615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys
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Pippa
English, diminutive of Philippa
"lover of horses"
Pippa, a peppy condensation of Philippa that turns it from serious to sprightly, has come into the public eye in a big way via the former Kate Middleton's sister. Pippa can and is given as a name in…
Fillippa
Fillippa is a feminine form of Philip, originating from Greek 'Philippos' meaning 'lover of horses.' This spelling variation with double 'l' differs from the more common Filippa or Philippa used in…
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,…
Phebe
Akan, Ghanaian
"born on Friday"
Though often Anglicized as Phoebe, Phebe has separate roots. It originated as a variation of Afua, an Akan day name, and commonly used among enslaved people in America.
Filide
Filide is an extremely rare feminine name with possible Italian or Greek origins. It may derive from 'Fillide,' an Italian form of the Greek name Phyllis, which means 'foliage' or 'leaf.' This…
Po
Italian river name
The good news: the Po is Italy's longest river, flowing across the north. The bad news: Po is a manic, scooter-riding red Teletubby.
Primavera
Italian
"spring"
A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.
Rachele
Rachele is a feminine name representing the Italian form of Rachel. The original Hebrew name Rachel means "ewe" or "female sheep" and appears prominently in the Bible as Jacob's beloved wife. Rachele…
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…
Raffaele
Raffaele is traditionally a masculine Italian name, though this entry identifies it as feminine, suggesting a gender-neutral usage. Derived from the Hebrew name Raphael meaning 'God has healed,'…
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…
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…
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…
Ricciarda
Ricciarda is a feminine Italian name derived from the Germanic name elements 'ric' meaning 'power' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' It represents the feminine form of Ricciardo, the Italian…
Robbia
Italian surname
A creative alternative to the dated Robin, and also a reference to the famed Della Robbia family of Florentine Renaissance artists.
Roma
Italian place-name
Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for the goddess Lakshmi. In Roman…
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…
Romanadia
Romanadia is an elaborate feminine name likely created as a combination of elements from names like Romana (feminine form of Roman, meaning 'citizen of Rome') and names with the '-adia' suffix. This…
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,"…