Italian Girl Names
665 italian girl names with meanings, U.S. popularity, and audio pronunciation on every page.
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Italian girl names are romance itself — melodic, warm, and effortlessly beautiful. The favorites lead: Isabella, Gianna, Aria and Mia.
For full-bodied glamour, Gabriella, Liliana, Luciana and Arianna sing, while Gemma, Sienna, Bella and Gia keep it sweet and modern.
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Italian Girl Names
Mia#6 in the U.S.Mine; beloved; my own▶Isabella#7 in the U.S.Devoted to God; pledged to God; my God is an oath▶Aria#26 in the U.S.Song; melody; air; a solo vocal piece in opera or classical music▶Gianna#33 in the U.S.God is gracious; Yahweh is gracious; Italian feminine form of John▶Liliana#78 in the U.S.Lily flower; pure — extended Italian/Spanish form of Lily, from Latin lilium▶Sienna#94 in the U.S.Orange-red earth pigment; named after the Italian city of Siena, known for its rich reddish-bro▶Gabriella#105 in the U.S.God is my strength; Italian feminine form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'el▶Bella#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 Cornelia▶Kiara#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- (v▶Andrea#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; radiant▶Antonella#284 in the U.S.Beyond price; priceless; from the Roman family name Antonius▶Gia#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 judge▶Adelina#304 in the U.S.Noble natured; of noble kind▶Francesca#307 in the U.S.Free; free person — Italian feminine of Franciscus▶Alessia#326 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Alessio (Alexis), from the Greek alexein (to defend, to help) — meanin▶Liana#386 in the U.S.From Italian and French liane, meaning a climbing tropical vine; also functions as a short form▶Carolina#405 in the U.S.Latinate feminine form of Carolus (Charles), from Germanic Karl meaning free man; Carolina mean▶Alessandra#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' (o▶Daniella#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 whi▶Beatrice#508 in the U.S.From the Latin Beatrix, derived from beatus (blessed, happy) + the agentive suffix -trix, meani▶Romina#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' (from▶Armani#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 o▶Ariah#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 na▶Rosalina#681 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian elaboration of Rosa, from Latin rosa meaning rose, with the diminutive -lin▶Milana#812 in the U.S.Gracious, kind, or dear; the feminine form of Milan, from the Old Slavic root mil meaning grace▶Julietta#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 Yo▶Luisa#903 in the U.S.Spanish and Italian feminine form of Luis (Louis), from Old High German Hludwig, composed of hl▶Teresa#911 in the U.S.Of uncertain ancient origin; most likely from Greek Therasia (the name of a Greek island near S▶Giuliana#915 in the U.S.Italian feminine form of Giuliano (Julian), from Latin Julianus, derived from Julius — the grea▶Giana#921 in the U.S.Italian short form of Giovanna (the Italian feminine form of John/Giovanni), ultimately from He▶Mariella#943 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria, itself from Hebrew Miriam, meaning beloved, wished-for child, or p▶Jianna#973 in the U.S.Variant of Gianna, the Italian feminine form of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan meaning Y▶Kara#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 (man▶Miah#1080 in the U.S.Mine; a spelling variant of Mia, itself an Italian/Scandinavian short