Unique Italian Names for Girls

A name that's more familiar in its male form, Placido, but this can be a similar-feeling alternative to Serena.

Pretty, zippy and almost unknown, this Italian name would suit a third child.

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

A cool and breezy nature name with a stylish sound, used by Volkswagen for one of its cars.

See LAURENZA.

Turning Paul or Paol -- whether it's as Paolo, Paolina, or even Paola -- instantly makes it more romantic and appealing.

Ancient Italian name that could get you to the modern short form Paz.

An appealingly international spin on Grace.

A zippy and spirited name and a feminine form of Vivaldo, this name possibly originates from the Germanic Wigbald meaning "bold, brave warrior" and the Latin Vitale meaning "life". Associated with the 17th century Italian composer, Antonio Vivaldi, Vivalda is a rare choice, but with familiar nicknames Vivi, Viv, Alda, and Val, and could work for those seeking alternatives to Vivian, Ada, Valentina, and Olivia.