Italian Names for Girls

ALLEGRA is a delicate ballet-dancer name; ALLEGRO, which means a fast-paced movement in music, is stronger and more vibrant.

Allegro

The Italian variation of the celestial, 70s-favorite Angela, with a slightly different sound that might make it feel far more distinctive in to American ears.

Angiola

A spiritual name of Italian origin, Annunziata refers to the angel Gabriel visiting the Virgin Mary to tell her of the upcoming birth of Jesus. Annunciata is an alternative spelling, while diminutive Nunzia is more commonly used. 
 
One notable bearer is journalist and politician Annunziata Rees-Mogg.

Annunziata

Although the international Arman is traditionally a male name, we have heard it used for girls.

Arman

A city in Italy, or simply a feminized spelling of Barry.

Bari

Unisex nickname that feels fresher than Chris.

Cris

A romantic rarity, derived from the Old German name Chlotichilda, meaning "famous in battle." Saint Clotilde was a Frankish queen, wife of Clovis I, who played a role in the spread of Christianity.

Clotilde

Made famous by Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, whose parents fashioned her name from a musical term meaning "with sweetness". 

Condoleezza

Corsica, the picturesque Mediterrean island birthplace of Napoleon, makes an easy switch from atlas to baby name book, with its delicate, feminine ending. Just don't consider neighboring island Sardinia. 

Corsica

Diamante was a commonly used feminine name among Italian Jews in the Middle Ages. Today, it's more popular for boys than girls in the US.

Diamante

This light, airy name has been given to a few dozen American girls since the early 2000s. It's a legitimate Italian word, but it's more likely to be inspired by the word "angel" backwards.

Legna

A newly minted compound name, blending popular Bella with the mystical Nyx, Bellanyx has the whimsical meaning of "magical night". An alternative (sound-wise) to Bellatrix or Beatrix perhaps, it would make a cool name for a character. 

Bellanyx

An Italian word name that would make a distinctively feminine choice.

Elletta

This old name with the great meaning may still be a bit clunky for modern usage.

Ermelinda

A popular choice in Italy, appearing in the Top 200, this cheerful name ultimately derives from the Roman Hilarius. While Ilaria is more common, Ilary is more succinct which may be part of its appeal. It is notably borne by TV host Ilary Blasi.
 
Also spelled as Ilari, the name may be considered a unisex choice, notably used in Russian as an alternative to Ilariy.

Ilary

Popular in Italy where it ranks in the Top 200, Annachiara is a distinctive smoosh name, blending international Anna with sparky Chiara. Together, they form the meanings "grace and light" or "clear and graceful", which could be interpreted as spiritual or secular. 
 
Notable bearers include influencer Annachiara Zoppas and fashion editor Annachiara Biondi.

Annachiara

An Italian brand name, associated with the scooter company, Vespa means "wasp" in Italian and Latin and was picked based on the iconic shape of the scooter. As a given name, it may be chosen for the stylish brand connection, or it may be used as a spelling alternative to Vesper, a Latin name meaning "evening star". 

Vespa

Just like its counterpart Athena, Atena has been on the rise in its native Italy, ranking in the Top 150 in a recent year. Derived from Greek, Athena is the goddess of wisdom, warfare, handicrafts, and courage, also associated with intelligence, owls, and olives. 



Atena

Lella is a diminutive of names like Gabriella, Raffaella, or Donatella, conveying affection and familiarity. In Arabic cultures, Lella is an honorific title meaning 'lady' or 'madam,' used particularly in North African regions to show respect to women of importance. 

The repeated L sound is very fashionable today, and Lella is an unusual entry in the genre. However, it will be forever confused with the trendier Lila, Layla, Leila et al, so may not feel as unique as you might wish.

Lella

Short and zippy, Pina is a diminutive form of names ending in -pina or -pine, such as Giuseppina or Phillipine, though Josefine, Filipina, Proserpina, Agrippina, Casparina, Pnina, Peninnah, or Perrine might be other long form options.
 
While English speakers may find the sounds a little difficult to wear (or too connected to the drink Piña colada), and while Swedish speakers will likely associate it to the word for pain and torment, it has been used internationally, notably by dancer and choreographer Pina Bausch and actress Pina Pellicer.

Pina

Italian girl names almost invariably have several syllables and end in the letter "A," both fashionable in many countries today. This makes many Italian girls’ names — Mirabella, Serenella, Alessandra — sound downright luxurious. In the US, the most popular Italian names for girls include Isabella, Mia, and Arianna.

 in the US include Angelina, Elena, Gabriella, Luna, Liliana, Amara, Sienna, and Lucia. 

 include Sofia, Ginevra — the Italian variation of Guinevere — Chiara, Noemi, and Alessia.

Female forms of classic Italian male names

 such as Gianna and Giovanna are being used more widely in America. Italian names are a staple of opera houses around the world and for this reason, Italian names for girls are known far beyond Rome and Milan.

Browse our full list of Italian baby girl names here. The names are ordered according to their current popularity on Nameberry.

Italian girl names including top and unique names for girls of Italian origin, with meaning and popularity. (Page 18)

300+ Italian Girl Names