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Italian, feminine diminutive of Donato
Stylish and dramatic, a la Donatella Versace.
Laurencia, Laurenza, Lorencia
See LAURENZA.
Italian and Spanish variation of Basil, Greek
"regal"
A rare and romantic take on Basil.
Italian place-name
This is the Italian way to say Venice -- Ven-ETZ-ee-a -- but you might also opt for the softer Venetia or Venice itself.
Italian variation of Conrad
A Latinate name with a lot of dash and bravado.
Italian and Portuguese, feminine variation of Paul
"small"
Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.
Italian variation of Letitia
"gladness"
Letizia is a pretty Latin variation of Letitia; it's one of those Italian names for girls that makes the more familiar version feel less prissy and more appealing. Letizia was the first name of…
Italian variation of Remus, Latin
"twin"
With its stylish -o ending and similarity to the likes of Remy, Rio, and Leo, this Italian name could make an appealing and distinctive choice. A variation of Remus, it is associated with Roman…
Latin
"true"
The o ending and the positive meaning in many languages makes this a winner, and with the feminine Vera making a surprise return, and the new love for the letter 'V', this becomes a name that has…
Guiliana is a feminine name that is a variant of Giuliana, the Italian feminine form of Julian, which derives from the Latin name Julianus meaning "descended from Julius" or "belonging to Julius." It…
Italian, variation of Latin Octavia
"eight"
Softer and more romantic than Octavia, this is a name once used when it wasn't uncommon for families to have eight children. A possible substitute for the epidemically popular Olivia.
Italian
"loved"
Saint's name that emanates amore.
"handsome, beautiful"
Bello is as handsome as Bella is beautiful, but rarely heard outside the Italian community. With its energetic 'o' ending, it could be ripe for export.
Spanish, diminutive of Bernardo
Possible "nerd" temptation for nicknamers makes Nando a preferable choice.
Italian variation of Orson
"bearlike"
Orson is being rediscovered and Orsino is every bit as attractive.
"female friend"
Amica is a word meaning girlfriend that is not often used as a name in Italy, but it would sound pretty and name-like elsewhere.
Italian feminine variant of the Latin Amatus
"beloved"
Name that's virtually unknown here but has a lovely meaning and a simple sound and spelling.
