Italian Place Names for Babies

This name of one of the most romantic cities in the world could easily find its way onto an American baby girl's birth certificate.

This spelling is more unisex than either Luca or Luka, perhaps because it is also an Italian city name. However, it fell for both genders in 2021, as the Disney movie Luca sent that spelling skyrocketing.

This name, from the picturesque town on the Italian Riviera, borrows a bit from Amelia and a bit from Emily.

Why has it taken so long for us to discover Italy? The name, that is.

This name of one of the most romantic cities in the world could easily find its way onto an American baby boy's birth certificate. You could also think of it as a fun, atlas-inspired twist on Denis.

Genova, also known in English as Genoa, is a major port in Liguria, Italy. Its attractive sound — combining elements of Genevieve and Nova — means it has occasionally appeared on the baby name charts, though it is very rare.

A city in Italy, or simply a feminized spelling of Barry.

Pilgrimage site in Italy.

Sicilia is a feminine name derived directly from the Italian word for Sicily, the Mediterranean island with rich historical significance. This geographical name connects to the ancient Greek settlement Sikelia and its Latin form Sicilia. The name evokes the island's vibrant culture, beautiful landscapes, and complex heritage influenced by Greek, Roman, Arab, and Norman civilizations. Though uncommon as a given name in most English-speaking countries, Sicilia has occasional usage in Italian communities and among families with Sicilian heritage. The name carries a melodic quality with its soft consonants and flowing vowels. Parents might choose Sicilia to honor Italian ancestry or to express appreciation for the island's cultural significance, while appreciating its similarity to the more common name Cecilia.

A city in Italy, or simply an alternative spelling of Barry.