Italian Baby Names

Olivia

olive tree

Mia

mine, beloved

Sophia

wisdom

Isabella

God is my oath

Mateo

gift of Yahweh

Sofia

skill, cleverness

Camila

young ceremonial attendant, helper to the priest

Luna

moon

Aurora

dawn

Michael

who resembles God

Eliana

daughter of the sun

Luca

man from Lucania

Gianna

God is gracious

Leo

lion-hearted, brave

Aria

air, song, melody

Penelope

weaver, one who weaves

Joseph

God will add, God will increase

Matthew

gift of God

Mila

gracious, dear, beloved

Lucy

light, illumination

Nova

New

Emilia

Rival; to emulate; eager

Gabriel

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Anthony

Priceless; of inestimable worth

Elena

Bright, shining light; torch

Valentina

worthy, powerful

Victoria

conqueror

Stella

Star

Charles

free man

Maria

drop of the sea, star of the sea

Enzo

ruler of the estate

Clara

famous, illustrious

Liliana

lily flower

Leonardo

brave as a lion

Athena

sharp, keen, praise

Anna

grace, favor

Luka

light, illumination

Lucia

light, illumination

Ariana

most holy

Natalia

gift of birth

Gabriella

strong man of God

Dominic

born on Sunday

Bella

fair, lovely

Damian

master, conqueror

Vincent

to prevail, to win

Emiliano

industrious, striving

Rose

type of red or pink flowering plant

Julia

soft-haired, youthful

Lorenzo

crowned with laurel, symbol of victory

Nicholas

people's champion, victorious

Margaret

pearl

Eva

breath of life, to breathe

Giovanni

Italian form of John, gift of God

Cecilia

of the Caecilian family (Roman gens)

Catalina

pure

Juliette

youthful, downy

Matteo

gift of God

Sienna

reddish-brown earth pigment

Elliana

God has answered me

Diego

beloved, may God protect

Emilio

rival, eager to excel

Valeria

strength, valor

Antonio

priceless, of inestimable worth

Andrea

strong, brave, manly

Sara

princess, noblewoman

Lia

weary

Ada

noble, nobility

Arianna

most holy

Ariella

lion of God

Celeste

heavenly, of the sky

Gemma

gem, precious stone

Arabella

yielding to prayer, easily entreated

Adonis

lord, master

Nico

victory of the people

Rafael

God has healed

Vera

faith

Milan

gracious, dear, beloved

Richard

strong ruler, powerful leader

Antonella

priceless, beyond price

Kiara

bright, clear

Mariana

grace, wished-for child

Diana

divine, heavenly

Juliana

youthful, downy

Elaina

bright, shining light

Ophelia

help, aid

Gia

God is gracious

Talia

blooming, thriving

Otto

wealth, fortune, prosperity

Milani

from Milan; from the middle plain

Daniela

God is my judge

Alessia

defender of men; protector

Angela

messenger of God; angel

Juliet

youthful; Jove's child

Romeo

pilgrim to Rome; from Rome

Angelo

angel; messenger of God

Luciana

light, illumination

Octavia

eighth

Gabriela

God is my strength

Maximiliano

greatest

Rosemary

Tessa

Francisco

Free man, Frenchman

Angelina

Francesca

Leonel

Nina

grace (diminutive of Anna)

Cristian

follower of Christ, Christian

Adriana

from Hadria

Dante

enduring, lasting

Camilla

free-born, noble

Joanna

God is gracious

Serena

tranquil, serene, clear

Aurelia

golden, the golden one

Vanessa

from 'Van' + 'Essa' (pet form of Esther)

Sonny

son, young boy

Regina

queen

Adelina

noble, of noble birth

Ariyah

lion of God

Niko

victory of the people

Julieta

youthful, downy-haired

Luciano

light

Manuel

God is with us

Julianna

youthful, of the Julian family

Fernando

bold journey, brave adventurer

Sabrina

from the River Severn (Sabrina Fluvius)

Laura

laurel tree

Sylvia

wood, forest

Cesar

head of hair

Santino

little saint

Mya

beloved, wished-for child

Viviana

alive, full of life

Briella

God is my strength

Eduardo

wealthy guardian

Ricardo

powerful ruler

Melissa

honey bee

Frances

from France, free one

Marco

of Mars, warlike

Veronica

true image (vera icon)

