808 Italian Baby Girl Names With Meanings
A compilation of Latinized names that hold deep familial and religious significance.
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Fancy roaming to Milan, Venice, Roam? Not only are these places unique and beautiful; so are the Italian Girl names. Italy has a rich tradition too. Latin names like Antonio, Angelo, and Mia have been popular. Baby girl names like Tiziana are exotic and mysterious.
Italian names originated in Latin or have Latinized versions from other languages. As traditions have it, Italian babies are named based on the names of their grandparents, choosing names from the father's side family first and then from the mother's side. In olden times, names were either a saint's name or had other strong religious beliefs. If you know the Italian equivalent, you can tweak the name even after keeping the tradition alive.
Many common Italian names are known to be derived from the Bible since the major practiced religion is Roman Catholicism. Babies are frequently given saint names, either the saint honored on the day of their birth or sometimes a patron saint of the area. Some Italian babies are given names that reflect the season they were born. Adding a ‘little’ (diminutive form) ending to a name, such as etto/etta or ino/ina, is an old custom. It can distinguish a younger child from an older one with the same name and is also occasionally used as a nickname (1).
Italian baby names add a little bit of la dolce vita to any child's life, whether given to honor legendary figures or to express the essence of its culture. There are many such beautiful names with meanings in the list below. Your baby girl deserves these beautiful names even if you are not of Italian origin. These names resonate with a timeless charm and are an attractive choice of baby names for parents all over the world.
| Name | Gender | Meaning | |
|---|---|---|---|
 Nunzia |  Girl | One who carries good messages | |
| Nunziatina | Girl | The one who brings announcements | |
| Ombretta | Girl | A shadow, or a dusky resemblance | |
| Oraina | Girl | Most precious and valuable girl child | |
| Oria | Girl | One who is humble in spirit and manner | |
| Oriana | Girl | Gold | |
| Ornella | Girl | Brightness; Nimble; Sunlit | |
| Orsa | Girl | Female bear | |
| Orsina | Girl | A bear-like person. | |
| Orsola | Girl | Little she-bear | |
| Ortensia | Girl | Cultivating place for plants, flowers, and vegetables | |
| Osea |  Unisex | God's salvation; God's help | |
| Othella | Unisex | Prosperous; Successful; Wealthy | |
| Ottavia | Girl | A person who is born on the eighth; Guardian | |
| Paetta | Girl | Bread; one who is the provider; to nourish | |
| Palla | Girl | Ball; A habitational name; Straw | |
| Palmiera | Girl | A place of pilgrim; holy place | |
| Palmina | Girl | One who is like a little Palm tree | |
| Palmira | Girl | Palm Tree; From the city of Palms; From Parma in Italy | |
| Pamina | Girl | Honey; Sweet; All sweetness; Made from honey | |
| Paola | Girl | Small; Humble | |
| Paolina | Girl | A small and passionate individual | |
| Pasqualina | Girl | A saint born on Easter | |
| Pata | Girl | A name given to a spectrogram | |
| Patrina | Girl | Noble women; Of noble birth; A variant form of Patricia | |
| Patrizia | Girl | A noble and kind hearted being | |
| Pazienza | Girl | One who endures with courage; Patient; A variant of Patience | |
| Perla | Girl | Sea mollusk gem | |
| Pertessa | Girl | Of the Countess | |
| Pervinca | Girl | Periwinkle plant ; A character in Italian book Fairy Oak | |
| Petronilla | Girl | Country bumpkin; Rock; Stone; A variant of Petronia; A variant of Petra | |
| Phebe | Girl | Shining; Pure; Bright | |
| Phia | Girl | A creative and self-reliant person | |
| Pica | Girl | A habitational name; A pointed object | |
| Piera | Girl | A small stone or a piece of rock | |
| Pierina | Girl | Rock; Stone; A variant of Petra | |
| Pieta | Girl | Religious paintings or sculpture; A variant of Pity | |
| Pietra | Girl | One who is rock solid | |
| Piia | Girl | Another form of Pia; a lover or a sweetheart | |
| Pila | Girl | A pillar, A column of the building | |
| Pippa | Girl | Lover of horses | |
| Placida | Girl | A quiet and calm woman | |
| Po | Girl | A river in Italy; River Po | |
| Poesia | Girl | Like a piece of poetry | |
| Poesy | Girl | Like a piece of poetry | |
| Polissena | Girl | Italian form of Polyxena, a Greek name meaning daughter of Priam | |
| Porcelain | Unisex | Cowrie shell | |
| Porchia | Unisex | Offering; Sacrifice | |
| Primavera | Girl | Springtime; Born at the beginning of Spring | |
| Priscila | Girl | Ancient | |
| Pucci | Unisex | A Person from the region of Pucci, Italy | |
