Alessio, simpler than the related Alessandro, would be a welcome settler here.

Massimo is a Latin charmer and while it might feel like a big name for a baby (or anyone, really), it has a touch of gentleness about it too, owing to the S sounds. A charismatic member of the Maximus/Magnus family, Massimo means "greatest" and has been a enduring favorite in Italy, where it has remained in the Top 100 over the last two decades

Based on the ancient name Marcellus, drawn from Mars the god of war, Marcello -- it's pronounced mar-chell-o -- is one of the most lush and attractive Latin names.

For anyone seeking a more unusual version of Alexander, this is a real winner.

Paolo is an irresistibly lush Italian name for boys, worlds more romantic than its spare English equivalent.

Variation of the popular religious name, boosted by megastar Portuguese footballer Cristiano Ronaldo.

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