615+ Italian Names for Girls and Boys

Both Ariana and Arianna sit comfortably in the US Top 100, so it makes sense that Aryana with the trendy y would join the fray. However, due to its inevitable confusion with the other spellings and the word "aryan" prominently displayed, it might be best to consider an alternative.

This classic Italian Samuel variation is just as compelling as the original, especially if you have Italian heritage.

Army plus meaner equals an unappealing name.

A rarely heard saint's name -- Saint Charles Borromeo is the patron of apple orchards and stomach diseases.

Might be carrying things too far -- little little girl? -- though could freshen up this favorite.

The last name of the twentieth-century Italian painter of quietly expressive still lifes presents an artistic possibility. Can absolutely work for girls too.

See LAURENZA.

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