315 Italian Boy Names
- Agostino
Origin:
Italian variation of AugustineMeaning:
"great, magnificent"Description:
Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.
- Cellini
Origin:
Italian surnameDescription:
Benvenuto Cellini, the great Italian sculptor and writer -- a true Renaissance man -- could inspire this creative choice.
- Teodosio
- Romano
- Baggio
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"toad"Description:
Not the most obvious animal for a nature name, but perhaps for fans of Mr Toad of Toad Hall in The Wind in the Willows.Some may find the pronunciation too close to "baggage" for comfort.
- Timeo
Origin:
Italian from GreekMeaning:
"honor"Description:
Timeo is a Top 100 name in France but is virtually unknown in the English-speaking world. Appearing briefly in the New Testament and related to Timon, a Shakespearean name, Timeo is a valid possibility for parents looking for an unusual name with cross-cultural cred.
- Pepe
Origin:
Spanish variation of JosÉDescription:
Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.
- Inocenzio
- Biaggio
Origin:
Italian variation of BlaiseMeaning:
"one who stutters or lisps"Description:
Surprising relative of the French saints' name Blaise, which is definitely easier on the English ear than vowelsome Italian version. Also spelled BIAGIO.
- Barrucio
- Geronimo
Origin:
Native American; Italian variation of JeromeDescription:
This name of a renowned Apache leader and mystic would be a difficult choice, since it was used as a rallying cry in so many old westerns and by paratroopers jumping out of their planes in World War II.
- Ricco
- Gioachino
- Sansone
Origin:
Italian variation of SamsonMeaning:
"sun"Description:
Strong and rhythmic Italian form of Samson
- Placido
Origin:
Italian and SpanishMeaning:
"serene"Description:
Opera star Domingo was responsible for giving this popular Latin name its green card. It was commonly used by early Christians to convey their serenity in the faith, and it was borne by several minor saints.
- Rinaldo
- Giosia
- Chirico
Origin:
Italian surnameDescription:
Surrealist artist, inspired creative choice.
- Orfeo
Origin:
Italian variation of OrpheusDescription:
See ORPHEUS.
- Eugenio
Origin:
Spanish and Italian variation of EugeneDescription:
The name of four popes and several saints: a promising Italian import.