form of Maria (Hebrew: be▶Paola#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 L▶Chiara#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), fr▶Carmela#1155 in the U.S.Garden or vineyard; from Hebrew Karmel (garden, vineyard of God) via Spanish Carmen and Italian▶Zia#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 gracious▶Serafina#1231 in the U.S.Burning ones; Italian/Spanish form of Seraphina, from Hebrew seraphim (burning ones — the highe▶Aida#1242 in the U.S.Happy; returning; helper; from Arabic aida (returning, bringing benefit) or aide (helper); popu▶Giulia#1262 in the U.S.Youthful; of the Julian family; Italian feminine form of Giulio (Julius), from Latin Julius (of▶Cara#1294 in the U.S.Dear, beloved, friend▶Annabella#1313 in the U.S.Gracious and beautiful; grace plus beauty▶Carmella#1345 in the U.S.Garden, orchard, vineyard; from Mount Carmel▶Cristina#1381 in the U.S.Follower of Christ, Christian▶Giada#1400 in the U.S.Jade, the precious green gemstone▶Rita#1404 in the U.S.Pearl, precious jewel▶Pia#1411 in the U.S.Pious, devout, dutiful▶Violetta#1462 in the U.S.Little violet flower; small purple flower▶Carina#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 'healt▶Alessa#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 Rome▶Lucianna#1790 in the U.S.Variant of Luciana, feminine of Lucius/Lucian, from Latin lux 'light'.▶Oriana#1842 in the U.S.Gold▶Katia#1853 in the U.S.Each of the two▶Luana#1898 in the U.S.Hawaiian 'to enjoy, be content, happy'; in Italian/Portuguese use, often explained as a blend o▶Ofelia#1902 in the U.S.Help, advantage▶Tania#1932 in the U.S.Holy, saintly▶Daria#1954 in the U.S.Possessing goodness▶Gina#2015 in the U.S.Farmer, earthworker▶Leonora#2087 in the U.S.The other Aenor ▶Debora#2110 in the U.S.Bee▶Marta#2123 in the U.S.The lady, the mistress▶Lavinia#2139 in the U.S.Praise▶Mona#2224 in the U.S.noble, aristocratic lady▶Italia#2237 in the U.S.ancient name of Italy, possibly from Oscan viteliu (bull-calf land)▶Mafalda#2265 in the U.S.Mafalda is the Italian and Portuguese form of Matilda, from Old Germanic maht ('might, strength▶Rosella#2335 in the U.S.little rose, diminutive of rose▶Rina#2372 in the U.S.joy, song of joy▶Annalisa#2431 in the U.S.grace combined with pledged to God▶Miamor#2445 in the U.S.my love, my darling▶Amore#2499 in the U.S.Love.▶Eleonora#2558 in the U.S.The other Aenor ▶Dora#2602 in the U.S.Gift of god▶Norma#2620 in the U.S.Rule▶Tina#2683 in the U.S.A Christian▶Fiorella#2695 in the U.S.Little flower.▶Rosario#2707 in the U.S.Rosary▶Roberta#2760 in the U.S.Bright fame▶Cloe#2772 in the U.S.Green shoot▶Nella#2785 in the U.S.Flower▶Mirella#2836 in the U.S.To admire▶Vittoria#2875 in the U.S.Victory▶Simona#2912 in the U.S.Origin uncertain▶Siana#3037 in the U.S.Modern variant of Sienna (from the Italian city famous for its rich ochre pigment) or of Shana/▶Rafaela#3102 in the U.S.God has healed; the feminine form of Rafael, from Hebrew Rafa'el meaning God has healed, via th▶Kyara#3135 in the U.S.Variant spelling of Chiara (Italian) or Kiara, from Latin Clara meaning 'clear, bright, famous'▶Sicily#3155 in the U.S.Taken from Sicily (Italian: Sicilia), the largest Mediterranean island. The ancient Greek name ▶Riva#3203 in the U.S.From Hebrew Riva, a diminutive of Rivka (Rebecca), meaning 'one who has joined' or 'to bind'; a▶Carlotta#3223 in the U.S.Free woman; Italian feminine form of Charles, from Germanic karl, 'free man'▶Rosabella#3254 in the U.S.Beautiful rose; a compound of Latin rosa, 'rose', and bella, 'beautiful'▶Neve#3357 in the U.S.Bright, radiant; anglicized spelling of Irish Niamh, a goddess of Tír na nÓg▶Ciana#3395 in the