615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys

  1. Beretta
    • Origin:

      Word name
    • Description:

      A Beretta is a gun, so named because of the Italian firearms manufacturer that makes it. And now Beretta is also a badass baby name, used in the middle for daughter Breeze by Bristol Palin baby daddy Levi Johnston. What a Tripp.
  2. Pepe
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of JosÉ
    • Description:

      Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.
  3. Primavera
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "spring"
    • Description:

      A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.
  4. Abriana
    • Origin:

      Italian feminine variation of Abraham
    • Meaning:

      "father of multitudes"
    • Description:

      This lovely name is all but unknown outside Italy but fits perfectly in with the fashions for vowel-starting names that are elaborately feminine. Might make a distinctive alternative to Angelina or Arianna. Downside: People will inevitably mistake it for Adriana.
  5. Leonello
    • Description:

      Leonello is a masculine Italian name that serves as a diminutive form of Leone, meaning "lion." It has origins in ancient Roman culture, where lions symbolized strength and courage. The name carries a distinguished quality with its romantic Italian flair and historical connections. Leonello was particularly popular among noble families during the Italian Renaissance, with notable bearers including Leonello d'Este, a 15th-century Italian nobleman and arts patron. While relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries today, Leonello maintains modest usage in Italy and among families with Italian heritage who appreciate its classical roots and strong meaning.

  6. Magenta
    • Origin:

      Color name
    • Description:

      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.
  7. Rosario
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "rosary"
    • Description:

      Rosario comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario, or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to the vocal and mental prayers in Catholicism, that reflect on the life of Christ and his Mother.
  8. Isaia
    • Description:

      Isaia is a masculine name with ancient biblical roots, representing a variant of Isaiah. Derived from the Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'God is salvation', it refers to the important prophet from the Old Testament. This particular spelling, Isaia, is common in Italian, Romanian, and some Eastern European languages. The name carries spiritual significance across multiple cultures and religions, particularly in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. While less common than Isaiah in English-speaking countries, Isaia has maintained consistent usage in Southern and Eastern Europe. The name combines religious heritage with a melodic quality, featuring flowing vowel sounds. Its international character makes it recognizable across different cultures while maintaining its distinctive spelling.
  9. Michele
    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Michael, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "who is like God"
    • Description:

      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.
  10. Gerardo
    • Origin:

      Spanish variation of Gerard
    • Description:

      Widely used in the Latino community, the name gained renown in the nineties for its association with rapper Gerardo Mejía of 'Rico Suave' fame.
  11. Gino
    • Origin:

      Italian, diminutive of Eugenio
    • Description:

      Stalwart Italian classic, completely at home in this country.
  12. Giorgio
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of George
    • Meaning:

      "farmer"
    • Description:

      Giorgio as is rich in meaning and history as George, but with more Italian flair. It's a consistent Top 50 hit in Italy, and with Italian boy names like Gianni and Lorenzo rising through the charts, could be another one to add to the mix.

      The best-known modern bearer is fashion designer Giorgio Armani.

  13. Genoveva
    • Origin:

      Variation of Genevieve or Geneva, French
    • Meaning:

      "tribe woman or juniper"
    • Description:

      The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.
  14. Piero
    • Origin:

      Italian, variation of Peter
    • Meaning:

      "rock"
    • Description:

      Piero is elegant, melodic, appealing. Just picture the muted frescoes of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.
  15. Ottavio
    • Origin:

      Italian, “eighth”
    • Description:

      Spirited Italian form of Octavius
  16. Analia
    • Origin:

      Combination name, Ana plus Lia
    • Description:

      Analia is a melodic newcomer to the US Top 1000, a fresher spin on the Olde Worlde Anamaria. It charted in the US from 2009 to 2012, and then reentered the popularity list in 2015. El Rostro de Analia is a popular Spanish language telenova on the Telemundo channel, which probably greatly contributed to its initial entry to the US list in 2009 at Number 331 when it was unranked the previous year!
  17. Dominica
    • Origin:

      Italian, feminine variation of Dominic
    • Meaning:

      "belonging to the Lord"
    • Description:

      Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this version.
  18. Belvedere
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "beautiful view"
    • Description:

      Derived from Italian bello "beautiful" and vedere "view", Belvedere is a dramatic name that was used for a cartoon hound dog in George Webster Crenshaw's comic strip by the same name, which ran from 1962 to 1995.
  19. Prospero
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper
    • Meaning:

      "succeed, prosper"
    • Description:

      Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.
  20. Fio
    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Fiorenzo, Italian
    • Meaning:

      "flowering"
    • Description:

      Quirky Italian baby name that works for any gender.