Mario

of Mars, warrior

Alyssa

noble, exalted

Sergio

servant, shepherd

Pablo

small, humble

Lilliana

lily flower, pure

Mariah

sea of bitterness

Tadeo

gift of God, praise

Apollo

strength, manly beauty

Carmen

song, poem

Liana

vine, to bind

Raphael

divine healer

Alessandra

defender of mankind

Armani

son of Armand, warrior

Carolina

free woman, song of joy

Elisa

pledged to God

Florence

flourishing, prosperous

Alicia

noble, of noble kind

Fabian

of the bean growers (Fabii clan)

Marcelo

of Mars, dedicated to Mars

Francis

free man

Valentino

strong, healthy

Rome

from Rome, the Eternal City

Bianca

white, pure

Frank

free man

Romina

from Rome, Roman woman

Clementine

mild, merciful, gentle

Rodrigo

famous ruler

Gianni

gift of God

Lucian

light, illumination

Leona

lioness

Emanuel

God is with us

Calliope

beautiful voice

Leandro

lion man

Fernanda

bold journey

Estella

star

Rocco

rest, repose

Izabella

God is my oath

Daniella

God is my judge

Elio

sun

Virginia

pure, maiden

Alonzo

noble and ready

Renata

reborn

Danielle

God is my judge

Lucca

bringer of light

Armani

warrior, army man

Camilo

attendant at religious ceremonies

Vienna

white or bright settlement

Stephanie

crown, garland

Alessandro

defender of men

Amalia

work, industrious

Dominick

of the Lord, belonging to God

Reina

queen

Roberto

bright fame, shining glory

Lionel

young lion

Lina

light, bright one

Armando

army man, soldier

Cecelia

of the Caecilii, ancient Roman clan

Capri

island of goats

Emelia

rival, striving

Gabrielle

God is my strength

Arturo

bear, bear king

Della

noble, of noble birth

Beatrice

she who brings happiness

Noemi

pleasant, sweet

Ariah

lioness of God

Maximo

the greatest, superlative

Aliana

my God has answered

Gerardo

brave with a spear

Rosalia

rose, garland of roses

Julio

youthful, downy-bearded

Albert

noble bright (adal + beraht)

Priscilla

of ancient lineage (from Prisca)

Miranda

worthy of admiration, she who must be admired

Angelica

angelic, messenger of God

Eliseo

God is my salvation

Siena

from Siena

Mauricio

dark-skinned, Moorish

Melina

honey, sweet

Dario

possessing goodness

Irene

peace

Marina

of the sea, maritime

Gustavo

staff of the Goths

Flora

flower

Gloria

glory, fame

Georgina

farmer, earth-worker

Rosa

rose

Roland

famous land, renowned territory

Leonard

brave lion, lion-strong

Selene

moon, light

Loretta

laurel, victory crown

Dani

God is my judge

Violeta

purple violet flower

Aviana

bird-like, relating to birds

Carmelo

garden, vineyard

Milan

gracious, dear, beloved

Bruno

brown, dark-complexioned

Vincenzo

conquering, victorious

Salvador

savior, one who saves

Monica

advisor, counselor

Laurel

laurel tree; bay laurel

Louisa

famous warrior

Celia

heaven, the sky

Lara

bay laurel (victory)

Franco

free man

Ambrose

immortal, divine

Alberto

noble, bright

Paula

small, humble

Jemma

gem, jewel

Teo

gift of God

Rosalina

beautiful rose

Adrianna

from Hadria (near the Adriatic)

Noe

rest, comfort, peace

Ramona

wise protector

Alonso

noble and eager, ready for battle

Karina

pure, beloved

Aurelio

golden

Seraphina

fiery, ardent

Paulina

small, humble

Alfredo

elf counsel, wise counselor

Milana

gracious, kind

Milena

gracious, kind, beloved

Adele

noble, nobility

Tony

priceless one

Cielo

sky, heaven

Alianna

noble and gracious

Analia

grace, favor

Rudy

famous wolf

Ignacio

fiery, ardent

Ricky

powerful ruler

Santos

saints, the holy ones

Lea

weary

Linda

beautiful, pretty

Livia

olive

Elia

my God is Yahweh

Orlando

famous land

Marianna

grace and drop of the sea (Maria + Anna)

