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Venice, Tuscany, Rome, Milan – Italy isn’t just about great places. It also boasts of some absolutely gorgeous, lilting, and rhythmic baby names. After all, who can resist the beautiful sounding Carmela or Allesandro? Italian names either have Latin origin or are Italian versions of names originating in other countries. The names that just roll off the tongue like a melody, and if you pick one for your baby, you can be sure that he/she will stand out in a crowd of Sophias and Michaels. Italians have a firm set of rules when it comes to naming. The first son is named after the paternal grandfather; 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 kids 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. In some traditional Italian families, it’s mandatory to give children a name that’s connected to a patron saint. From traditional Evelina to modern Amalia, MomJunction has compiled a list of beautiful italian girl names & italian boy names with meanings for your reference.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Aberesh	Girl	源自中世纪的阿尔巴尼亚outhern Italy communities
Abriana	Girl	Female variant of Abraham that means father of multitude
Acciai	Boy	The occupational name for one who hold axe or who work with axe
Achille	Boy	Old Greek - Pain; Lipless; Variant of Achilles
Adalgisa	Girl	Noble hostage
Adele	Girl	A short form of adelaide
Adelina	Girl	A form of Adeline
Adelmo	Boy	A hard and preserving noble
Adriana	Unisex	From hadria
Adriano	Boy	Latin - Man from Hadria; Dark One; A variant form of Adrian

Adrina	Girl	短形式的阿德里亚娜
Aelda	Girl	A warrior, one who fights war
Agata	Girl	One who is good at heart and mind, pure, kind, gentle and a nature lover.
Agnella	Girl	Chaste
Agnello	Boy	Lamb
Agnesina	Girl	A pure and virginal woman
Agustin	Boy	Latin - August, dignified, holy; A variant of name Augustine
Agustino	Boy	Italian form of Augustinus
Agusto	Boy	Venerated; majestic; dignified
Aida	Girl	Something of value given in return of some thing good, Reward in some cases it means return

Alcina	Girl	A sorceress who rules over a magical, strongwilled
Aldina	Girl	Old friend who deserves best in life
Aldo	Boy	Something old, archaic
Alessandra	Girl	Form Of Alexandra
Alessandro	Boy	Old Greek - Defender of Men; A variant of name Alexander
Alessia	Girl	Greek - Defender; Defender of Men; Protector of Mankind; A form of Alexandra
Alessio	Boy	Protector of mankind
Alexius	Boy	Old Greek - Defender; A variant of name Alexis
Alf	Boy	Gothic - Noble and Ready; English - Inspired Advice; Old Peace Derived from the element Alfr which means Elf; A variant of name Alfonso and Alfie
Alfons	Boy	Gothic - Noble and Ready; A variant form of the name Alfonso

Alfonso	Boy	Ready, prepared, organized
Alfonsus	Boy	Gothic - Noble and Ready; A variant form of the name Alfonso
Alfonzo	Boy	Gothic - Noble and Ready; A variant form of the name Alfonso
Alford	Boy	英语- old river crossing orford; Old English - inspired advice, Old Peace; A variant of name Alfred
Alfredo	Boy	Alfredo is Elf Peace
Alfric	Boy	Elf King; A Variant of name Aelfric
Alfrid	Boy	Wise Counselor; Old English : Elf Counsel ; A variant of name Alfred
Alice	Girl	Truth, gracious, reality
Allegra	Girl	Joy, delight, joyfulness
Allegro	Girl	Brisk, sprightly; has a great sense of humour

Alonso	Boy	Gothic - Noble and Ready; A variant form of the name Alfonso
Alonza	Girl	Prompt and practical leadership qualities in personal and professional dealings.
Alonzo	Boy	An inspirational dashing noble with sophisticated charm
Alphonso	Boy	A noble prompt person ready for struggle and war
Alphonsus	Boy	Gothic - Noble and Ready; A variant form of the name Alfonso
Alvar	Boy	Old English - Elf Army, Supernatural Army; Gothic - Guard for all; A variant of name Alvaro
Alvino	Boy	A white and fair noble friend who is attracted to the mysteries of the nature
Amadea	Girl	Female form of Amadeus, they are the one who is godâ€™s beloved
Amadeo	Boy	Love of God; A variant of name Amadeu which is derived from Latin Amare "to love" and Deus "God".
Amalia	Girl	A fertile, hard working female who is defender of mankind

