300+ Italian Girl Names
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Maddalena
Maddalena is the Italian form of Magdalene, a name with biblical significance referring to Mary Magdalene, one of Jesus's most devoted followers. The name derives from Magdala, a village on the Sea…
Madalene
Madalene is a variant spelling of Magdalene, which derives from Magdala, the name of a village on the Sea of Galilee mentioned in the Bible. The name is most famously associated with Mary Magdalene,…
Magenta
Color name
Magenta is a vivid Crayola color name, that could make a vivid, colorful choice. It was named in 1859 after the Napoleonic Battle of Magenta, a town in Northern Italy. One of J.K. Rowling's…
Maggia
Maggia is an uncommon feminine name that may have Italian origins or could be a variant of Maggie, the diminutive form of Margaret, which means 'pearl.' The double 'g' creates a distinctive sound and…
Marzia
Italian
"of Mars"
A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.
Marisa
Italian and Spanish combination of Maria and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice. Marisa is one of those Spanish and Italian names for girls that sounds…
Marta
Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Slavic
"lady"
Sharper and steelier than Martha, but with the same underused vintage appeal.
Massima
Italian, from Latin
"greatest"
Massima's meaning makes it a high-pressure boastful choice, even in Italian.
Matelda
Matelda is a rare feminine name with medieval roots, derived from the Germanic elements 'maht' meaning 'might, strength' and 'hild' meaning 'battle.' Most famously associated with Matilda of Tuscany,…
Mafalda
Italian and Portuguese variation of Matilda
Mafalda is nearly unknown in the English-speaking world, despite an appearance in Harry Potter. Indeed, it does have a witchy feel. Matilda itself is preferable, or her French form Mathilde, Spanish…
Mattea
Italian, from Hebrew
"gift of God"
This pretty, international feminization of Matthew was chosen by Mira Sorvino for her daughter, Mattea Angel. As the Spanish Mateo and the Italian Matteo become more popular for baby boys throughout…
Micaela
Italian, Spanish, and Israeli variation of Michaela
"who is like God"
The original versions of Micaela have morphed into all manner of "inventive" spellings -- Makayla, McKalla et al -- but we prefer the genuine international versions, like this one.
Michele
Feminine variation of Michael, Hebrew
"who is like God"
Onetime superstar name (Number 4 in the seventies) that's now in steep decline. Today's feminine is more likely to be some form of Michaela...or Makayla.
Mirabella
Italian variation of Mirabelle
"wonderful"
The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More…
Miuccia
Italian, meaning unknown
Influential designer Miuccia (nicknamed Miu Miu) Prada's surname is much better known here than her first.
Natale
Italian variation of Natalia, Russian
"Birthday of the Lord"
The original Russian name is Natalia, the French say Natalie or Noel or Noelle, and the Italians use this gender-neutral name. While Natale and its international cousins is traditionally given to…
Natala
Natala is a feminine name with multiple possible origins. It may be a variant of Natalia, which derives from the Latin 'natalis' meaning 'birthday' or 'birth,' with particular connections to…
Nicola
German; English, from Greek
"people of victory"
Nicola, an elegant Latinate feminization of Nicholas, has long been standard issue for English girls but for some reason has never voyaged across the Atlantic, which we consider a pity, especially as…
Nico
Italian, diminutive of Nicola
"people of victory"
A much more dynamic nickname than Nicky for any of the Nic-names. Part of a growing trend of boyish nicknames for girls - alongside Stevie and Lou - Nico has cheerful, snappy sounds, and a fresh,…
Nicia
Nicia is a delicate feminine name with classical roots. It likely derives from Greek origins, possibly related to "nike" meaning "victory." Alternatively, it could be connected to the Latin "nitidus"…