200+ Common and Popular Italian Names with Meanings

If you’re looking for a cool Italian name for your baby, you’re in luck!

Check out our blog all about common and popular Italian names. Whether you’re having a girl, a boy, or want something gender-neutral, Italian names have a mix of classic and trendy feels that we think you’ll adore.

Come along as we explore a bunch of beautiful Italian names that might just be the perfect fit for your little one!

Common and Popular Italian Names for Boys

Explore common and popular Italian names for boys, each with its pronunciation and meaning:

1. Alberto (al-BEHR-toh): Noble, Bright
2. Alessandro (ah-lehs-SAHN-droh): Defender of mankind
3. Alessio (ah-LEH-see-oh): Defender, Protector
4. Angelo (ahn-JEH-loh): Angel, Messenger of God
5. Antonio (ahn-TOH-nyoh): Priceless, Inestimable
6. Armando (ahr-MAHN-doh): Army man, Soldier
7. Bruno (BROO-noh): Brown, Bear-like
8. Carlo (KAHR-loh): Strong, Manly
9. Claudio (KLAW-dyoh): Lame, Limping
10. Cristiano (kree-STYAH-noh): Follower of Christ
11. Daniele (dah-NYEH-leh): God is my judge
12. Davide (dah-VEE-deh): Beloved
13. Diego (DYEH-goh): Supplanter
14. Domenico (doh-MEH-nee-koh): Belonging to the Lord
15. Edoardo (eh-doh-AHR-doh): Wealthy guardian
16. Elio (EH-lyoh): Sun, Sunshine
17. Emanuele (eh-mah-NWEH-leh): God is with us
18. Enrico (ehn-REE-koh): Ruler of the household
19. Enzo (EN-zoh): Renowned warrior
20. Ettore (EHT-toh-reh): Holding fast, Steadfast
21. Fabio (FAH-byoh): Bean grower
22. Fabrizio (fah-BREET-syoh): Craftsman, Artisan
23. Federico (feh-deh-REE-koh): Peaceful ruler
24. Filippo (fee-LEEP-poh): Lover of horses
25. Francesco (frahn-CHEHS-koh): Frenchman, Free man
26. Franco (FRAHN-koh): Free man
27. Gabriel (GAH-bree-el): God is my strength
28. Gennaro (jehn-NAH-roh): January-born
29. Giacomo (JAH-koh-moh): Supplanter
30. Gino (JEE-noh): Well-born, Noble
31. Giorgio (JOR-jyoh): Farmer, Earthworker
32. Giovanni (jo-VAHN-nee): God is gracious
33. Giuliano (joo-LYAH-noh): Youthful, downy-bearded
34. Giulio (JOO-lyoh): Youthful, Downy-bearded
35. Giuseppe (joo-ZEHP-peh): God will add
36. Leonardo (leh-oh-NAHR-doh): Brave lion
37. Lorenzo (loh-REN-zoh): From Laurentum
38. Luca (LOO-kah): Bringer of light
39. Luciano (loo-CHEE-ah-noh): Light, illumination
40. Ludovico (loo-doh-VEE-koh): Famous warrior
41. Luigi (loo-EE-jee): Famous warrior
42. Manuel (mah-noo-EHL): God is with us
43. Marcello (mahr-CHEHL-loh): Young warrior
44. Marco (MAHR-koh): Dedicated to Mars
45. Mario (MAH-ree-oh): Bitter
46. Massimo (MAHS-see-moh): Greatest
47. Matteo (maht-TEH-oh): Gift of God
48. Michele (mee-KEH-leh): Who is like God
49. Niccolo (neek-KOH-loh): Victory of the people
50. Nico (NEE-koh): Victory of the people
51. Nicola (nee-KOH-lah): Victory of the people
52. Oscar (AHS-kahr): Deer friend
53. Paolo (PAH-oh-loh): Small, Humble
54. Pasquale (pahs-KWAH-leh): Easter
55. Piero (PYEH-roh): Rock
56. Pietro (PYEH-troh): Rock
57. Raffaele (rahf-fah-EH-leh): God has healed
58. Renato (reh-NAH-toh): Reborn, Renewed
59. Riccardo (ree-KAHR-doh): Brave ruler
60. Roberto (roh-BEHR-toh): Bright fame
61. Rocco (ROK-koh): Rest, Battle cry
62. Romeo (ROH-meh-oh): Pilgrim to Rome, Roman
63. Salvatore (sal-vah-TOH-reh): Savior, Rescuer
64. Samuele (sah-MWEH-leh): God has heard
65. Sergio (SEHR-jyoh): Servant, Attendant
66. Silvio (SEEL-vee-oh): Wood, Forest
67. Simone (see-MOH-neh): He who hears, Listener
68. Stefano (STEH-fah-noh): Crown, Garland
69. Tommaso (tohm-MAH-zoh): Twin
70. Valerio (vah-LEH-ryoh): Strong, Healthy
71. Vincenzo (veen-CHEHN-tsoh): To conquer, Victorious
72. Vittorio (veet-TOH-ryo): Victor, Conqueror

