Italian Boy Names
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Rolando
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland, German
"famous throughout the land"
Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.
Lazaro
Italian variation of Lazarus and Eleazar
"God is my helper"
This sleek Italian name was raised from the dead by Mexican Mozart in the Jungle star Gael Garcia Bernal, who chose it for his son (he also has a daughter named Libertad). For athletic inspiration,…
Leonzio
Leonzio is an Italian masculine name that serves as a variant of Leon or Leonardo. Derived from Latin roots meaning "lion," it carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility. While less…
Leone
Italian variation of Leo or Leon
"lion"
An Italian spin on the current European darling Leon, though the final e makes it a tad feminine to the American sensibility.
Lionzio
Lionzio is a rare masculine name with Italian stylistic influences. It appears to be a creative elaboration of 'lion' (leone in Italian), possibly combined with the Italian suffix '-zio' which…
Lodovico
Lodovico is an Italian masculine name, a variant of Ludwig or Louis, derived from the Germanic elements 'hlud' meaning 'famous' and 'wig' meaning 'battle.' It essentially translates to 'famous…
Luigi
Italian vernacular form of Louis
"renowned warrior"
Italian classic Luigi, though it lacks the modern style of Nico, Enzo, and Rocco, does have some notable namesakes, such as Nobel Prize winning author Luigi Pirandello and composer Cherubini..
Ludovic
English and Scottish variation of Ludwig
"famous warrior"
Euro-cool. Heard more in Scotland than in England or the US, Ludovic Lesly is a character in the Sir Walter Scott novel Quentin Durward and Sir Ludovic Kennedy was a noted Scottish broadcaster and…
Maggio
Italian
"May"
Interesting last-name-first possibility, evoking the springtime month; also a sports-hero connection to baseball great Joe DiMaggio. Could make an interesting way to honor Grandma May or Mary with a…
Manfredo
Manfredo is a masculine name of Italian and Germanic origin. It combines the Germanic elements 'man' (meaning 'man') and 'fred' (meaning 'peace'), thus conveying the meaning 'man of peace.' The name…
Manzu
Italian artist name
Could make a singularly creative choice inspired by modern Italian sculptor Giacomo Manzù.
Maso
Italian, diminutive of Tomasso
"twin"
Appealing, lively, and distinctive.
Tomasso
Italian variation of Thomas
"twin"
Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.
Mattia
Italian variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
As parents go searching for alternatives to the unstoppable Mateo/Matteo duo, Mattia stands out as a worthy option. Same handsome, alluring feel, for a fraction of the popularity. Buy now!
Morandi
Italian artist name
The last name of the twentieth-century Italian painter of quietly expressive still lifes presents an artistic possibility. Can absolutely work for girls too.
Nicolò
Italian variation of Nicola
Rhythmic form of popular name, chosen by actor Stanley Tucci for his son.
Nino
Italian, diminutive of Giannino and of Antonino
Old-school Italian names that shortens a wide range of longer names, making it feel much more popular than it is on its own.
Nuncio
Italian, diminutive of Annunzio
"messenger"
Attractive Latinate choice, a lively possibility for the child of a journalist.
Ottavio
Italian, “eighth”
Spirited Italian form of Octavius
Orfeo
Italian variation of Orpheus
See ORPHEUS.