Matheo

gift of God

Barbara

foreign woman, stranger

Giana

God is gracious

Luisa

famous warrior, renowned fighter

Teresa

summer

Aura

breeze, breath, air

Dafne

victory, triumph (symbolic)

Alexia

defender, helper of mankind

Eleanora

bright, shining one

Massimo

the greatest, the largest

Giuliana

youthful, belonging to the Julian family

Emiliana

to strive, to rival, to excel

Benny

son of the right hand

Gian

God is gracious

Ernesto

earnest, serious, vigorous

Lilyana

lily flower, pure and beautiful

Salvatore

savior, rescuer

Ulises

hater of injustice

Carlo

free man

Lilia

pure, innocent

Alfonso

noble and ready

Giovanna

God is gracious

Lilianna

lily flower

Alessio

defender, helper of mankind

Clare

bright, clear, famous

Marcellus

little warrior, young Mars

Rosalee

little rose

Dangelo

of the angel, son of Angelo

Paloma

dove

Julietta

youthful, downy-bearded

Etta

home ruler, estate ruler

Lisa

pledged to God, my God is an oath

Kara

dear, beloved, darling

Mariella

beloved, little Mary

Aldo

old, wise, of noble birth

Jianna

God is gracious, God has shown favor

Marcello

little warrior, young Mars

Romi

exalted, my height

Bria

noble, high

Carla

free man, free woman

Evelina

wished-for child

Simone

one who hears, listening

Sandra

defender of men

Antonia

priceless, inestimable

Marcella

young warrior, little warrior

Tatiana

of the Tatiani family, Roman clan

Paola

small, humble

Ivana

God is gracious

Claudia

lame, the lame one

Danilo

God is my judge

Carmine

song, poem

Dania

God is my judge

Zola

quiet, tranquil, peaceful

Blaise

stammering, lisping

Jovanni

God is gracious

Frankie

free man

Chiara

famous, illustrious

Giavanna

God is gracious

Micaela

who is like God? (none compares)

