615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys

Betta

Diminutive of Elizabeth

"pledged to God"

A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.

Bionda

Italian

"blond"

As with the English-language cartoon Blondie, more a description than a name.

Brigida

Brigida is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Celtic name Brighid, meaning "exalted one" or "high one." In Irish mythology, Brighid was a goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft.…

Brio

Italian

"vivacity, zest"

Brio is a musical term with great verve and energy, with possibilities as a first name on the heels of such choices as Cadence, Allegra, and Rio.

Bruna

Italian

"brown"

Possibility for a dark-haired babe.

Brune

French word name

"brown"

Brunetta

Brunetta is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Bruna, which means "brown" or "dark-haired." The name has medieval roots and traditionally referred to a woman with…

Buona

Italian

"good"

Literally taken from an Italian word meaning "good", Buona could be seen as a bold and ambitious word and virtue name. Also the name of an American restaurant chain, it may appear as part of other…

Fella

Fella is a feminine given name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic, where it means 'peasant girl' or relate to the Italian 'Felicia,' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' In some…

Cadenza

Italian, musical term

Cadenza takes the popular CADENCE and gives it a more operatic flourish.

Cameo

Word name

This evocative term for a stone or shell carved in relief could make a striking first name for a girl, though she would have a starring role in her story, rather than a cameo.

Caterina

Italian variation of Katherine

If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.

Celestina

Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste

"heavenly"

We are hearing more of such heavenly names as Celeste and Celia, which opens the door to the range of lovely variations rarely heard before. Celestina is one of them, though given the more accessible…

Celinka

Celinka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Celina or Selina. These names ultimately derive from the Greek 'Selene,' meaning 'moon.' Celinka carries a…

Chiara

Italian

"light, clear"

Chiara is a lovely and romantic Italian name that's familiar but not widely used here: a real winner. You might consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even Keira. Santa Chiara, Aglicized…

Chiarina

Chiarina is a delicate feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of 'Chiara,' the Italian variant of 'Clara.' Derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright, clear, or…

Claretta

Claretta is a feminine name with Italian roots, functioning as a diminutive form of Clara or Claire. Derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright,' 'clear,' or 'famous,' Claretta carries the…

Clarina

Clarina is a feminine name with Latin origins, serving as an elaborate form of Clara, meaning 'clear, bright, or famous.' This melodic name combines the strength of its initial consonant blend with a…

Concettina

Concettina is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as an affectionate diminutive of Concetta. The root name Concetta derives from the Italian word 'concetto' meaning 'concept' or 'idea,'…

Constantia

Latin

"constant, steadfast"

A rare and refined name, which could make for a surprising route to cute nickname Connie.