Italian Names that Start With A
- Adriano
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"man from Adria"Description:
Adriano is a dashing Italian name which gets around the possible gender confusion of Adrian.
- Arturo
Origin:
Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Arthur, CelticMeaning:
"bear"Description:
Italian, Portuguese and Spanish variation of Arthur that makes the original feel more romantic and dashing.
- Alessandro
Origin:
Italian variation of AlexanderMeaning:
"defending men"Description:
For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner.
- Alfredo
Origin:
Spanish variation of Alfred, EnglishMeaning:
"wise counsellor; elf counsel"Description:
Alfredo, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese variation of Alfred, is most familiar as the romantic lead in Verdi's evergreen opera La Traviata. On a less romantic note, Alfredo is also the name of a pasta sauce.
- Annabella
Origin:
Variation of Annabel or English compound name, Anna + BellaMeaning:
"loving or grace + beautiful"Description:
Annabella is one of a constellation of names that include Anabella, Annabelle, Annabel, Anabel, Annabelle, and Annabell -- all lovely names that have suffered from their association with the eponymous horror movie. Annabella fell off the US Top 1000 in 2021, and ironically, the only version of the name that hangs on in the Top 1000 is Annabelle, the spelling used in the movie.
- Armando
Origin:
Spanish, Italian and Portuguese form of Herman, GermanMeaning:
"soldier"Description:
Armando takes the flat-footed Herman and makes it romantic. This is another of the Latin names we expect to be seeing more of.
- Amadea
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"God's beloved"Description:
Amadea is a strong and musical feminine form of Amadeus, as in Mozart.
- Alfonso
Origin:
Spanish and ItalianMeaning:
"noble, ready"Description:
Alfonso was a royal name in Spain as far back as the 7th century, but it is rarely heard outside the Hispanic community in the US.
- Antonella
Origin:
Spanish and Italian feminine variation of Anthony, LatinMeaning:
"from Antium"Description:
Antonella is a feminine form of Anthony growing in popularity throughout Latin America as well as in the US.
- Amadeo
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"lover of God"Description:
Amadeo and Amedeo are both valid Italian forms of the Roman Amadeus, most famous as the middle name of the composer Mozart as well as the title of a movie about him. Mozart's name was actually the Greek Theophilus, but he transformed it to the Latin version. Amadeo is also used in Spain, where it was the name of a 19th century king who was born in Italy.
- Armani
Origin:
Italian surname derived from Herman or Arman, German or PersianMeaning:
"soldier; wish,hope"Description:
One of the designer baby names -- Chanel and Gucci are others -- that have appeared in this era of branding everything from your purse to your offspring. It helps that the name is similar to more established choices, such as Amani, Marnie, Amy, and Aria.
- Analia
Origin:
Combination name, Ana plus LiaDescription:
Analia is a melodic newcomer to the US Top 1000, a fresher spin on the Olde Worlde Anamaria. It charted in the US from 2009 to 2012, and then reentered the popularity list in 2015. El Rostro de Analia is a popular Spanish language telenova on the Telemundo channel, which probably greatly contributed to its initial entry to the US list in 2009 at Number 331 when it was unranked the previous year!
- Agostino
Origin:
Italian variation of AugustineMeaning:
"great, magnificent"Description:
Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.
- Alvino
Description:
Alvino is a masculine name with Italian and Spanish roots, derived from the Latin 'albus' meaning 'white' or 'bright.' It's a variation of Alvin, with the Italian/Spanish suffix giving it a more melodic quality. Alvino carries connotations of clarity, purity, and brightness. While relatively uncommon in the United States, the name has maintained steady usage in Hispanic and Italian communities. Historically, the name gained some recognition through Alvino Rey, a pioneer of electric guitar and big band music in the 20th century. Alvino offers parents a distinctive yet accessible option with a pleasant sound and positive meaning, blending classic origins with a slightly exotic feel for English speakers.
- Alphonsus
Origin:
Latin form of AlfonsoMeaning:
"noble and ready"Description:
This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.
- Assisi
Origin:
Italian place-nameDescription:
This lovely Umbrian hill town became a striking first name for the young daughter of Jade Jagger.
- Amedeo
Origin:
Italian form of AmadeusMeaning:
"lover of God"Description:
This euphonious Italian Italian name for boys, often associated with the painter Modigliani, makes a recommended creative choice. The Spanish tend to spell it Amadeo.
- Amidala
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"beautiful flower"Description:
An attractive enough name, but for die-hard Star Wars fans only.
- Aroldo
Description:
Aroldo is a masculine name of Germanic origin, representing the Italian form of Harold, which derives from the elements "heri" (army) and "wald" (rule), meaning "army ruler" or "military leader." Popular primarily in Italian and Spanish-speaking communities, Aroldo carries a distinguished, classical quality. The name evokes strength and authority through both its meaning and its resonant sound. While well-established in Italian naming traditions, Aroldo remains relatively uncommon in English-speaking countries, giving it an exotic appeal. Historical associations include Aroldo, Verdi's Italian adaptation of Shakespeare's Macbeth, lending the name artistic and cultural significance. Aroldo typically suggests a man of leadership qualities, resilience, and traditional values, while its melodic qualities give it a certain romantic flair characteristic of Italian masculine names.
- Amato
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"loved"Description:
Saint's name that emanates amore.