Every parent wants their child to have a unique name that they can call their own. And while there are plenty of American names to choose from, why not consider an Italian name for your beautiful baby? Italian names sound cultured and sophisticated, and your child will be sure to stand out in a crowd.
So if you’re looking for something a little different, modern, and unique name, check out our most popular Italian boy names.
When we were expecting our first child, my husband and I spent hours pouring over baby name books. We wanted to find the perfect name that would reflect our child’s personality and ethnicity.
We wanted something unique but still familiar enough to be pronounced correctly by our families.
As a result, in this quest, we stumbled upon a few beautiful Italian boy names that we have just fallen in love with.
First, I was going to share my list on my Facebook profile but I thought it will only be limited to my friend list. So, I decided to create my blog and share my list you all beautiful pregnant women out there who are struggling to have unique, modern, and easy-to-pronounce names for their little stars.
So, I have mentioned all of our favorites in this article.
This list of 70+ beautiful Italian boy names can help guide you in your search for that perfect moniker.
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Before we move to the list of Italian boy names, let’s learn a few things about Italian names first.
Italian names are often reflective of a child’s character or personality. For example, some popular Italian boy names are Alessandro (masculine and brave), Francesco (magnanimous), Lorenzo (elegant), and Matteo (gifted).
Similarly, certain saints have inspired many Italian baby boy names. For instance, Gianni ( Giovanni ) is named after St. John the Baptist, Gaetano ( Gaetan ) after St. Catherine of Siena, and Domenico ( Dominic ) after St. Dominic.
Interestingly, many Italian baby names have a “cool” factor to them. Names like Luca ( Luke ), Leonardo ( Leonardo da Vinci ), and Alessandro ( Alexander ) are trendy, trendy, trendy.
These Italian baby boy names are sure to make your little guy the coolest kid on the playground or anywhere!
I always look for unique names whenever I have to suggest someone for their little angels. And I’m sure you would also do so.
You can find so many names that may sound unique to you. However, the most important thing is that you must find a meaningful name.
Naming your baby is a special phase of your life because it is the thing that you keep thinking about from the time you were expecting him.
Since everybody becomes curious about the name of a baby when he comes into the world. Therefore, as parents, you would like to give him a nice name.
Let’s not go into too many details and have a look at the list of 70+ Italian boy names that we have collected just for your little angel.
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Italian Boy Names
Aldo
Meaning: Noble or Old
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-L-D-O
Starting with: A, Al, Ald
Pronunciation: AA l - d oh
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Nicknames: Alden, Aldyn,Aldon , Aldin, Aldous, Aldus, Aldan
Style: Boho
Origin: German
Celebrities with this Name: Aldo Osorio (Argentine Pro Footballer), Aldo Tonin Bumçi (Albanian Politician)
Aldo is another popular name since it is the name of a famous North American shoe store. The meaning of this name is “noble” and “old”. Its origin is German.
Alessandro
Meaning: Defending Man
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-L-E-S-S-A-N-D-R-O
Starting with: A, Al, Ale
Pronunciation: aa- lai- s s aa n- d r oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Sandro
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Alexander
Origin: Greek
Religion: Christianity,Greek
Celebrities with this Name: Alex, Lex
Alessandro is a nice yet unique name. The origin is Greek and means “defending man”. Furthermore, this name is also an Italian form of the name Alexander. The nickname can be Sandro.
Alonzo
Meaning: Noble or Ready
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-L-O-N-Z-O
Starting with: A, Al, Alo
Pronunciation: ah-LAHN-zoh
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Nicknames: Lonny
Style: Modern
Origin: German
Celebrities with this Name: Alonzo Bodden (American Comedian), Alonzo Cushing (American Civil War Artilleryman)
It is another variant of the name Alfonso which has a German origin. It means “noble” and “ready”. In English, its nickname is Lonny which is a fun name. You can use this name as it has a nice meaning.
Alvie
Meaning: All-Wise
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-L-V-I-E
Starting with: A, Al, Alv
Pronunciation: AE l - v ee
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Nicknames: Alven, Alvaro, Alvera, Alivia
Origin: Swedish
Alvie is the Venetian form of Louis which means “all-wise”. The origin of the name is French. It is a very unique and fun name. Moreover, it sounds fun too.
Amadeo
Meaning: Love of God
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-M-A-D-E-O
Starting with: A, Am, Ama
Pronunciation: aa m AA d ee oh
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Nicknames: Dedo, Dado, Dadou
Style: Vintage
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Amadeo Fusca (American Actor), Amadeo Pietro Giannini (American Banker)
It is a very unique name for boys which means “love of God”. This name is the best name for your baby boy. In addition, this name is popular because it is the name of a music composer.
Amerigo
Meaning: Whole Ruler
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-M-E-R-I-G-O
Starting with: A, Am, Ame
Pronunciation: a mer i goe
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Nicknames: Ameri, Amer
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Emmerich
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Amerigo Vespucci
This name has both American and Italian links. Therefore, if you want such a name that has both links, it is a perfect option. Furthermore, the meaning of this name is “whole ruler” which makes it more appealing. Another reason for its popularity is that it is the name of an Italian explorer Amerigo Vespucci.
