Italian names
Names of Italian origin we cover in depth, each with meaning, etymology, and popularity data back to 1880.
- IsabellaLatinate form of Isabel, a medieval Spanish and Provençal development of Elizabeth, from Hebrew Elisheva, usually interpreted as "my God is an oathItalian#7
- LucaItalian form of Luke, from Greek Loukas, "man from Lucania," a region of southern ItalyItalian#14
- AriaUsually taken from the Italian musical term aria, "airItalian#26
- GiannaItalian contraction of Giovanna, the feminine of Giovanni (John), ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, "God is graciousItalian#33
- EnzoAn Italian name most often explained as a short form of Vincenzo or Lorenzo, though some trace it to Enzio, a medieval Italian rendering of the German HeinzItalian#72
- LilianaLily or pledged to God, depending on interpretationItalian#78
- LeonardoLion-bold or brave lionItalian#91
- EmilianoRival (from Latin Aemilianus, a Roman family name derived from Aemilius)Italian#94
- SiennaReddish-brown, referring to the clay pigment siennaItalian#94
- LorenzoFrom the Roman family name Laurentius, meaning 'from Laurentum,' a city possibly named for the Latin laurus 'laurelItalian#117
- GiovanniGod is graciousItalian#123
- ArianaMost holy, or silveryItalian#128
- BellaBella is an Italian and Spanish word meaning 'beautiful,' used as a given name since the 18th centuryItalian#136
- MatteoGift of GodItalian#146
- EmilioDerived from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning 'rival' or 'emulating'Italian#154
- GemmaGemstone or jewelItalian#170
- NicoVictory of the peopleItalian#174
- AntonellaLittle AntoniusItalian#284
- GiaGod is graciousItalian#287
- RomeoPilgrim to RomeItalian#301
- AngeloAngel, messenger of GodItalian#304
- LucianoLight, from Latin 'lux' (light) or 'lucere' (to shine)Italian#305
- FrancescaFree one or from FranceItalian#307
- DanteEnduring or steadfast, possibly from the Latin 'durans'Italian#308
- FranciscoFree man or FrenchmanItalian#322
- AlessiaDefender of mankindItalian#326
- SantinoLittle saintItalian#353
- Marcoof Mars, dedicated to Mars, warlikeItalian#370
- ElioDerived from the Greek name Helios, meaning 'sun'Italian#388
- MarceloA Spanish and Portuguese form of Marcellus, derived from the Roman name Marcellus meaning 'little warrior' or 'dedicated to Mars'Italian#398
- CarolinaFeminine form of Carolus, meaning 'free man'Italian#405
- LuccaLight or bringer of lightItalian#425
- MarioHe who is devoted to Mars, the Roman god of warItalian#438
- SergioServant or attendant, from the Roman family name SergiusItalian#441
- Alessandradefender of mankindItalian#443
- ValentinoStrong, vigorous, healthyItalian#444
- RoccoRest, reposeItalian#459
- AlessandroDefender of mankindItalian#497
- BiancaWhite, fair, or pureItalian#500
- GianniGod is graciousItalian#523
- RominaOf uncertain originItalian#529
- ArmandoArmy man or soldierItalian#556
- IzabellaGod is my oathItalian#564
- RobertoBright fameItalian#569
- LorettaLittle laurel or bay treeItalian#606
- SienaFrom the name of the Italian city SienaItalian#610
- ArturoBear-likeItalian#627
- IsabelaPledged to God, or God is my oathItalian#664
- VincenzoConqueringItalian#674
- RosalinaLittle roseItalian#680
- CarmeloGarden of God (from Hebrew kerem + El)Italian#710
- FrancoOf uncertain meaningItalian#746
- DarioPossessor of goodness, or one who upholds the goodItalian#760
- TeoGift of GodItalian#793
- AlbertoNoble and brightItalian#819
- AlessioDefender of mankind or defender of menItalian#867
- CarloItalian form of Charles, meaning 'free man'Italian#867
- OrlandoFamous throughout the land, from the Italian form of RolandItalian#871
- GiovannaGod is graciousItalian#878
- MarcelloDedicated to Mars, the Roman god of warItalian#897
- LuisaFamous warriorItalian#902
- GiulianaFeminine form of Giuliano, from Roman family name Julius, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Italian#914
- GianaGod is graciousItalian#920
- MassimoThe greatest, from the Latin superlative maximusItalian#935
- MariellaA diminutive of Maria or Mary, often interpreted as 'star of the sea' or 'beloved'Italian#943
- SalvatoreSavior, one who savesItalian#943
