Italian Origin · Name Guide

200 Elegant Italian Baby Names (Romantic & Elegant)

Browse 383 Italian baby names with full meanings, cultural context, and pronunciation.

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  1. Italian Girl Names
  2. Italian Boy Names
  3. Italian Unisex Names

Italian names carry a rich cultural heritage and distinct phonetic character that makes them both memorable and meaningful.

Quick facts: Italian names

  • Italian names have a distinct phonetic and cultural identity
  • Many names of this origin appear in multiple Western name traditions
  • The meaning embedded in these names often reflects the culture’s core values
  • These names tend to age well — remaining readable across generations

Italian Girl Names

206 girl names of Italian origin — showing top 120

1
Avabella
Beautiful bird
2
Annitta
grace,
3
Annese
grace
4
Annalecia
graceful
5
Amiliana
Rival
6
Amoreena
A beloved name with deep roots
7
Anthonella
a variation of 'Antonio', meaning 'priceless'
8
Antonina
priceless
9
Agnella
pure, innocent
10
Antonica
priceless
11
Angelina
little angel
12
Adriella
From Hadria
13
Azzurra
Sky blue; blue
14
Adelina
noble
15
Angella
angelic
16
Alesi
Italian
17
Allesia
Defender; protector.
18
Allegra
Joyful, happy
19
Arianeli
Brave
20
Arlia
island of the wind
21
Annaclara
clear, bright
22
Aliliana
noble; gracious
23
Alda
Noble or old; Old, elder
24
Aprile
April, the month of spring.
25
Agneda
pure
26
Ardia
the high place, elevation; bearer of the mountain
27
Annetta
Grace
28
Aunesti
worship
29
Armida
the one who provides protection, or she who brings strength
30
Aretta
Derived from 'Auretta', meaning 'golden'.
31
Angelisa
Angel, messenger
32
Annibelle
gracious
33
Angielina
Messenger of God
34
Analisa
Grace and devotion
35
Alassandra
defender of mankind
36
Ardriana
From Hadria; dark one or wealthy
37
Ambra
Amber, a fossilized tree resin; often symbolizes warmth or beauty.
38
Bianco
white
39
Bettina
God is my oath
40
Bendetta
blessed
41
Benina
Good, benevolent
42
Bricola
little piece or bit
43
Bernina
from the Bernina range of mountains
44
Bionda
blonde, fair-haired
45
Barbera
foreign, strange
46
Biviana
From the Latin 'viviana', meaning 'full of life'
47
Brioni
From the Brijuni Islands
48
Catalia
pure
49
Corda
Heart
50
Contina
little continuous stream; connected, linked
51
Cristena
follower of Christ
52
Ciana
derived from 'Ciana,' a diminutive of 'Luciana,' meaning 'light' or 'illumination'
53
Cabrini
of the goat
54
Conchetta
Little shell
55
Celani
Heavenly
56
Carmella
garden, orchard
57
Carmelina
Little garden or orchard
58
Carla
free man
59
Cianni
God is gracious
60
Crispina
Curly-haired
61
Cascia
hollow
62
Ceresa
Cherry-like, youthful
63
Cecia
blind
64
Caternia
pure
65
Cortina
curtain; a small curtain or veil
66
Caramia
dear one
67
Dea
goddess
68
Doriana
Feminine form of the name 'Dorian', which means 'of the Dorii', an ancient Greek tribe.
69
Driana
from the city of Adrianople
70
Davetta
beloved
71
Diva
goddess
72
Dariella
belonging to the Sea
73
Ermalinda
noble, graceful
74
Emanuela
God is with us
75
Eleanora
light
76
Elia
God is my Lord
77
Erminia
Derived from 'erminio,' which is a variant of Herminia, meaning 'the warrior.'
78
Ermina
Warrior
79
Ellena
A variation of Elena, meaning 'light' or 'bright'.
80
Franchesca
Free one.
81
Ferra
iron
82
Felicita
happiness
83
Florentine
Blooming or flowering.
84
Felice
Happy, fortunate, lucky
85
Franca
Free, or a woman from France
86
Fiorella
little flower
87
Franchessca
Free; From France
88
Felicea
Happy; fortunate
89
Fiora
Flower
90
Felichia
fortunate, lucky
91
Francheska
free one
92
Giannamarie
God is gracious
93
Ghita
Italian; Spanish
94
Genni
A short form of 'Genevieve', meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe'.
95
Giliana
youthful, downy; from the Latin name 'Juliana', meaning 'youthful'
96
Geselle
A variant of Giselle, meaning 'pledge' or 'hostage'.
97
Genara
Of the race of the Genoese; noble
98
Griselda
dark battle
99
giauna
God is gracious
100
Giabella
A combination of 'Gia' (meaning 'God is gracious') and 'Bella' (meaning 'beautiful'), suggesting 'God is gracious and be
101
Gianetta
God is gracious.
102
Geana
Giovanna
103
Gabria
Woman of God
104
Graziella
grace
105
Gineva
derived from 'Ginevra', meaning 'juniper tree'; often associated with purity and softness
106
Geni
noble, generous; spirit
107
Giulianna
youthful
108
Gianina
God is gracious
109
Gianara
God is gracious
110
Giavanna
God is gracious; Variant of Giovanna
111
Gerardina
brave with a spear
112
Isabella
God is my oath
113
Izetta
a diminutive form of Isabella, meaning 'pledged to God'.
114
Ilcia
Variant of Ilia, meaning 'from Ilium'.
115
Iolanda
Violet flower
116
Inella
Shining light
117
Jiuliana
youthful
118
Jermoni
strong; determined
119
Jovina
Youthful or youthful one.
120
Kateria
pure; pure, chaste

