615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys

Silva

Silva is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from Latin meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' This nature-inspired name evokes images of trees, greenery, and natural beauty. Silva has…

Simonetta

Italian, variation of Simona

"harkening"

An elaborate Italian name associated with fashion designer Simonetta Colonna, a key figure in the emergence of Italian haute couture.

Toma

Feminine short form of Thomas or form of Tamar, Hebrew

"date palm tree"

If you're looking for an honor name for grandpa Tom, this could be a good choice. It's also used as a male short form of the name in Eastern Europe.

Teodora

Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene and Serbian form of Theodora

"gift of God"

Teodora is an extremely attractive and international choice, with several equally attractive, user-friendly nicknames. Appealing short forms might include Tea, Dora, or Dory for English speakers,…

Terina

Terina is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from the Latin 'tener' meaning 'tender' or 'delicate,' or from Greek roots relating to 'terein' meaning 'to guard.' In some…

Terza

Italian

"third"

Pretty, zippy and almost unknown, this Italian name would suit a third child.

Tersa

Tersa appears to be a feminine variation of names like Teresa or a variant spelling of the Italian Terza, which means 'third.' With its simple two-syllable structure, Tersa has a clean,…

Tomassa

Tomassa is a feminine name of Spanish and Italian origin. It is the female form of Thomas, which comes from the Aramaic name Ta'oma', meaning 'twin.' The name carries a dignified Mediterranean charm…

Titian

Italian artist name, also color

A creative choice, suggesting the Venetian Renaissance painter (born Tiziano), and the brownish orange red hue that was featured on his palette. But try explaining to the boys in seventh grade that…

Tosca

Italian

"from Tuscany"

Tosca is one operatic heroine that has never taken off as a baby name -- there were no babies named Tosca in the US last year -- but it's the name of entrepreneur Elon Musk's sister so may benefit…

Martedi

Martedi is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for Tuesday, 'martedì.' As a day name, it has its etymological roots in 'dies Martis' or 'day of Mars' in Latin, connecting it to the Roman…

Venetia

Italian place-name

Venetia, the name of the region encompassing Venice, has a radiant, picturesque authenticity, as do the related Venezia and Venice. Venetia is the title of a novel by Benjamin Disraeli centering on…

Venezia

Italian place-name

This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.

Vicenza

Italian place-name

This name of an architecturally glorious Italian city makes a romantic and evocative possibility.

Vittoria

Italian variation of Victoria, Latin

"victory"

An appealing Italianate alternative to the classic queenly Victoria, though in Anglophone countries it will be forever misunderstood as Victoria. Could be an appealing long form for a girl called not…