U.S.Modern name most often read as a clipped Luciana — 'light' — or an Italian-styled coinage▶Fabiana#3402 in the U.S.Feminine of Fabian, from the Roman family name Fabius, traditionally derived from faba, 'bean'▶Rosetta#3429 in the U.S.Little rose; Italian diminutive of Rosa▶Stefania#3434 in the U.S.Crown, garland, that which surrounds; Italian and Polish feminine of Stephen, from Greek stepha▶Ariani#3444 in the U.S.Variant of Ariana/Arianna, from Ariadne, Greek for 'most holy'▶Silvana#3488 in the U.S.Of the forest, woodland; Italian feminine of Silvanus, the Roman god of woods▶Giulietta#3521 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Giulia (Julia) — from Roman Julius, traditionally 'youthful' — the Italia▶Lora#3539 in the U.S.Variant of Laura — from Latin laurus, the laurel of victory and honor▶Novella#3547 in the U.S.New; a short novel or tale; Italian feminine from Latin novellus, 'new, young'▶Donnabelle#3553 in the U.S.Donnabelle joins two ready-made pieces: Donna, the Italian word for lady, and Belle, the French▶Vita#3560 in the U.S.Life; from Latin vita — also a feminine of Vitus and a short form of names like Davita▶Ondina#3564 in the U.S.Ondina comes from the Latin unda, 'wave,' and names the undine, a water spirit or nymph of Euro▶Angelli#3571 in the U.S.Elaboration of Angel/Angela — from Greek angelos, 'messenger, angel' — in an Italianate -elli s▶Bellarose#3575 in the U.S.Fused compound of Bella — Italian 'beautiful' — and Rose, the flower from Latin rosa: 'beautifu▶Giannina#3588 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Gianna (Giovanna) — the feminine of Giovanni/John, Hebrew 'God is graciou▶Imelda#3658 in the U.S.From Germanic Irmhild — irmin, 'whole, universal', and hild, 'battle' — borne by a young Italia▶Izzabella#3711 in the U.S.Double-z spelling of Isabella — the Italian form of Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God'▶Allegra#3748 in the U.S.From Italian allegra, 'joyful, lively, cheerful' — the musical term allegro's feminine▶Aryiah#3752 in the U.S.Modern y-and-h spelling of Aria/Ariah — Italian aria, 'air, melody', or Hebrew ari, 'lion(ess)'▶Lucca#3781 in the U.S.From the Tuscan city of Lucca and a double-c styling of Luca — Latin lux, 'light', by popular a▶Vanna#3802 in the U.S.Short form of Giovanna or Ivana — feminine forms of John, 'God is gracious'; also Cambodian van▶Sabella#3862 in the U.S.Short form of Isabella — the Spanish/Italian Elizabeth, 'pledged/devoted to God' — standing gra▶Giorgia#3898 in the U.S.Italian form of Georgia — feminine of George, Greek georgos, 'farmer, earthworker'▶Giulianna#3899 in the U.S.Double-n Italian styling of Giuliana — feminine of Julian, from the Roman Julius clan, read 'yo▶Marisa#3927 in the U.S.Italian/Spanish blend of Maria and Luisa — popularly read 'of the sea' (maris)▶Venice#3945 in the U.S.From the city of Venice — Latin Venetia, land of the Veneti tribe — the floating city of canals▶Congetta#3950 in the U.S.Congetta is a dialect spelling of Concetta, an Italian name meaning 'conception', honoring the ▶Ilaria#3986 in the U.S.Italian form of Hilaria — Latin hilaris, 'cheerful, joyful, merry'▶Matilde#4002 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese/Spanish form of Matilda — Germanic maht, 'might', plus hild, 'battle'▶Rafaella#4006 in the U.S.Feminine of Raphael — Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed' — the healing archangel▶Savina#4012 in the U.S.From Latin Sabina — 'a Sabine woman', of the ancient Italic people — an early saint's name▶Caterina#4044 in the U.S.Italian form of Catherine — Greek katharos, 'pure'▶Ravenna#4088 in the U.S.From the Italian city of Ravenna, famed for Byzantine mosaics — etymology uncertain; also echoe▶Bianka#4119 in the U.S.K-spelling of Bianca — Italian for 'white', from Germanic blanc, 'white, bright'▶Fiora#4127 in the U.S.From Italian fiore, 'flower' (Latin flos/flora) — a delicate floral name▶Kiarah#4147 in the U.S.