aldous or Aldric,Dangelo#960 in the U.S.Of the angel; messenger of God; Italian compound D'Angelo (of the angel), from Latin angelus (mDanilo#1094 in the U.S.God is my judge; Italian and Spanish form of Daniel, from Hebrew Daniyel (God is my judge)Carmine#1097 in the U.S.Crimson; from Latin carminium (crimson red dye, from Arabic qirmiz + Latin minium); also the ItJovanni#1113 in the U.S.God is gracious; an American variant of Giovanni (Italian form of John), from Hebrew Yohanan (YCristiano#1125 in the U.S.Follower of Christ; Portuguese and Italian form of Christian, from Latin Christianus, from GreeMariano#1151 in the U.S.Of Mary; a Spanish and Italian masculine form combining Maria (from Hebrew Miriam: bitter, beloGio#1161 in the U.S.God is gracious; Italian short form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yohanan (Yahweh is graciousJovani#1171 in the U.S.God is gracious; a single-n variant of Jovanni/Giovanni, the Italian form of John, from Hebrew Benito#1196 in the U.S.Blessed; Italian and Spanish form of Benedict, from Latin Benedictus (blessed, from bene: well Francesco#1241 in the U.S.Frenchman, free manGianluca#1249 in the U.S.God is gracious and light — grace and illuminationGiovani#1250 in the U.S.God is gracious, beloved of GodRolando#1271 in the U.S.Famous land, renowned in the landOsvaldo#1314 in the U.S.Divine power, God's rulerRenzo#1316 in the U.S.Laurel-crowned, crowned with laurelGino#1323 in the U.S.God is gracious; shortened Italian formBernardo#1334 in the U.S.Strong as a bear; brave bearLucio#1345 in the U.S.Light, illuminationGiancarlo#1404 in the U.S.God is gracious and free manEzio#1424 in the U.S.Eagle; from the eagle lineageMonte#1431 in the U.S.Mountain, tall mountain, from the mountainGilberto#1436 in the U.S.Bright pledge; famous hostageMauro#1438 in the U.S.Dark, Moorish, from MauritaniaRodolfo#1459 in the U.S.Famous wolf; renowned wolfJiovanni#1523 in the U.S.a modern respelling of the Italian Giovanni (John), from Hebrew meaning 'God is gracious'Vito#1634 in the U.S.an Italian name from the Latin Vitus, derived from 'vita' meaning 'life'Adolfo#1636 in the U.S.The Italian and Spanish form of Adolf, from Germanic 'adal' ('noble') + 'wolf' ('wolf'), meaninGiuseppe#1687 in the U.S.He will add; God will increase (Italian form of Joseph)Rico#1700 in the U.S.Diminutive of Enrico/Federico; from Germanic 'ric' (power, ruler)Giorgio#1731 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworkerFederico#1777 in the U.S.Peaceful rulerCarmen#1903 in the U.S.SongLando#1907 in the U.S.LandGionni#1997 in the U.S.Variant of Italian Giovanni/Gianni (form of John), from Hebrew Yochanan 'God is gracious'Adriano#2053 in the U.S.From HadriaLino#2156 in the U.S.Flax, linen; Italian/Spanish/Portuguese form of Linus, from Latin Linus and Greek Linos.Amadeo#2229 in the U.S.beloved of GodRomello#2276 in the U.S.from Rome, strong manStefano#2301 in the U.S.crown, garlandFabio#2314 in the U.S.bean grower, of the Fabius clanArmoni#2335 in the U.S.Harmony; my palace; from Italian armonia (harmony, musical agreement) or Hebrew Armoni (my palaCarmello#2392 in the U.S.Garden; vineyard of God; Italian/Spanish double-l variant of Carmelo, from Hebrew Karmel (gardeCiro#2394 in the U.S.Sun; the sun god; Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus (from Old Persian Kurush: sun, or throne) oTeodoro#2411 in the U.S.Gift of God; Italian and Spanish form of Theodore, from Greek Theodoros (theos: God + doron: giAlexandro#2436 in the U.S.Defender of men; Spanish/Italian form of Alexander, from Greek Alexandros (alexein: to defend +Coda#2440 in the U.S.Musical conclusion; tail; from Italian coda (tail, the concluding passage of a musical compositPaolo#2457 in the U.S.Small; humble; Italian form of Paul, from Latin Paulus (small, humble — originally a cognomen oRenato#2493 in the U.S.Born againMichelangelo#2535 in the U.S.Who is like God?Sandro#2540 in the U.S.Defending menGregorio#2639 in the U.S.Watchful, alertLuigi#2686 in the U.S.Famous in battleDino#2712 in the U.S.diminutive of -dino names (e.g. Bernardino)Eugenio#2750 in the U.S.Well bornLucciano#2765 in the U.S.Light
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