Andrea
Meaning: Manly or Masculine
Gender: Unisex
Spelling: A-N-D-R-E-A
Starting with: A, An, And
Pronunciation: Ahn-dray-uh
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Nicknames: Andy, Nea, Drea, Andrew, Andi, Andru, Andree
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
This Italian name is the form of the Greek name Andreas or Andrew in English. It is a perfect name that you can give to your baby. It means “manly or masculine”. The meaning is an obvious reason for naming your baby boy. Moreover, it is a unisex name which means it can be the name of a girl too.
Antonio
Meaning: Flower
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-N-T-O-N-I-O
Starting with: A, An, Ant
Pronunciation: un TO neo
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Nicknames: Tonino, Nino, Tonio, Tony, Tone
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Anthony
Origin: Italian
Celebrities with this Name: Antonio Garrido (Spanish Actor), Antonio Kaufusi (Tongan-Australian Rugby Pro)
The Latin name Antonius or Anthem is Antonio in Italian. It has been a very common name since the 14th century. It is a small and beautiful name.
Aristide
Meaning: The Best
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-R-I-S-T-I-D-E
Starting with: A, Ar, Ari
Pronunciation: Ah-Ree-Stee-Deyh
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Nicknames: Ari, Ariss, Finest
Origin: Italian
The Greek name Aristide is Aristide means “the best”. The meaning of this name itself is enough to name your baby boy. A perfect name indeed! In addition, it represents integrity. The nickname can be Ari which is a fun one.
Armando
Meaning: Army Man
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-R-M-A-N-D-O
Starting with: A, Ar, Arm
Pronunciation: Are- Mon- Dough
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Nicknames: Armie, Mondo, Mando
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Armando Antonio Galarraga(Venezuelan baseball Player), Armando Bó (Argentine Actor)
Armando is a very strong name that is the Italian form of the German and English name Herman. The meaning of this name is “army man”. It can be a great option for your baby boy if your family belongs to the army.
Arturo
Meaning: Bear Man
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-R-T-U-R-O
Starting with: A, Ar, Art
Pronunciation: Arr-Tur-Oh
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Nicknames: Arturi, Artur, Turi, Turro
Style: Boho
English Equivalent (US): Arthur
Origin: Italian
Arturo is the Italian form of the name Arthur which is an English name. In addition, it means “bear man”. It is a pretty strong Italian name therefore, you can also think about it.
Aurelio
Meaning: Golden
Gender: Boy
Spelling: A-U-R-E-L-I-O
Starting with: A, Au, Aur
Pronunciation: aa oo r EH l ee oh
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Nicknames: Guello, Casilla, Aurelio, Aurelius
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Aurelius
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
The name represents preciousness because of its meaning which is “golden”. In addition, this name comes from the Roman name Aurelius. It is a perfect name for your golden baby boy.
Beniamino
Meaning: Son of the South
Gender: Boy
Spelling: B-E-N-I-A-M-I-N-O
Starting with: B, Be, Ben
Pronunciation: Be-ni-amino
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Nicknames: Delux, Deluca
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Benjamin
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
The name Beniamino is playful in Italian and it is very unique. However, it is the Italian form of the name Benjamin which means “son of the south” in Hebrew. Furthermore, it is very popular because many famous people have this name. Benjamin Franklin is just a name you can think of.
Bernardo
Meaning: Strong as a Bear
Gender: Boy
Spelling: B-E-R-N-A-R-D-O
Starting with: B, Be, Ber
Pronunciation: Ber nar do
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Nicknames: Berna, Berni, Ben, Beca, Beni
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Bruno
Meaning: Protection
Gender: Boy
Spelling: B-R-U-N-O
Starting with: B, Br, Bru
Pronunciation: b r OO - n oh
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Nicknames: Brownie, Brunis, Bru, Brunin
Style: Vintage
Origin: Italian
It is an adorable name for your baby boy and it means “protection” or “brown” in German. This is a small name and sounds cute. It can be a perfect name for your little angel.
Carmine
Meaning: Garden
Gender: Unisex
Spelling: C-A-R-M-I-N-E
Starting with: C, Ca, Car
Pronunciation: K ah r m ih n
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Nicknames: Karmen, Carmino, Carmin, Carman, Carmen, Karman
Style: Boho
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Carmine Appice (American rock drummer), Carman (American Christian Singer)
One of the many interesting names is more like Carmen, a female name. It means “garden”. Since the name has a female version too, therefore, you can use it to honor your ancestors such as your grandmother.
Cesare
Meaning: Hairy
Gender: Boy
Spelling: C-E-S-A-R-E
Starting with: C, Ce, Ces
Pronunciation: Chay-Se-Ree
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Nicknames: Cece, Cesa, Cesi
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Cesare is the Italian version of the Roman name Caesar and it means “hairy”. Well, the meaning might not be very interesting but it is still popular among the Italian people.
Daniele
Meaning: God is my Judge
Gender: Boy
Spelling: D-A-N-I-E-L-E
Starting with: D, Da, Dan
Pronunciation: Dan-NEE-ill
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Nicknames: Dido, Dany, Davi, Danie
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Daniel
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
It means “God is my judge” in Hebrew. It is one of the very common Italian names that people like to name their babies. Moreover, the name became popular after the biblical character.
Dante
Meaning: Enduring
Gender: Boy
Spelling: D-A-N-T-E
Starting with: D, Da, Dan
Pronunciation: Dan Tay
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Nicknames: Dandy, Dani
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Dante Alighieri (Italian Poet), Danny Bonaduce (American Actor)
This Italian name is the medieval short version of Durante. It was the name of the most famous Italian poet Dante Alighieri. It means “enduring”. A very nice name that you can think of.
