Italian Word Names

Names ending with O are popular, but this one is almost unheard-of. Faro has the advantages of being easy to spell and pronounce (unless it's confused with Pharaoh), and a bright meaning. Ultimately it comes from Pharos, the island where the great Lighthouse of Alexandria was built, and there's a district and city in Portugal called Faro. Be aware: it's also the name of a gambling card game, highly popular in the nineteenth century before poker took over.

Faro

Relatively popular in Spain until the middle of the 20th century, this sweet and lively Spanish virtue name is also a Marian name, short for María de Fe. In Galician, it is sometimes also short for Fernanda, meaning "brave voyager".

Fiery names are blazing hot right now, and this one would fit right in.

Fiamma

Fiery sound and uplifting meaning, but it's also among the Top 100 dog names. Spelled Fiyero, it's the hero of the book and musical "Wicked." 

Fiero

An attractive Italian word name that could work as a route to get to the nickname Tess.

Fortezza

An Italian word name that could join the burgeoning Fran community.

Frangia

A fresh artistic option with a lively sound.

Fresco

An international nature name, Gelso was originally given to those who grew mulberry trees or lived near a place where they grew. More conventionally used as an Italian surname, Gelso has very occasionally been given as a first name. 

Gelso

Gemella

The sound is quite lovely, but it still comes down to naming your little girl young girl.

Giovanetta

Grande

With Grace getting so popular, you may want to explore its international variations such as Grazia, or go all the way to Graziana or Graziella.

Grazia

Lavanda

A possible addition to the international Lil family of names, but having four L's in its four syllables makes it a bit of a tongue twister.

Lilliale

are very fashionable these days, with choices like Isabella and Leonardo topping the American charts. If you're after something more unique, we suggest looking in a new direction, toward 

, which combine two of today's coolest trends.

 are more popular for girls, with choices like Bianca ("white") and Aurora ("dawn") among the top girl names in both countries.

 include Aria, Bella, Gemma, Luna, and Mira. In 

such as Giada, Gioia, Azzura, and Ambra, are among the top baby names.

We combed our own dizionari for Italian words that could make perfectly appropriate, attractive baby names.

Italian word names for babies, including Luna, Giada, and Bianca, with meanings and popularity for Italian word names for baby boys and baby girls. (Page 6)