Naming your baby is as exciting as it is daunting.
When choosing your baby boy's name you have the opportunity to reflect your family's heritage or signpost important characteristics which you want to nurture in your child. On the other hand, you can simply pick a cute name that suits your baby and sounds lovely!
An Italian name should be at the top of your list of baby boy names, not only are they beautiful to the ear, but they also often have lovely, special meanings too. If you are looking for some inspiration, you have come to the right place as this list of Italian names for boys has 100 different Italian boy names. From the most popular, classic Italian boy names, to unique Italian names, Italian boy names inspired by celebrities and more, there is an Italian boy name for everyone on this list.
Erasto(Italian origin), meaning 'beloved'.
Giobbe(Italian origin), Italian form of the biblical figure Job, meaning 'persecuted'. Job is a righteous man in the bible making this an honourable Italian boys' name.
Domani(Italian origin), meaning 'tomorrow'.
Mario(Italian origin), meaning 'warlike'. The Mario Nintendo character is loved by children far and wide and so his name earns a spot on this list.
Tommaso(Italian origin), meaning 'a twin'.
Nevio(Italian origin), meaning 'mole'.
Fidelio(Italian origin), meaning 'faithful'.
Angelo(Italian origin), derived from the Latin name Angelus, meaning 'Angel' or 'messenger from God'. Footballer Angelo Peruzzi shares this name with astronomer Angelo Secci.
Giovanni(Italian origin), meaning 'God is gracious'.
Tobia(Italian origin), Italian form of the name Tobiah, meaning 'God is good'.
Amerigo(Italian origin), meaning 'home ruler'. This is the name of Amerigo Vespucci, the famous Italian explorer.
Giugnia, Origin: Latin ~ View Detail
Noè(Italian origin), Italian form of the name Noah, meaning 'rest, repose'.
Timeo(Italian and Spanish origin), Italian form of the name Timaeus, meaning 'honour'.
Alfonso(Italian origin), meaning 'noble and ready'. American actor Alfonso Ribeiro takes this name.
Andrea(Greek origin), meaning 'man'. There are many famous Italian Andreas, including singer and songwriter Andrea Bocelli, physician Andrea Vesalius and painter Andrea del Verrocchio.
Gianni(Italian origin), this name is the nickname of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious', can be used for both boys and girls.
Antonio(Italian origin), Italian version of Anthony, meaning 'priceless one'.
Maximiliano(Italian origin), meaning 'greatest'.
Brando(Italian origin), meaning 'sword'.
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Salomone(Italian origin), Italian form of the name Solomon, meaning 'man of peace'.
Matusalemme(Italian origin), Italian form of the biblical figure Methuselah, meaning 'man of the dart'.
Constantino(Italian origin), meaning 'constant, steady, faithful'.
Massimo(Italian origin), meaning 'greatest'.
Paolo(Italian origin), meaning 'small' or 'humble'.
Filippo(Italian origin), meaning 'friend of horses'.
Emiliano(Italian origin), meaning 'rival'. Footballer Emiliano Sala takes this name.
Pazienza, Meaning: patience Origin: Italian
Aronne(Italian origin), Italian form of the name Aaron, meaning 'exalted'.
Columbo(Italian origin), meaning 'dove'.
Giustina, Meaning: just, fair Origin: Italian
Amando(Italian origin), meaning 'worthy of love'.
Leone(Italian origin), meaning 'lion'.
Capri(Italian origin), this name is inspired by the island of Capri in Italy.
Vincenzo(Italian origin), Italian form of the name Vincent, meaning 'to win'.
Davide(Italian origin), meaning 'beloved'.
Alessio(Italian origin), Italian form of the Latin name Alexius meaning 'defender'. Football Alessio Cercim takes this name.
Francesco(Italian origin), meaning 'from France' or 'free'.
Gerodi(Italian origin), meaning 'hero' or 'hill'.
Leo(Italian origin), meaning 'lion'.
Luca(Italian origin), meaning 'person from Luciana'.
Michelangelo(Italian origin), meaning 'Archangel Michael'. This name is synonymous with Michelangelo Buonarroti, the famous renaissance artist and inventor.
Benvenuto(Italian origin), meaning 'welcomed birth'.
Ilario(Italian origin), meaning 'cheerful'.
Giorgio(Italian origin), meaning 'farmer'.
Giulio(Italian origin), meaning 'youthful'.
Cavalli(Italian origin), this Italian name, meaning 'horses' can be used for both boys and girls.
Armani(Italian origin), meaning 'Kin of Armand'. This name also references Giorgio Armani, the famous fashion designer.