Dario
Meaning: Possessing Goodness
Gender: Boy
Spelling: D-A-R-I-O
Starting with: D, Da, Dar
Pronunciation: Da Rio
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Nicknames: Dari, Dodi, Dido
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian/Persian
Religion: Christianity
This name basically belongs to Persia and it means “possessing goodness”. It is a modern name and very unique. It was the name of the three kings of Persia. Additionally, it is a small name that anyone can remember easily.
Davide
Meaning: Beloved
Gender: Boy
Spelling: D-A-V-I-D-E
Starting with: D, Da, Dav
Pronunciation: Dah-vee-day
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Nicknames: Dave, Dado, Dadi, Davi
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): David
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Davide means “beloved” and it is such an interesting name. This name has also come in the Bible. Further, it reflects the strength and the meaning is the main reason why people like to give it to their baby boy.
Dino
Meaning: Little sword
Gender: Boy
Spelling: D-I-N-O
Starting with: D, Di, Din
Pronunciation: d EE - n oh
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Nicknames: Tino, Dano, Dono,
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Religion: Hindu
Dino is usually used as the short form of the names that end on dino or tino. These names include Bernardino, Valentino. It is such a small and cute name and sounds polite.
Edoardo
Meaning: Rich Guard
Gender: Boy
Spelling: E-D-O-A-R-D-O
Starting with: E, Ed, Edo
Pronunciation: ed ou ar do
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Nicknames: Dodo, Edux, Eduard
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Christianity
Origin: Italian
Religion: Edward
The meaning of the name is “rich guard”. The English version of the name is Edward and it was the name of many kings. You can also give it a thought for naming your baby. It’s one of the names that sound classy too.
Elio
Meaning: Sun
Gender: Boy
Spelling: E-L-I-O
Starting with: E, El, Eli
Pronunciation: Elijio
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Nicknames: Eli, Lello, Lce, Elion
Style: Boho
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
It is also an Italian name and its Greek form is Aelius or Helios. This name is my personal preference because of its meaning which is “sun”. Your son is the one who brings sunshine to your home. And this is why it is an adorable name.
Ennio
Meaning: Self-Destined
Gender: Boy
Spelling: E-N-N-I-O
Starting with: E, En, Enn
Pronunciation: eh - N EE - oh
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Nicknames: Ennis, Aim ennio
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Ennio Antonelli (Italian Roman Catholic cardinal), Ennio Doris (Italian billionaire)
This name comes from the Roman surname Ennius. It is also the name of a famous composer Ennio Morricone who made the best films. Furthermore, it means “self-destined”. It is a sign of good luck.
Enzo
Meaning: Ruler of The Estate
Gender: Boy
Spelling: E-N-Z-O
Starting with: E, En, Enz
Pronunciation: eh n - s oh
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Nicknames: Anzo or Heinz
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Heinz
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Enzo Girolami Castellari (Italian film director), Enzo Lefort (French fencer)
The name Enzo is the Italian version of the other names such as Anzo and Heinz. It is also a nickname for the names that end in Enzo. It is a cute Italian boy’s name that means ruler of the estate.
Federico
Meaning: A Peaceful Ruler
Gender: Boy
Spelling: F-E-D-E-R-I-C-O
Starting with: F, Fe, Fed
Pronunciation: Feh-deh-ree-koh
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Nicknames: Kiko, Rico, Freddy, Chicco, Fernando
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Frederick
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Federico Fellini
The name means “a peaceful ruler” and it is the most usual name in Italy. Furthermore, the name became famous because it is the same as the name of a well-known producer Federico Fellini.
Francesco
Meaning: Frenchman or free man
Gender: Boy
Spelling: F-R-A-N-C-E-S-C-O
Starting with: F, Fr, Fra
Pronunciation: f r ae n - ch EH s - k oh
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Nicknames: Francis, Frank, Franci, Cesco, Ciccio, Pecco
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
It means a Frenchman or free man. In addition, this is also a common name in Italy. You would have heard it more often. It is a polite name and reflects a decent personality. Moreover, the short form of this name is Francis or Frank. It became popular with the name of the well-known Italian Saint Francis of Assisi.
Franco
Meaning: Freedom
Gender: Boy
Spelling: F-R-A-N-C-O
Starting with: F, Fr, Fra
Pronunciation: f r ai n k oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Fran Co, Fran, Francio
Style: Classic
Origin: German
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: François Arnaud (French Canadian Actor), François Charles Armand Fillon (French Prime Minister)
This is more like Frank in English. The origin of this name is an old German tribe. It is the most popular name in Italy and is often used as Francesco. Furthermore, the meaning of this name is freedom.
Gabriele
Meaning: Hero of God
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-A-B-R-I-E-L-E
Starting with: G, Ga, Gab
Pronunciation: Gab-ri-el
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Gabriele
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Gabriel
Origin: Italian
Religion: Islam
It is the Italian form of the name Gabriel. In the bible, it is the name of the messenger of God. furthermore, in Islam, it is the name of one of the messengers of God who dictated the Holy Quran to the last Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The meaning of this name is “Hero of God”.
