Middle Names, Surnames, and Nicknames · International Baby Names
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Doria
English variation of Dorothy, Greek
"gift of God"
Not quite Dora or Daria, this name is often dismissed in favor of its more familiar counterpart, but it has versatile appeal, given that it has a number of different origins. It can be considered a…
Drago
Croatian, Serbian, Slovene, Bulgarian
"precious, dear"
Drago sounds fierce but has a sweet meaning. It may be used as a standalone name or as a short form of other Slavic names beginning with the element dragu "dear", such as Dragoljub or Dragomir.
Cirillo
Cirillo is a masculine Italian name derived from the Greek name Kyrillos (Cyril in English), meaning 'lordly' or 'masterful.' This melodious Italian form carries the same dignified heritage as its…
Chiara
Italian
"light, clear"
Chiara is a lovely and romantic Italian name that's familiar but not widely used here: a real winner. You might consider Chiara instead of Claire, Clara, Cara, or even Keira. Santa Chiara, Aglicized…
Chia
Chia is a feminine name with diverse cultural origins. In Italian, it's a diminutive of Lucia, meaning "light." In Chinese, depending on the character used, it can mean "good" or "beautiful." The…
Bartoli
Bartoli is an Italian surname that has occasionally been used as a masculine given name. It derives from the Italian personal name 'Bartolo,' which is itself a diminutive form of 'Bartolomeo' (the…
Angelico
Italian
"angelic"
The great pre-Renaissance painter known as Fra Angelico was actually born Guido di Pietro, but his nom d'art might work for your little angel.
Alessi
Variation of Alessio, Alessia, and Alexius, Italian
"defender"
Used as a masculine name in the Piedmont region of Italy, Alessi is a variation of Alessio, the Italian form of the Ancient Greek Alexius and Alexis. Meaning "defender" or "helper", in the US, Alessi…
Cavalli
Italian surname
"horses"
Striking Italian surname associated with luxury fashion house Roberto Cavalli.
Caruso
Italian surname
Naples-born Enrico Caruso was one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Recordings of his powerful singing voice are still in circulation today, nearly 100 years after his death. Increasingly,…
Balbo
Latin
"mutterer"
Balbo is more commonly seen as an Italian surname, but in the times of Milo, Otto, and Arlo, what's to stop parents from choosing this unusual name for their child. For aviation buffs comes the added…
Forte
Forte is an uncommon masculine name derived from the Italian word meaning "strong" or "powerful." It also has recognition in musical contexts, where "forte" indicates a loud, powerful passage in a…
Florentino
Spanish, Portuguese, from Latin
"flowering"
An elaborate floral boy name, most popular in early 20th century Spain.
Cardi
Nickname name
Cardi B is the stage name of the rapper born Belcalis Almanzar. The name Cardi originated as a short form of Bacardi, a nickname the musician got because her sister is named Hennessy, after the…
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…
Freda
German
"peace"
Freda, along with near-identical twin sisters Frida and Frieda, has not been popular in the US for decades. After the two world wars, German names fell out of favor in the US and UK. The…
Freddi
Diminutive of Alfreda, Frederica, or Winifred, English
"wise counselor, peaceful ruler, blessed peacemaking"
With boyish nicknames for girls like Billie and Stevie coming in hot, Freddi may just be next. A great way to honor grandpa Fred while staying on trend.
Gabriele
Gabriele is a feminine name in English-speaking countries, though it functions as a masculine name in Italian. It derives from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'strong one of…
Gabriele
Gabriele is a masculine name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name Gabriel, which means 'God is my strength' or 'God's able-bodied one.' While Gabriel is common in English-speaking countries,…
Ferrante
Ferrante is a masculine Italian name derived from the Germanic elements 'fardi' meaning 'journey' and 'nand' meaning 'brave' or 'daring.' Historically, it was the Italian form of Ferdinand, a name…