Italian Names that Start With S
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Sienna
Italian color name
"orange red"
Sienna has been a Top 100 choice in England & Wales since 2005, the year after Sienna Miller's acting breakthrough in the hit movies Alfie and Layer Cake . In the US, it also got a big boost in the…
Santino
Italian
"little saint"
A name introduced here by The Godfather: James Caan played the anything-but-saintly Santino "Sonny" Corleone, and comedian Adam Carolla used it for his son.
Sergio
Italian and Spanish variation of Sergius, Roman family name
"servant"
Widely heard in both Italian and Spanish households, Sergio and his many international brothers are rooted in Sergius, one of the original Roman family names. The meaning is unknown, but possibly is…
Siena
Italian place-name
Siena is a soft and delicate Tuscan town name given a big fashion boost by lovely young actress/gossip column staple Sienna Miller. A real up-and-comer.
Salvatore
Italian variation of Salvator
"savior"
For every Tio Salvador in a Latino family, there's a Zio Salvatore in an Italian one. Having always ranked in the US Top 1000, it is in danger of falling off the charts very soon.
Serafina
Italian and Spanish variation of Seraphina
"ardent"
Serafina is a name so lovely it's worthy of an angel. But the more stylish spelling today is Seraphina.
Sicily
Place-name
Sicily is a lilting Italian place-name that sounds like the elegant British Cicely -- which you might consider a plus or a minus.
Silvia
Latin
"from the woods"
This original form of the name -- the more familiar Sylvia spelling came later -- seems more modern now.
Silva
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…
Simona
Simona is a feminine name of Italian and Eastern European origin, serving as the feminine form of Simon, which derives from the Hebrew name Shimon, meaning 'he has heard.' This elegant name has…
Simonetta
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.
Sandro
Diminutive of Alessandro, Italian
"defending men"
Lengthy, romantic Alessandro gives us the friendly and casual nickname Sandro, which works just as well as an independent name. It’s a popular international name, having ranked in Italy, France,…
Savino
Savino is a masculine name with deep Italian roots, derived from the Latin name Sabinus, referring to the ancient Sabine people of central Italy. The name carries the meaning of 'man from Sabina' or…
Salvio
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
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…
Sancia
Italian, from Latin
"sacred"
Rarely heard outside Italy, could make an interesting import.
Samuele
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.
Santo
Italian
"saint, holy"
Religious name long common in Italy, as is the diminutive Santino. In the Cornwall region of England, it's a traditional diminutive for Alexander.
Sanzio
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
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…