Cristiano

follower of Christ

Ariela

lion of God

Gaia

earth, land

Mariano

of the gens Maria, manly

Carmela

garden, vineyard, orchard

Clarissa

bright, clear, famous

Martina

of Mars, warlike

Gio

God is gracious

Silvia

forest, woodland

Alba

white, bright, dawn

Vivianna

alive, living

Viola

violet flower

Zia

light, radiance, splendor

Benito

blessed

Lianna

gracious, God is gracious

Achilles

he who causes distress

Gianni

God is gracious

Serafina

fiery, burning, ardent

Zaira

brightness, radiance

Aida

returning, distinguished

Francesco

free man, Frenchman

Giovani

God is gracious

Gianluca

God is gracious

Evangelina

bearer of good news

Giulia

youthful, downy-bearded

Valencia

strength, valor

Rolando

famous throughout the land

Lorena

from Laurentum, crowned with laurel

Amadeus

love of God

Ines

pure, chaste

Nikko

victory of the people

Ulysses

difficult journey

Aira

air, song, melody

Cara

dear one, beloved

Santi

supplanter, he who follows at the heel

Adalina

noble, nobility

Perla

pearl

Annabella

graceful beauty

Osvaldo

divine power, God's power

Renzo

from Laurentum, of the laurel

Mariela

beloved, wished-for child

Gino

well-born, noble

Dalila

she who weakened

Bernardo

brave as a bear, strong bear

Dina

judged, vindicated

Liah

gazelle

Carmella

garden, vineyard of God

Lucio

light

Susanna

rose

Sonia

wisdom

Octavio

eighth

Cristina

follower of Christ

Lucius

light, illumination

Rita

pearl

Davi

beloved

Giada

jade, precious green stone

Giancarlo

God is gracious

Pia

pious, devout

Amilia

work, industriousness

Ezio

eagle

Monte

mountain

Amor

love

Mauro

dark-skinned, Moorish

Gilberto

bright pledge

Vince

to conquer, to win

Cassandr

she who entangles men

Rodolfo

famous wolf

Violetta

little violet, purple flower

Anita

grace, God has favored

Noelia

born at Christmas

Rosalind

beautiful rose

Marcela

dedicated to Mars, warrior

Giannis

God is gracious

Anton

priceless, praiseworthy

Carina

beloved, dear one

Lidia

woman from Lydia

Eros

primordial force of attraction

Marissa

beloved, variant of Maria

Theresa

to harvest, reaper

Mari

beloved, drop of the sea

Delia

bright, visible

Lori

laurel, victory

Jiovanni

God is gracious

Elissa

my God is an oath

Virgil

staff bearer, wand wielder

Lillianna

lily flower

Ema

whole, universal

Paulo

from the Paulus family

Lenna

light, bright

Melania

dark-complexioned

Constantine

firm, unwavering

Gisselle

pledge, hostage

Lazaro

God has helped

Azuri

sky blue, azure color

Eloisa

healthy and wide, wholesome

Vito

life

Adolfo

noble wolf

Marcelino

little warrior; little of Mars

Roma

from Rome, the eternal city

Giuseppe

may God give increase

Alessa

defender of mankind

Cosmo

order, universe

Asia

east, sunrise

Rico

powerful ruler

Valen

strong, healthy

Serene

clear, cloudless

Idalia

I see the sun, sun goddess

Lucinda

light, illuminated

Venus

love, desire, beauty

Italy

land of the Vitali/young cattle

Gema

gem, precious jewel

Jacobo

supplanter, one who follows at the heel

Belinda

bright serpent, wise one

Deangelo

of the angel, messenger of God

Karmelo

garden, orchard; vineyard of God

Katarina

pure

Giorgio

farmer, earth-worker

Lisandro

liberator of men

Leticia

joy, happiness, gladness

Antony

priceless one, beyond praise

Federico

peaceful ruler

Reynaldo

wise ruler, counsel power

Humberto

bright warrior, famous warrior

Sarina

princess, noblewoman

Lucianna

light, illumination

Margarita

pearl

Maura

dark, dark-complexioned

Philomena

beloved

Josephina

God will add, God shall increase

Flor

flower

Oriana

dawn, golden

Rosemarie

dew of the sea (rosemary herb)

Katia

pure

Azura

sky blue

Marko

consecrated to Mars

Sabine

of the Sabine people

Miabella

my beautiful one

Blanca

white, pure

Catarina

pure

Ofelia

help, aid

Luana

enjoyment, leisure

Everardo

brave as a wild boar

Lando

land, territory

Carmen

song, poem

Cienna

from Siena, orange-red earth pigment

Tania

of the Tatius family

Donna

lady, woman

Graciela

grace, favor

Ronaldo

counsel power, ruler's counsel

Kapri

from the Isle of Capri

Daria

possessor of good, upholder of good

Isa

iron, strong

Aryanna

most holy, utterly pure

Donte

lasting, enduring

Alessi

defender of the people

Milania

gracious, pleasant

Romee

pilgrim to Rome

Lua

moon

Gionni

Yahweh has shown favor

Lenore

bright, shining one

Octavius

eighth-born

Karmen

garden, vineyard

Gianella

God is gracious (via Gianna/Giovanni)

Gina

queen (short form of Regina)

Giovanny

God is gracious

Mariajose

God will add

Caliana

beautiful

Amor

love

Josefina

God will increase

Adriano

from Hadria, of the Adriatic

Leonora

bright, shining one

Adelaida

noble kind, noble natured

Adelia

noble

Fia

flame, light

Alita

little wing

Sylvester

of the forest, wooded

Manuela

God is with us

Debora

bee

Marta

mistress, lady, the lady of the house

Lavinia

of the Latins

Bea

blessed, happy

Maceo

gift of God

Lino

flax, linen plant

Toni

priceless, inestimable

Jeronimo

sacred name

Mona

noble one, little noble

Italia

Italy, land of the Vitali (young cattle)

