Italian Word Names

Variation of Tamara, popularized by Canadian singer Tamia.

Interesting last-name-first possibility, evoking the springtime month; also a sports-hero connection to baseball great Joe DiMaggio. Could make an interesting way to honor Grandma May or Mary with a boy's name.

A sweet and frilly Ann name, much more unusual than Anita.

A word that could conceivably be used as a name.

An attractive Italian word name that could work as a route to get to the nickname Tess.

An appealing, affectionate Italian word name, with several possible nicknames.

This could make a sizzly Latinate namesake for Aunt Linda.

This Italian word name for Holland would be perfect for a cross-cultural Italo-Dutch child.

As patriotic as a name can be.

If you're looking for an international nature name in disguise, here's a distinctive avian opportunity.

Derived from the Latin piscis, Pesce is an Italian word name, surname, and nickname meaning "fish". Actor Nico Tortorella and influencer Bethany C. Meyers chose this name for their baby in 2024, taking inspiration from Tortorella's grandfather's last name.

From the Italian phrase, cara mia meaning "my beloved", Caramia is also a compound name of two popular choices. While some may prefer Cara with Mia as a middle name to make the meaning more subtle, Caramia has been given to a handful of girls each year in the US each year since the '90s.