Italian Names that Start With R
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Romeo
Italian
"pilgrim to Rome, Roman"
It wasn't so long ago that Romeo was considered as outre for an American baby as Casanova or Cupid. But that really changed when David and Victoria Beckham chose it for their second son in 2002, a…
Rocco
Italian from German
"rest; rook, crow; roar"
Cool and edgy meets sunny and beachy with this charming Italian option that might be more timeless than you think. Borne by St. Rocco, the 14th-century patron of the sick, known for helping those…
Rocky
English, Italian
"rock; rest; rook"
A popular choice back in the 50s and 70s, Rocky fell into decline after Sylvester Stallone's battered but not beaten boxer character became the overwhelming association many had with the name. Now,…
Roberto
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Robert, English from German
"bright fame"
Standard Latin classic that brings some flair to the basic boy name Robert. Nearly 4000 baby boys are still named Robert in the US each year, many of them undoubtedly named for a father or…
Rosa
Latinate variation of Rose
"rose, a flower"
As sweet-smelling as Rose but with an international flavour, Rosa is one of the most classic Portuguese, Spanish and Italian names , which is also favored by upper-class Brits, having an ample…
Rosario
Italian
"rosary"
Rosario comes from the Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Nuestra Señora del Rosario , or "Our Lady of the Rosary", Rosary referring to the vocal and mental prayers in Catholicism, that reflect on the…
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.
Roma
Italian place-name
Never as popular as Florence; today's parents might prefer Venezia, Verona, or Romy. It is also a Hindu name meaning "one with shiny hair" and is another name for the goddess Lakshmi. In Roman…
Rosetta
Persian
"splendid"
Associated with the ancient Rosetta stone, this is also the pretty Italian pet form of Rosa.
Rosina
Rosina is a delicate feminine name with Italian and Latin roots, functioning as a diminutive of Rosa, meaning 'rose.' The name carries the beauty and fragrance associations of the flower it…
Raimona
Raimona is a feminine name that serves as a variant of Ramona, with possible influences from Raymond. With Spanish and Germanic origins, it carries meanings associated with "wise protector" or…
Romanadia
Romanadia is an elaborate feminine name likely created as a combination of elements from names like Romana (feminine form of Roman, meaning 'citizen of Rome') and names with the '-adia' suffix. This…
Rosmunda
Rosmunda is a feminine name with Germanic origins, combining the elements 'hros' meaning 'horse' and 'mund' meaning 'protection' or 'guardian.' This ancient name carries noble connotations of…
Rosemund
Rosemund is a feminine name of Germanic origin combining the elements 'hros' (horse) and 'mund' (protection), though modern associations connect it more with roses. The name evolved through Old…
Romancia
Romancia is an exceptionally rare feminine name that evokes notions of romance and elegance. It appears to be derived from the Latin 'romanicus' or similar roots relating to Rome or the Romance…
Ravenna
Italian place-name
Ravenna is a lovely, untouristed Italian place-name just waiting to be discovered. Renowned for its fantastic Byzantine mosaics, it's a city that has a rich historic and artistic heritage. Part of…
Rachele
Rachele is a feminine name representing the Italian form of Rachel. The original Hebrew name Rachel means "ewe" or "female sheep" and appears prominently in the Bible as Jacob's beloved wife. Rachele…
Renzo
Diminutive of Lorenzo
Rakish nickname able to stand on its own.
Robbia
Italian surname
A creative alternative to the dated Robin, and also a reference to the famed Della Robbia family of Florentine Renaissance artists.
Raffaele
Raffaele is traditionally a masculine Italian name, though this entry identifies it as feminine, suggesting a gender-neutral usage. Derived from the Hebrew name Raphael meaning 'God has healed,'…