- GianGod is graciousItalian#955
- AldoOld, wise, or nobleItalian#960
- BenitoFrom the Latin 'Benedictus', meaning 'blessed'Italian#1,002
- SerafinaFiery oneItalian#1,022
- CarmineVineyard, gardenItalian#1,034
- Giavannaa feminine variant of Giovanni, ultimately from Hebrew Yochanan, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian#1,060
- ChiaraLight, clear, bright, famousItalian#1,065
- CarlaFree woman, or a feminine form of CharlesItalian#1,082
- MarianoBelonging to Mars, or dedicated to the Roman god of warItalian#1,084
- GioGod is gracious (short form of Giovanni or other names beginning with Gio-)Italian#1,091
- JovanniGod is graciousItalian#1,118
- GianlucaGod is graciousItalian#1,156
- ViolettaLittle violetItalian#1,183
- JovaniPossibly a variant of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian#1,204
- SandraShort form of Alessandra, the Italian form of Alexandra, which derives from the Greek Alexandros meaning 'defender of men'Italian#1,207
- Ginoshort form of names ending in -gino, often associated with Luigi (Italian form of Louis), meaning 'renowned warrior'Italian#1,217
- CarmelaGarden, orchardItalian#1,219
- EzioOf debated originItalian#1,222
- PaolaSmall, humbleItalian#1,258
- CarmellaSong or poem, but debatedItalian#1,285
- Cristianofollower of ChristItalian#1,287
- LorenaDerived from the Latin name Laurentia, meaning 'from Laurentum' (a city in ancient Italy), often interpreted as 'crowned with laurel'Italian#1,291
- GiovaniGod is graciousItalian#1,310
- RenzoShort form of Lorenzo, meaning 'from Laurentum' or 'crowned with laurel'Italian#1,310
- DaniloGod is my judgeItalian#1,315
- CaraBelovedItalian#1,326
- BernardoStrong or brave as a bearItalian#1,347
- Giadajade (the gemstone)Italian#1,436
- GiancarloGod is graciousItalian#1,436
- GiuseppeGod will add (Hebrew origin)Italian#1,459
- MonteMountain, or hillItalian#1,466
- RodolfoFamous wolfItalian#1,466
- Maurodark-skinned, MoorishItalian#1,486
- RomaOf uncertain originItalian#1,493
- VitoLife, living oneItalian#1,499
- LidiaWoman from the region of Lydia in Asia Minor, or noble kindItalian#1,587
- CristinaFollower of ChristItalian#1,622
- Landopossibly a short form of Orlando, which is the Italian form of Roland, meaning 'famous throughout the land'Italian#1,677
- SoleiaFrom Italian 'sole' meaning 'sun', likely a variant of Soleil or a feminine elaboration of SolItalian#1,684
- LeonoraLight or torchItalian#1,769
- AmadeoLoved by God, or one who loves GodItalian#1,867
- Humbertobright warrior, a compound of the Germanic elements 'hun' (warrior) and 'berht' (bright, famous)Italian#1,867
- SoleiSun, sunlightItalian#1,867
- CatarinaPure, clearItalian#1,896
- GeovanniGod is graciousItalian#1,942
- Giorgiofarmer, earthworkerItalian#1,959
- GiovannyGod is graciousItalian#1,959
- DonnaLady or woman, from the Italian word donnaItalian#1,962
- LuciannaLight, possibly a combination of Lucia and AnnaItalian#1,962
- PaoloItalian form of Paul, meaning 'small' or 'humble'Italian#1,992
- EleonoraA Latinate form of Eleanor, ultimately derived from the Provençal name Aliénor, meaning 'the other Aenor' or from the Germanic name Aldenor, meaning 'old north'Italian#2,002
- FedericoPeaceful rulerItalian#2,035
- FiorellaLittle flowerItalian#2,076
- GinaShort form of Georgina or LuiginaItalian#2,076
- GianellaGod is graciousItalian#2,153
- GenaroOf uncertain originItalian#2,258
- MattheoGift of GodItalian#2,258
- AdrianoMan from Hadria, a dark Roman settlementItalian#2,304
- DomenicBelonging to the Lord, or of the Lord (Latin 'Dominicus')Italian#2,304
- AmareThe name likely derives from the Italian word 'amare' meaning 'to love,' though it is also used as a variant of the Amharic/Ethiopian name Amara, meaning 'beautiful' or 'pleasantItalian#2,332
- Gregoriowatchful, alertItalian#2,332
- LinoFilial pietyItalian#2,390
- AmelioIt is a latinate form of the Germanic name Amalia, which likely means 'work'Italian#2,421
- DomenicoOf the Lord, belonging to the LordItalian#2,421
- AnnalisaCombination of Anna and Lisa, meaning "grace" and "God is my oathItalian#2,514
- GiovonniGod is graciousItalian#2,516
- LuigiRenowned warriorItalian#2,539
