Italian Baby Name
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For those of you who have an Italian ancestry or simply enjoy the romance of the language, choosing an Italian baby name for your newborn is an uncomplicated conclusion. Take the time to enjoy the mood, smell the aroma of basil and garlic while you nibble on some Italian bread, glancing through the following list of exceptional Italian baby names and their native descriptions. Remember the historic Italian tradition of naming children after family members, particularly grandparents.
Just as Rome wasn’t built in a day, take your time discovering the perfect name for your baby. Selecting a baby name is a decision that will last a lifetime.
Italian Baby Name: Boys
Alessandro - The protector.
Angelo – A Messenger.
Antonio - Praiseworthy.
Armando – From the army.
Bruno – A brown-haired man.
Carlo - A completely free man.
Carmine – Vineyard – masculine version.
Ciro - The founder of the Persian Empire. From the name Cyrus.
Dante - Enduring, steadfast.
Donato – Gift – masculine version.
Emilio - Industrious.
Enrico - The ruler of the estate.
Este/s – From the east.
Fabiano – Bean farmer.
Federico - A peaceful ruler.
Filippo - A horse lover.
Georgio – A Farmer.
Gianni - Italian form of John.
Guiseppe – Adding God.
Guideo – Life.
Ilario – Cheerful and happy.
Leonardo - As brave as a lion.
Lorenzo - From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels.
Luciano – Light – masculine version.
Luigi- A famous warrior.
Massimo - The greatest.
Nero – Dark or black.
Nico - The victory of the people.
Nuncio - A messenger.
Otello - Italian forms of Otto. Rich and prosperous.
Paolo - Italian form of Paul meaning small.
Pietro - A stone or rock.
Primo – First born boy child.
Raul - The counsel of the wolf or a fearless adviser.
Rodrigo - A renowned ruler.
Romeo - Pilgrim to Rome.
Sansone - Of the sun.
Santo - A saint.
Sergio – Attendent.
Stephano - A crown or garland.
Ugo - Italian form of Hugh meaning heart and mind.
Umberto – Color of the earth. Name of famous novelist Umberto Eco.
Valentino – Strong and healthy.
Vincenzo – The Conqueror.
Zanebono - The good one.
Italian Baby Name: Girls
Aldabella – Most beautiful.
Allegra– To be joyous.
Alisa - The wise counselor, or the truthful one.
Alma – Soul and spirit.
Amadora - The gift of love.
Annata – Grace.
Belinda - Beautiful.
Bella – Beautiful, shortened version.
Benedetta – Blesses.
Bianca - Fair-haired, or of a fair complexion.
Cameo - An engraved gemstone.
Carlina- A free person.
Carmelina – Vineyard – feminine version.
Caterina – Entirely pure.
Cella – Free one.
Cipriana – From Cyprus.
Delanna - Soft as wool.
Donata – Gift – feminine version.
Donna – Respectful woman.
Elda - A battle maiden.
Felice – Fortunate or happy.
Fiorenza – Flower.
Gemma– Jewel.
Giorgetta - A girl from the farm.
Giovanna– Gracious gift from God.
Isabella - A form of Elizabeth.
Lucia – Light – feminine version.
Madonna - My lady.
Mia – Belonging to me.
Mimi- My, my! Also a pet name.
Oriana – Golden.
Phebe – Radiant and bright.
Pia – Pious.
Renata – Reborn.
Rosalia– Melody.
Serafina – Angel.
Siena - A city in Tuscany.
Susanna - A Lily flower.
Tessa – Countess.
Vanni – Grace.
Venetia - From the city of Venice.
Viviana - Lovely.
Zita - The name of a 13th-century Tuscan saint.
Zola - Ball of earth.
Comments
Zhanna, Is your name Italian? If so, I'd love to add it to the list!-Susie
-- Contributed by: Susie1506Viviana sounds like a really beautiful name as does giovanna, they sound like mine! but i dont dont if hubby will like it! he's kinda Not as open minded... lets just leave it at that! :)
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