500 Italian Boy Names (And Meanings) Used In Italy And Beyond
Explore the elegance and depth of names that capture the essence of Italy’s beauty, history, and cultural heritage. Each name is a reflection of the timeless allure that Italy holds, carrying with it a narrative or a nuance of meaning steeped in Italian tradition.
Many of the names on our list are based in Italian authenticity, harking back to the country’s rich history and culture. Others have been embraced by Italian society, their roots extending to diverse languages and cultures, but are now a part of the Italian tapestry of life.
You’ll also encounter names that may not be widely used within Italy, but in their own ways conjure the spirit and charm of the country. They may be names inspired by Italian locales or derived from the Italian language itself.
So, let’s embark on our comprehensive roll call of Italian boy names, perfect for naming new babies, book characters, or whoever else ya get the privilege of naming.
The Big List of Italian Boy Names
First up, it’s our giant list of Italian boy names.
Our list of names gives ya the name, wether or not it’s authentically Italian, a little naming note as to where it works best or where it might have come from, and the simplest of meanings.
Here are our Italian names for boys from A-Z:
| Name | Authentic? | Naming Notes | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abramo | Yes | Italian form of Abraham | Father of many |
| Achille | No | Based on Greek mythological hero; rarely used | Pain |
| Adelchi | Yes | Noble strength | |
| Adelmo | Yes | Noble protector | |
| Ademaro | Yes | Glorious in battle | |
| Adolfo | Yes | Noble wolf | |
| Adriano | Yes | From Hadria | |
| Agapito | Yes | Beloved | |
| Agnello | Yes | Lamb | |
| Agostino | Yes | From the Latin Augustinus | Venerable, revered |
| Alarico | Yes | All-powerful ruler | |
| Albano | Yes | From the Latin Albanus | From Alba |
| Alberico | Yes | Elf ruler | |
| Alberto | Yes | Noble and bright | |
| Aldo | Yes | Old or wise | |
| Aleramo | Yes | Noble and famous | |
| Alerio | No | Rare in Italy | Wise man |
| Alessandro | Yes | Italian form of Alexander | Defender of mankind |
| Alessio | Yes | Diminutive of Alessandro | Defender |
| Alexius | No | Latin form, not common as a first name | Helper or defender |
| Alfio | Yes | Derivative of Alpheus ( a Greek river god) | River god |
| Alfonso | Yes | Noble and ready | |
| Alfredo | Yes | Italian form of Alfred | Elf counsel |
| Alghero | No | City in Sardinia, not a traditional first name | City name |
| Almerico | Yes | Work power | |
| Alonso | Yes | Noble and ready | |
| Alonzo | Yes | Noble and ready | |
| Alphonsus | No | Latinized form of Alfonso, not common in Italy | Noble and ready |
| Alvaro | No | Germanic origin, not traditional in Italy | Guardian of all |
| Alvino | Yes | Friend of the elves | |
| Amadeo | Yes | Love of God | |
| Amando | Yes | Worthy of Love | |
| Amato | Yes | Beloved | |
| Ambrosi | Yes | Immortal | |
| Amedeo | Yes | Variant of Amadeo | Love of God |
| Americo | Yes | Home ruler | |
| Amerigo | Yes | Italian form of Henry | Home ruler |
| Amintore | Yes | Defender | |
| Anastasio | Yes | Resurrection | |
| Anatolio | Yes | Sunrise, East | |
| Andrea | Yes | Italian form of Andrew | Manly |
| Angelino | Yes | Diminutive of Angelo | Little angel |
| Angelo | Yes | Angel | |
| Aniceto | Yes | Unconquerable | |
| Anselmo | Yes | Divine protection | |