Common and Popular Italian Names for Girls

Discover common and popular Italian names for girls, each with its pronunciation and meaning:

1. Adele (ah-DEH-leh): Noble, Serene
2. Adriana (ah-dree-AH-nah): From Hadria, Dark
3. Alessandra (ah-lehs-SAHN-drah): Defender of mankind
4. Alessia (ah-LEH-see-ah): Defender, Protector
5. Alice (ah-LEES): Noble, Truthful
6. Allegra (ah-LEH-grah): Joyful, Lively
7. Amalia (ah-MAH-lee-ah): Industrious, Hardworking
8. Ambra (AHM-brah): Amber, Jewel
9. Angelica (ahn-JEHL-ee-kah): Angelic, Divine
10. Angelina (ahn-jeh-LEE-nah): Angelic, Messenger of God
11. Anna (AH-nah): Grace, Favor
12. Annabella (ahn-ah-BEH-lah): Beautiful, Graceful
13. Antonella (ahn-toh-NEHL-lah): Priceless, Inestimable
14. Aria (AH-ree-ah): Melody, Song
15. Arianna (ah-ree-AHN-nah): Holy, Blessed
16. Aurora (aw-ROH-rah): Dawn, Morning light
17. Beatrice (BEE-ah-tree-cheh): Bringer of joy, Blessed
18. Benedetta (behn-deh-DEHT-tah): Blessed, Favored
19. Bianca (BYAHN-kah): White, Pure
20. Camilla (kah-MEEL-lah): Young ceremonial attendant
21. Carla (KAHR-lah): Free woman
22. Carlotta (kahr-LOHT-tah): Feminine form of Charles, Strong
23. Carolina (kah-roh-LEE-nah): Free woman, Strong
24. Caterina (kah-teh-REE-nah): Pure, Clear
25. Cecilia (seh-CHEE-lee-ah): Blind, Illuminated
26. Chiara (KYAH-rah): Bright, Clear
27. Clara (KLAH-rah): Bright, Clear
28. Claudia (KLOU-dyah): Lame, limping
29. Costanza (koh-STAHN-tsah): Constant, Steadfast
30. Cristina (krees-TEE-nah): Follower of Christ
31. Daniela (dah-NYEH-lah): God is my judge
32. Diana (dee-AH-nah): Divine, Heavenly
33. Donatella (doh-nah-TEHL-lah): Given, Gift
34. Elena (eh-LEH-nah): Bright, Shining light
35. Elettra (eh-LEH-trah): Bright, Shining light
36. Elisa (eh-LEE-zah): God is my oath
37. Elisabetta (eh-lee-zah-BEHT-tah): God is my oath
38. Ella (EH-lah): Light, Beautiful fairy
39. Emilia (eh-MEE-lee-ah): Rival, Eager
40. Emily (EH-mee-lee): Rival, Eager
41. Emma (EHM-mah): Whole, Universal
42. Erica (EH-ree-kah): Eternal ruler, Ever-powerful
43. Erika (EH-ree-kah): Eternal ruler, Ever-powerful
44. Eva (EH-vah): Life, Living one
45. Fabiana (fah-BYAH-nah): Bean grower, Grower of beans
46. Federica (feh-deh-REE-kah): Peaceful ruler
47. Filomena (fee-loh-MEH-nah): Lover of strength, Friend of might
48. Flavia (FLAH-vyah): Blond, Golden-haired
49. Francesca (frahn-CHEHS-kah): Free woman
50. Gabriella (gah-bree-EHL-lah): God is my strength
51. Gaia (GAH-yah): Earth, Mother goddess
52. Gemma (JEHM-mah): Precious stone, Gem
53. Ginevra (jee-NEHV-rah): Fair one, White wave
54. Giorgia (JOR-jyah): Farmer, Earthworker
55. Giovanna (joh-VAHN-nah): God is gracious
56. Giulia (JOO-lyah): Youthful, Downy-bearded
57. Giuseppina (joo-sehp-PEE-nah): God will add
58. Greta (GREH-tah): Pearl
59. Ilaria (ee-LAH-ryah): Cheerful, Merry
60. Irene (ee-REH-neh): Peace
61. Isabella (ee-sah-BEHL-lah): God is my oath
62. Julia (JOO-lyah): Youthful, Downy-bearded
63. Laura (LAHW-rah): Laurel, Symbol of victory
64. Laurenza (lau-REN-tsah): Laurel, Symbol of victory
65. Lea (LEH-ah): Weary, Tired
66. Lia (LEE-ah): Weary, Tired
67. Livia (LEE-vee-ah): Blue, Envious
68. Lucia (LOO-chee-ah): Light, Illumination
69. Luciana (loo-CHEE-ah-nah): Light, Illumination
70. Lucrezia (loo-KREH-tsya): Profit, wealth
71. Ludovica (loo-doh-VEE-kah): Famous warrior
72. Luna (LOO-nah): Moon, Divine light
73. Maddalena (mahd-dah-LEH-nah): Of Magdala, Woman from Magdala
74. Margherita (mar-geh-REE-tah): Pearl
75. Maria (mah-REE-ah): Wished-for child, Rebellion
76. Marika (mah-REE-kah): Bitter, Rebellion
77. Marina (mah-REE-nah): Of the sea
78. Marta (MAHR-tah): Lady, Mistress
79. Martina (mahr-TEE-nah): Lady, Mistress
80. Matilde (mah-TEEL-deh): Strength in battle
81. Melania (meh-LAH-nyah): Black, Dark
82. Mia (MEE-ah): Mine, belonging to me
83. Michela (mee-KEH-lah): Who is like God
84. Milena (mee-LEH-nah): Gracious, Dear
85. Mirella (mee-REHL-lah): Admirable, Wonderful
86. Miriam (mee-RYAHM): Rebellion, Bitterness
87. Monica (MOH-nee-kah): Adviser, Solitary
88. Nadia (NAH-dyah): Hope
89. Natalia (nah-TAH-lyah): Born at Christmas
90. Nicoletta (nee-koh-LEHT-tah): Victory of the people
91. Nina (NEE-nah): Little girl
92. Noemi (noh-EH-mee): Pleasantness, Charm
93. Olivia (oh-LEE-vyah): Olive tree
94. Ornella (awr-NEHL-lah): Flowering ash tree
95. Paola (pah-OH-lah): Small, Humble
96. Patrizia (pah-TREET-syah): Noblewoman, Patrician
97. Rachele (rah-KEH-leh): Ewe, Lamb
98. Raffaella (rahf-fah-EHL-lah): God has healed
99. Rebecca (REH-bek-kah): Captivating, Knotted cord
100. Renata (reh-NAH-tah): Reborn, Renewed
101. Roberta (roh-BEHR-tah): Bright fame
102. Rosa (ROH-zah): Rose
103. Rossella (roh-SSEH-lah): Rose
104. Sabina (sah-BEE-nah): Sabine woman
105. Sabrina (sah-BREE-nah): From the River Severn
106. Sara (SAH-rah): Princess, Noblewoman
107. Serena (seh-REH-nah): Serene, Calm
108. Silvia (SEEL-vyah): Forest, woods
109. Simona (see-MOH-nah): He who hears, Listener
110. Sofia (soh-FEE-ah): Wisdom
111. Stella (STEH-lah): Star
112. Susanna (soo-ZAHN-nah): Lily, Rose
113. Teresa (teh-REH-sah): Harvester, Reaper
114. Tiziana (tsee-TSYAH-nah): Silent, Calm
115. Valentina (vah-lehn-TEE-nah): Strong, Healthy
116. Valeria (vah-LEH-ryah): Strong, Healthy
117. Vanessa (vah-NEH-sah): Butterfly
118. Veronica (veh-ROH-nee-kah): True image, Honest
119. Viola (vyoh-lah): Violet
120. Vittoria (veet-TAW-ryah): Victor, Conqueror
121. Viviana (vee-VYAH-nah): Full of life, Lively
122. Ylenia (ee-LEH-nya): Torch, Light
123. Yolanda (yoh-LAHN-dah): Violet flower
124. Zaira (ZAHY-rah): Rose, Flower
125. Zara (ZAH-rah): Princess, Flower
126. Zoe (ZOH-ee): Life

