Italian Word Names

  1. Bennato
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "wellborn"
    • Description:

      More often heard as a surname in Italy, this could make an interesting path to Ben.
  2. Lilliale
    • Origin:

      Italian, meaning unking
    • Description:

      A possible addition to the international Lil family of names, but having four L's in its four syllables makes it a bit of a tongue twister.
  3. Scala
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "stairs"
    • Description:

      A rare Italian name with an operatic connection to the Milan opera house, La Scala.
  4. Ellera
    • Origin:

      Italian place name
    • Description:

      This delicate Umbrian place name would make a unique path to Ellie.
  5. Pasqua
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "Easter"
    • Description:

      While Pasquale is a fairly common Easter name for boys, the female girl version is virtually undiscovered.
  6. Rivo
    • Origin:

      Estonian
    • Description:

      A variant of Estonian Riivo, of uncertain meaning, that fits right in with cool water names like River and Rio.
  7. Bianco
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "white"
    • Description:

      Although the female version Bianca has long been accepted as a name outside Italy, maybe it's time to consider this boy color name.
  8. Alzata
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "rising"
    • Description:

      This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name
  9. Grande
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "large"
    • Description:

      For your Starbucks order, not your baby.
  10. Nevata
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "snow white, snow-capped"
    • Description:

      An unusual addition to the snowy names perfect for a winter baby.
  11. Colomba
    • Origin:

      Italian version of Columba
    • Meaning:

      "dove"
    • Description:

      This spelling used in Italy and Spain shares the peaceful meaning of dove with the more familiar Columba. It's a Top 35 name in Chile.
  12. Mirando
    • Origin:

      Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "marvelous"
    • Description:

      While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.
  13. Ellisse
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "ellipse"
    • Description:

      An Italian word name much more attractive than in English.
  14. Fabbro
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "blacksmith"
    • Description:

      If you're looking for a really unusual international occupational name, this could be it!
  15. Valletta
    • Origin:

      Maltese place name
    • Description:

      Valletta is the capital city of Malta. It takes on an air of attractiveness via model Amber Valletta and could make an appealing alternative to the somewhat dated Valerie.
  16. Giovanetta
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "young woman, girl"
    • Description:

      The sound is quite lovely, but it still comes down to naming your little girl young girl.
  17. Amore
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "love"
    • Description:

      Loving Italian choice with a built-in lullaby.
  18. Frangia
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "fringe"
    • Description:

      An Italian word name that could join the burgeoning Fran community.
  19. Roano
    • Origin:

      Italian
    • Meaning:

      "roan"
    • Description:

      A color name with an Italian accent.
  20. Matita
    • Origin:

      Latin
    • Meaning:

      "pencil"
    • Description:

      An delicate and unusual name that might appeal to a family of artists or writers.