| Ansovino | Yes | Rare | Friend of God |
| Antero | Yes | Manly, Heroic | |
| Anthony | No | English form of Antonio, used in Italy | Priceless |
| Antonello | Yes | Diminutive of Antonio | Priceless little one |
| Antonino | Yes | Diminutive of Antonio | Priceless little one |
| Antonio | Yes | Italian form of Anthony | Priceless |
| Antonius | No | Latin form of Antonio, not commonly used in Italy | Priceless |
| Antony | No | Variant of Anthony, used in Italy | Priceless |
| Anzio | No | Named after a city in Italy, rarely a name | City name |
| Ariosto | Yes | Inventive | |
| Arlo | No | Germanic origin, not a traditional Italian name | From the hill fort |
| Arlotto | Yes | Little charlatan | |
| Armando | Yes | Italian form of Herman | Soldier |
| Armani | No | Surname, used as a first name inspired by the designer | Army man |
| Armino | Yes | Whole, Universal | |
| Armondo | Yes | Variant of Armando | Eagle power |
| Arnaldo | Yes | Italian form of Arnold | Eagle power |
| Arnoldo | Yes | Variant of Arnaldo | Eagle wolf |
| Arnulfo | Yes | Eagle wolf | |
| Aroldo | Yes | Italian form of Harold | Ruler of an army |
| Arrighetto | Yes | Diminutive of Arrigo | Little ruler of the estate |
| Arrigo | Yes | Variant of Enrico | Home ruler |
| Arsenio | Yes | Strong, virile | |
| Artemio | Yes | Gift of Artemis | |
| Arturo | Yes | Italian form of Arthur | Noble, courageous |
| Attilio | Yes | Venerated, great | |
| Agusto | Yes | Variant of Augusto | Venerable, exalted |
| Augusto | Yes | Venerable, exalted | |
| Aureliano | Yes | Golden | |
| Aurelio | Yes | Golden | |
| Azzo | Yes | Noble at birth | |
| Azzolino | Yes | Diminutive of Azzo | Noble at birth, little |
| Bartolo | Yes | Short form of Bartolomeo | Son of the furrow |
| Bartolomeo | Yes | Italian form of Bartholomew | Son of the furrow |
| Basilio | Yes | Royal | |
| Battista | Yes | Baptist | |
| Bellino | Yes | Beautiful little one | |
| Benedetto | Yes | Blessed | |
| Beniamino | Yes | Son of the right hand | |
| Benigno | Yes | Kind, benign | |
| Benito | Yes | Diminutive form of Benedetto | Blessed |
| Benvolio | No | Known from Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet”, not traditional | Good-willed |
| Berengario | Yes | Bear and warrior | |
| Bernardo | Yes | Strong as a bear | |
| Berardo | Yes | Bear strength | |
| Berto | Yes | Good fate | |
| Biaggio | Yes | Variant of Biagio | Stammerer |
| Bindo | Yes | Rare | Common name suffix |
| Bonifacio | Yes | Good fate | |
| Bortolo | Yes | Short form of Bartolomeo | Son of the furrow |
| Brando | Yes | Short form of Brandolino | Sword |
| Brio | No | No common | Brown |
| Bruno | Yes | Brown | |
| Cagliari | No | Named after a city in Sardinia, not a traditional name | City name |
| Cairo | No | Named after a city, influenced by Italian spelling | City name |
| Calimero | No | Known from an Italian-Japanese cartoon character, not traditional | Good old age |
| Callisto | Yes | Most beautiful | |
| Calogero | Yes | Good old age | |
| Calvino | Yes | Bald | |
| Camillo | Yes | Young ceremonial attendant | |
| Capone | Yes | Surname used as a first name | Big head |
| Capri | No | Named after an island in Italy, not traditional | Island name |
| Carino | Yes | Dear, beloved | |
| Carlino | Yes | Diminutive form of Carlo | Little man or free man |
| Carlo | Yes | Italian form of Charles | Man |
| Carmelo | Yes | Refers to Mount Carmel in Israel | Orchard or garden of God |
