1357 Admirable Italian Baby Names With Meanings

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Venice, Tuscany, Rome, Milan – Italy isn't just about great places. It also boasts gorgeous, lilting, and rhythmic Italian baby names. After all, who can resist the beautiful-sounding Carmela or Allesandro? Italian names either have Latin origin or are Italian versions of monikers originating in other countries. Italian names roll off the tongue like a melody and often stand apart due to their distinctiveness. Generally, Italians have firm rules regarding naming. The first son, for instance, is named after the paternal grandfather, whereas the second son is named after the maternal grandfather. As for the females, the first daughter is named after the paternal grandmother, and the second daughter is named after the maternal grandmother. The subsequent children can be named after parents, aunts, uncles, deceased relatives, or saints. This all-pervasive convention has led to many Italian families with children of similar ages having the same names. Typical male and female Italian names end in vowels a, e, i, and o. Some classic examples are Adreano, Adela, Assissi, and Cammie. Many Italian names also have deep biblical roots, often paying homage to revered saints or local patrons. Those named after a saint celebrate twice: their actual birth date and their onomastico – the day in the General Roman Calendar honoring their saint. Certain Italian names are also aligned with the child's birth season. Pasquale or Pasqua herald Easter, while Natale, Natalina, Nicole, or Nicola emerge during Christmas (1). This nomenclatural interplay weaves a rich cultural fabric, fusing faith and temporal cadences. From traditional Evelina to modern Amalia, we have compiled a list of beautiful Italian girl and boy names with meanings. Explore the list to find meaningful monikers that complement your child's personality.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Feliciano	Boy	A young man who is lucky
Felicio	Boy	Lucky in life
Felicita	Girl	A lady with good luck
Felicitas	Girl	A happy nad lucky lady
Felicite	Girl	A feeling of happiness and good luck
Felicitti	Girl	A little luck
Felix	Boy	Blessed with good fortune; Happiness
Felixa	Girl	A woman who is blessed with good fortune and luck
Fendi	Unisex	Luxury, fashion, sophistication
Fenisia	Girl	A color; Purplish-red

Ferdinandus	Boy	A daring traveler
Fernanda	Girl	Adventurous; Bold journey
Ferra	Unisex	Iron
Ferrari	Unisex	An occupational name, meaning a blacksmith
Ferruccio	Boy	One with the iron sword
Fia	Girl	One who makes a dark peace; Daughter in Italian
Fiamma	Girl	A little fiery woman
Fiammetta	Girl	She is a little but fiery woman
Fico	Boy	A person who is like a fig
Fidelina	Girl	A little faithful woman

Fidelio	Boy	He who is truthful and faithful
Fiero	Boy	Proud
Figaro	Boy	Barber
Filberte	Boy	A brilliant, well-learned individual
Filiberto	Boy	An extremely bright person
Filippo	Boy	A person who passionately loves horses
Filippos	Boy	A person who is friendly with horses
Filomena	Girl	Lover of mankind; Beloved
Fiore	Boy	Flower
Fiorella	Girl	Tiny blooming flower

Fiorello	Girl	A flower that is young (derived from a Latin Fiora)
Fiorenza	Girl	A flower (derived from the Latin Fiora)
Fiori	Unisex	Flowers; Blooms
Firdose	Boy	The Paradise City of the Gods
Flaminio	Boy	A priest; Keeper of the flame
Flavio	Girl	A blonde or golden-haired person
Flora	Boy	Flower; Bloom
Floriano	Girl	Variant of Florian; To flower; To blossom
Franca	Girl	A person of French origin
France	Girl	French woman; Free woman

Francesca	Girl	From France
Francescantonio	Boy	A Frenchman worthy of praise
Francesco	Boy	Frenchman; Free man; Italian version of the name Francis
Francheska	Girl	Variant of Franceska; A woman with French roots
Franco	Boy	A man of French origin; Obtained from German word Frank
Francy	Unisex	From France; Free one
Frederico	Boy	A peaceful ruler
Fredo	Boy	Peacekeeping ruler; Italian diminutive of Frederick
Fulvia	Girl	Something that resembles the color yellow
Fynn	Boy	River Ofinn; Finn; White, Fair; A variant of name Finn

Gabriana	Girl	God's able-bodied one; Heroine of God
Gabrianna	Girl	God gives me strength
Gabriel	Unisex	God is my strength
Gabriela	Unisex	God is my strength
Gabriele	Boy	God has given me great power
Gabriella	Unisex	God is my strength
Gaetan	Boy	The one who is from Gaeta in Italy
Gaetana	Girl	Person from Gaeta, Italy
Gaetane	Girl	Person from Gaeta, Italy
Gaetano	Boy	Gaeta is my home town