Gaetano
Meaning: From Caieta
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-A-E-T-A-N-O
Starting with: G, Ga, Gae
Pronunciation: g ah eh t ah n oh
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Nicknames: Gae, Gaetan
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
This name is based on an Italian town Gaeta. It can bring good luck to your boy. Moreover, it has been the name of many great Italian Saints such as Saint Gaetano. It is very popular among the Italian people.
Gerardo
Meaning: Hardy Spear
Gender: Unisex
Spelling: G-E-R-A-R-D-O
Starting with: G, Ge, Ger
Pronunciation: j eh - r ah r - d oh
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Nicknames: Gery, Gero, Geratdo, Gero
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
This name means “hardy spear” and it has a slight difference with two English names Gerard and Gerald. These two names are often confusing. However, the name Gerardo is a very different Italian name.
Gianni
Meaning: A Gold Coin
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-I-A-N-N-I
Starting with: G, Gi, Gia
Pronunciation: J ee - ah - n ee
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Nicknames: Gio or Nino
Style: Vintage
English Equivalent (US): John
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
This is an attractive name that means “a gold coin”. It is one of the best Italian names for boys. Some people use it as their nicknames if their names end in Gio, Nino, etc.
Gino
Meaning: Ever-Living
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-I-N-O
Starting with: G, Gi, Gin
Pronunciation: DJEE-no
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Jino, Geno, Jeno
Style: Vintage
Origin: Greek
Celebrities with this Name: Gino Vannelli (Italian-Canadian singer, Musician), Gino Conforti (American Actor)
It is a very short name that is cute. It means ever-living. This name is perfect for your lively and beautiful son. Its origin is Greek. Moreover, it is very easy to memorize it.
Giosue
Meaning: God Rescues
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-I-O-S-U-E
Starting with: Gi, Gi, Gio
Pronunciation: Jo su.ay'
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Gio, Giosu, Gios
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
This name means “God Rescues” and it is a unique and short name. You can use this name for your little boy if you want a special name.
Giovanni
Meaning: God is Gracious
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-I-O-V-A-N-N-I
Starting with: G, Gi, Gio
Pronunciation: j oh - V AH N - n ee
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Vanni, Gian, Giannino, Gianni
Style: Vintage
English Equivalent (US): John
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Giovanni Ribisi (American Actor), Giovanni Lavaggi (Sicilian Racing Driver)
It is another name for the English name John. Many Renaissance countries have this name and you can count your son too among them if you want to. It is a good option.
Giulio
Meaning: Youthful
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-I-U-L-I-O
Starting with: G, Gi, Giu
Pronunciation: JOOL-ee-o
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Nicknames: Giucci, Galio, Gigio, Giugio
Style: Vintage
English Equivalent (US): Julius
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
The name Giulio is the Italian form of the name Julius. It is a very common name in Italy. It became famous because it is the name of Julius Caesar. Additionally, the meaning of this name is youthful.
Giuseppe
Meaning: He will do
Gender: Boy
Spelling: G-I-U-S-E-P-P-E
Starting with: G, Gi, Giu
Pronunciation: Giu Se Ppe
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Nicknames: Beppe Peppe, Bepi,Peppino, Beppo, Giù, Pino, Bepi, Beppo
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Joseph
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Giuseppe Rossi (American-born Italian footballer), Giuseppe Peano (Italian mathematician)
The actual name Joseph is Guiseppe in Italian. It means “he will do” in Hebrew. It is a famous name because it is the name of the Italian General Guiseppe Garibaldi. He worked very hard to unite Italy.
Leonardo
Meaning: A Brave Lion
Gender: Boy
Spelling: L-E-O-N-A-R-D-O
Starting with: L, Le, Leo
Pronunciation: l eh oh n aa r d oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Lenny, Leo, Lennie,, Nardo, Len
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Leonard
Origin: Greek
Religion: Judaism
Celebrities with this Name: Leonardo Wilhelm DiCaprio (American Actor), Leo Fitzpatrick (American Actor)
Leonardo is one of the famous Italian names for boys. It means “a brave lion”. The short name can be Leo. It is a well-known name and it is no wonder about that since it is the name of a famous Italian Leonardo da vinic.
Furthermore, the Leo name is the Greek word that means lion. Also, it is one of the zodiac signs. Therefore, if you want to name your boy according to his zodiac then it can be a good option.
Leopoldo
Meaning: Bold
Gender: Boy
Spelling: L-E-O-P-O-L-D-O
Starting with: L, Le, Leo
Pronunciation: l eh oh - p OH l d oh
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Nicknames: Polo, Polito, Leo, Poldo
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Leopold
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
It simply represents strength and power. Leopoldo is a pretty strong name for boys. This name has been very common in the royal families. It means “bold” and “people” in German. Moreover, it was the name of a Saint of Austria.
Lorenzo
Meaning: Laurel Crown
Gender: Boy
Spelling: L-O-R-E-N-Z-O
Starting with: L, Lo, Lor
Pronunciation: l oh- r EH n - z oh
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Nicknames: Renzo, Enzo, Ren, Larry
Style: Vintage
English Equivalent (US): Lawrence
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
Celebrities with this Name: Lorenzo Lamas y de Santos (American Actor), Lorenzo Jerald Patterson (American Rapper)
It is the name that is also derived from the Latin name Laurentius. The meaning of this name is “laurel crown” which sounds so royal. Right? It is famous because of a famous Italian personality of Italy, Lorenzo de Medici.
