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Italian Names that Start With I

Updated October 2026

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There are 17 Italian names that start with the letter I for boys and girls, including Isabella, Izabella, Idalia, Italia, Ilaria, Imelda, Italo, Ilario, Isaia, Immacolata, Isotta, Ippolito, Inocenzio, Inocenzo, Isabetta, Iside, and Ilary.

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Isabella
Spanish and Italian variation of Elizabeth, Hebrew
"pledged to God"
Isabella has been a Top 10 name for girls in the US for two decades now. The Latinate form of Isabel, a variation of Elizabeth which originally derived from the Hebrew name Elisheba, Isabella reigned…
Izabella
Variation of Isabella, Hungarian, Polish, and English
"pledged to God"
While this might look like a modern spelling of the classic Isabella, it is also the Hungarian and Polish form, pronounced with an EE sound at the beginning. A Top 50 name in Hungary and a Top 200…
Idalia
Greek, Germanic
"behold the sun; work, labor"
A pretty, if unusual choice for a summer baby, particularly a girl with an ancestor named Ida. An epithet of the goddess Aphrodite, Idalia is derived from the Greek place name Idalion. It may also be…
Italia
Italian place-name
Authentic, melodic place-name for the adventurous, chosen by rapper LL Cool J for his daughter and by TV personality Jessica Graf Nickson for her daughter in 2025. Given to around 80 baby girls in…
Ilaria
Italian variation of Hilary
"cheerful, happy"
Hilary may feel too connected to a single personality, but this version offers a fresh and interesting alternative. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin (born Hillary Lynn Hayward-Thomas) chose this variation of…
Imelda
Italian and Spanish from German Irmhild
"all-consuming fight, great battle"
Derived from the German Irmhild, Imelda is a warm and pretty name with a battle-worthy feel and meaning. A saintly choice, borne by Imelda Lambertini, a 14th-century Italian Catholic said to have…
Italo
Italian
"from Italy"
You can't get more Italian than this name of the daddy of legendary twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome. A noted bearer is acclaimed Italian journalist and novel and short story writer Italo…
Ilario
Latin from Greek
"cheerful, happy"
Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.
Isaia
Isaia is a masculine name with ancient biblical roots, representing a variant of Isaiah. Derived from the Hebrew 'Yesha'yahu' meaning 'God is salvation', it refers to the important prophet from the…
Immacolata
Italian variation of Immaculada, Spanish
"immaculate"
A bold, religious choice used to celebrate and honor the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary, Immacolata was popular in Italy back in the 90s. Imma is used as a diminutive in Italy, though Coco,…
Isotta
Isotta is a feminine Italian name, essentially the Italian form of Isolde or Iseult from Arthurian legend. The name derives from a Celtic origin, though its exact meaning remains disputed, with some…
Ippolito
Ippolito is an Italian masculine name derived from the ancient Greek name Hippolytos, which consists of the elements 'hippos' meaning 'horse' and 'lytos' meaning 'freed' or 'loosened.' In Greek…
Inocenzio
Inocenzio is a masculine name of Italian origin, derived from the Latin 'innocens,' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' It's a variation of the more common Innocenzo. This rare name carries strong…
Inocenzo
Inocenzo is a masculine name of Latin origin, derived from 'innocens' meaning 'innocent' or 'harmless.' It is the Italian variation of Innocent, a name with significant historical connections to…
Isabetta
Short form of Elisabetta, Italian variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
Isabetta is a charming spin on both the Elizabeth and Isabella families and a new way to go if you love the originals but want something more, well, original. Isabetta Rose is the name chosen by…
Iside
Italian form of Isis, Egyptian Mythology
"throne"
New to the Italian popularity charts in 2024, Iside is a variation of the Egyptian Isis, the name borne by the supreme goddess, of the moon, sky, magic, motherhood and fertility. Similar in…
Ilary
Variation of Ilaria or Hilary, Italian, Latin
"cheerful"
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…

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