Amando	Boy	The one who is loved by God and is well liked by others
Amanta	Unisex	It means to express, they are versatile and creative
Amara	Boy	Immortal Being; one who is blessed without end or death; blessed with eternal life; Grace or Bitter
Amaranta	Girl	A flower which is everlasting and unfading
Amata	Girl	The one meant for love and is immortal just like state of nirvana experienced by Buddha
Amato	Boy	The one who is beloved of all and the dearest
Ambra	Girl	Arabic - Amber; A precious Jewel; A Jewel quality fossilized Resin; Ruler Of The Jewels
Ambrogio	Boy	Old Greek - Immortal, Divine; A variant of the name Ambrose
Ambrosi	Boy	Georgian form of Ambrosios, meaning he who is immortal
Amedeo	Boy	The one who is the lover of God

Amer	Boy	Arabic - Ruler, Prince, Emir, Commander; It is a variation of name Amerigo and Amir
Americo	Boy	Ruler; Powerful; Rich; A variation of name Amerigo
Amerigo	Boy	German - Work; Ruler; Powerful; Rich; A variation of name Emmerich
Amidala	Girl	Created by George Lucas for Star Wars meaning a very beautiful flower
Amintore	Boy	Old Greek - Protector, Defender; Derived from element Amyntor
Analia	Girl	A combination of name Ana and Lia; A variant transcription is Analiyah
Anastasio	Boy	Old Greek - Resurrection; A variant form of the name Anastasius
Anatolio	Boy	A break; beautiful sunrise
Andrea	Girl	Feminine of Andrew; a defender of mankind who is manly and strong
Anete	Girl	Old Greek - Pure, Chaste; Holy; Pious; Kind; Good; A varaition of Agnes; Celtic - Hunger; Lamb; One

Angela	Girl	An angel sent from heaven to spread peace and love
Angelica	Girl	They are the messengers of God sent from heaven
Angelina	Girl	The holy angels of God sent from heaven
Angelita	Girl	Angels of God
Angelo	Boy	They are the messengers as well as the angels of God
Aninata	Girl	Graceful young girl
Anji	Girl	They are happy, sensitive and are like angels
Anna	Boy	Name of a King; Food; Grain; Earth and Water; God
Annabella	Girl	An elegant one who is very valuable and lovable
安瑟莫	Boy	German - Protected by God; A variant of name Ansel

Anthonie	Boy	Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony
Anthonius	Boy	Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony
Antonella	Girl	Priceless; Invaluable; Praiseworthy; Inestimable; A variant form of name Antonia; Female Version of Anthony;
Antonello	Boy	Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony
Antonino	Boy	Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony
Antonio	Boy	Saint Anthony; worthy of praise
Antonius	Boy	Latin - Priceless, Inestimable; A variant of name is Anthony
Antuninu	Boy	Sicilian form of Antoninus, meaning a highly praiseworthy man.
Anzia	Girl	Begin at; One Armed
Areanna	Girl	The one who is holy and pure

Aria	Girl	The one who is Lion of the Lords; Air, Song or Melody
Ariana	Girl	The pure and holy one
Arianna	Girl	Latin - Women from Hadria; Dark One; Old Greek - Very Holy Woman; A derivative of Adriana
Aristide	Boy	The perfect kind; one who is the best type
Arlo	Boy	manly, strong
Arlotto	Boy	Vagabond or tramp
Armando	Boy	Great warrior and a happy army man
Armani	Girl	Faith; Persian - Desire; A variant form of name Arman
Armina	Girl	Noble, warrior maiden
Armino	Boy	Warrior; a teacher or a scholar

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Frequently Asked Questions

1.意大利婴儿名字反映国家的怎么样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 [1]. 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 [2].

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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