International Baby Names · Nature, Place and Word Names
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Italian
"ascent, climb"
An unusual Italian word name with an aspirational meaning.
"stairs"
A rare Italian name with an operatic connection to the Milan opera house, La Scala.
Italian, elaboration of Serena
"serene"
Both rhythmic and serene, Serenella is one of the Italian names for girls virtually unknown in the US but definitely usable. An unusual route to Ella as a short form?
Italian word name
"treasure"
Latin
"healthy"
Used in Italy and Spain, but in non-Latin countries could be confused with Valencia.
"green"
This is an outside possibility for opera-lovers, with the additional eco/color factor.
"fish"
Derived from the Latin piscis , Pesce is an Italian word name, surname, and nickname meaning "fish". Actor Nico Tortorella and influencer Bethany C. Meyers chose this name for their baby in 2024,…
"my beloved"
From the Italian phrase, cara mia meaning "my beloved", Caramia is also a compound name of two popular choices. While some may prefer Cara with Mia as a middle name to make the meaning more subtle,…
French, English, Italian
"little spark; a short, witty play, book, or piece of music; shade of blue"
A word name in several languages, Bluette is an arty sounding and colorful name. In French, it comes from beluette , translating to "little spark". It can then refer to a brief flash, a trace of…
"tutor, teacher"
Vowel names are popular, but this word-name possibility takes it to an extreme.
"bold"
A rare Italian name with the familiar sounds of Arden, Arlo, Adriano, and Arturo, it has a dashing and confident meaning, which may appeal to those who enjoy virtuous choices like Brave, Courage, and…
"brisk, sprightly"
ALLEGRA is a delicate ballet-dancer name; ALLEGRO, which means a fast-paced movement in music, is stronger and more vibrant.
"rising"
This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name
"amber"
An Italian word name and an international form of Amber, this gemstone name is popular in its native Italy, where it ranked in the Top 30 in a recent year. Easily associated with the golden-orange…
"vintage"
A sweet and frilly Ann name, much more unusual than Anita.
"slate, slate gray"
An attractive Italian color and rock word name that doesn't sound anything like its meaning.
"light wind"
A pretty addition to the Au-girl names like Audrey, Aurora and Autumn. The beginning Aur syllable, which often relates to gold, makes this an appropriate and one of the more unusual names for autumn…
Azzura is a feminine name of Italian origin, derived from 'azzurro,' meaning 'sky blue' or 'azure.' This lyrical name evokes the vivid blue of the Mediterranean sky or sea, carrying associations with…
Portuguese
"bay"
This possible word name, which rhymes with Maia, makes an even more distinctive alternative.
"to be at the mercy of"
A unique cousin to Talia.
