International Baby Names · Popular Names and Name Trends
By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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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,…
Italian variation of Katherine
If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.
Italian variation of Raphael, Hebrew
"God has healed"
A top choice in Italy.
Italian variation of Thomas, Aramaic
"twin"
Tommaso is the handsome Italian version of the classic Thomas, still leading directly to short forms Tommy or Tom.
Italian variation of Andrew, Greek
"strong and manly"
Andrea may be a gender neutral name in its native Italy and other European countries, but in the US it's 98 percent a girls' name, with only about 20 males to more than 1800 baby girl given that name…
Riccardo is the Italian form of Richard, a masculine name with Germanic origins meaning 'powerful ruler' or 'strong king.' Derived from the elements 'ric' (ruler, power) and 'hard' (strong, brave),…
Italian
"joy"
Prettier than Joy and just beginning to be used here.
Italian variation of Julius
Giulio is a Top 50 name in Italy, and we think Giulio is a good candidate to follow, especially now that Giovanni and Gianni are in up in the US charts. It's an interesting alternative to popular…
Italian variation of Guinevere or Jennifer
"white shadow, white wave"
Arty and elegant, Ginevra is one of the most popular girls' names in Italy at the moment, ranking at #3 in a recent year. Ultimately from the Arthurian Guinevere, it's a relative of Jennifer, meaning…
Davide is the Italian form of David, a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning 'beloved' or 'favorite one.' This variant maintains the biblical connection to King David while adding a distinctly…
Italian variation of Philip, Greek
"lover of horses"
As classic as it comes in Italy — Filippo was once common during the Renaissance, and today remains in the Top 25.
Edoardo is the Italian form of Edward, a masculine name with ancient Anglo-Saxon origins. The name derives from the Old English elements 'ead' meaning 'wealth, fortune' and 'weard' meaning…
"azure"
This international color name, close enough to the English to be easily understood in the US or other English-speaking countries, ranks among the top names for girls in Italy.
Italian variation of Aeneas, Greek
"the praised one"
Enea is derived from Aeneas, the name of a Roman mythological hero with strong ties to the city of Rome. It's no surprise then, that Italians have embraced Enea, a more modern variation of his name.
Italian variation of Benedicta, Latin
"blessed"
The saintly Italian form of the saintly Latin Benedicta.
Venetian form of Louis, French, German
"renowned warrior"
An international form of Louis from the Venetian region of Italy, Alvise has is a name with plenty of flair and a note of creativity and artiness about it. Familiar in Italy, it has appeared in the…
Italian variation of Samuel, Hebrew
"told by God"
This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.
Italian form of Margaret, Greek
"pearl"
This elegant variation carries the same core meaning as Margaret while featuring the distinctive Italian pronunciation and spelling. The name has historical significance in Italy, where Saint…
Italian variation of Emmanuel, Hebrew
"God is with us"
A fresh, Italianized take on the Hebrew classic Emmanuel. But beware of the similarities to the feminine name Emmanuelle.
Rachele is a feminine name representing the Italian form of Rachel. The original Hebrew name Rachel means "ewe" or "female sheep" and appears prominently in the Bible as Jacob's beloved wife. Rachele…
