615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys

  1. Severo
    • Origin:

      Italian and Spanish variation of Severus
    • Description:

      An old Roman family name that could easily be mispronounced to make it supersevere.
  2. Agnola
    • Nuncio
      • Origin:

        Italian, diminutive of Annunzio
      • Meaning:

        "messenger"
      • Description:

        Attractive Latinate choice, a lively possibility for the child of a journalist.
    • Gelsomina
      • Origin:

        Italian
      • Meaning:

        "jasmine"
      • Description:

        The Italian form of Jasmine and Yasmin.
    • Lavanda
      • Origin:

        Italian
      • Meaning:

        "lavender"
      • Description:

        Cross between a color name and a La-plus invention.
    • Ricciardo
      • Biagio
        • Jacobella
          • Sanzio
            • Terza
              • Origin:

                Italian
              • Meaning:

                "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 name
              • Description:

                One way to encourage some cheers for your little one, but not recommended.
            • Honorata
              • Origin:

                Feminine form of Honoratus, Latin
              • Meaning:

                "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, Greek
              • Meaning:

                "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 Elizabeth
                    • Meaning:

                      "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 Latin
                      • Meaning:

                        "greatest"
                      • Description:

                        Massima's meaning makes it a high-pressure boastful choice, even in Italian.