615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys

Pino

Italian, diminutive of names such as Giuseppino

There are many more substantial Italian choices.

Placido

Italian and Spanish

"serene"

Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Po

Italian river name

A river (in Italy), a writer (Bronson), a Teletubby: the Bo of the new millennium.

Primo

Italian

"first"

Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many…

Prospero

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper

"succeed, prosper"

Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.

Ranieri

Ranieri is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name Rainer or Rainier, composed of the elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "heri" (army). It represents a distinctly…

Rafaele

Italian variation of Raphael

"God has healed"

More commonly spelled with two 'f's, Raffaele is every bit as attractive as the original, and could make a dashing choice.

Raimondo

Raimondo is an Italian masculine name derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'advice' and 'mund' meaning 'protection.' It is the Italian equivalent of Raymond, which was introduced to…

Renato

Spanish and Italian

"reborn"

Elegant and worldly.

Rinaldo

Rinaldo is a masculine Italian name derived from the Germanic name Reginald, composed of elements meaning "advice" and "power" or "ruler." This romantic-sounding name gained prominence through…

Ricciardo

Ricciardo is a masculine Italian name derived from Germanic elements meaning "powerful" and "brave" or "hardy." It's the Italian form of Richard, which came to Italy during medieval times. The name…

Riccardo

Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'strong king.' Derived from the elements 'ric' (ruler, power) and 'hard' (strong, brave),…

Ricco

Ricco is a masculine name with Italian and Germanic origins. It's a variant spelling of Rico, which derives from the Germanic 'ric' meaning 'powerful,' 'ruler,' or 'wealthy.' In Italian, 'ricco'…

Ruperto

Ruperto is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from Rupert, which ultimately comes from the ancient Germanic elements "hrod" (fame) and "beraht" (bright) – meaning "bright fame" or "shining…

Ruggiero

Ruggiero is a masculine Italian name with ancient Germanic roots. It derives from the Germanic name 'Hrodger,' composed of elements meaning 'fame' and 'spear.' This name entered Italian culture…

Ruggero

Ruggero is the Italian form of Roger, a masculine name with Germanic origins. It derives from the elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'ger' (spear), literally meaning 'famous spearman' or 'renowned warrior.'…

Romolo

Italian variation of Romulus

This name taken from one of the legendary founders of Rome suddenly feels more possible for a baby in the English-speaking world, with the rise of many Rome-related names, from Roman to Romy to…

Rudolpho

Rudolpho is a masculine name representing the Italian and Spanish variant of Rudolf or Rudolph. Derived from the Germanic elements 'hrod' (fame) and 'wolf' (wolf), it carries the impressive meaning…

Savino

Savino is a masculine name with deep Italian roots, derived from the Latin name Sabinus, referring to the ancient Sabine people of central Italy. The name carries the meaning of 'man from Sabina' or…

Salvio

Salvio is a masculine name with Latin and Italian origins. It derives from the Latin 'salvus,' meaning 'safe,' 'healthy,' or 'unharmed.' The name shares roots with Salvador and Salvatore, all…