By Pamela Redmond · Updated October 2026
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Severino is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Severus, meaning 'stern,' 'serious,' or 'severe.' It functions as a diminutive or elaborated form of Severo.…
Sisto is a masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Sixtus, meaning 'sixth.' The name has historical significance in Catholic tradition, as six popes have taken the…
Sesto is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin word 'sextus,' meaning 'sixth.' Historically, it was often given to the sixth child born in a family or to a child born in the sixth month…
Sigefriedo is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning 'victory' and 'peace' or 'protection.' It's a variant of Siegfried, a legendary hero in Germanic mythology known for…
Salamone is a masculine name of Italian origin, representing a variation of Solomon. Derived from the Hebrew 'shalom' meaning 'peace,' the name carries connotations of wisdom and judiciousness,…
Silvestro is the Italian form of the Latin name Sylvester, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'wood.' This masculine name carries ancient roots and a connection to nature. Historically,…
Italian variation of Thaddeus
"gift of God"
A particularly charming spin on the original, as is the Spanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
Italian from German
"thoughtful counsel"
A name rich in historic, poetic, and operatic allusions, and an interesting Italian alternative to the more ordinary Giovannis and Giorgios. A current prominent surname bearer is Republican…
Italian
"cup"
A singular selection, noteworthy for its connection to the great sixteenth-century Italian epic poet, Torquato Tasso.
Terenciano is an elaborate masculine name that expands on the Roman name Terence (Latin Terentius). The name Terence originated from a Roman family name possibly derived from the Latin word 'terens'…
Terancio is an uncommon masculine name with Spanish and Latin influences. It appears to be a variation of Terencio, which is the Spanish form of the Roman name Terentius (Terence in English). The…
Teodosio is a masculine name of Greek origin, derived from the elements 'theos' meaning 'god' and 'dosis' meaning 'giving,' creating the meaning 'gift of God' or 'given by God.' This name has deep…
Tiziano is an Italian masculine name derived from the Roman clan name Titius. It gained notable recognition through the famous Venetian Renaissance painter Tiziano Vecelli, better known as Titian in…
Ulrico is a masculine name representing the Italian or Spanish form of Ulrich, which originated from the Old German name Uodalrich, combining elements meaning "heritage" or "prosperity" and "ruler"…
Ulisse is the Italian form of Ulysses, a name with ancient Greek origins. Derived from Odysseus, the legendary hero of Homer's epic poem "The Odyssey," the name carries associations of intelligence,…
Italian from Latin
"bear"
Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.
Valentio appears to be a variant of Valentine or Valentino, names that derive from the Latin 'Valentinus,' meaning strong, healthy, or powerful. This masculine name carries the romantic associations…
Italian place-name
Venetia and even Venice are more common, though this could work.
"green"
This is an outside possibility for opera-lovers, with the additional eco/color factor.
Volcano name for an active, bubbly child -- but be careful -- volcanoes do erupt.
