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Caterina
Italian variation of Katherine
If your ancestry is Italian, you may want to consider this elegant twist on a classic.
Riccardo
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),…
Taddeo
Italian variation of Thaddeus
"gift of God"
A particularly charming spin on the original, as is the Spanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.
Elettra
Italian variation of Electra, from Greek
"amber, shining, bright"
Less electric and more serene than Electra which comes with a lot of tragic and psychoanalytical baggage, Elettra is the Italian form that ranks in the Top 200 in the Italian charts. Nicknames Etta,…
Stefano
Italian variation of Stephen
"garland, crown"
As commonly heard in Rome, Italy, as Steve is in Rome, New York. With the accent on the first syllable, Stefano has a lot of charm.
Ambra
Italian
"amber"
An Italian word name and an international form of Amber, this gemstone name is popular in its native Italy, where it ranked in the Top 30 in a recent year. Easily associated with the golden-orange…
Tomasso
Italian variation of Thomas
"twin"
Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.
Giralda
Giralda is an uncommon feminine name with Spanish origins, likely derived from the famous bell tower in Seville, Spain called La Giralda. The tower's name comes from the Spanish word 'girar' meaning…
Elisabetta
Italian variation of Elizabeth
"pledged to God"
This version softens, feminizes, and glamorizes the long-time favorite. A fresh way to honor Grandma Betty. Elizabetta is a variation.
Genoviva
Genoviva is a feminine name that appears to be a variant or elaboration of Genoveva, which itself derives from the Germanic name Genovefa (most famously borne by Saint Genoveva, the patroness of…
Terenciano
Terenciano is an elaborate masculine name that expands on the Roman name Terence (Latin Terentius). The name Terence originated from a Roman family name possibly derived from the Latin word 'terens'…
Giustina
Italian
"just, fair"
Unusual and attractive Italian form of Justine.
Enrico
Italian variation of Henry
One of several Latin names starting with E that would work and play well with others in any family.
Delfina
Italian and Spanish variation of Delphine
The Spanish and Italian variation of the sophisticated French Delphine is also the word for "dolphin". A popular choice in Uruguay and Argentina, the name is rarely used in the US.
Ginevra
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…
Maddalena
Marzia
Italian
"of Mars"
A fresher, feistier Italian variant of Marcia.
Pietra
Pietra is a feminine name of Italian origin, meaning "rock" or "stone." It's the female form of Pietro (the Italian version of Peter), which ultimately derives from the Greek "petros" meaning…
Vivia
Italian variation of Vivian
"life"
Vivia, the fresh Italian version of newly popular name, streamlines and even vivifies the original.