Gaia	Girl	Earth
Gaincarlo	Boy	God's gracious gift; Free man; Man
Galilea	Girl	From Galilee; District
Galileo	Boy	The person who is from Galilee
Garbo	Girl	Gentle and soft-hearted person
Gaspare	Boy	Italian pronunciation of Jasper; Wealthy person
Gasparo	Boy	One who is possessing an abundant supply of money
Gattani	Boy	A surname from Milan, Italy
Gavi	Unisex	God is my strength
Gavino	Boy	Derived from Gabinus, Gabium, one of the old cities in Italy

Geena	Girl	A well born woman
Gelsomina	Girl	A kind of shrub with white color sweet smelling flowers
Gem	Girl	The one who is precious as a gem stone
Gema	Girl	Girl who is treasurable as a precious stone
Gemette	Girl	A treasurable or precious person
Gemma	Girl	Jewel; Precious Stone; Gem
Genaro	Boy	Refers to the first month of the year; January
Genevra	Girl	The person who is fair minded and charming
Gennarino	Boy	Diminutive of Gennaro; God Janus
Gennaro	Boy	One who belongs to God Janus; God of Romans

Geno	Boy	God is love
Genoa	Unisex	City in Italy
Genoah	Boy	One of the joints in human body; Knee
Genova	Unisex	Italian city on the Ligurian Sea
Genoveffa	Girl	Italian accent of Genevieve; Snowy wave
Genoveva	Girl	Spanish and Portuguese form of Genevieve; White color wave
Gentile	Boy	One who is easy going, mild and smooth
Geonna	Girl	God has chosen me
Georgio	Boy	Refers to Crofter; Agriculturalist
Geovana	Girl	God has bestowed his favours upon me

Geovanna	Girl	God is gracious
Geovanni	Girl	God is gracious
Geppetto	Boy	Creative and nurturing woodcarver
Gerardo	Unisex	Spear strength
Geremia	Boy	God is dwelling in high above the heavens
Germano	Boy	A male with same parents as someone else; Brother
Gerodi	Boy	Refers to mountain or champion
Gerome	Boy	A form of Jerome
Geronimo	Boy	Holy name
Gessica	Girl	Variation of Jessica; Rich and God beholds

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Italian baby names blend Latin roots and international adaptations, often stemming from biblical sources. These names hold deep connections to saints and follow strict naming conventions. Consequently, it's common for Italian children of similar ages to share names. In light of this, we have presented an array of charming Italian girl and boy names with their meanings in the above list. Scroll through the list to find a suitable name that effortlessly projects your faith and aspirations behind selecting a name for your child.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do Italian baby names reflect the country's culture, history, and religious and spiritual significance?

Many Italian baby names are based on or inspired by Catholic figures and saints or influential characters in Italian culture and history. This connection to culture and history helps preserve and continue the legacy of such names. Some names inspired by saints include Laura, Marco, Roberto, Rocco, and Viviana. Names based on prominent artists are Leonardo, Michelangelo, Raffaello, and Giovanni.

2. What are some unique Italian baby names not commonly heard outside of Italy?

Some unique Italian names that are not very popular outside of Italy are Agnella, the feminine form of Agnello meaning 'lamb'; Ambra, a variant of amber which refers to the yellow gemstone; and Fausta, the feminine form of Faustus meaning 'auspicious,' or 'lucky.'

3. Are there any traditional Italian baby naming conventions?

Italian baby names usually consist of a given name (nome) followed by a surname (cognome). Traditionally, babies inherit their father's family name, but an Italian court has ruled that both parents' surnames can be inherited [2]. It is common for a portion of the name to come from a name day, a day to celebrate their baptismal name shared with a Biblical character or saint. These name days are determined by the General Roman Calendar [3].

4. What are some famous or notable people with Italian names and what do their names mean?

Leonardo, a name borne by the world-renowned painter and scientist Leonardo da Vinci, means 'brave lion.' Dante Alighieri was a philosopher, poet, and writer; his name means 'enduring.' Giacomo, a name borne by Italian composer Giacomo Puccini known for his operas. The name is a variant of Jacob which means 'he who supplants.'

5. What nicknames or pet names can be derived from Italian baby names?

Sandro, Ale, Alex, and Andy are pet forms of the name Alessandro. Cat, Cate, Cathy, and Rina are some nicknames for Caterina. Nicknames for Isabella are Isa, Bella, Isabel, Belle, Libbie, Libby, Sabella, and Ibbie.

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