Luigi(Italian origin), meaning 'famous warrior'. The famous Super Mario's brother is called Luigi.
Teo(Italian origin), meaning 'divine gift'.
Barnardo(Italian origin), meaning 'bear brave'.
Sardinia, Origin: Italian place-name
Como, Origin: Italian place-name
Raffaele(Italian and Hebrew origin), meaning 'God has healed'.
Lorenzo(Italian origin), meaning 'someone from Laurentum'.
Emanuele(Italian origin), meaning 'God is with us'.
Cosimo(Italian origin), meaning 'order, decency'.
Brunetta, Origin: Old German
Ambrossi(Italian origin), meaning 'divine, immortal'.
Adolfo(Italian origin), meaning 'noble wolf'.
Giuditta, Origin: Italian variation of Judith
Zaccaria (Hebrew origin), Italian form of the biblical name Zachariah.
Matteo(Italian origin), Italian form of the name Matthew, meaning 'gift of God'.
Domenico(Italian origin), meaning 'belonging to the Lord'.
Lozano(Italian origin), meaning 'from Locarno'.
Rizzo(Italian origin), this name also means 'curly haired'.
Maurillo(Italian origin), meaning 'moor'.
Agostino(Italian origin), meaning 'great, magnificent'.
Enzo(Italian origin), meaning 'home ruler'. The founder of the Ferrari sports car line was called Enzo Ferrari.
Geona(Italian origin), meaning 'a dove'.
Salvatore(Italian origin), meaning 'saviour'.
Coda(Italian origin), meaning 'concluding section of music'.
Arturo(Italian origin), meaning 'bear'.
Franco(Italian origin), Italian form of Francis, meaning 'Frenchman' or 'free'.
Volta(Italian origin), meaning 'turn, rotation'.
Orlando(Italian origin), meaning 'famous land'. Perhaps this name sounds so stylish due to its links with the famous actor Orlando Bloom.
Marco(Italian origin), meaning 'warlike'.
Riccardo(Italian origin), Italian version of Richard meaning 'powerful, leader'.
Damiano(Italian origin), meaning 'one who tames, subdues'.
Federico(Italian origin), Italian form of Frederick, meaning 'peaceful ruler'.
Vinceta, Origin: Italian
Renz(Italian origin), meaning 'laurel'.
Fendi(Italian origin), meaning 'to split'. The fashion brand of the same name began in 1925.
Abramo(Italian origin), meaning 'father of many'.
Agostino(Italian origin), meaning 'great'.
Valentino(Italian origin), meaning 'strength, health'. Famous Valentinos include fashion designer Valentino Garavani and motorcycle racer Valentino Rossi.
Alessandro(Italian origin), meaning 'defender of man'.
Giuseppe(Italian origin), Italian form of Joseph, meaning 'God will add, increase'.
Ciro(Italian origin), meaning 'of the sun'.
Elia(Italian origin), Italian version of the Hebrew name Eliana meaning 'God has answered'.
Leonardo(Italian origin), meaning 'brave lion'. This name has been the most popular of all Italian boys' names for many years running.
Mancuso(Italian origin), meaning 'left handed'.
Mabilia, Origin: Latin
Raffaele, Origin: Hebrew
Beronia, Origin: Italian
Alessio(Italian origin), meaning 'defender'.
Bello(Italian origin), meaning 'beautiful, handsome'.
Martino(Italian origin), meaning 'warrior of Mars'.
Lanza(Italian origin), meaning 'lancer'.
Raimondo, Origin: Italian
Tutti(Italian origin), meaning 'all together'.
Edoardo (Italian origin), meaning 'rich guardian'.
Gioele(Italian origin), this variation of Joel means 'Jehovah is his God'.
Guido(Italian origin), meaning 'forest guide'.
Guglielmo(Italian origin), meaning 'resolute protector'.
Benigno(Italian origin), meaning 'friendly, kind'.
Ricci(Italian origin), meaning 'curly haired'.
Pietro(Italian origin), meaning 'rock'.
Giacomo(Italian origin), meaning 'supplanter'.
Marcello(Italian origin), Italian form of the Latin name Marcellus, meaning 'young warrior'.
Monaco(Italian origin), meaning 'monk like'.
Modesto(Italian origin), meaning 'modest'.
Ottavio(Italian origin), this variation of the Latin name Octavius means 'eighth'.
Carlo(Italian origin), meaning 'man'.
Nicolo(Italian origin), Italian form of the name Nicholas, meaning 'victorious, conqueror of the people'.
Donato(Italian origin), meaning 'gift'.
Fiorello(Italian origin), meaning 'little flower'.
