Rare Italian Names for Boys

The progenitor of the English name Guy, Gaetano has a lot more gusto.

A more romantic form of old school Clement, which ranks in the Top 100 boy names in Chile. Clemente, like Clement, derives from the Late Latin name Clemens, the name of 14 popes and several saints.

More commonly spelled with two 'f's, Raffaele is every bit as attractive as the original, and could make a dashing choice.

Marino is an Italian first and surname with distinct crossover possibilities, having pleasant seaside undertones, and is far more unusual in the U.S. than sister Marina.

One of Jacob’s perkier variations.

This appealing Italian name is associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance.

This Italian form of Benedict sidesteps the Benedict Arnold association that still clouds the English version.

Appealing, lively, and distinctive.

Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.

Italian variation of Aurelius.

An attractive surname, but also the name of a popular cookie.

Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.

A fresh, Italianized take on the Hebrew classic Emmanuel. But beware of the similarities to the feminine name Emmanuelle.

Strong and rhythmic Italian form of Samson

A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.

Ravello is an Italian town on the Amalfi Coast. It's a popular travel destination and was a favorite spot for many notable creatives, including Virginia Woolf, Greta Garbo, and Tennessee Williams.