615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys
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Allegra
Italian
"joyous"
In music, the term allegro means "quickly, lively tempo," which makes this quintessential Bohemian ballet dancer's name all the more appealing. Allegra is one of the most distinctive yet accessible…
Anete
Anete is a feminine name with multiple European origins, primarily found in Latvia, Estonia, and other Baltic regions. It's a variation of Annette, which itself is a diminutive form of Anne or Anna.…
Elettra
Italian variation of Electra, from Greek
"amber, shining, bright"
Less electric and more serene than Electra which comes with a lot of tragic and psychoanalytical baggage, Elettra is the Italian form that ranks in the Top 200 in the Italian charts. Nicknames Etta,…
Eleonora
Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish variation of Eleanor
Makes a serious name frilly and feminine, which, depending on your viewpoint, might be a good or a bad thing. In this case, we vote good.
Beronia
Beronia is a feminine name with multiple potential origins. It may be related to the ancient Iberian tribe called the Berones who lived in what is now northern Spain, giving the name historical and…
Leonora
Italian diminutive of Eleonora or Eleanor, meaning unknown
Its mellifluous sound makes Leonora--which has a rich history and a tie to the popular Leo names-- a keen possibility for revival. Though it's been hiding below the Top 1000 since the 1940s, Leonora…
Bernardetta
Bernardetta is the feminine Italian and Polish form of Bernard, a name of Germanic origin combining "bern" (bear) and "hard" (brave, strong), thus meaning "brave as a bear" or "strong, hardy bear."…
Edvige
Edvige is the Italian form of Hedwig, a name with Germanic origins meaning 'battle' or 'combat' (from 'hadu') and 'war' (from 'wig'), essentially translating to 'female warrior' or 'battle maiden.'…
Editta
Editta is a feminine name with Italian origins, derived from the Germanic name 'Edita' meaning 'wealth' or 'fortune.' It's the Italian variant of Edith, which comes from the Old English elements…
Edetta
Edetta is a feminine name of uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive or variation of Edith or Odette. This rare and distinctive name carries a vintage charm with its soft sounds and feminine ending.…
Bellezza
Italian
"beauty"
Beauty con brio italiano.
Edda
Norse
"poetry"
This Old Norse girl name has a lovely meaning and a familiar yet distinctive sound.
Donna
Italian
"lady"
Literally meaning "lady" in Italian, Donna was the perfect ladylike housewife mom name on The Donna Reed Show in the fifties and sixties. And there were plenty of namesakes: Donna was in the Top 10…
Donatella
Italian, feminine diminutive of Donato
Stylish and dramatic, a la Donatella Versace.
Domenica
Italian feminine form of Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
Much fresher and more energetic than Dominique.
Bice
Italian, diminutive of Beatrice
"she who brings happiness"
Though Beatrice has the lovely Italian pronunciation bay-uh-TREE-chay, Bice has the problematic BEE-chay -- a bit too close to a word that would cause playground probs in the US. Italian…
Dominica
Italian, feminine variation of Dominic
"belonging to the Lord"
Fashionably Continental and much fresher than Dominique, though it's been used since the Middle Ages. Dominica can be spelled any number of ways, from Dominika to Domenica, but we prefer this…
Delfina
Italian and Spanish variation of Delphine
The Spanish and Italian variation of the sophisticated French Delphine is also the word for "dolphin". A popular choice in Uruguay and Argentina, the name is rarely used in the US.
Gessica
Gessica is a feminine name that serves as a variant spelling of Jessica, which derives from the Hebrew name Yiskah meaning 'to behold' or 'God beholds.' This alternative spelling gives the classic…
Dicembre
Dicembre is a feminine name derived from the Italian word for 'December,' the twelfth month of the year. This romantic language-inspired name brings to mind winter festivities, holiday celebrations,…