Italian Boy Names

166 boy names of Italian origin — showing top 120

1
Adelio
noble
2
Anthony
priceless
3
Amedio
hardy
4
Aurelio
Golden or gilded.
5
Antone
priceless
6
Antonio
derived from 'Antonius', meaning 'priceless' or 'of inestimable worth'
7
Adelmo
noble protector
8
Alfonza
Noble and ready; prepared for battle
9
Acelino
Derived from 'accelero', meaning 'to speed up' or 'quick'.
10
Arnoldo
eagle power; powerful as an eagle
11
Antonion
priceless one
12
Ario
derived from 'Arius', meaning 'hero' or 'lion'.; a variation that could be linked to strength or bravery.
13
Arlando
variant of Orlando, meaning 'famous throughout the land'; related to the name Roland, meaning 'renowned land'
14
Amillio
industrious
15
Alphonzo
Noble and ready.
16
Alessandre
defender of mankind; protector or defender
17
Arturo
Arturo - courageous one
18
Amelio
Derived from 'Aemilius', meaning 'rival, eager.'
19
Andretti
bravery
20
Aladino
noble, high-born; the illustrious one
21
Albertis
The noble, bright, or shining one.
22
Alvieri
Noble or majestic.
23
Agostino
great, magnificent
24
Alverto
noble
25
Alvino
white
26
Adagio
at ease; slow tempo in music
27
Baldassare
Derived from the biblical name Balthasar, meaning 'Baal protects the king'.
28
Bardo
Brave as a bear.
29
Barbaro
Foreign, barbarian
30
Brio
Vigor; lively spirit
31
Bravlio
the brave or the courageous
32
Bartolomeo
Son of Talmai
33
Bosco
wooded area, grove
34
Camonte
Derived from the word for 'caminus', meaning 'furnace' or 'forge', suggesting craftsmanship.
35
Cavani
Dweller at the cave.
36
Camare
to be filled with a love for peace
37
Casino
Derived from 'casa', meaning 'house' or 'home'.; A place of entertainment.
38
Carmine
derived from 'Carmelo', meaning 'garden' or 'orchard'.
39
Cesario
a derivative of 'Caesar', which means 'long-haired'
40
Corrado
Brave
41
Cordara
One who deals with cords or ropes.
42
Capone
The 'big one', a nickname for a large person.
43
Cecilio
Blind
44
Carmelo
the garden of God
45
Cordaro
From the cord
46
Capp
Little cape
47
Cordera
One who commands
48
Cono
the one who is wise or learned
49
Deangelo
Of the Angel; a variant that implies a divine connection.
50
Donte
Derived from the name Dante, meaning 'enduring' or 'steadfast'.
51
Desiderio
Longed-for
52
Damiano
to tame, to subdue
53
Deangello
angel
54
Demico
derived from the word 'demi', which implies half, or metaphorically, a meaning of a protector or one who supports.
55
Dante
enduring
56
Domanic
Belonging to the Lord
57
Dimario
of Mars
58
Domenik
of the Lord
59
DiMaggio
