Italian boy names

Agostino

Italian variation of Augustine

"great, magnificent"

Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.

Frederico

Italian and Portuguese form of Frederick, German

"peaceful ruler"

Combining the elements 'frid' (peace) and 'ric' (ruler, power), Frederico carries a strong, noble connotation that has appealed to families across generations. The name has been borne by numerous…

Othello

Variation of Otho

"wealth, fortune"

Possibly created as an elaboration of Otho or Otto, Othello is almost exclusively associated with Shakespeare's 1603 tragedy of the same name. Borne by a Moorish General who is tricked and…

Ilario

Latin from Greek

"cheerful, happy"

Ilario's merry, jovial sound reflects a shared root with the word hilarious.

Rosco

Rosco is a masculine name that represents a variation of Roscoe, which has English origins as a surname derived from Old Norse elements meaning 'deer forest' or 'roe deer wood.' This simplified…

Severiano

Severiano is a masculine name with Latin origins, derived from the Roman family name Severus, meaning "stern," "serious," or "severe." This dignified name carries historical significance, as several…

Severo

Italian and Spanish variation of Severus

An old Roman family name that could easily be mispronounced to make it supersevere.

Davide

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…

Nicola

Italian

"people of victory"

Nicola may be more familiar as a female name in English-speaking countries, but it's a popular classic choice for Italian baby boys – currently just outside the Top 50 there. A historic bearer is…

Patrizio

Patrizio is the Italian form of Patrick, derived from the Latin name Patricius, meaning 'nobleman' or 'of patrician rank.' This masculine name has deep historical roots in ancient Rome, where…