315 Italian Boy Names

One of the few Italian forms less attractive than the original, this time because it will forever be mistaken with the feminine version.

You can't get more Italian than this name of the daddy of legendary twins Romulus and Remus, founders of Rome. A noted bearer is acclaimed Italian journalist and novel and short story writer Italo Calvino, author of Invisible Cities and . Trivia tidbit: Calvino was actually one of his middle names.

Silvanus was the Roman god of the forests and is also an alternate name in the New Testament for Silas. Relatives include Silvio, Silvius, and Sylvia.

The meaning is endearing, but it also feels uncomfortably like a short form for Caroline. Its artistic reference is British sculptor Anthony Caro.

See THOMAS.

Le Pew. We don't think so, although it's a megacommon nickname name in Latino countries.

The name of the great Italian Renaissance sculptor known as Donatello (but born DONATO), is one that could easily emigrate to modern America, just like sister DONATELLA.

This name of the patron saint of Naples would make an apt choice for a New Year's baby, or one with Neapolitan roots.

This Italian form of Benedict sidesteps the Benedict Arnold association that still clouds the English version.

This Latinized form of a name that's well used in Italy and Spain is sometimes heard, oddly enough, in Ireland.

While Faust, who sold his soul to the devil, was anything but fortunate, this Latinate variation is more commonly heard and accepted.

This appealing Italian name is associated with the great Florentine painter and architect Giotto di Bondone, a major force in the Italian Renaissance.

A particularly charming spin on the original, as is theSpanish name Tadeo. It debuted in the US Top 1000 in 2016.

The progenitor of the English name Guy, Gaetano has a lot more gusto.

Orson is being rediscovered and Orsino is every bit as attractive.

Agostino is the Italian form of this increasingly popular ancient name.

The iconic rock group Duran Duran named themselves after the villain of the classic sci-fi movie "Barbarella," Dr. Durand Durand. One bit of free advice: if your last name is Duran, don't name your son Duran.