615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys
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Amedeo
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.
Michele
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.
Vivaldo
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.
Paolo
Italian, variation of Paul
"small"
Paolo is an irresistibly lush Italian name for boys , worlds more romantic than its spare English equivalent. Among noted bearers of the name are Renaissance painters Uccello and Veronese, architect…
Fabrizio
Italian form of the Latin family name Fabricius
"craftsman"
Romantic Italian choice.
Guglielmo
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…
Elizabetta
Italian variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Everything sounds better with an Italian accent. Elisabetta is the more common Italian form.
Nicolo
Italian form of Nicholas
"people of victory"
Nicolo is a more lively variation of Nicholas and one of the most attractive Italian names for boys . A name with a long, distinguished Italian history of its own, it also boasts the charming…
Via
Nickname name
Could be a short form of Sylvia, Olivia, or any other similar name. Or a vivid Italian word name.
Benvolio
Italian
"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…
Andrea
Italian variation of Andrew, Greek
"strong and manly"
Andrea may be a gender neutral name in its native Italy and other European countries, but in the US it's 98 percent a girls' name, with only about 20 males to more than 1800 baby girl given that name…
Eleonara
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…
Amidala
Italian
"beautiful flower"
An attractive enough name, but for die-hard Star Wars fans only.
Serenella
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
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…
Campana
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.
Rosario
Italian
"rosary"
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…
Giuliano
(jyoo-lee-Ah-no), Italian variation of Julian
Less familiar than Giorgio or Giovanni, Giuliano has a lot of captivating Latin charm.
Calvino
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
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…