300+ Italian Girl Names
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Bria
Diminutive of Briana or Gabriella
"hill, high; God is my strong man"
Sweet and sparky but maybe a little bit stuck in the 90s for some, Bria is a nickname-y style choice with various origins. Unheard of until the 1970s, Bria only started to see substantial use in the…
Brigida
Brigida is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from the Celtic name Brighid, meaning "exalted one" or "high one." In Irish mythology, Brighid was a goddess of poetry, healing, and smithcraft.…
Brio
Italian
"vivacity, zest"
Brio is a musical term with great verve and energy, with possibilities as a first name on the heels of such choices as Cadence, Allegra, and Rio.
Bruna
Italian
"brown"
Possibility for a dark-haired babe.
Brune
French word name
"brown"
Brunetta
Brunetta is a feminine name of Italian origin, functioning as a diminutive form of Bruna, which means "brown" or "dark-haired." The name has medieval roots and traditionally referred to a woman with…
Buona
Italian
"good"
Literally taken from an Italian word meaning "good", Buona could be seen as a bold and ambitious word and virtue name. Also the name of an American restaurant chain, it may appear as part of other…
Fella
Fella is a feminine given name with multiple potential origins. It may derive from Arabic, where it means 'peasant girl' or relate to the Italian 'Felicia,' meaning 'happy' or 'fortunate.' In some…
Cadenza
Italian, musical term
Cadenza takes the popular CADENCE and gives it a more operatic flourish.
Cameo
Word name
This evocative term for a stone or shell carved in relief could make a striking first name for a girl, though she would have a starring role in her story, rather than a cameo.
Carina
Italian
"dear little one"
Carina is a pretty delicately feminine name whose fall from popularity is not helped by its similarity to hurricane name Katrina or slang victim Karen.
Carlotta
Italian variation of Charlotte, French diminutive of Charles
"free man"
Carlotta has a large measure of finger-snapping charm and substance — despite being a not too pleasant character in The Little Mermaid . Carlotta is also the diva/prima donna in The Phantom of the…
Carmela
Italian and Spanish variation of Carmel
"garden"
Carmela has been most famous recently as the name of Tony Soprano's TV wife, played by Edie Falco. The spellings Carmela and Carmella are both used in Latin cultures including Italian, Spanish, and…
Caro
Diminuitve of Carol or Caroline, English, French ,"free man"
"free man"
Upper-crusty nickname occasionally used in Britain, particularly in 1930s novels featuring significant garden party scenes, but eclipsed here by Carrie et al.
Caterina
Italian variation of Katherine
If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.
Celestina
Italian and Spanish variation of Celeste
"heavenly"
We are hearing more of such heavenly names as Celeste and Celia, which opens the door to the range of lovely variations rarely heard before. Celestina is one of them, though given the more accessible…
Celinka
Celinka is a feminine name with Slavic origins, functioning as a diminutive form of Celina or Selina. These names ultimately derive from the Greek 'Selene,' meaning 'moon.' Celinka carries a…
Chiara
Italian
"light, clear"
Chiara is a lovely and romantic Italian name that's familiar but not widely used here: a real winner. You might consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even Keira. Santa Chiara, Aglicized…
Chiarina
Chiarina is a delicate feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as a diminutive form of 'Chiara,' the Italian variant of 'Clara.' Derived from the Latin 'clarus,' meaning 'bright, clear, or…
Clarice
Medieval form of Clarita, a derivative of Clara
"bright, clear"
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…