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Mattia
Italian variation of Matthew
"gift of God"
As parents go searching for alternatives to the unstoppable Mateo/Matteo duo, Mattia stands out as a worthy option. Same handsome, alluring feel, for a fraction of the popularity. Buy now!
Mercurio
Oliviero
Oliviero is a masculine name of Italian origin, serving as the Italian form of Oliver. The name ultimately derives from the Latin 'olivarius,' meaning 'olive tree planter,' symbolizing peace,…
Paolo
Italian, variation of Paul
"small"
Paolo is an irresistibly lush Italian name for boys , worlds more romantic than its spare English equivalent. Among noted bearers of the name are Renaissance painters Uccello and Veronese, architect…
Raniero
Remigio
Renzo
Diminutive of Lorenzo
Rakish nickname able to stand on its own.
Santi
Diminutive of Santiago, Santino, or Santana, Spanish or Portuguese, Thai
"saint; peace"
Santi is a cute short form of these names popular in Central and South America, but it can also be considered a Thai name, meaning "peace".
Saturnino
Portuguese, Italian, and Spanish variation of Saturninus, Roman
"Saturn"
Teodoro
Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
"gift of God"
With brother name Theodore ranking in the US top 10, this alternative might appeal to parents looking to honor Italian, Portuguese, or Spanish heritage.
Tito
Spanish variation of Titus
Has diverse associations: the long-term Communist head of Yugoslavia, one of Michael Jackson's older brothers, and an animated Disney character -- none of them a very strong recommendation.
Amaranta
Spanish and Italian form of Amarantha
"unfading"
Amaranta is the unusual and intriguing Latinate form of the Greek botanical name Amarantha, which connects to an eternal mythical figure. An excellent choice for the parent who wants an A name but…
Clementina
Spanish feminine form of Clement, Latin
"mild, merciful"
The Spanish version, with its -eena ending, takes the name out of the Oh My Darlin' realm, which for many American parents may be just the thing.
Cornelia
Feminine variation of Cornelius, Latin
"horn"
In ancient Rome, Cornelia was considered the paragon of womanly virtue, making it a handsome name with an excellent pedigree. It's rare today, so if you want a name no one else is using, somewhat…
Cosima
Italian feminine variation of Cosmo, Greek
"order, beauty, universe"
Cosima, the kind of elegant and unusual name the British upper classes love to use for their daughters, is given to a handful of baby girls in the US after being chosen by two high-profile celebs in…
Dalila
Arabic
"guide"
Names that sound and/or are spelled like Dalila exist in several languages, from the Swahili Dalili to the Arabic Dalil to the Hebrew Delilah. A beautiful cross-cultural choice.
Delia
Greek
"born on the island of Delos"
Delia is a somewhat neglected southern charmer that stands on its own but also might be short for Adelia or Cordelia. Delia's name is based on that of the Greek island of Delos, which in Greek myth…
Dorotea
Dorotea is a feminine name of Greek origin, representing the Spanish, Italian, and Eastern European form of Dorothy. It derives from the Greek elements 'doron' meaning 'gift' and 'theos' meaning…
Eleonora
Italian, German, Dutch, and Polish variation of Eleanor
Makes a serious name frilly and feminine, which, depending on your viewpoint, might be a good or a bad thing. In this case, we vote good.