| Quintina | Girl | Fifth; Fifth child; Born in the fifth month | |
| Quorra | Unisex | Ethereal; Enigmatic; Otherworldly | |
| Rachele | Girl | A variant of the name Rachel; Ewe | |
| Rafaele | Girl | God heals | |
| Raffa | Unisex | Healed; God has healed | |
| Raffaele | Girl | God has healed | |
| Raffaella | Girl | God has healed | |
| Ravenna | Girl | A big, black bird; A raven | |
| Ravinia | Girl | Name of an Italian city | |
| Reana | Girl | Queen; Goddess | |
| Rebecca | Girl | To tie; To bind | |
| Rella | Girl | Angel; Messenger; God spoke | |
| Renatta | Girl | A woman who was born again | |
| Renella | Unisex | Rebirth | |
| Renna | Unisex | Reborn; Joyous song; Small; Mighty | |
| Riccarda | Girl | A woman who rules strongly and powerfuly | |
| Ricco | Unisex | Strong, powerful, ruler | |
| Rietta | Girl | Little sweet one; Pearl | |
| Riga | Girl | A variation of the Greek Rigas | |
| Rin | Unisex | A cold, severe and dignified person | |
| Rina | Girl | Greens from the village; Melted or dissolved | |
| Rinal | Unisex | Goddess of wealth and wisdom | |
| Riviera | Girl | The bank of the river | |
| Rizzo | Unisex | One with curly hair | |
| Rocca | Girl | Rest; Feminine form of Rocco | |
| Rome | Unisex | One who has made a pilgrimage to Rome; From Rome; Citizen of Rome | |
| Romeeka | Girl | A girl who is from an ancient city of Rome | |
| Romia | Unisex | From the city of Rome | |
| Romie | Unisex | A citizen of Rome | |
| Romula | Girl | One who is a Roman woman | |
| Romy | Unisex | Dew of the sea; A variant of Rosemary | |
| Rosa | Girl | Rose; Dew | |
| Rosabella | Girl | Beautiful as a rose | |
| Rosabelle | Girl | A woman who is a beautiful rose | |
| Rosaelia | Girl | The rose of a God | |
| Rosalba | Girl | She who is like a white rose | |
| Rosaleah | Girl | A Roman citizen | |
| Rosana | Girl | A woman as graceful as a rose | |
| Rosangela | Girl | A woman who is like an angel rose | |
| Rosangelica | Girl | An angelic rose | |
| Rosaria | Girl | A lady of the rosary | |
| Rosene | Girl | A rosy-looking young girl | |
| Rosetta | Girl | A small, little, but beautiful rose | |
| Rosette | Girl | A petite woman who is like a little rose | |
| Rosi | Girl | She who looks exactlly like a rose | |
| Rosia | Girl | To resemble a rose | |
| Rosina | Girl | Famous or renowned rose | |
| Rossana | Girl | She who brings the brightness of a dawn | |
| Rossi | Unisex | Red-haired; Red | |
Italian girl baby names are created with a keen eye to capture the beauty and essence of Italy's rich cultural past, art, and people. Names such as Romeo and Giulietta, inspired by Shakespeare's love story, are an ultimate example of how Italian names are a penchant for love and creativity. Whether the baby names are used to honor Italian roots or merely for their melodious charisma, they lend a dash of passion and sophistication to every child's identity.
Infographic: Appealing Italian Baby Girl Names
Italian baby names are famous worldwide for their melodious sounds and inherent elegance. These names, along with having a deep-rooted history, evoke a sense of grace and power. Discover a few such names in this infographic to add a touch of elegance and sweetness to your little girl’s identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What Italian baby girl names mean God's gift?
Many Italian baby girl names are associated with meaning God’s gift. Some of them are Donatella meaning ‘given by God,’ Grazia, which means ‘grace,’ and Domenica, meaning ‘belonging to the Lord.’ These names signify gifts from God.
2. What Italian baby girl names are perfect for a spring or summer baby?
Italian baby girl names like Rosa, meaning ‘rose,’ Primavera meaning ‘spring,’ Soleil meaning ‘sun,’ and Margherita, meaning ‘pearl,’ are some baby girl names that celebrate the spring and summer seasons.
3. What Italian baby girl names are inspired by Italian cities or regions?
Some of the names that are inspired by Italian regions that would be perfect for your little one are Ravenna which is an Italian city famous for its architecture, Capri, depicting a colorful Italian island, Verona which is a famous Italian touristy city and Sicily, a city with rich historical background and beautiful beaches.
4. What are some Italian baby girl names that have a strong and empowering meaning?
Baby girl names of Italian origin with strong and empowering meanings are Valentina meaning ‘healthy’ and ‘strong,’ Federica, which depicts a ‘peaceful ruler,' Fortuna meaning a ‘good fate,' and Vittoria, meaning ‘conqueror’ and ‘victory.'
References:
- The Bellissima style of Italian names.
https://casa-belvedere.org/the-bellissimo-style-of-italian-names/
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