Luigi
Meaning: Famous Warrior
Gender: Boy
Spelling: L-U-I-G-I
Starting with: L, Lu, Lui
Pronunciation: lou ee gie
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Nicknames: Gigi, Luigy, Luigis, Luigi zia
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Ludwig
Origin: German
Religion: Judaism
The English version of this name is Louis. Furthermore, its meaning is famous-warrior. The origin of this name is German.
Manuele
Meaning: God is with us
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-N-U-E-L-E
Starting with: M, Ma, Man
Pronunciation: MAENuhL
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Nicknames: Many, Mat, Main
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Emmanuel
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
This Italian name is derived from the Hebrew name Emmanuel. It means “God is with us”. Furthermore, it was also the name of the old Massiah Testament. This name covers some religious beliefs as well.
Marcello
Meaning: Little Warrior
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-R-C-E-L-L-O
Starting with: M, Ma, Mar
Pronunciation: Mar-sel-lo
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Nicknames: Marshmallow, Marc, Chelo, Chelo, Cello, Marcelo
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Marcel
Origin: Latin, Italian
Religion: Judaism
The Italian name Marcello is derived from the Roman name Marcus. It is also the same as the English name Mark. It is a very strong and melodic name for your son.
Marco
Meaning: Warlike or Warring
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-R-C-O
Starting with: M, Ma, Mar
Pronunciation: m AA r k oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Makki, Marcos, Marcus, Marko
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Marcus
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
The names Marcus or Mark are the English forms of Marco. It has been common since the middle ages. It means warlike or warring. It shows strong ability and hence it is a beautiful name for a boy.
Mario
Meaning: Hammer
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-R-I-O
Starting with: M, Ma, Mar
Pronunciation: Mah - Ree - Ow
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Mio, Rio, Mayito, Mario Kart, Mayo
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Marius
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
Celebrities with this Name: Mario Lanza (American Tenor), Mario Gianluigi Puzo (American author)
This name is derived from the Latin name Marius or the Roman name Mars. Furthermore, the meaning of this name is a hammer. It is of Etruscan origin.
Massimo
Meaning: The Greatest
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-S-S-I-M-O
Starting with: M, Ma, Mas
Pronunciation: m ah - s ih - m oh
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Nicknames: Mssi, Nastilo, Roccio, Maximo
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Maximus
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
It is an Italian name that is derived from the name Maximus. It is the name with a special meaning that is “the greatest”. Furthermore, if you think your son is the greatest blessing of your life, then you can name him Massimo.
Matteo
Meaning: Gift of God
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-T-T-E-O
Starting with: M, Ma, Mat
Pronunciation: Matt ee oh
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Nicknames: Matte. theo, Tatte, matt
Style: Vintage
English Equivalent (US): Matthew
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
Matteo is another form of Matthew in Hebrew which means “gift of God”. It is the most famous name in Italy. The name has a very beautiful meaning. Additionally, people more often like to use this name for their son.
Mattia
Meaning: The Gift of God
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-T-T-I-A
Starting with: M, Ma, Mat
Pronunciation: Ma-TEE-ah
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Nicknames: Puiutz, Goutam, EZZY
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Matthew
Origin: Greek
Religion: Judaism
Mattia is derived from the Greek name Matthias and the English name Mathew. It was the name of the king of Hungary in the 15th century. It has a beautiful meaning “the gift of God”. In addition, people more often like to use this name for their children.
Mauro
Meaning: Moorish, Dark-skinned
Gender: Boy
Spelling: M-A-U-R-O
Starting with: M, Ma, Mau
Pronunciation: m aa uu r oh
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Nicknames: Maury Maurie, Morrey, Maurio, Maureo, Morry, Morrey
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
Celebrities with this Name: Mauro Piacenza (Italian Roman Catholic Cardinal), Mauro Bergamasco (Italian Rugby Pro)
It is the Latin form of the name Maurus which means “Moorish”. It does not have an interesting meaning however, its pronunciation in Italian names is very interesting.
Narciso
Meaning: Daffodil
Gender: Unisex
Spelling: N-A-R-C-I-S-O
Starting with: N, Na, Nar
Pronunciation: Nar-see-sow
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Nicknames: Chicho, Shisho, Nachi
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
Narcissus is a female name that is derived from the name Narciso. It has Greek mythology where a man stared at his reflection in the lake for so long that it turned to daffodils or narcissus. Moreover, its origin is also narcissistic.
Niccolo
Meaning: Victory of The People
Gender: Boy
Spelling: N-I-C-C-O-L-O
Starting with: N, Ni, Nic
Pronunciation: Nick-O-lo
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Nicknames: Nicco, Nico, Nick
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Nicholas
Origin: Italian
Religion: Greek,Judaism
The Greek name Nicholas is Niccolo in Italian. It is beautiful yet very easy to pronounce. The meaning of Niccolo name is “victory of the people”. It is a popular name because of the bearer Florentine philosopher Nicolo Machiavelli.
Nico
Meaning: People of Victory
Gender: Boy
Spelling: N-I-C-O
Starting with: N, Ni, Nic
Pronunciation: NEE-koh
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Nicknames: Nicholas, Nic, Nicky, Nico, Niki, Niko, Nikky
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Nicodemus, Nicholas
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
Celebrities with this Name: Nikodim Pavlovich Kondakov (Russian Historian), Nikodimos Papavasiliou (Cypriot Football Manager)
This is a common Italian name that is short and adorable. However, some people use this name as their nickname for names such as Nicholas. It means people of victory.