Audrina

noble strength

Rosanna

gracious rose

Amadeo

love of God, God's beloved

Raymundo

wise protector

Clement

mild, merciful

Octavian

eighth

Diane

divine, heavenly

Aribella

beautiful, yielding to prayer

Lukah

light

Romello

from Rome, Roman pilgrim

Elvira

foreign, true

Anabella

Grace, favor

Gala

festivity, celebration

Stefano

crown, wreath

Maiya

illusion, magic, divine power

Fabio

bean grower, of the bean family

Patricio

nobleman, member of the patrician class

Rosella

little rose, dear rose

Rina

jasmine, white jasmine

Rosalinda

beautiful rose

Domenic

born on Sunday

Audriana

noble strength

Carmello

garden, orchard of God

Zeno

gift of Zeus

Ciro

sun, lord

Teodoro

gift of God

Kiari

bright, clear, famous

Genaro

of the doorway god Janus

Junia

born in June, of the Junia clan

Adora

adored, beloved

Coda

concluding musical passage

Amour

love

Miamor

my love

Annalisa

grace and devotion to God (Anna + Elisa)

Alphonse

noble and ready

Alexandro

defender of the people

Valentine

worthy, powerful

Malena

tower, elevated place

Olympia

home of the gods

Dianna

divine, heavenly

Pippa

lover of horses

Paolo

small, humble

Renato

reborn, born again

Jovanny

God is gracious

Mirabella

wonderful, admirable

Annalia

grace, God has favored me

Loren

from Laurentum, laurel place

Soleia

of the sun, sunlit

Sabina

of the Sabine people

Amore

love

Michelangelo

who is like God?

Terra

earth, land, soil

Ezelio

God is my strength

Sandro

defender of men

Romelo

from Rome, Roman pilgrim

Antoni

priceless, of inestimable worth

Eleonora

shining light, bright one

Gigi

earth worker (via Georgina)

Angeli

angels, of the angels, divine messengers

Jovi

of Jove (Jupiter), sky father

Yolanda

violet flower

Ellyana

my God has answered

Norma

rule, standard

Irma

whole, universal

Liara

light, radiance

Tre

three (numeric)

Philippa

lover of horses, friend to horses

Miliana

gracious, dear, beloved (via Slavic mila)

Tina

follower of Christ

Loren

victory, honor

Gregorio

watchful, alert, awake

Calia

beautiful, lovely

Luigi

famous warrior

Antonela

priceless, of inestimable worth

Eulalia

sweetly speaking, well-spoken

Rosario

rosary, garland of roses

Fiorella

little flower

Francisca

free one, woman from France/the Franks

Milliana

gentle strength, strong worker

Dino

short form of -dino names, little warrior

Karmello

garden of God, orchard

Roberta

bright fame

Marcelina

little warrior, warlike

Nicolo

victory of the people

Luca

light, bringer of light

Geno

well-born, noble

Lucciano

light, bringer of light

Eugenio

well-born, of noble birth

Nella

bright, shining one

Pascal

relating to Easter, Passover

Vesper

evening star

Lucifer

light-bearer, bringer of light

Adella

noble, nobility

Alaura

laurel tree, victory

Vinny

conquering, victorious

Clarice

bright, clear, famous

Ellena

torch, shining light

Gisele

pledge, hostage

Mirella

to admire, wonderful

Ulices

wrathful

Jiana

God is gracious

Cianna

God is gracious

Koda

friend, ally

Ellieana

God has answered

Anthonella

priceless, inestimable

Vittoria

victory, triumph

Niccolo

victory of the people

Leobardo

brave as a lion

Lio

lion

Era

age, period of time

Simona

one who hears, listener

Corina

maiden, girl

Giovonni

God is gracious

Luci

light, illumination

Lya

weary

Romero

pilgrim to Rome

Caesar

imperial title, emperor

Abriella

God is my strength

Eliano

my God is Yahweh

Livy

envious (alternative etymology)

Divina

divine, of the gods

Lenny

brave lion

Abelardo

noble strength

Vianna

alive, full of life

Mikey

gift from God (popular interpretation)

