By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Italian form of Amadeus
"lover of God"
This euphonious Italian Italian name for boys , often associated with the painter Modigliani, makes a recommended creative choice. The Spanish tend to spell it Amadeo.
Italian variation of Michael
"who is like God?"
One of the few Italian forms less attractive than the original, this time because it will forever be mistaken with the feminine version.
Italian
"who dominates the will"
Unusual Italian name for boys that relates both to the vividly stylish Viv names such as Vivienne and Viveca, and to the Italian musician Vivaldi.
Italian variation of William
William is a stylish classic right now, and while translating many classic names into Italian makes them instantly cooler and more attractive, this is one exception: Guglielmo presents pronunciation…
Italian variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.
"good wisher; peacemaker, benevolent"
A kindly, virtue-adjacent name, it appears in Shakespeare's Romeo & Juliet , borne by the peacemaker friend who persuades Romeo to go to the party where he meets Juliet. Alas. A bold choice but with…
Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish version of Eleanor
"bright, shining one"
The usual form of Eleonara is Eleanora, with each syllable pronounced, but transposing, adding, or subtracting a vowel or syllable here or there works fine and adds to the international, feminine…
"beautiful flower"
An attractive enough name, but for die-hard Star Wars fans only.
Italian, elaboration of Serena
"serene"
Both rhythmic and serene, Serenella is one of the Italian names for girls virtually unknown in the US but definitely usable. An unusual route to Ella as a short form?
Simone as a masculine name originates from the Hebrew name Simon, meaning 'he who hears' or 'God has heard.' While Simone is primarily recognized as a feminine name in English-speaking countries, it…
Latin
"bell ringer"
Most often heard as an Italian surname, this might be an unusual yet musical option. While it's not among the traditional Italian names for girls , it can fill that role.
Calvino is a masculine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Calvo or deriving from the Latin name Calvinus, meaning 'bald.' The name gained literary recognition through…
Gideone is a masculine name that represents an elaborate variation of Gideon, which has Hebrew origins meaning 'feller' or 'hewer.' In the Bible, Gideon was a military leader, judge, and prophet who…
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…
Nataniele is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, serving as a variant of Nathaniel, which means 'gift of God' or 'God has given.' This particular spelling shows Italian or Portuguese influence, adding…
Oliviero is a masculine name of Italian origin, serving as the Italian form of Oliver. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'olivarius,' meaning 'olive tree planter,' symbolizing peace,…
Romano is a masculine name with Italian and Latin origins, meaning 'Roman' or 'from Rome.' It refers to someone connected to Rome or the Roman Empire, carrying the gravitas of one of history's most…
Tristano is the Italian form of Tristan, a name with Celtic origins meaning 'tumult' or 'outcry.' Steeped in romantic tradition, Tristano evokes the legendary tale of Tristan and Isolde, bringing…
Feminine form of Amadeus popular now in Italy and ripe for export. Might also be spelled Amadea. The preferred pronunciation is AHM-a-DAY-a but it may also be pronounced ah-MED-ee-a.
Italian variation of Blaise
"one who stutters or lisps"
Surprising relative of the French saints' name Blaise, which is definitely easier on the English ear than vowelsome Italian version. Also spelled BIAGIO.