Nino
Meaning: A Child or Boy
Gender: Boy
Spelling: N-I-N-O
Starting with: N, Ni, Nin
Pronunciation: nee no
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Nicknames: Antonio, Nino
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
It is also another name that is also used as a nickname for the names such as Antonio. It means “a child” or a “boy”. It is a perfect name for boys and a short name is easily memorable.
Placido
Meaning: Quiet or Calm
Gender: Boy
Spelling: P-L-A-C-I-D-O
Starting with: P, Pl, Pla
Pronunciation: p uh s EE d oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Placi, Calm, Tiago
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Religion: Judaism
Placido is another popular Italian name that means “quiet or calm”. This name can also reflect the peaceful personality of your son. Therefore, it is a beautiful name with strength.
Renato
Meaning: Born Again
Gender: Boy
Spelling: R-E-N-A-T-O
Starting with: R, Re, Ren
Pronunciation: Ray-nah-toe
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Nicknames: Rena, Rato, Renatito
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
It is also known as Renatus in Latin. The meaning of Renato name is “born again”. It can be a unique option for your baby. Moreover, this name has an interesting pronunciation.
Renzo
Meaning: City of Laurels
Gender: Boy
Spelling: R-E-N-Z-O
Starting with: R, Re, Ren
Pronunciation: r eh n z oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Ren, Renzi, Renzo, Kylo Ren
Style: Modern
Origin: Italy
Renzo is a very famous Italian name that is a short form of the name Lorenzo. Whereas Lorenzo is short for Laurentius which is a Latin name. It means “city of Laurels”. Its origin is Italy and it is a perfect name for boys.
Riccardo
Meaning: Brave Soldier
Gender: Boy
Spelling: R-I-C-C-A-R-D-O
Starting with: R, Ri, Ric
Pronunciation: r ee k ah r d oh
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Nicknames: Rick, Riki, Rich, Rio, Ritardo, Ricca
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Richard
Origin: Italian
It means “brave soldier” and its English form is Richard. It is famous both ways. Furthermore, this name is popular because it is the name of the three kings of England. Therefore, it also represents royalty. It has been famous since the middle ages in Europe.
Rico
Meaning: Glory or Strong ruler
Gender: Boy
Spelling: R-I-C-O
Starting with: R, Ri, Ric
Pronunciation: r EE k oh
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Nicknames: Roco, Rookie
Style: Vintage
Origin: Spanish
This name is the short form of the name Enrico. It means a strong ruler and is a very adorable name. Additionally, it is a perfect name for your baby boy.
Rocco
Meaning: Rest
Gender: Boy
Spelling: R-O-C-C-O
Starting with: R, Ro, Roc
Pronunciation: ROCK-oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Rock, Rocky, Cocco, Coroco
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
This name is derived from a German word that means rest. The best thing is that it makes a very nice nickname too such as Rock or Rocky. Furthermore, it was the name of a Saint who helped plague victims back in the 14th century.
Rolando
Meaning: Fame or Land
Gender: Boy
Spelling: R-O-L-A-N-D-O
Starting with: R, Ro, Rol
Pronunciation: ROO LAND DO
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Rowe, Rolly, Lannie, Roli, Rollie
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Celebrities with this Name: Rolando Delgado (American mixed martial artist), Rolando Hinojosa (American novelist)
It is another version of the Italian name Roland. It means “fame” and “land”. Rolando is a french hero and is very famous and hence the name too. The other form of this name is Orlando.
Romeo
Meaning: From Rome
Gender: Boy
Spelling: R-O-M-E-O
Starting with: R, Ro, Rom
Pronunciation: R OH - m ee - oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Meo, Rome, Rom, Romio
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Romeo is the most popular name and no doubt it is from both Latin and Greek. The common reason for this name is that Romeo is the name of the lover in Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Additionally, the name still has a romantic theme which means “from Rome ”.
Salvatore
Meaning: Savior
Gender: Boy
Spelling: S-A-L-V-A-T-O-R-E
Starting with: S, Sa, Sal
Pronunciation: s ahl vah tore eh
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Nicknames: Sal, Salvy, Tore, Sally, Sully
Style: Vintage
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christian
Celebrities with this Name: Sal Mineo (American actor), Salvador Dali (surrealist Spanish artist)
It means “savior” in Latin. The name is very kind and it sounds so peaceful at the same time. Additionally, the nickname for it can be Tory or Torey. This name is very common among the Italian people.
Santo
Meaning: Saint
Gender: Boy
Spelling: S-A-N-T-O
Starting with: S, Sa, San
Pronunciation: San-toe
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Nicknames: Mynto, Minto, Santu, Sanito, Santito, Sant
Style: Vintage
Origin: Italian
It means Saint in Italian and is derived from the Latin Sanctus. Furthermore, there is also a popular wine vin santo. If you are looking purely for Christian names then you can take this name for your baby boy.
Terzo
Meaning: Third
Gender: Boy
Spelling: T-E-R-Z-O
Starting with: T, Te, Ter
Pronunciation: ter-zo
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Terzo Genito
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
It is short for Tertius and its meaning is “third”. This name is usually used as the middle or surname. Moreover, it can be the name of your third son. It is a delightful Italian name.