| Carmine | Yes | Derived from the title of the Virgin Mary | Song |
| Carmino | Yes | Song | |
| Caruso | Yes | Surname used as a first name | Bald |
| Casimiro | Yes | Proclamation of peace | |
| Caspari | No | Likely a variant of Gaspari, not common | Treasurer (variant of Caspar) |
| Cassio | Yes | Hollow | |
| Catello | Yes | Fortress | |
| Catullo | Yes | Battle | |
| Cecco | Yes | Diminutive of Francesco | Free man, little |
| Cecilio | Yes | Blind | |
| Celestino | Yes | Heavenly | |
| Celso | Yes | Lofty, sublime | |
| Cesare | Yes | Cut, possibly “hairy” or “blue-eyed” | |
| Christian | No | Not common | Follower of Christ |
| Cielo | No | Not a traditional first name | Sky |
| Cino | Yes | Diminutive of names ending in -cino | Little |
| Cio | No | Commonly a diminutive or nickname | That |
| Cipriano | Yes | From Cyprus | |
| Ciriaco | Yes | Of the Lord | |
| Cirillo | Yes | Lordly | |
| Cirino | Yes | Diminutive of Ciro | Little sun or throne |
| Ciro | Yes | Sun or throne | |
| Claudio | Yes | Lame | |
| Clemente | Yes | Merciful, gentle | |
| Cleto | Yes | Called forth | |
| Colombo | Yes | Dove | |
| Concetto | Yes | Concept | |
| Corleone | No | After a town in Sicily, known from “The Godfather” | City name |
| Cornelio | Yes | Horn | |
| Corrado | Yes | Bold counselor | |
| Cosimo | Yes | Order, beauty | |
| Cosmo | Yes | Variant of Cosimo | Order, beauty |
| Costantino | Yes | Constant | |
| Costanzo | Yes | Constant | |
| Crescenzo | Yes | Growing, thriving | |
| Cristiano | Yes | Follower of Christ | |
| Cristoforo | Yes | Bearing Christ | |
| D’Angelo | Yes | Of the angels | |
| Damaso | Yes | Tame, subdued | |
| Damiano | Yes | To tame, subdue | |
| Daniele | Yes | God is my judge | |
| Danilo | Yes | God is my judge | |
| Dante | Yes | Short for Durante, used independently | Enduring |
| Dario | Yes | Italian fom of Darius | To possess good |
| Davide | Yes | Beloved | |
| Davinci | No | Surname of Leonardo da Vinci, not a common first name | From Vinci |
| Davino | No | Combination of Davide and Vino (wine), uncommon | Beloved wine |
| Decio | Yes | Chief (uncertain) | |
| Delfino | Yes | Dolphin | |
| Demetrio | Yes | Follower of Demeter | |
| Deodato | Yes | Given by God | |
| Desiderio | Yes | Desired, longed for | |
| DiAngelo | No | Combination of prefix and surname, not common | From the angel |
| Diego | Yes | Supplanter | |
| Dimaggio | No | Surname, not common as first name | Of May |
| Dino | Yes | Diminutive of names ending in -dino | Little sword |
| Dionigi | Yes | Devoted to Dionysus | |
| Dionisio | Yes | Devoted to Dionysus | |
| Domenico | Yes | Belonging to the Lord | |
| Domiziano | Yes | Belonging to the Lord | |
| Domizio | Yes | Variant of Domiziano | Belonging to the Lord |
| Donatello | Yes | Diminutive of Donato | Given |
| Donato | Yes | Given | |
| Doriano | Yes | Descendant of Dorus | |
| Drago | Yes | Dragon | |
| Duilio | Yes | War | |
| Duran | No | Surname, not common as first name | Enduring |
| Edgardo | Yes | Wealthy guardian | |
| Edmondo | Yes | Wealthy protection | |
| Edo | Yes | Short for Edoardo | Wealthy guardian |
| Eduardo | Yes | Italian form of Edward | Wealthy guardian |
| Efisio | Yes | Saint’s name, particularly venerated in Sardinia | Native of Ephesus |
| Eligio | Yes | Chosen | |
| Elio | Yes | Italian form of Helios, the Greek god of the sun | Sun |
| Eliseo | Yes | Italian form of Elisha, a prophet | God is salvation |
| Elmo | Yes | A Christian Saint | Helm, protection |
