Boy Names Lists · International Baby Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Leonello is a masculine Italian name that serves as a diminutive form of Leone, meaning "lion." It has origins in ancient Roman culture, where lions symbolized strength and courage. The name carries…
Leonzio is an Italian masculine name that serves as a variant of Leon or Leonardo. Derived from Latin roots meaning "lion," it carries connotations of strength, courage, and nobility. While less…
Italian variation of Livius, Latin
"envious"
This Italian version of the ancient Roman Livius, with an unenviable meaning, is popular in France and make a fresh spin on Oliver or Levi. In the US, this is a very rare name -- it was given to only…
Italian, diminutive of Tomasso
"twin"
Appealing, lively, and distinctive.
Oratio is a masculine name with ancient Roman roots, derived from the Latin word 'orare,' meaning 'to speak' or 'to pray.' It's closely related to the more common Horatio, famously borne by…
Orazio is an Italian masculine name derived from the Latin 'Horatius,' which was a Roman family name of uncertain origin. It's the Italian equivalent of Horace, possibly connected to the Latin word…
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.
Italian place name
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.…
Italian variation of Romulus
This name taken from one of the legendary founders of Rome suddenly feels more possible for a baby in the English-speaking world, with the rise of many Rome-related names, from Roman to Romy to…
Italian variation of Samson
"sun"
Strong and rhythmic Italian form of Samson
Armenian; Italian; Nigerian
As a masculine name Saro has three origins: In Armenia, Saro is a literary choice: he’s the lover of the eponymous heroine of the opera Anoush by Armen Tigranian — and is hence a Romeo-like figure.…
Serafino is a masculine Italian name derived from the Hebrew word 'seraphim,' referring to a category of celestial beings described as fiery, six-winged angels in biblical tradition. The name carries…
Severino is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Severus, meaning 'stern,' 'serious,' or 'severe.' It functions as a diminutive or elaborated form of Severo.…
Italian variation of Thaddeus
"gift of God"
A particularly charming spin on the original, as is the Spanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
Tristano is the Italian form of Tristan, a name with Celtic origins meaning 'tumult' or 'outcry.' Steeped in romantic tradition, Tristano evokes the legendary tale of Tristan and Isolde, bringing…
Italian variation of Hugh, Igbo
"mind, intellect; eagle"
Ugo is a familiar choice in Italy and France, where it is used as variation of Hugh or Hugo, but also in Nigeria, where it means "eagle" in Igbo.
Italian from Latin
"bear"
Cool bearlike option, though Orson might be easier to embrace.
Valentio appears to be a variant of Valentine or Valentino, names that derive from the Latin 'Valentinus,' meaning strong, healthy, or powerful. This masculine name carries the romantic associations…
Italian place-name
Venetia and even Venice are more common, though this could work.
Italian surname name
An unusual name with some real high-low appeal: It was the first name of a bully on The Fosters and the last name of the great Enlightenment philosopher Giambattista Vico. It has many of the merits…