Tino
Meaning: Little or Junior
Gender: Boy
Spelling: T-I-N-O
Starting with: T, Ti, Tin
Pronunciation: T n oh
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Nicknames: Valentino, Cino, Tink, Tini
Style: Modern
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christian
Tino makes a very beautiful Italian boy name. However, people often use it as their nicknames for names such as Valentino. It means “little or junior”. Furthermore, it is perfect for your little one.
Tito
Meaning: Title of Honor
Gender: Boy
Spelling: T-I-T-O
Starting with: T, Ti, Tit
Pronunciation: Tee-Toe
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Pito, Kratos, tito loco, Letal
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Tito is short for Titus and it has a great meaning that is “title of honor”. It is a Roman name. If you want a small and cute name for your son then it is a perfect one. Moreover, it sounds beautiful.
Tommaso
Meaning: Twin
Gender: Boy
Spelling: T-O-M-M-A-S-O
Starting with: T, To, Tom
Pronunciation: Toe-m-so
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: tom, Tommy, Tomato, Tommi
Style: Modern
English Equivalent (US): Thomas
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Tommaso means “twin” in Aramaic. It is the most popular Italian name since the 12th century as it is the name of the two saints Thomas Becket and Thomas Aquinas. The nickname for Tommaso is tom.
Ugo
Meaning: Heart, Mind, Spirit
Gender: Boy
Spelling: U-G-O
Starting with: U, Ug
Pronunciation: ug- OOH
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Hugo, Tugo, Ago, Ugo le rigolo, Huey
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Hugh
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Ugo sounds cute. Right? It is a name that is short for Hugh. Its base word is hug which is a German word. It means “heart”, “mind”, or “spirit”. Isn’t it a beautiful meaning? I can hear you saying yes! Well, it is a great name for your boy.
Umberto
Meaning: Bright Warrior
Gender: Boy
Spelling: U-M-B-E-R-T-O
Starting with: U, Um, Umb
Pronunciation: oom-BAIR-toh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Humberto, Lamberto, Umbro
Style: Classic
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christian
Celebrities with this Name: Umberto Antonio Tozzi (Italian singer), Umberto Eco (Italian semiotician), Umberto Lenzi (Italian film director)
It is an entirely beautiful name that means “bright warrior”. This name is a symbol of strength, power, and courage. The two kings also have this name and hence it bears some royalty as well. It can be the name of your baby boy without thinking twice.
Vincenzo
Meaning: To Conquer
Gender: Boy
Spelling: V-I-N-C-E-N-Z-O
Starting with: V, Vi, Vin
Pronunciation: v ih n s EH n z oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Vincinzo, Vin
Style: Classic
English Equivalent (US): Victor
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
This name is derived from the Roman name Vincent means “to conquer”. It can empower your kid to face all the hurdles in your life. Moreover, it is a very popular name in Italy.
Vito
Meaning: Life
Gender: Boy
Spelling: V-I-T-O
Starting with: V, Vi, Vit
Pronunciation: v EE t oh
Audio Pronunciation:
Nicknames: Vitus, Vital, Vitomir, Vitaly
Style: Vintage
Origin: Italian
Religion: Christianity
Celebrities with this Name: Vito Joseph LoGrasso (American wrestling Pro), Vito Nikolić (Montenegrin Poet)
It is short for Vitus, which means “life”. The meaning is very beautiful and perfect for your child. In addition, it was the name of a Saint in the 4th century. You may like the name because it is short and has a nice meaning too.
The above-mentioned list is the full list of all names. Below are the Italian names mentioned by categories.
Modern Italian Boy Names
There are a lot of beautiful Italian boy names that are popular today. Here is the list of modern names below.
- Alessandro
- Andrea
- Antonio
- Gabriel
- Gianni
- Lorenzo
- Mario
- Matteo
- Paolo
- Raphael
- Salvatore
- Simone
- Tommaso
Cute Italian Boy Names
Below is the list of cute names for your baby.
- Antonio
- Alessandro
- Leonardo
- Giovanni
- Enrico
- Gabriele
- Giorgio
- Luca
- Matteo
- Riccardo
- Carlo
- Gianfranco
- Gianluca
- Giovanni
- Valentino
- Marco
- Alessio
- Lorenzo
- Filippo
- Pietro
- Andrea
- Alessandro
Strong Italian Boy Names
Italian cultures and traditions have always been strong and rich in history and nature-oriented wisdom. From the many positive attributes, such as loyalty, courage, passion, and intelligence, it is no wonder that there are also a number of deeply symbolic names with strong meanings attached to them.
So, here are some strong Italian boy names that might appeal to you.
- Alessandro: It is of Greek origin, and it means protector of man. Alessandro is also the name of several saints. It can be shortened to Alex or Danny if you like.
- Dante: This name has Germanic, Latin, and Italian roots. It means bright or clear. Dante was also the name of one of history’s greatest poets, Dante Alighieri, who wrote “The Divine Comedy.” This name can be shortened to Dano if you like.
- Angelo: This Italian boy name is derived from the word angelus. This surname can be found in history as the name of a martyr.
- Leonardo: It is derived from the French surname Leonhard, which has German roots. Leonardo is a very popular name in Italy, ranking as the top name for baby boys in 2022. This name means lion strength.
Italian Boy Names Inspired By Nature
There are many lists of Italian baby names. This list, however, is a little different from most in that it lists Italian baby boy names inspired by nature.
In other words, these are Italian versions of popular nature names such as Forrest or Hunter. With Earth Day coming up on April 22 for example, this seems like a good time to consider some of these names.
