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615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys

  1. Orlando

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Roland

    • Meaning:

      "famous throughout the land"

    • Description:

      Orlando, the ornate Italianate twist on the dated Roland, with a literary heritage stretching back to Shakespeare and before, has appealing book-ended o's, and is open to combination with almost any last name, a la British actor, Orlando Bloom.
  2. Ariana

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Ariadne, Greek

    • Meaning:

      "most holy"

    • Description:

      The smooth, attractive Ariana is on the rise along with the fame of pop princess Ariana Grande. Also famous is twin spelling Arianna, which is associated with Greek-born online presence Arianna Huffington. Both Ariana and Arianna are widely used names and are equally acceptable spellings.
  3. Salvatore

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Salvator

    • Meaning:

      "savior"

    • Description:

      For every Tio Salvador in a Latino family, there's a Zio Salvatore in an Italian one. Having always ranked in the US Top 1000, it is in danger of falling off the charts very soon.
  4. Renzo

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Lorenzo

    • Description:

      Rakish nickname able to stand on its own.
  5. Marcello

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "young warrior"

    • Description:

      Based on the ancient name Marcellus, drawn from Mars the god of war, Marcello -- it's pronounced mar-chell-o -- is one of the most lush and attractive Latin names.
  6. Luciana

    • Origin:

      Feminine variation of Lucianus

    • Meaning:

      "light"

    • Description:

      Lushly elaborate name that makes Lucy more grownup and sensual. Carnie Wilson chose it for her daughter. Lucianus is an ancient Roman family name and Lucianus of Samosata was an early satirist. Heard most often in the Italian and Spanish cultures, Luciana is usually pronounced loo-chee-anna.
  7. Aldo

    • Origin:

      Italian from German

    • Meaning:

      "old and wise"

    • Description:

      A spirited German name very popular in Italy and occasionally used here, Aldo is one of the unique baby names with international flair. And names that mean wise have an enduring appeal.
  8. Serafina

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Seraphina

    • Meaning:

      "ardent"

    • Description:

      Serafina is a name so lovely it's worthy of an angel. But the more stylish spelling today is Seraphina.
  9. Antonio

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian variation of Anthony

    • Meaning:

      "from Antium"

    • Description:

      Antonio is a Shakespearean favorite -- the Bard used it in no less than five of his plays, and has long been a ubiquitous classic in Spanish-speaking countries, where the nickname Tonio is also prevalent. Antonio is also among an elite group of perennially popular names in the US, where it has always been among the boys' Top 1000 since baby name record-keeping started in 1880.
  10. Emiliano

    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Emil

    • Meaning:

      "rival"

    • Description:

      Emiliano is an appealing Latinate version of Emil, with the same gentle sounds but additional flair. Popular in Chile and Mexico, where it ranks in the Top 20, Emiliano is also a rising name in the US.
  11. Honora

    • Origin:

      Latin

    • Meaning:

      "woman of honor"

    • Description:

      Honora and Honoria are two ways of softening the severity of Honor, while retaining its righteous meaning. They were predominant until the Reformation, when the Puritans adopted the abstract virtue names, and were introduced to Britain by the Normans.
  12. Alessio

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Alexis

    • Meaning:

      "defender"

    • Description:

      Alessio, simpler than the related Alessandro, would be a welcome settler here.
  13. Bambi

    • Origin:

      Diminutive of Bambina, Italian

    • Meaning:

      "child; baby girl"

    • Description:

      Although Disney's cute deer was a male, Bambi has always been used for girls. It first appeared on the charts in 1943, the year after the Disney movie was released. Bambi featured in the Top 1000 from 1954-1964 — a decade where girl names ending in I, like Lori and Teri, were big — and again from 1977-1982.
  14. Santino

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "little saint"

    • Description:

      A name introduced here by The Godfather: James Caan played the anything-but-saintly Santino "Sonny" Corleone, and comedian Adam Carolla used it for his son.
  15. Mario

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Marius, form of mythological name Mars

    • Meaning:

      "warlike"

    • Description:

      Many may associate Mario with the popular platform game - unsurprising when it's the 5th best-selling video game worldwide, and was voted the 2nd best game ever by IGN in 2024. The titular plumber was apparently named after American businessman, Mario Segale, who rented a warehouse to Nintendo, and this in itself reflects that Mario is much more established than just a name for a video game character.
  16. Mariella

    • Origin:

      Italian and Dutch diminutive of Maria

    • Meaning:

      "drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved"

    • Description:

      Lilting and nearly unknown here, with the currently popular ella ending, makes a good Marissa alternative.
  17. Simone

    • Description:

      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 maintains masculine usage in French and Italian cultures. As a male name, Simone has a sophisticated European flair, carrying associations with intellectualism and artistic sensibility. Notable bearers include Italian fashion designer Simone Porte Jacquemus and numerous Italian athletes and artists. The name's cross-cultural gender associations can create an interesting talking point for male bearers in English-speaking regions, where they might occasionally need to clarify its masculine usage in their cultural context.

  18. Elisa

    • Origin:

      Spanish and Italian, diminutive of Elizabeth

    • Description:

      Elisa is one of the most appealing of this contingent of Elizabeth-related names. In the US, Eliza is much more stylish these days, but Elisa is very popular internationally — especially in Europe and Latin America.
  19. Cielo

    • Origin:

      Italian

    • Meaning:

      "sky"

    • Description:

      Expansive, sunny Italian word name.
  20. Dario

    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Darius

    • Meaning:

      "possessing goodness"

    • Description:

      More creative and artsy than Mario. Dario is starting to edge up the US popularity list after languishing near the bottom of the Top 1000 over the last four decades. Is that inspired by Dario's popularity in Italy, Spain, Germany, and Switzerland?