Rosaline

gentle horse, tender

Eleana

bright, shining light

Jovany

God is gracious

Edgardo

wealthy spear

Jionni

God is gracious

Donatello

given by God, God's gift

Juno

youth, vital force

Domenico

belonging to the Lord

Yovani

God is gracious, Yahweh is merciful

Annia

grace, favor

Mattheo

gift of God

Lucah

light, bringer of light

Timoteo

honoring God, one who honors God

Amelio

industrious, hardworking, rival

Aeliana

sun, sunshine

Adria

from Hadria, from the Adriatic

Silvio

from the forest, woodland

Rafaela

God has healed, healed by God

Letti

joy, happiness, gladness

Augusta

great, venerable, majestic

Leovanni

lion

Ovidio

of the sheep family, shepherd lineage

Lucina

she who brings to light, bringer of light

Valentine

strong, healthy, vigorous

Fabiola

bean grower

Claudio

lame, limping

Nino

God is gracious (short for Giovanni)

Sicily

from Sicily, island in the Mediterranean

Kyara

bright, clear, famous (Italian root)

Novi

new, young, fresh

Miliano

industrious, striving

Annamarie

grace, favor

Eleonor

bright, shining one

Riva

to bind, captivating (from Rebecca/Rivka)

Danni

God is my judge

Artemio

gift of Artemis, safe and sound

Domani

tomorrow, the future

Carlotta

feminine form of Karl/Charles

Luccas

light, illumination

Cami

young ceremonial attendant

Santo

saint, holy one

Kayliana

pure, slender

Rosabella

beautiful rose

Avelina

desired, wished for

Horacio

of the Horatii clan

Ario

noble, Aryan

Augusto

consecrated, blessed by augury

Rosy

rose flower, pink-colored

Giacomo

supplanter, one who follows

Demarco

of Mark, belonging to Mars

Leopoldo

bold people, brave among the people

Natali

born on Christmas Day

Liani

my God has answered me

Nicola

victory of the people

Neve

snow

Amori

love, beloved

Romel

glory of Rome

Demario

of the sea, of Mario

Franky

one of the Franks (a Germanic tribe)

Jiovani

God is gracious

Melona

dark, dark-haired

Rosetta

little rose

Fabiana

of the Fabian clan, bean grower

Geronimo

sacred name

Soliana

God has heard

Macario

blessed, happy

Camelia

camellia flower

Reno

reborn, renewed

Stefania

crown, wreath

Giuliano

youthful, descendant of Julius

Karlo

free man

Ora

light

Petrona

rock, stone

Anamaria

beloved

Favian

of the Fabian clan

Carissa

grace, kindness

Silvana

of the forest, woodland

Ariani

silver; from the region of Aria (ancient Persia)

Fausto

lucky, fortunate, auspicious

Galileo

from Galilee

Lora

laurel tree, symbol of victory

Novella

new, fresh, little new thing

Vita

life, living, alive

Zeovanni

God is gracious

Juliett

descended from Jove (Jupiter)

Giulietta

youthful, downy-bearded

Anabel

gracious, beautiful

Elvia

elf, supernatural being

Griselda

grey battle maiden

Giannina

God is gracious

Hilario

cheerful, merry

Pietro

rock, stone

Angelli

angel, divine messenger

Dio

God, divine

Bellarose

beautiful rose

Delina

noble, of noble birth (via Germanic Adelina)

Amilio

rival, eager to excel, striving

Justina

just, righteous, fair

Nilo

champion, cloud

Analucia

full of grace (Ana = gracious)

Romulus

of Rome, strength

Anasofia

grace, favor

Imelda

powerful in battle, mighty warrior

Kamilo

servant of the temple, noble acolyte

Emelina

work, industrious

Ameliana

industrious, hardworking

Maribella

beloved beautiful one

Geovanny

God is gracious, Yahweh is gracious

Caio

to rejoice, to be glad

Izzabella

pledged to God, God is my oath

Solara

of the sun, solar

Milano

from Milan, middle of the plain

Eugenia

well-born, of noble birth

Arnoldo

eagle ruler, eagle power

Berenice

bringer of victory

Vanna

grace, favor

Maribelle

beautiful Mary

Karol

free man

Kalista

most beautiful

Darianna

she who upholds goodness

Vittorio

victor, conqueror

Ysabella

pledged to God, my God is an oath

Deluca

from Luca, of the light

Blu

the color blue, sky

Lucca

light, bringer of light

Allegra

joyful, lively