Italian Dog Names
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Riccardo
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'strong king.' Derived from the elements 'ric' (ruler, power) and 'hard' (strong, brave),…
Renzo
Diminutive of Lorenzo
Rakish nickname able to stand on its own.
Renato
Spanish and Italian
"reborn"
Elegant and worldly.
Luca
Italian variation of Luke and Lucas, Hungarian variation of Lucia
"light; man from Lucania"
Very much a boy's name in Italy, it's beginning to be seen as a unisex possibility here: actress Jennie Garth used it for her daughter, as did influencers Alyssa and Dallin Johnson, When spelled…
Jolanda
Italian
"violet"
A sweet and feminine Italian name almost unheard of here.
Isotta
Isotta is a feminine Italian name, essentially the Italian form of Isolde or Iseult from Arthurian legend. The name derives from a Celtic origin, though its exact meaning remains disputed, with some…
Remo
Italian variation of Remus, Latin
"twin"
With its stylish -o ending and similarity to the likes of Remy, Rio, and Leo, this Italian name could make an appealing and distinctive choice. A variation of Remus, it is associated with Roman…
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…
Massima
Italian, from Latin
"greatest"
Massima's meaning makes it a high-pressure boastful choice, even in Italian.
Raffaella
Italian variation of Hebrew Raphaela
"God heals"
Raffaella is the Italian form of the lovely name Raphaela, the female version of the angel's name Raphael, gorgeous in any spelling or international variation. Raffaella is one of the most appealing…
Rafaele
Italian variation of Raphael
"God has healed"
More commonly spelled with two 'f's, Raffaele is every bit as attractive as the original, and could make a dashing choice.
Marzia
Italian
"of Mars"
A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.
Prospero
Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese variation of Prosper
"succeed, prosper"
Shakespeare's Tempest has kept the name Prospero alive.
Primo
Italian
"first"
Primo is number one among the Latin birth-order names--Octavius et al--and the one most likely to be used in these days of smaller families. It has that jaunty 'o' ending and Italian flavor that many…
Primavera
Italian
"spring"
A bit syllable-heavy, but a pretty name for a springtime baby.
Pippa
English, diminutive of Philippa
"lover of horses"
Pippa, a peppy condensation of Philippa that turns it from serious to sprightly, has come into the public eye in a big way via the former Kate Middleton's sister. Pippa can and is given as a name in…
Marta
Italian, Spanish, Scandinavian, Slavic
"lady"
Sharper and steelier than Martha, but with the same underused vintage appeal.
Marisa
Italian and Spanish combination of Maria and Louisa
"drop of the sea, bitter, or beloved + famous battle"
A name made famous by Marisas Berenson and Tomei, never became as saturated as its cousin Melissa, so still a feasible choice. Marisa is one of those Spanish and Italian names for girls that sounds…
Pietro
Italian variation of Peter, Greek
"rock, stone"
Yet another winning international form of Peter.
Pietra
Pietra is a feminine name of Italian origin, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's the female form of Pietro (the Italian version of Peter), which ultimately derives from the Greek "petros" meaning…