Italian names sound warm, musical and a little bit romantic. Many come from Latin roots and saints, so they carry long histories and meanings tied to light, strength, joy and faith.
Below are our favorite Italian baby names, each with its meaning and origin, plus a short guide to saying them like a native speaker. Keep the ones you love, then swipe more in the picker at the end. Want more? Browse all baby names by origin, or see our girl names and boy names.
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Italian girl names
Graceful names with a soft, flowing sound.
Italian boy names
Classic names with real presence.
Crossover Italian names
In Italy, Andrea, Simone and Nicola are traditionally boy names, while many English speakers know them as girl names. Celeste is used more broadly. All four can work for any baby.
How to say Italian names the Italian way
- Giulia: JOO-lya
- Chiara: KYAH-rah
- Gianna: JAH-nah
- Ginevra: jee-NEH-vrah
- Margherita: mar-geh-REE-tah
- Ilaria: ee-LAH-ryah
- Matteo: maht-TEH-oh
- Lorenzo: loh-REN-tsoh
- Vincenzo: veen-CHEN-tsoh
- Giuseppe: joo-ZEP-peh
- Niccolo: NEEK-koh-loh
- Cesare: CHEH-zah-reh
Quick tips
- In Italian, ch sounds like k and gi or ge sounds like j, so Chiara is KYAH-rah and Gianna is JAH-nah.
- Double letters are held a little longer in Italian, which gives names like Matteo and Rocco their bounce.
- If you love a long name like Margherita or Alessandro, think about the nickname too, such as Rita or Sandro.
- Use the Origin filter in the picker to swipe only Italian names.
Swipe more names for free
The picker below is already set to Italian names, so just swipe Keep or Pass. Then open the Partner Match tab, send your partner a link and see the names you both love. You can also browse gender-neutral names and names by meaning, or start on the swipe picker homepage.
Swipe right to keep, left to pass. On a computer use ← → and ↓ to undo.
Your kept names
💞 Find the names you BOTH love
Each of you swipes on your own phone. Share your link with your partner, and Baby Name Bee shows only the names you both kept. No more arguing over the list.
1. Start a match
Create your link after you’ve kept a few names. Keep swiping later and your list updates.
2. Join your partner
Got a code or link from your partner? Enter the code, or paste their whole link.
Free to use. Meanings and origins are traditional etymologies; some names have more than one.
Frequently asked questions
What is a pretty Italian girl name?
Giulia, Chiara, Aurora, Allegra, Lucia and Fiorella are lovely Italian girl names. Lucia means light and Fiorella means little flower.
What are strong Italian boy names?
Leonardo, Massimo, Vincenzo, Riccardo and Dante are strong picks. Leonardo means brave as a lion and Massimo means greatest.
How do you pronounce Chiara?
Chiara is said KYAH-rah. In Italian, ch sounds like k. It means bright or clear.
Is Andrea a boy or girl name in Italy?
In Italy, Andrea is traditionally a boy name, the Italian form of Andrew. In many English-speaking countries it is used for girls, so it works well as a crossover name.
Can I swipe only Italian names?
Yes. Set the Origin filter to Italian in the Baby Name Bee picker, then tap Keep or Pass. You can also match with your partner to see the Italian names you both kept.
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