732 Italian Baby Boy Names With Meanings

The Italian baby boy names are deeply rooted in the country’s tradition, culture, and continued family lineage. It frequently reflects family history, passing on the rich cultural elements and practices from generation to generation. It has long been followed in Italy to name a first-born boy after his paternal grandparent and a first-born daughter after her paternal grandmother. This is followed by the names of their maternal grandparents or, on rare occasions, their parents' siblings. This distinctive naming custom respects senior family members and strengthens familial ties throughout the generations. Additionally, saintly devotion is held in high regard in Italian society. As a result, many babies are given names of revered saints, reflecting the deep-rooted religious beliefs in Italian families. The selected saint's day, or 'onomastico,' is frequently observed along with the person's birthday, giving the child's name additional meaning (1). The custom is changing, though, and contemporary Italian families are increasingly choosing names that are more foreign or anglicized, in line with global trends. However, the cultural and familial traditions ingrained in the naming process are followed even in these modern times. The Italian naming pattern considers regional preferences, religious observance, and familial history to encompass the intricate layers of Italian culture and heritage in a single name. The naming practice involves more than just passing down values and the family's overall history. Due to their association with saintly titles and religious connotations, Italian names sound dashing and heroic and also hold ancient Roman roots. These names either originated in Latin or have Latinized versions of names taken from other languages. Italian baby boy names have become popular with American parents of all ethnic groups for their trendy ending letter 'O.' It has, therefore, given rise to names such as Adriano, Emiliano, Dino, Mateo, and more. These names are so cute and perfect for your baby boy. Here is a list of the unique Italian baby names for boys with special associations.

Name		Gender	Meaning
Iggy		Unisex	Energetic, charismatic, lively
Isola		Unisex	Island or isolated
Italo		Boy	From Italy
Italy		Unisex	Country in Southern Europe
Ivano		Boy	God is gracious
Jacopo		Boy	Yahweh may protect; Holder of heel; Supplanter; A variant of the name Jacob
Januario		Boy	Devoted to Janus; A variation of January
Jennavecia		Unisex	Unique; Strong-willed individual
Jianna		Boy	God is gracious
Jiovanni		Boy	God is gracious
Jole		Unisex	Jehovah is God
Joseppi		Boy	He will add; God will increase
Julio		Boy	Sacred to Jupiter; Youthful; Downy-bearded
Kajetan		Boy	From the town of Gaetano
Kalanidhi		Boy	Receptacle of the Moon crescent
Kara		Boy	To love; Dark; Pure
Kason		Boy	Son of marsh-dwellers
Katania		Unisex	Little, small
Kiaro		Unisex	Light; Clear; Bright
Kona		Boy	Leeward
Krystallo		Boy	Krystallo means Christ's Follower
Lamberto		Boy	A person who comes from the Bright Lands
Lando		Boy	Someone who is famous throughout the land; Bright Sun
Lanz		Boy	The territory of one's homeland
Lauris		Boy	One from Laurentum; A variant of Lawrence
Lauro		Boy	One from where laurel trees grow
Lazaro		Boy	Italian form of Lazarus; A biblical name
Lazzaro		Boy	God is my help
Leandro		Boy	Lion-like person
Leani		Unisex	Graceful; Delicate; Enchanting
Leno		Unisex	Woolen cloth
Leofede		Boy	Faith of a lion
Leoluca		Boy	A combination of Leo or Leone with Luca
Leone		Boy	Lion; Lioness
Leonne		Unisex	Lioness
Leopoldo		Boy	He who has the bravery of the people
Leovanni		Boy	Lion-like or brave as a lion
Liani		Unisex	Vine; Lily
Liara		Unisex	Light; Bearer of light
Lino		Boy	A flax plant used to make linen
Livio		Boy	Blue; Envious
Lodovico		Boy	Famous warrior
Lorence		Boy	From Laurentum; Symbol of victory
Lorents		Boy	Comes from an ancient Italian city; Laurentum
Loreto		Boy	A place name; ancient city of Laurentum
Loretto		Boy	A boy from the ancient Italian city of Laurentum
Lotario		Boy	Soldier of the people
Lucah		Unisex	light or bringer of light
Lucan		Boy	One who comes from the city of Luca in Tuscany
Lucca		Boy	He who illuminates
Lucci		Unisex	Light
Luce		Boy	Light giver
Lucio		Boy	Light
Luco		Unisex	Place of light
Ludo		Boy	Light
Ludovic		Boy	Famous warrior
Ludovico		Boy	An illustrious fighter
Luduvico		Boy	Variation of Ludwig; Mighty warrior
Luigi		Boy	Renowned warrior
Luigino		Boy	A beloved warrior
Lunella		Unisex	Moonlight, intelligent, wise
Macario		Boy	Blessed
Maceo		Boy	Gift of God
Machiavelli		Unisex	Cunning strategist and political theorist
Manfredo		Boy	Powerful peace; Peaceful Strength; A variant of Manfred
Mano		Boy	God is with us; A contraction of the name Manuel; Shark; Passionate lover
Manuel		Boy	God is among us
Manzi		Unisex	One who raises steers
Marcell		Boy	A person whose strength is compared to the hammer
Marcello		Boy	Like a hammer
Marcelo		Boy	Dedicated to Mars
Marche		Unisex	Border; Boundary
Marciano		Boy	Hammer
Marcio		Boy	He who is of Mars
Mariani		Unisex	Beloved; Wished for child
Mariano		Boy	A hostile, war-like man
Marino		Boy	A lad of the sea
Marquise		Boy	March; Borderland
Martelli		Boy	One who is a Hammersmith
Marzio		Boy	He who is war-like
Maserati		Unisex	Luxury; Elegance; Speed
Massa		Boy	A burden; Prophecy
Massimiliano		Boy	The greatest one
Massimo		Boy	The greatest
Matta		Boy	Gift of Yahweh; Gift of God; Gift of the Lord; A variant of Mata
Mattia		Boy	A gift of the Lord
Maurizio		Boy	Dark-skinned
Mauro		Boy	A moor
Maximo		Boy	The greatest of men
Mazota		Boy	Compassionate and loving
Mazzi		Unisex	One who brings benefits; One who gives life
Meana		Unisex	Fish
Mella		Unisex	Honey
Merla		Unisex	Blackbird; Dark-skinned
Messi		Boy	Gift from God
Miano		Boy	Short form of the personal name Damiano; Habitational name
Michelangelo		Boy	The Archangel of the almighty God
Michele		Unisex	Who is like God
Miele		Unisex	Honey
Milano		Unisex	From Milan

Infographic: Lovely Italian Baby Boy Names

Names with Italian heritage are very evocative. Today, they are being widely adopted across the world. Traditional Italian names are the most popular, but their modern variants are also favorable. Go through this infographic to discover some splendid Italian names for your little man.

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