For those with Italian ancestry or who simply enjoy the romance of the language, choosing an Italian baby name for your newborn is definitely something to consider. Take a moment to look over the meanings behind some of the names you're thinking of giving your little one to ensure that you choose the perfect one.
Italian Male Baby Names
Italian names for baby boys often come with different variations on themes like protection, freedom, hardworking, ruler, and strength.
Alessandro - Protector
Angelo - Messenger
Antonio - Praiseworthy
Armando - From the army
Bruno - A brown-haired man
Carlo - A completely free man
Carmine - Vineyard - masculine version
Ciro - The founder of the Persian Empire - from the name Cyrus
Cristiano - Christian man
Dante - Enduring, steadfast
Dominico - Belongs to the Lord
Donato - Gift - masculine version
Emilio - Industrious
Enrico - The ruler of the estate
Este/s - From the east
Fabiano - Bean farmer
Federico - Peaceful ruler
Filippo - Horse lover
Franco - Free man
Georgio - Farmer
Geremia - Appointed by God
Gianni - Italian form of John
Giambattista - John the Baptist
Guiseppe - Adding God
Guideo - Life
Ilario - Cheerful and happy
Lazzaro - God is my helper
Leonardo - As brave as a lion
Lorenzo - From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels
Luciano - Light - masculine version
Luigi- A famous warrior
Marcello - Warlike
Mario - Sailor
Massimo - The greatest
Montay - Mountain
Nero - Dark or black
Nico - The victory of the people
Nicoli - Victorious
Nuncio - A messenger
Otello - Italian forms of Otto; rich and prosperous
Paolo - Italian form of Paul; small
Pietro - Stone or rock
Primo -Firstborn boy child
Raul - The counsel of the wolf or a fearless adviser
Renato - Reborn
Rodrigo - A renowned ruler
Romeo - Pilgrim to Rome
Sansone - Of the sun
Santo - Saint
Saverio - New home
Sergio - Attendant
Stephano - A crown or garland
Tito - Of the giants
Tomasso - Twin
Ugo - Italian form of Hugh meaning heart and mind
Umberto - Color of the earth; name of famous novelist Umberto Eco
Valentino - Strong and healthy
Vincenzo - The Conqueror
Zanebono - The good one
Italian Female Baby
Italian names for baby girls often revolve around themes like beauty, love, grace, and gifts.
Adriana - Dark.
Aldabella - Most beautiful
Allegra- To be joyous
Alisa - The wise counselor, or the truthful one
Alma - Soul and spirit
Amadora - The gift of love
Angelina - God's messenger
Annata - Grace
Aria - Air, melody
Ariana - The holiest one
Belinda - Beautiful
Bella - Beautiful, shortened version
Bellissa - Lovely, fair
Benedetta - Blesses
Bianca - Fair-haired, or of a fair complexion
Cameo - An engraved gemstone
Carlina- A free person
Carmelina - Vineyard - feminine version
Caterina - Entirely pure
Cella - Free one
Cipriana - From Cyprus
Daria - Owner of goodness
Delanna - Soft as wool
Donata - Gift - feminine version
Donna - Respectful woman
Elda - A battle maiden
Emilia - Competitor
Felice - Fortunate or happy
Fiorenza - Flower
Gemma- Jewel
Giorgetta - A girl from the farm
Giovanna- Gracious gift from God
Isabella - A form of Elizabeth
Lucia - Light - feminine version
Madonna - My lady
Mia - Belonging to me
Mimi- My, my! Also a pet name
Nora - Honor
Olivia - Olive
Oriana - Golden
Phebe - Radiant and bright
Pia - Pious
Renata - Reborn
Rosalia- Melody
Rufina - Woman with red hair
Serafina - Angel
Serena - Calm
Siena - A city in Tuscany
Susanna - A lily flower
Teresa - Harvester
Tessa - Countess
Vanni - Grace
Venetia - From the city of Venice
Vita - Full of life
Viviana - Lovely
Zita - The name of a 13th-century Tuscan saint
Zola - Ball of earth
Strong and Beautiful Italian Names
Italian baby names suggest strength and beauty They'll flow with a variety of last names and they're a wonderful way to pay tribute to Italian heritage. You don't have to be Italian to use one of these names, of course. You really only need to make sure you're comfortable with the meaning of the name and like what it represents and how it sounds with your last name.
