315 Italian Boy Names

The water, period.

Saint's name that emanates amore.

Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.

Italian form of Gratian, the name of a Roman emperor who campaigned across the Rhine and favored Christianity over paganism. Graziano isn't common either in the English-speaking world or its native Italy, although the boxer Rocky Graziano adopted it from his grandfather's surname. In the current vogue for names ending in -o and Italian names, it may be worth a second look.

There are many more substantial Italian choices.

This name taken from one of the legendary founders of Rome suddenly feels more possible for a baby in the English-speaking world, with the rise of many Rome-related names, from Roman to Romy to Romilly and Romaine.

Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.

Singer Perry is long gone, but the beautiful northern Italian lake conjures up a clear and tranquil image.

Rhythmic form of popular name, chosen by actor Stanley Tucci for his son.

More dramatic, worldly, and energetic spin on Gregory.

Venetia and even Venice are more common, though this could work.