A surname meaning 'of the May' or 'of the month of May'.
60
Davinchi
'From Vinci', a town in Italy
61
Dario
possessor of good
62
Dantee
enduring, steadfast
63
Dmarco
of Mars
64
Denico
from the town of Denico
65
Dangello
A diminutive form of Angelo, meaning 'angel' or 'messenger.'
66
Davinci
from Vinci
67
Etzio
Eagle
68
Enrico
Ruler of the household
69
Erice
the leader; to rule
70
Enzon
he who is a giver
71
Engelberto
Shining angel
72
Emedio
Rival, competitor
73
Eldo
Derived from 'Eldoro', meaning 'golden'
74
Elio
God is my light
75
Edmondo
wealth protector
76
Emmiliano
It connotes a competitive spirit.
77
Eliverto
To free or liberate
78
Eraldo
rules with honor
79
filiberto
very bright or famous
80
Filadelfio
brotherly love
81
Fedel
loyal, faithful
82
Fabrizio
Craftsman
83
Florentino
Blossoming
84
Giuseppe
God will add
85
Gianno
God is gracious
86
Giuliani
Youthful or downy.
87
Gianpiero
God is gracious
88
Geovanne
God is gracious
89
Giovannie
God is gracious.
90
Giovany
God is gracious
91
Giovonnie
God is gracious
92
gotti
the name of a famous crime family
93
Giangelo
God's messenger
94
Giobani
God is gracious
95
Giann
God is gracious
96
Geovani
God is gracious
97
Giovonie
God is gracious
98
Graziano
graceful
99
Gorgonio
of Gorgon
100
Giankarlo
God is gracious and strong
101
Joncarlo
A combination of the names Jon and Carlo, with Jon meaning 'God is gracious’ and Carlo meaning 'free man.'
102
Jencarlo
God is gracious
103
Jeovanni
God is gracious
104
Jovanni
God is gracious
105
Jovanii
God is gracious
106
Johncarlo
God is gracious; strong
107
Jacop
supplanter
108
Kavalli
Horseman or knight.
109
Kasino
Little house
110
Lucca
From Lucania; Light
111
Lionardo
Brave lion
112
Luca
bringer of light; light
113
Longino
Derived from the Latin Longinus, meaning 'long' or 'tall'
114
Leno
brave,; lion
115
Lazario
God has helped
116
Liandro
manly
117
Lio
Lion; Plum
118
Makaveli
Derived from Machiavelli, meaning 'crafty' or 'sly'.
119
Mauro
dark-skinned
120
Monteco
Mountain dweller, from the mountains

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Italian Unisex Names

11 gender-neutral names of Italian origin — showing top 11

1
Amanti
Lover; beloved.
2
Amo
beloved, friend
3
Armanii
a name derived from Armand, meaning 'soldier' or 'warrior'
4
Brunell
brown
5
Fiori
flowers
6
Macari
Benedetto
7
Orlanda
Famous land
8
Ricci
Curly, or a term of endearment
9
Serani
serene, calm; happy, joyful
10
Verdi
Green
11
Zacaria
The Lord has remembered

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