-ah spelling of Kiara — Irish Ciara, 'dark', or Italian Chiara, 'bright, clear'; routes layered▶Giannah#4581 in the U.S.-h spelling of Gianna — an Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is g▶Issabella#4589 in the U.S.Double-s spelling of Isabella — a Latinate form of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, 'God is my ▶Guida#4607 in the U.S.Guida is the feminine of the Italian name Guido, which comes from a Germanic element (wid, 'woo▶Marietta#4608 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Maria — 'little Mary' (Maria from Hebrew Miryam, 'beloved/bitter/wished-f▶Orianna#4618 in the U.S.Double-n elaboration of Oriana — possibly from Latin aurum, 'gold' (golden), or oriri, 'to rise▶Armanii#4662 in the U.S.From the surname/brand Armani — an Italian surname (possibly 'army man' or from Herman); a luxu▶Aryia#4663 in the U.S.Spelling of Aria/Arya — Italian aria, 'a melody, song', and Sanskrit arya, 'noble'; routes laye▶Filomena#4681 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese form of Philomena — from Greek philos, 'friend/love', plus menos, 'strength'▶Modena#4778 in the U.S.Modena is taken from the northern Italian city of Modena, an ancient town (Roman Mutina) in the▶Jianni#4809 in the U.S.Spelling of Gianni/Giana — from Giovanni (the Italian John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is grac▶Loretto#4824 in the U.S.Loretto is a variant of Loretta and Loreto. Loreto is a famous Italian Marian shrine (the Holy ▶Araiya#4888 in the U.S.Spelling of Aria/Arya — Italian aria, 'a melody', or Sanskrit arya, 'noble'; routes layered▶Giabella#4918 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Gia (from Gianna, 'God is gracious') to Bella ('beautiful'); a combinati▶Gionna#4919 in the U.S.-io- spelling of Gianna — an Italian feminine of Giovanni (John), from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is▶Kyari#4947 in the U.S.Modern coinage echoing Kiara/Chiara ('bright, clear', Italian) and the -ari names; here for gir▶Mattea#4968 in the U.S.Italian feminine of Matteo/Matthew — from Hebrew Mattityahu, 'gift of God'▶Miana#4970 in the U.S.Modern coinage joining Mia ('mine'; a Maria short form) to the -ana ending ('grace'); no single▶Rosina#4985 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Rosa — from Latin rosa, 'a rose' — 'little rose'▶Giavonna#5050 in the U.S.Spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of John, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is gracious'▶Rosaria#5103 in the U.S.Italian feminine of Rosario — from Latin rosarium, 'a rose garden; the rosary (a devotion to th▶Luretta#5123 in the U.S.Luretta is a variant of Loretta or Lauretta, diminutives of Laura, from Latin 'laurus', the lau▶Belladonna#5160 in the U.S.From Italian bella donna, 'beautiful lady' — also the name of the deadly nightshade plant; rout▶Ginevra#5183 in the U.S.Italian form of Guinevere/Jennifer — from Welsh Gwenhwyfar, 'white phantom, fair and smooth'▶Loreda#5194 in the U.S.Loreda reads as a variant of Loreta or Loretta, devotional names honoring the Marian shrine of ▶Vella#5268 in the U.S.From a V-spelling of Bella ('beautiful', Latin/Italian); also an Italian/Maltese surname (linke▶Gianina#5332 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Gianna/Giovanna (the Italian Jane/Joanna) — from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is▶Natalina#5380 