| Emanuel | Yes | God is with us | |
| Emanuele | Yes | God is with us | |
| Emidio | Yes | Demigod | |
| Emiliano | Yes | Rival | |
| Emilio | Yes | Rival | |
| Ennio | Yes | Predestined or favorite | |
| Enrico | Yes | Italian form of Henry | Home ruler |
| Enrique | No | Spanish form of Henry, used in Italy, but rare | Home ruler |
| Enzio | Yes | Ruler of the estate | |
| Enzo | Yes | Shortened form of names ending in -enzo | Ruler of the estate |
| Erasmo | Yes | Beloved | |
| Ercole | Yes | Italian form of Hercules | Glory of Hera |
| Ermanno | Yes | Soldier | |
| Ermenegildo | Yes | Complete sacrifice | |
| Ermes | Yes | Italian form of Hermes | Messenger |
| Erminio | Yes | Army man | |
| Ernesto | Yes | Serious | |
| Ettore | Yes | Holding fast | |
| Eufrasio | Yes | Joyful | |
| Eugenio | Yes | Well-born | |
| Eusebio | Yes | Pious | |
| Evaristo | Yes | Well-pleasing | |
| Evelino | Yes | Likely derived from city name Avellino | City name |
| Ezio | Yes | Eagle | |
| Fabiano | Yes | Bean grower | |
| Fabio | Yes | Craftsman | |
| Fabrizio | Yes | Craftsman | |
| Falco | Yes | Falcon | |
| Faramondo | Yes | Journey protection | |
| Faustino | Yes | Diminutive of Fausto | Fortunate, lucky |
| Fausto | Yes | Fortunate, lucky | |
| Fedele | Yes | Faithful | |
| Federico | Yes | Peaceful ruler | |
| Feliciano | Yes | Lucky | |
| Felicio | Yes | Variant or diminutive form of Feliciano | Lucky, successful |
| Felix | Yes | Happy, fortunate | |
| Ferdinando | Yes | Bold voyager | |
| Fermo | Yes | Firm, steadfast | |
| Fernando | Yes | Brave journey | |
| Ferruccio | Yes | Iron | |
| Fidelio | Yes | Faithful | |
| Fiero | No | Not common in Italy | Proud |
| Figaro | No | Skilled worker | |
| Filiberto | Yes | Very bright | |
| Filippo | Yes | Lover of horses | |
| Fiore | Yes | Flower | |
| Fiorello | Yes | Diminutive of Fiore | Little flower |
| Fiorenzo | Yes | Variant of Florenzio | Blooming |
| Flaviano | Yes | Golden, blond | |
| Flavio | Yes | Blond | |
| Floriano | Yes | Blooming | |
| Fortunato | Yes | Fortunate, lucky | |
| Francesco | Yes | Free man | |
| Franco | Yes | Free or from France | |
| Fulgenzio | Yes | Shining | |
| Fulvio | Yes | Yellow, tawny | |
| Gabriel | Yes | God is my strength | |
| Gabriele | Yes | God is my strength | |
| Gaetano | Yes | From Gaeta | |
| Gaio | Yes | To rejoice | |
| Galileo | Yes | From Galilee | |
| Gallo | Yes | Rooster | |
| Gaspare | Yes | Treasurer | |
| Gasparo | Yes | Variant of Gaspare | Treasurer |
| Gastone | Yes | Guest or stranger | |
| Gaudenzio | Yes | Rejoicing | |
| Gavino | Yes | From Gabium (an ancient city) | |
| Gennaro | Yes | Devoted to Janus | |
| Geppetto | No | Diminutive of Giuseppe, rare | God will increase |
| Gerardo | Yes | Strong with the spear | |
| Gerlando | Yes | Famous land | |
| Germano | Yes | Brother or from Germany | |
| Geronimo | No | Sacred name | |
| Gervasio | Yes | Honorable or servant | |
| Giacinto | Yes | Hyacinth flower | |
| Giacomo | Yes | Italian form of James | Supplanter |
| Gian | Yes | Short form of Giovanni | God is gracious |
| Giancarlo | Yes | Combination of Gian and Carlo | God is gracious + Free man |
| Gianfranco | Yes | Combination of Gian and Franco | God is gracious + Free man |
| Gianluca | Yes | Combination of Gian and Luca | God is gracious + Man from Lucania |
| Gianmarco | Yes | Combination of Gian and Marco | God is gracious + Warlike |
| Gianni | Yes | Diminutive of Giovanni | God is gracious |