- StefanoCrown, garlandItalian#2,539
- NovellaFrom the Italian word for "short story" or "novel"Italian#2,542
- SandroDefender of mankindItalian#2,572
- ItaliaItaly, the country nameItalian#2,583
- FabioBean grower or bean farmer, from the Roman family name FabiusItalian#2,604
- MirabellaWonderful, of wondrous beautyItalian#2,607
- GiacomoSupplanter, one who followsItalian#2,641
- GionniItalian form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'Italian#2,641
- AugustoMajestic, venerable, or consecratedItalian#2,676
- AlessiFeminine diminutive of Alessio or Alessandro, ultimately from Greek 'defender, helper'Italian#2,691
- GenoPossibly a variant of Gino, a short form of names like Luigi or Eugenio, meaning 'well-born' or 'noble'Italian#2,718
- NicoloVictory of the peopleItalian#2,718
- TeodoroGift of GodItalian#2,718
- VittoriaVictory, derived from the Latin word 'victoria'Italian#2,778
- Dinoshort form of names ending in -dino, often associated with the Italian word for 'little sword' or as a diminutiveItalian#2,798
- SilvioFrom the Latin name Silvius, meaning 'of the forest' or 'woodlandItalian#2,798
- IlariaCheerful, happyItalian#2,822
- AbelardoOf uncertain originItalian#2,833
- CarmelloOf debated originItalian#2,833
- GiulianoYouthful, dedicated to JupiterItalian#2,833
- CiroDerived from the Greek name Kyros, often interpreted as 'lord' or 'master,' but the exact meaning is uncertainItalian#2,884
- Luccianoof debated origin, likely a variant of Luciano meaning 'light' or related to the Roman name LuciusItalian#2,884
- TheodoroGift of GodItalian#2,884
- AmoreLove (Italian word for 'love')Italian#2,895
- RosannaRose of graceItalian#2,895
- MichelangeloWho is like God?Italian#2,941
- RenatoReborn, born againItalian#2,941
- Edgardoprosperous protector or fortunate spearItalian#2,991
- Fabianabean growerItalian#3,028
- NiccoloVariant of Nicholas, meaning 'victory of the people'Italian#3,036
- PietroRock, stoneItalian#3,036
- FabiolaOf uncertain originItalian#3,067
- LeopoldoBold peopleItalian#3,089
- GiorgiaItalian feminine form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'Italian#3,130
- GiuliettaItalian diminutive of Giulia, meaning 'youthful' or 'downy-bearded'Italian#3,130
- BoscoOf uncertain origin, possibly a diminutive of Italian names ending in -bosco or from the Italian word 'bosco' meaning 'wood' or 'forest'Italian#3,181
- EugenioWell-born, nobleItalian#3,240
- RosettaLittle rose, or from the place name Rosetta (Egypt)Italian#3,249
- MirellaadmiredItalian#3,342
- GeovannyGod is graciousItalian#3,379
- FaustoLucky, fortunateItalian#3,450
- SimonaOne who hears or is heard, or God has heardItalian#3,459
- IssabellaGod is my oathItalian#3,517
- Fiorawhite, fairItalian#3,577
- SantoSaint or holyItalian#3,583
- VittorioVictor, conquerorItalian#3,583
- RivaOf uncertain originItalian#3,645
- FlavioGolden or yellow-hairedItalian#3,658
- JulianoOf the Julian familyItalian#3,658
- NinoGod is gracious (Italian/Spanish diminutive of Giovanni or Juan)Italian#3,658
- ValenteStrong, healthy, or vigorousItalian#3,757
- EllenaA variant of Elena, often interpreted as 'light' or 'torch,' ultimately from the Greek HeleneItalian#3,780
- CelestinoHeavenly, of the skyItalian#3,848
- Gaetanofrom GaetaItalian#3,949
- AllegraJoyful, livelyItalian#3,975
- AntoninoOf uncertain originItalian#4,050
- ArnoldoEagle ruler, from the Germanic elements 'arn' (eagle) and 'wald' (rule)Italian#4,050
- PieroRock, stoneItalian#4,050
- AnalisaA feminine name of uncertain meaning, likely a blend of Anna and Lisa or a variant of AnnalisaItalian#4,067
- CarlottaFree manItalian#4,067
- RavennaOf uncertain origin, possibly related to the city of Ravenna in ItalyItalian#4,067
- ArchivaldoRuler who is genuinely bold, or a compound of Old German elements for 'genuine' and 'rule'Italian#4,139
- DamianoOf uncertain origin, possibly derived from Latin "Damianus" meaning "to tame" or from Greek "damazō" (to subdue)Italian#4,139
- GalileoOf debated originItalian#4,139
- LonzoOf uncertain originItalian#4,139
- ConstanzaPerseverance, steadfastnessItalian#4,172
- Savinaof uncertain originItalian#4,172
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