My Favorite Italian Boy Names

  1. Silvio
    • Origin:

      Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese form of Silvius
    • Meaning:

      "wood, forest"
    • Description:

      Shiny and sylvan choice.
  2. Stefano
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Stephen
    • Meaning:

      "garland, crown"
    • Description:

      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.
  3. Tomasso
    • Origin:

      Italian variation of Thomas
    • Meaning:

      "twin"
    • Description:

      Nearly every name takes on a more sensual, worldly quality in its Italian version.
  4. Valentino
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "strength, health"
    • Description:

      A dashing, dramatic and romantic Italian surname, associated with early movie heartthrob Rudolph, and later with Italian fashion designer Valentino (Garavani). Also the name of an early Roman saint, whose feast day marks the beginning of spring. Ricky Martin chose it for one of his twin boys.