615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys
- Severo
Origin:
Italian and Spanish variation of SeverusDescription:
An old Roman family name that could easily be mispronounced to make it supersevere.
- Agnola
- Nuncio
Origin:
Italian, diminutive of AnnunzioMeaning:
"messenger"Description:
Attractive Latinate choice, a lively possibility for the child of a journalist.
- Gelsomina
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"jasmine"Description:
The Italian form of Jasmine and Yasmin.
- Lavanda
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"lavender"Description:
Cross between a color name and a La-plus invention.
- Ricciardo
- Biagio
- Jacobella
- Sanzio
- Terza
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"third"Description:
Pretty, zippy and almost unknown, this Italian name would suit a third child.
- Ottavio
Origin:
Italian, “eighth”Description:
Spirited Italian form of Octavius
- Bravo
Origin:
Italian word nameDescription:
One way to encourage some cheers for your little one, but not recommended.
- Honorata
Origin:
Feminine form of Honoratus, LatinMeaning:
"esteemed, distinguished"Description:
Honorata is the feminine form of Honoratus, the name of several saints including the patron saint of bakers.
- Filippo
Origin:
Italian variation of Philip, GreekMeaning:
"lover of horses"Description:
As classic as it comes in Italy — Filippo was once common during the Renaissance, and today remains in the Top 25.
- Bernadino
- Silvestro
- Oliviero
- Betta
Origin:
Diminutive of ElizabethMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
A modern version of the dated Betty. You might want to consider varying Elizabeth, too, to the Italian Elisabetta.
- Girlado
- Massima
Origin:
Italian, from LatinMeaning:
"greatest"Description:
Massima's meaning makes it a high-pressure boastful choice, even in Italian.