Italian Word Names
- Bennato
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"wellborn"Description:
More often heard as a surname in Italy, this could make an interesting path to Ben.
- Lilliale
Origin:
Italian, meaning unkingDescription:
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.
- Scala
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"stairs"Description:
A rare Italian name with an operatic connection to the Milan opera house, La Scala.
- Ellera
Origin:
Italian place nameDescription:
This delicate Umbrian place name would make a unique path to Ellie.
- Pasqua
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"Easter"Description:
While Pasquale is a fairly common Easter name for boys, the female girl version is virtually undiscovered.
- Rivo
Origin:
EstonianDescription:
A variant of Estonian Riivo, of uncertain meaning, that fits right in with cool water names like River and Rio.
- Bianco
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"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.
- Alzata
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"rising"Description:
This Italian word with a positive meaning makes a pretty, unusual girl's name
- Grande
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"large"Description:
For your Starbucks order, not your baby.
- Nevata
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"snow white, snow-capped"Description:
An unusual addition to the snowy names perfect for a winter baby.
- Colomba
Origin:
Italian version of ColumbaMeaning:
"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.
- Mirando
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"marvelous"Description:
While the female version, Miranda, has long been popular, maybe it's time to consider the equally attractive male version.
- Ellisse
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"ellipse"Description:
An Italian word name much more attractive than in English.
- Fabbro
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"blacksmith"Description:
If you're looking for a really unusual international occupational name, this could be it!
- Valletta
Origin:
Maltese place nameDescription:
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.
- Giovanetta
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"young woman, girl"Description:
The sound is quite lovely, but it still comes down to naming your little girl young girl.
- Amore
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"love"Description:
Loving Italian choice with a built-in lullaby.
- Frangia
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"fringe"Description:
An Italian word name that could join the burgeoning Fran community.
- Roano
Origin:
ItalianMeaning:
"roan"Description:
A color name with an Italian accent.
- Matita
Origin:
LatinMeaning:
"pencil"Description:
An delicate and unusual name that might appeal to a family of artists or writers.