Italian Boy Names

Orsino

Italian variation of Orson

"bearlike"

Orson is being rediscovered and Orsino is every bit as attractive.

Otello

Otello is a masculine Italian name best known as the Italian form of Shakespeare's character Othello. The name gained prominence through Giuseppe Verdi's opera 'Otello,' based on Shakespeare's…

Ottone

Ottone is a masculine name with Italian origins, serving as the Italian form of Otto or Otho. It derives from Germanic roots, meaning 'wealth' or 'prosperity.' Historically significant, Ottone was…

Pasquale

Pasquale is a traditional Italian masculine name with rich historical and religious significance. Derived from the Latin 'paschalis' meaning 'relating to Easter,' it was historically given to boys…

Patrizio

Patrizio is the Italian form of Patrick, derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'of patrician rank.' This masculine name has deep historical roots in ancient Rome, where…

Piero

Italian, variation of Peter

"rock"

Piero is elegant, melodic, appealing. Just picture the muted frescoes of Renaissance artist Piero della Francesca.

Pellegrino

Italian variation of Peregrine

The water, period.

Pierluigi

Italian, combination of Piero and Luigi

If one Italian name won't do.

Pietro

Italian variation of Peter, Greek

"rock, stone"

Yet another winning international form of Peter.

Pino

Italian, diminutive of names such as Giuseppino

There are many more substantial Italian choices.

Placido

Italian and Spanish

"serene"

Placido was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.

Po

Italian river name

A river (in Italy), a writer (Bronson), a Teletubby: the Bo of the new millennium.

Primo

Italian

"first"

Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many…

Prospero

Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper

"succeed, prosper"

Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.

Ranieri

Ranieri is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Germanic name Rainer or Rainier, composed of the elements "ragin" (advice, counsel) and "heri" (army). It represents a distinctly…

Rafaele

Italian variation of Raphael

"God has healed"

More commonly spelled with two 'f's, Raffaele is every bit as attractive as the original, and could make a dashing choice.

Raimondo

Raimondo is an Italian masculine name derived from the Germanic elements 'ragin' meaning 'advice' and 'mund' meaning 'protection.' It is the Italian equivalent of Raymond, which was introduced to…

Renato

Spanish and Italian

"reborn"

Elegant and worldly.

Rinaldo

Rinaldo is a masculine Italian name derived from the Germanic name Reginald, composed of elements meaning "advice" and "power" or "ruler." This romantic-sounding name gained prominence through…

Ricciardo

Ricciardo is a masculine Italian name derived from Germanic elements meaning "powerful" and "brave" or "hardy." It's the Italian form of Richard, which came to Italy during medieval times. The name…