Gender Neutral Common and Popular Italian Names

Discover common and popular Italian names suitable for any gender, each with its pronunciation and meaning:

1. Adriano (ah-DREE-ah-noh): From Hadria, Dark
2. Agata (ah-GAH-tah): Good, Kind
3. Alessi (ah-LEH-see): Defender, Protector
4. Alex (AH-leks): Defender of mankind
5. Amedeo (ah-MEH-deh-oh): Loved by God
6. Ari (AH-ree): Lion
7. Aronne (ah-ROHN-neh): Mountain, Mountain of strength
8. Carmine/Carmen (KAHR-meen/KAHR-men): Song, Poem
9. Cristian (KREES-tyahn): Follower of Christ
10. Dani (DAH-nee): God is my judge
11. Dario (DAH-ree-oh): Possessing goodness, Rich
12. Edo (EH-doh): Wealthy guardian
13. Eli (EH-lee): Ascend, Uplifted
14. Elia (EH-lee-ah): My God is Yahweh
15. Emanuel (ee-MAN-yoo-el): God is with us
16. Enea (EH-neh-ah): Praise, commendation
17. Leo (LEE-oh): Lion
18. Lucio (LOO-chee-oh): Light, Illumination
19. Sam (sam): God has heard
20. Sasha (SAH-shah): Defender of mankind
21. Val (val): Strong, healthy
22. Valentino (vah-len-TEE-noh): Strong, healthy

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