in the U.S.Italian diminutive of Natalia/Natalie — from Latin natalis, 'birthday; Christmas Day, the birth▶Santa#5400 in the U.S.From Latin/Italian santa, 'holy; a (female) saint' (the feminine of Santo; a devotional name)▶Aaria#5420 in the U.S.Double-a spelling of Aria — Italian, 'a melody, an air'; Persian/Sanskrit, 'noble'; here for gi▶Arcola#5435 in the U.S.Arcola is a place name adopted as a given name, borne by several American towns named after the▶Giavanni#5483 in the U.S.Gia-spelling of Giovanni/Giovanna — the Italian John/Joanna, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is grac▶Gioia#5484 in the U.S.From Italian gioia, 'joy; a jewel' (from Latin gaudium, 'joy')▶Palmina#5514 in the U.S.Palmina is an Italian feminine name built on palma, 'palm,' from the Latin palma; it is a devot▶Milany#5536 in the U.S.A -y form of Milana/Milani — from Slavic mil, 'gracious, dear, beloved', and/or 'from Milan' (t▶Perina#5606 in the U.S.Perina reads as a feminine form in the Peter family, close to Italian Pierina and French Perrin▶Benelli#5628 in the U.S.From the Italian surname Benelli — a diminutive form linked to bene, 'good, well' (the Benelli ▶Bruna#5635 in the U.S.Italian/Portuguese feminine of Bruno — from Germanic brun, 'brown' (brown-haired, brown-skinned▶Ciani#5640 in the U.S.A modern name echoing 'cyan' (sky-blue) and Gianni/Cianni ('God is gracious', Italian); no sing▶Jovanna#5681 in the U.S.A J-spelling of Giovanna — the Italian feminine of John/Giovanni, from Hebrew Yochanan, 'God is▶Mea#5714 in the U.S.A spelling of Mia — Italian/Spanish 'mine', and a pet form of Maria ('beloved; of the sea'); ro▶Allora#5787 in the U.S.From Italian allora, 'so; then; well now'; also a modern -ora name (echoing Aurora, Lora); rout▶Alverna#5831 in the U.S.Alverna is best read as an elaborated form of Verna, from Latin vernus, 'of spring, spring-like▶Barbarella#5860 in the U.S.Barbarella is an ornate Italian-style diminutive of Barbara, which comes from the Greek barbaro▶Franchesca#5999 in the U.S.A -ch- spelling of Francesca — the Italian feminine of Francis, from Latin Franciscus, 'a Frenc▶Keyara#6032 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiara/Ciara — variously the Irish Ciara ('dark, dark-haired') and the Italian Chi▶Lira#6052 in the U.S.From Latin lyra/lira, 'a lyre' (the ancient harp); also linked to the constellation Lyra and to▶Nicolina#6076 in the U.S.An Italian feminine diminutive of Nicholas — from Greek, 'the people's victory' (nikos, 'victor▶Donalee#6090 in the U.S.Donalee is a blend joining Dona - a form of Donna, from the Italian for lady - with Lee, the po▶Sonnet#6106 in the U.S.From the word sonnet — from Italian sonetto, 'a little song' (a 14-line lyric poem); a poetic w▶Donzella#6124 in the U.S.Donzella comes from the Italian donzella, 'damsel' or 'young lady,' a literary and old-fashione▶Caira#6190 in the U.S.A spelling of Kaira/Kiara — variously 'dark' (Irish Ciara) and 'bright, clear' (Italian Chiara)▶Kiyara#6265 in the U.S.A spelling of Kiara/Chiara — variously 'bright, clear, light' (Italian Chiara) and 'first ray o▶Maddalena#6283 in the U.S.The Italian form of Magdalene — 'of Magdala; a woman of Magdala' (a town on the Sea of Galilee,▶
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What are popular Italian girl names?
Popular Italian girl names include Isabella, Gianna, Aria, Gabriella, Sienna and Gemma. Each page has the meaning, popularity, and an audio pronunciation.
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Isabella, Gianna, Liliana and Luciana are classic Italian girl names — rich, melodic, and beautifully feminine.