Italian Names

The short-lived magazine edited by former Vogue chief Grace Mirabella put this beautiful name off-limits for a while, but now it's perfectly fit to join the fashionable Bella pantheon. More distinctive than Isabella.

Mirabella

Giacomo is a primo member of the Giovanni-Gino-Giancarlo-Giacomo gruppo of Italian names that are beginning to be adopted by American parents. Singer/creative baby namer Sting chose it for his son. 
 Giacomo has many notable native namesakes, including composer Puccini, lothario Casanova and poet Leopardi.

Giacomo

Very much a boy's name in Italy, it's beginning to be seen as a unisex possibility here: actress Jennie Garth used it for her daughter, as did influencers Alyssa and Dallin Johnson, When spelled Lucca as in the Italian city, it can also be considered one of the place names along with Venezia, Roma, and Milana that make great <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/505/italian-names-for-girls">Italian names for girls</a>.
 
In Hungary, Luca, pronounced LOO-tsaw is a hugely popular choice, and is used as a variation of Lucia. Luca entered the Top 30 in Hungary back in the 2000s and had climbed to the Top 10 by 2012. Since then, it's taken the Number One spot, appearing alongside Hanna and Zoé.
 
In the US, 62 girls were called Luca in a recent year, which is equivalent to less than 1% of all Lucas born.

Luca

Used as a masculine name in the Piedmont region of Italy, Alessi is a variation of Alessio, the Italian form of the Ancient Greek Alexius and Alexis. Meaning "defender" or "helper", in the US, Alessi leans feminine, likely owing to the familiarity of Alessia and the popularity of Alani, Elsie, and Alice. It was given to nearly 100 girls in a recent year. 

Alessi

Nicolo is a more lively variation of Nicholas and one of the most attractive <a href="https://nameberry.com/baby-names/506/italian-names-for-boys">Italian names for boys</a>. A name with a long, distinguished Italian history of its own, it also boasts the charming nickname Nico.
 Although the female counterpart, Nicola, has long been a favorite in the UK, Nicolo has not yet made a similar transition. It was chosen, though, by actor Stanley Tucci, for his son.
 Nicolo is a name with musical reverberations, connected to the major early violin maker Amati, and the later violin virtuoso Paganini.

Nicolo

Cloe comes in second to the original form, Chloe, in it's native Spain. In the US, this honor goes to the Kardashian-ized Khloe.

Cloe

Italian heritage name. It's sweet and simple, but has fallen almost out of use since its heyday in the 1960s. 

Dino

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 Vicky or Tory but Vita.

Vittoria

A shiny and sylvan choice, this sleek yet spirited name feels familiar yet is rarely used. 

Silvio

Hilary may feel too connected to a single personality, but this version offers a fresh and interesting alternative.
 
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin (born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas) chose this variation of Hilaria's adopted name for their third daughter, Ilaria Catalina Irena.

Ilaria

Less familiar than Giorgio or Giovanni, Giuliano has a lot of captivating Latin charm.

Giuliano

This name of an old Hollywood nightclub still retains a spark of glamour. 

Ciro

Renato

Romero is one of the less common variations of the stylish family of Rome-related names. Only 42 baby boys were named Romero in the US last year, versus more than 6000 named Roman and 1100 named Romeo.
 
Also used as a surname, it can additionally mean "rosemary" in Portuguese.

Romero

A multicultural appellation, found in Hebrew, Italian, and Zuni, this likable name made famous by director Elia Kazan's only problem is the feminine a ending. But then again, that never hurt Joshua.

Elia

The fashion for elaborate girly-girl names, especially those that end with -ella or -ana, has put this distinctive Latin favorite into play.

Fabiana

Heriberto is a Spanish and Portuguese masculine name derived from the Germanic name Herbert, composed of the elements 'heri' meaning 'army' and 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or 'famous.' The name traveled to Spanish-speaking countries during medieval times and has remained in use particularly in Latin America and Spain. Heriberto carries connotations of strength and nobility, offering a distinctive Latin alternative to the more common Herbert. The name has moderate popularity in Hispanic communities but remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries. Names with similar roots include Roberto and Alberto, though Heriberto maintains its own unique cultural identity and melodic quality.

Heriberto

Yet another winning international form of Peter. 

Pietro

If you’re a fan of the annual animated Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, you’ll recognize the name of Rudolph’s beautiful doe sweetheart, pronounced cla-REES—uncomfortably close to the Silence of the Lambs pronunciation.  Clarice was the name of the wife of Lorenzo de' Medici, and Clarice Cliff was a famed British ceramics artist. Though a Top 300 name from 1906 to 1934, modern parents might prefer the more delicate Clarissa.



Clarice

This melodious name has been consistently popular in Italy for decades, where it ranks among the top choices for baby girls. Giorgia gained international attention partly through Italian singer Giorgia Todrani, known professionally by her first name only, and Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni. 

The name combines classic roots with a modern, fresh sound that resonates with contemporary parents. In Italy, Giorgia is appreciated for its cultural connection, phonetic elegance, and the balance it strikes between tradition and modernity. The name has a warm, approachable quality while maintaining a touch of sophistication. 

Pronunciation is exactly like the English form Georgia. Like Gianna and Giada, the Giorgia form might find more fans in the US.

Giorgia

Italian names are among the most romantic and melodious in the world. The top Italian baby names in the US today are Isabella for girls and Leonardo for boys.

 include Mia, Aria, Luna, Bella, and Gianna. Along with Leonardo,

 in the US Top 200 include Antonio, Emiliano, Giovanni, and Luca. 

 include Ginevra, Aurora, Francesco, and Alessandro. Contemporary Italian parents also like some non-Italian names for their babies. The German Alice and Emma along with the Hebrew Sara and Noemi are popular for girls. For boys, the Hebrew Nathan and the international favorite Liam are widely-used.

 include descriptions of the person’s character and destiny based on their name, claiming that a child named Donato will be sweet and impressionable, for instance, while Ilaria is optimistic and sociable.



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Italian baby names for boys and girls including popular names and unique names of Italian origin, with meanings and popularity. (Page 9)

Italian Names for Girls and Boys