By Pamela Redmond · Updated September 2026
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Durante is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'durans' meaning 'enduring' or 'persistent.' Historically used in medieval Italy, it conveys qualities of strength, resilience,…
Variation of Donato, Latin
"given by God"
Donati is a distinguished Italian surname that can easily work as a first. The last name Donati is a patronymic from an ancestral Donato or may be a plural of Donato.
Donatelli is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the surname Donatelli or Donatello. It stems from the Latin name 'Donatus,' meaning 'given' or 'gifted,' often in a religious context as…
Edmondo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Italian variation of Edmund, which combines the elements 'ed' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'mund' meaning 'protection.' This…
Italian from German
"protector"
Elmo, like fellow Sesame Street characters Kermit and Grover, has a hard time being taken seriously. (It isn't easy being red either.) But Elmo also calls to mind the image of St. Elmo's fire--the…
Italian variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew
"God is with us"
A fresh, Italianized take on the Hebrew classic Emmanuel. But beware of the similarities to the feminine name Emmanuelle.
Italian
"hand"
A nickname that sounds like a nickname.
Italian variation of Hector
"holds fast"
Elegant and flowing, Ettore is the Italian form of the ancient Hector, with gentler sounds and a more poetic feel. It's a popular choice in Italy right now, where it ranked in the Top 40 in a recent…
Eustachio is a masculine name with ancient Greek origins, derived from 'Eustachius,' meaning 'fruitful' or 'abundant harvest.' This name carries rich historical significance, notably through Saint…
Fabroni is an unusual masculine name of Italian origin, possibly derived from the Italian surname Fabroni or Fabbroni. The surname itself likely stems from the Latin 'faber,' meaning 'craftsman' or…
"blacksmith"
If you're looking for a really unusual international occupational name, this could be it!
Italian word name
"lighthouse"
Names ending with O are popular, but this one is almost unheard-of. Faro has the advantages of being easy to spell and pronounce (unless it's confused with Pharaoh), and a bright meaning. Ultimately…
Ferrando is a masculine name of Spanish and Italian origin, representing a variant of Ferdinand, which derives from Germanic elements meaning 'journey' and 'brave.' This name carries the weight of…
Fedele is a masculine name of Italian origin derived from the Latin 'fidelis,' meaning 'faithful' or 'loyal.' This traditional name carries strong connotations of reliability, trustworthiness, and…
"proud"
Fiery sound and uplifting meaning, but it's also among the Top 100 dog names. Spelled Fiyero, it's the hero of the book and musical "Wicked."
Filberte is a masculine name that represents an elaborate variant of Filbert or Gilbert. The name has Germanic origins, derived from "fil" (brilliant) and "berht" (bright or famous), literally…
"little flower"
Fiorello is one of the few floral names that works well for a boy. The colorful three-term World War II New York Mayor La Guardia made this one famous -- in fact he was nicknamed "the Little Flower".…
Italian variation of Florentius or Florence, Latin
"prospering, flourishing"
A masculine form of Florence, Fiorenzo has a bold, arty flair to it, while also giving the option of stylish nickname Enzo. It has been notably borne by cyclist Fiorenzo Magni.
Diminutive of Fiorenzo, Italian
"flowering"
Quirky Italian baby name that works for any gender.
Italian variation of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
Gaspare is an Italian masculine name derived from the Persian 'Jasper,' meaning 'treasurer' or 'bringer treasure.' It carries historical significance as one of the traditional names attributed to the…
