615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys
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Giugnia
Giugnia is a rare and distinctive feminine name with Italian origins. Likely derived from the Italian word 'giugno' meaning 'June,' it connects to the sixth month of the year, suggesting a summer…
Jolanda
Italian
"violet"
A sweet and feminine Italian name almost unheard of here.
Gessica
Gessica is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jessica, which derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds.' This alternative spelling gives the classic…
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,…
Dicembre
Dicembre is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for 'December,' the twelfth month of the year. This romantic language-inspired name brings to mind winter festivities, holiday celebrations,…
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…
Barbarella
Barbarella is a feminine name that gained recognition primarily through the 1968 science fiction film of the same name featuring Jane Fonda. It's an elaboration of Barbara, which comes from Greek…
Marzia
Italian
"of Mars"
A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.
Hagne
Hagne is a feminine name with ancient Greek origins, pronounced approximately as 'HAG-nee.' In classical Greek, it means 'pure' or 'holy' and was an epithet associated with several Greek goddesses,…
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…
Agnesca
Agnesca is a feminine name that serves as an elaborate variant of Agnes. With Latin and Greek roots, it ultimately derives from 'hagnos,' meaning 'pure' or 'holy.' This ornate version extends the…
Massima
Italian, from Latin
"greatest"
Massima's meaning makes it a high-pressure boastful choice, even in Italian.
Jaquetta
Jaquetta is a feminine name with medieval French origins, serving as a diminutive form of Jacques (the French equivalent of James). The name ultimately derives from the Hebrew name Jacob, meaning…
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…
Jacobella
Jacobella is a feminine name derived from Jacoba, the female form of Jacob, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'supplanter' or 'holder of the heel.' This elaborate, lyrical variation emerged primarily…
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.
Cinzia
Cinzia is a feminine Italian name derived from Cynthia, which ultimately comes from Greek mythology where it was an epithet of Artemis, the goddess of the moon, who was born on Mount Cynthus. This…
Italia
Italian place-name
Authentic, melodic place-name for the adventurous, chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his daughter and by TV personality Jessica Graf Nickson for her daughter in 2025. Given to around 80 baby girls in…
Cristina
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Catalan, and Romanian variation of Christina, Greek
"a Christian"
Cristina is one case where the streamlined version feels more alluring. Cristina is found more often than Christina in many European countries and cultures, including Spanish- and Portuguese-speaking…
Batista
Batista as a feminine name is uncommon, as it's more frequently encountered as a masculine name or surname throughout Portuguese and Spanish-speaking regions. Derived from the Latin "baptista,"…