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Best Italian Baby Names

The best Italian baby names include those that are currently common in the US, such as Aria and Leonardo, as well as unique choices rarely heard outside of Italy, such as Benedetta and Domenico. Italian names are known for their attractive rhythms and romantic style, which feature heavily among the names on this list.

Along with Aria and Leonardo, other Italian baby names within the US Top 500 include Emilia, Gianna, Luca, Giovanni, Enzo, Lucia, Emiliano, and Bianca. Italian place names make great baby names, such as Como, Genoa, Milan, Sicily, Siena, and Verona.

Great Italian names that are common in both the US and Italy include Francesca and Alessia for girls, Lorenzo and Matteo for boys. Below, our recommendations of the best Italian baby names today.

Sandro

Meaning: defending men

Origin:Diminutive of Alessandro, Italian
1828
Ettore

Meaning: holds fast

Origin:Italian variation of Hector
1839
Cipriano

Meaning: from Cyprus

Origin:Latin
2411
Durante Durante is an Italian name, derived from the...
Origin:Latin
5797
Romolo Romolo is an Italian name often given to bab...
Origin:Italian variation of Romulus
6429
Como Como is a name derived from Latin origin and...
Origin:Italian place-name
11046
Eliseo

Meaning: God is my salvation

Origin:Italian and Spanish variation of Elisha
1113
Violetta

Meaning: purple

Origin:Italian
916
Fiammetta

Meaning: little fiery one

Origin:Italian
2394
Lelia The name Lelia is of Latin origin, as well a...
Origin:Italian form of Laelia, meaning unknown
1466
Sicily The meaning of Sicily is 'a large island off...
Origin:Place-name
3082
Simona Simona is typically a name for girls. The me...
Origin:Spanish
3537
Luciana

Meaning: light

Origin:Feminine variation of Lucianus
751
Amadea

Meaning: God's beloved

Origin:Latin
1809
Antonella

Meaning: first born

Origin:Latin
1107
Domenica

Meaning: belonging to the Lord

Origin:Italian feminine form of Dominic
4460
Genoveva The name Genoveva is of Spanish origin and t...
Origin:Spanish
6098
Giulietta Giulietta has a long and rich history, roote...
Origin:Latin
3483
Genoa Genoa has Italian origin and is considered t...
Origin:Italian place-name
6810
Enzo The name Enzo finds its roots in Italy. Enzo...
Origin:Italian variation of Henry, also diminutive of Vincenzo and Lorenzo
805