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Feminine variation of Santo, Italian
"saint"
Santa has an appealing sound, or maybe that's sleigh bells we hear? It's difficult to separate the Italian girls' name Santa from the association to Mr. Claus, king of Christmas. The German…
Italian surname
"stallion; horse breeder"
Actor Sylvester Stallone's iconic surname is beginning to catch the attention of parents having sons, likely owing to the rising in last-names-as-first-names, and because of its cool, stately feel…
Italian and Spanish variation of Severus
An old Roman family name that could easily be mispronounced to make it supersevere.
Italian form of Scipio, Latin
"walking stick, staff"
The Italian variation of the Ancient Roman name, Scipio, Scipione was predominantly used during the Italian renaissance period. Meaning "walking stick" or "staff" in Latin, it is associated with the…
Italian place-name
Beautiful Italian island, but as a baby name too redolent of sardines.
Italian, from Arabic
"warm wind"
A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.
Silva is a feminine name with ancient roots, derived from Latin meaning 'forest' or 'woodland.' This nature-inspired name evokes images of trees, greenery, and natural beauty. Silva has…
Italian, variation of Simona
"harkening"
An elaborate Italian name associated with fashion designer Simonetta Colonna, a key figure in the emergence of Italian haute couture.
Salvio is a masculine name with Latin and Italian origins. It derives from the Latin 'salvus,' meaning 'safe,' 'healthy,' or 'unharmed.' The name shares roots with Salvador and Salvatore, all…
Salvatorio is an ornate masculine name that appears to be an elaborated form of Salvador, which has Latin roots meaning 'savior' or 'preserver.' The name carries religious significance in Christian…
Italian variation of Samson
"sun"
Strong and rhythmic Italian form of Samson
Italian variation of Samuel, Hebrew
"told by God"
This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.
Sanzio is a rare masculine name with Italian origins, most famously known as part of the name of the Renaissance master Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino (Raphael). The name functions primarily as a surname…
Serafino is a masculine Italian name derived from the Hebrew word 'seraphim,' referring to a category of celestial beings described as fiery, six-winged angels in biblical tradition. The name carries…
Severino is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Severus, meaning 'stern,' 'serious,' or 'severe.' It functions as a diminutive or elaborated form of Severo.…
Sisto is a masculine name of Italian and Spanish origin, derived from the Latin name Sixtus, meaning 'sixth.' The name has historical significance in Catholic tradition, as six popes have taken the…
Sesto is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin word 'sextus,' meaning 'sixth.' Historically, it was often given to the sixth child born in a family or to a child born in the sixth month…
Sigefriedo is a masculine name with Germanic roots, derived from elements meaning 'victory' and 'peace' or 'protection.' It's a variant of Siegfried, a legendary hero in Germanic mythology known for…
Salamone is a masculine name of Italian origin, representing a variation of Solomon. Derived from the Hebrew 'shalom' meaning 'peace,' the name carries connotations of wisdom and judiciousness,…
Silvestro is the Italian form of the Latin name Sylvester, derived from 'silva' meaning 'forest' or 'wood.' This masculine name carries ancient roots and a connection to nature. Historically,…