- Arco: Arco “bow” in Italian and is perfect for a little boy who is adventurous and loves the outdoors.
- Bosco: It means “forest” in Italian and would be perfect for a nature-loving boy.
- Fico: This is a unique name that means “fig” in Italian.
- Frassino: This name means “hornbeam” in Italian and refers to a variety of maple trees. The hornbeam has an extremely tough wood that is used by carpenters for furniture making, among other things. It would be a perfect name for a strong boy.
- Lago: Lago means “lake” in Italian and would be perfect for a water-loving boy.
- Monte: It means “mountain” in Italian and is the perfect choice for a boy who loves to hike and explore the great outdoors.
- Nuvola: This name means “cloud” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves to watch the sky and follow the clouds.
- Oceano: It means “ocean” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves spending time by the water.
- Riva: This name means “shore” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves spending time by the sea.
- Selva: Selva means “forest” in Italian and would be perfect for a nature-loving boy.
- Terra: It means “earth” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who wants to protect the environment and cares about the planet.
- Torrente: This name means “torrent” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves adventure and excitement.
- Vetta: Vetta means “peak” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves to climb mountains and explore the great outdoors.
- Vista: Vista means “view” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves to take in the beauty of nature.
- Zaffiro: Zaffiro means “sapphire” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves blue stones.
- Zucca: This name means “pumpkin” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who is warm, fun, and friendly.
- Zucchino: It means “zucchini” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves to eat healthy food.
- Zuco: It means “zucchini” in Italian.
- Zucchero: It means “sugar” in Italian and would be perfect for a sweet, loving little boy.
- Zuma: This unique name means “water” in Italian and would be perfect for a boy who loves spending time by the water.
Unique Italian Boy Names
Want your baby to be identified uniquely? Here are unique Italian names for your little angel.
- Achille
- Alessandro
- Angelo
- Arturo
- Benedetto
- Cesare
- Dante
- Ettore
- Federico
- Gianfranco
- Giosuè
- Giuseppe
- Leonardo
- Luciano
- Nicolo
- Pietro
- Raffaele
- Ranieri
- Tommaso
- Vincenzo
- Gianni
- Dante
- Marino
- Amedeo
- Lorenzo
- Guglielmo
- Valerio
- Emanuele
- Filippo
- Armando
- Jacopo
- Pasquale
- Gabriele
- Ugo
- Manfred
Popular Italian Boy Names
- Angelo
- Antonio
- Carlo
- Cesare
- Dante
- Emilio
- Francesco
- Giorgio
- Giovanni
- Jacopo
- Leonardo
- Lorenzo
- Marco
- Matteo
- Michelangelo
- Nicola
- Orlando
- Paolo
- Raffaele
- Renzo
- Rocco
- Tommaso
Why are Italian Names Famous?
Italy is a country in South-central Europe and is famous for its heritage and beauty. Italian boy names are famous because they are unique, short, and beautiful.
These names are inspiring and have a reflection of the remarkable beauty of the country. Italian names for boys are very beautiful and have very romantic and strong meanings attached to them. That’s why Italian names are famous and couples love to give their babies Italian names.
How to Pronounce Italian Names?
There are rare exceptions to the pronunciations of Italian names. Some basic things are important that you should learn to pronounce the names in the right way. The vowels of Italian names are very precise and while speaking them you have to focus on them.
The consonants are also very important when it comes to pronouncing Italian names since they are a bit difficult.
In addition, the most essential of pronouncing Italian names are vowels. They are pronounced differently in Italian names. You can not apply the native English rules to them.
The native English speakers quite often pronounce these names wrong and they may sound odd to the Italian people.
Besides, this language is phonetic which means that it is pronounced the way it is written. There are no silent letters.
If you have “c” and “a” after that you will pronounce it ”ka”, “co” is pronounced as “ko”. Moreover, when there is “i” after “c” and “g” you would automatically pronounce it softly. The “i” adds politeness to the words in Italian names.
Why do Italian names end in a vowel?
The reason that Italian names end in a vowel is just because of the way that their names work. Italian last names come from the father’s first name, and then they add their own name to it to make up their full name. This means that they usually have a last name ending with a vowel.
Summary
The name of a person is his identity and he is always known by his name. Therefore, the names have to be very specific since they reflect the personality of your child. In addition, a name must be full of meaning and sound interesting to hear. I hope you have found a meaningful Italian name for your cute little son. The Italian boy names are strong and meaningful therefore, these names are very popular and delightful at the same time.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q) What are the most common Italian male names?
According to research, the most commonly used Italian names for baby boys are:
- Leonardo
- Franceso
- Lorenzo
- Alessandro
- Andrea
- Mattia
- Gabriele
- Tommaso
- Riccardo
- Matteo
- Giuseppe
- Niccolo
- Antonio
- Federico
Q) What are the Most Common Italian Male Baby Names?
There are many Italian male names that are commonly used throughout the country. Some of the most popular names include:
- Alessandro
- Andrea
- Carlo
- Dante
Gabriele - Giacomo
- Giovanni
- Lorenzo.
Q) What are the hot Italian names?
Here is the list of hot names for Italian boys:
- Enzo
- Santo
- Rocco
- Nico
- Ceilo
- Vito
- Aldo
- Marcello
Q) What Italian name mean warrior?
The Italian name “Umberto” means a warrior.