300+ Italian Girl Names

Ninetta

Italian and Spanish diminutive of Nina

"little girl"

Might be carrying things too far -- little little girl? -- though could freshen up this favorite.

Ottavia

Italian, variation of Latin Octavia

"eight"

Softer and more romantic than Octavia, this is a name once used when it wasn't uncommon for families to have eight children. A possible substitute for the epidemically popular Olivia.

Oriana

Latin

"dawn; gold"

Oriana is a dashing medieval name, with a meaning similar to Aurora. At this point, though, Oriana is much more unusual than Aurora and makes a unique choice if you're searching for names that mean…

Orsa

Italian variation of Ursula

"little female bear"

The advantage of Orsa over the arguably-more-attractive Ursula is that it breaks the tie to the hideous she-witch of The Little Mermaid. Orsa definitely feels more ready for modern life now that…

Orsola

Italian variation of Ursula

"little female bear"

Orsola is chic in Italy in a way that Ursula is not in the U.S. And English speakers will inevitably hear this chic, sleek name as Ursula, condemned to purgatory as the name of the hideous sea-witch…

Pamina

Italian

"little honey"

This operatic Italian name -- it appears in Mozart's "The Magic Flute" -- is a more unusual route to the nickname Pam/Pammy.

Paola

Italian and Spanish variation of Paula

"small"

Paola is the Latinate version of Paula. Its intriguing sound could make it more appealing than the English standard.

Pasquelina

Pasquelina is a feminine Italian name derived from Pasqua, meaning 'Easter' or 'Passover.' It's essentially the female diminutive form of Pascal or Pasquale, names traditionally given to children…

Pazienza

Italian

"patience"

Ancient Italian name that could get you to the modern short form Paz.

Patrizia

Italian variation of Patricia

Elegant Italian translation.

Paolina

Italian and Portuguese, feminine variation of Paul

"small"

Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.

Pietra

Pietra is a feminine name of Italian origin, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's the female form of Pietro (the Italian version of Peter), which ultimately derives from the Greek "petros" meaning…

Petronilla

Roman and Italian feminine variation of Petronius

"yokel, woodpecker, stone"

Petronilla is an ancient saint's name that relates to the Roman family name Petronius, thought to mean yokel or woodpecker, though some connect it with Petra or Peter, meaning stone. With the…

Piera

Piera is a feminine name with Italian origins, functioning as the female form of Piero or Pietro, which ultimately derive from the Greek name Petros, meaning "rock" or "stone." This elegant name…

Pierina

Pierina is a feminine Italian name derived from Piera, the female form of Piero, which comes from the name Peter (meaning 'rock' or 'stone'). The suffix '-ina' adds a diminutive quality, essentially…

Pippa

English, diminutive of Philippa

"lover of horses"

Pippa, a peppy condensation of Philippa that turns it from serious to sprightly, has come into the public eye in a big way via the former Kate Middleton's sister. Pippa can and is given as a name in…

Fillippa

Fillippa is a feminine form of Philip, originating from Greek 'Philippos' meaning 'lover of horses.' This spelling variation with double 'l' differs from the more common Filippa or Philippa used in…

Filippina

Filippina is a feminine name of Italian origin, serving as the female form of Filippo (Italian for Philip). The name derives from the Greek Philippos, meaning 'lover of horses' or 'friend of horses.'…

Phebe

Akan, Ghanaian

"born on Friday"

Though often Anglicized as Phoebe, Phebe has separate roots. It originated as a variation of Afua, an Akan day name, and commonly used among enslaved people in America.

Filide

Filide is an extremely rare feminine name with possible Italian or Greek origins. It may derive from 'Fillide,' an Italian form of the Greek name Phyllis, which means 'foliage' or 'leaf.' This…