Italian Dog Names
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Fiorella
Italian
"little flower"
Not only are individual flower names more popular (and out-there) than ever, but so too are the more generic names like Florence and Flora. While brother name Fiorello became known via long-term New…
Fiorello
Italian
"little flower"
Fiorello is one of the few floral names that works well for a boy. The colorful three-term World War II New York Mayor La Guardia made this one famous -- in fact he was nicknamed "the Little Flower".…
Fiorentina
Fiorentina is a feminine Italian name meaning 'from Florence' or 'flowering.' Derived from the Latin 'florens' meaning 'flourishing,' it represents someone from the beautiful Italian city of Florence…
Fiorenza
Italian variation of Florentia and Florence, Latin
"flourishing, prospering"
Bold and elegant, Fiorenza is an Italian form of Florence, which was used as the name of the Tuscan city in the Middle Ages. Appearing in the title of a 1907 play but Thomas Mann, it has been notably…
Fiorenzo
Italian variation of Florentius or Florence, Latin
"prospering, flourishing"
A masculine form of Florence, Fiorenzo has a bold, arty flair to it, while also giving the option of stylish nickname Enzo. It has been notably borne by cyclist Fiorenzo Magni.
Flavio
Italian, Spanish variation of Flavius, Latin
"yellow, blond"
Flavio is derived from Flavius, a surname used in Ancient Rome. These family names, or cognomens, were given to distinguish branches of the clan and were chosen based on a characteristic of an…
Franca
Latin
"free"
One of the most attractive and unusual spins on the "Fran" franchise.
Francesco
Italian variation of Francis
Thanks to the inspiration of Pope Francis, Francesco has galloped to the front of the line to become the Number One boys' name in Italy. As Francesca has become a familiar and popular form of the…
Gaetana
Italian place-name
Gaeta is a southern Italian region; this makes a sunny first name.
Gaetano
Italian
"from the city of Gaeta"
The progenitor of the English name Guy, Gaetano has a lot more gusto.
Galileo
Italian
"from Galilee"
The name of the great Renaissance astronomer and mathematician, Galileo would make a distinctive hero-name for the son of parents involved in those fields. Deriving from Latin and Hebrew, it refers…
Gaspare
Italian variation of Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
Gaspare is an Italian masculine name derived from the Persian 'Jasper,' meaning 'treasurer' or 'bringer treasure.' It carries historical significance as one of the traditional names attributed to the…
Gasparo
Italian variation of Casper or Jasper, Persian
"bringer of treasure"
Gasparo is a masculine name with Italian origins, representing an older Italian variant of Casper or Gaspar. The name derives from the Persian 'ganzabara' meaning 'treasurer' and connects to the…
Gavino
Gavino is a masculine Italian name derived from the Latin name Gabinus, which was associated with the ancient city of Gabii near Rome. The name can also be linked to the Latin word 'gavia' meaning…
Genevra
Genevra is a feminine name with roots in the Latin name Juniperus, meaning "juniper tree." It's a variation of Geneva and Ginevra, sharing etymology with the name Jennifer. This elegant name combines…
Gennaro
Italian
"January"
This name of the patron saint of Naples would make an apt choice for a New Year's baby, or one with Neapolitan roots.
Genoa
Italian place-name
One of the newer geographical site names, it has the advantage of sounding like a real girl's name because of its jen beginning and feminine a ending.
Genoveva
Variation of Genevieve or Geneva, French
"tribe woman or juniper"
The rare name Genoveva might be thought of as a variation of the French names Genevieve or Geneva, which have different roots and meanings. An unusual, pretty choice.
Genoviva
Genoviva is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Genoveva, which itself derives from the Germanic name Genovefa (most famously borne by Saint Genoveva, the patroness of…
Gerome
Gerome is a variant spelling of Jerome, a name with ancient Greek origins derived from 'Hieronymos,' meaning 'sacred name.' This masculine name carries historical significance through Saint Jerome,…