Italian baby names
Italian baby names offer a mix of classic, modern, and nature-inspired choices, with popular options like Leonardo, Francesco, and Alessandro for boys, and Sofia, Giulia, and Aurora for girls, often reflecting meanings of beauty, wisdom, or strength, alongside traditional names like Maria, Luca, and Giovanni.
Popular Italian Names
Boys: Leonardo, Francesco, Alessandro, Luca, Lorenzo, Matteo, Marco, Andrea, Giovanni, Enzo.
Girls: Sofia, Giulia, Aurora, Beatrice, Vittoria, Isabella, Lucia, Gianna, Anna, Maria, Aria.
Meaningful & Classic Choices
Leonardo: (M) Brave lion.
Sofia: (F) Wisdom.
Aria: (F) Melody, song.
Matteo: (M) Gift of God (Italian form of Matthew).
Gianna: (F) God is gracious (variation of Jane).
Lorenzo: (M) From Laurentum (Latin origin).
Bella: (F) Beautiful.
Old-Fashioned & Unique Options
For Boys: Ermenegildo, Fortunato (lucky), Onorato (honored).
For Girls: Belladonna (beautiful woman), Bellarosa (beautiful rose).
Naming Traditions
It's common for the first son to be named after the paternal grandfather and the first daughter after the paternal grandmother, continuing family lineage.
Popular Italian Names
Boys: Leonardo, Francesco, Alessandro, Luca, Lorenzo, Matteo, Marco, Andrea, Giovanni, Enzo.
Girls: Sofia, Giulia, Aurora, Beatrice, Vittoria, Isabella, Lucia, Gianna, Anna, Maria, Aria.
Meaningful & Classic Choices
Leonardo: (M) Brave lion.
Sofia: (F) Wisdom.
Aria: (F) Melody, song.
Matteo: (M) Gift of God (Italian form of Matthew).
Gianna: (F) God is gracious (variation of Jane).
Lorenzo: (M) From Laurentum (Latin origin).
Bella: (F) Beautiful.
Old-Fashioned & Unique Options
For Boys: Ermenegildo, Fortunato (lucky), Onorato (honored).
For Girls: Belladonna (beautiful woman), Bellarosa (beautiful rose).
Naming Traditions
It's common for the first son to be named after the paternal grandfather and the first daughter after the paternal grandmother, continuing family lineage.
26-30, F