| Gilberto | Yes | Bright pledge | |
| Gildo | Yes | Well-born or noble | |
| Gino | Yes | Diminutive of names ending in -gino | Famous, well-born |
| Gioacchino | Yes | Established by God | |
| Giordano | Yes | To flow down, descend | |
| Giorgio | Yes | Farmer, earth-worker | |
| Giosue | Yes | God is salvation | |
| Giotto | Yes | Diminutive of Giorgio | God is gracious |
| Giovanni | Yes | God is gracious | |
| Giuliano | Yes | Youthful, downy-bearded | |
| Giulio | Yes | Downy-bearded, yathful | |
| Giuseppe | Yes | He will add | |
| Giustino | Yes | Just, righteous | |
| Giusto | Yes | Just | |
| Gottardo | Yes | Watchful, alert | |
| Grato | Yes | Thankful | |
| Gregorio | Yes | Watchful, vigilant | |
| Gualtiero | Yes | Army ruler | |
| Guelfo | Yes | From Guelph | |
| Guglielmo | Yes | Helmet, protection | |
| Guido | Yes | Forest, guide | |
| Guiscardo | Yes | Wise or prudent | |
| Gustavo | Yes | Staff of the Goths | |
| Hugo | No | Variant of Ugo | Mind, intellect |
| Iacopo | Yes | Supplanter | |
| Ignazio | Yes | Fiery | |
| Ilario | Yes | Cheerful, happy | |
| Innocenzo | Yes | Innocent | |
| Isacco | Yes | He will laugh | |
| Isaia | Yes | Salvation of the Lord | |
| Isidoro | Yes | Gift of Isis | |
| Italo | Yes | From Italy | |
| Ivano | Yes | Variant of Giovanni | God is gracious |
| Ivo | Yes | Archer, or yew (as in the tree) | |
| Jacopo | Yes | Supplanter | |
| Januario | Yes | January, or dedicated to Janus | |
| Lamberto | Yes | Land bright | |
| Lando | Yes | Shortened form of names like Orlando or Rolando | Famous land |
| Lauro | Yes | Laurel | |
| Lazzaro | Yes | God has helped | |
| Leandro | Yes | Lion man | |
| Leonardo | Yes | Brave lion | |
| Leone | Yes | Lion | |
| Leonello | Yes | Diminutive form of Leone | Little lion |
| Leonzio | Yes | Derived from Leone | Like a lion |
| Leopoldo | Yes | Bold people | |
| Liberato | Yes | Liberated, free | |
| Liberatore | Yes | Liberator | |
| Lino | Yes | Flax | |
| Livio | Yes | Envious | |
| Lodovico | Yes | Famous warrior | |
| Lorenzino | Yes | Little laurel | |
| Lorenzo | Yes | From Laurentum | |
| Loris | Yes | Laurel | |
| Luca | Yes | From Lucania | |
| Luciano | Yes | Light | |
| Lucio | Yes | Light | |
| Ludovico | Yes | Famous warrior | |
| Luigi | Yes | Famous warrior | |
| Macario | Yes | Blessed, happy | |
| Machiavelli | No | From famous writer and philosopher Niccolò Machiavelli | Sneaky |
| Manfredo | Yes | Man of peace | |
| Manlio | Yes | Morning | |
| Mansuetto | Yes | Gentle, mild | |
| Manuel | Yes | God is with us | |
| Marcelino | Yes | Diminutive of Marcello | Young warrior |
| Marcello | Yes | Little warrior | |
| Marciano | Yes | Derived from Mars, Roman god of war | Warlike |
| Marco | Yes | Warlike | |
| Mariano | Yes | Of Mars | |
| Marino | Yes | Of the sea | |
| Mario | Yes | Of Mars | |
| Martino | Yes | Warlike | |
| Marzio | Yes | Belonging to Mars | |
| Massimiliano | Yes | Greatest | |
| Massimo | Yes | Greatest | |
| Matteo | Yes | Gift of God | |
| Mattias | Yes | Gift of God | |
| Maurilio | Yes | Dark-skinned | |
| Maurizio | Yes | Dark-skinned | |
| Mauro | Yes | Dark-skinned | |
| Medardo | Yes | Brave strength | |
| Melchiorre | Yes | King of light | |
| Menotti | Yes | Belonging to the Lord | |
| Michelangelo | Yes | Michael the angel | |
| Milano | No | After the Italian city, not traditional | City name |
| Milo | Yes | Soldier or merciful | |
| Mimmo | Yes | Diminutive of Domenico | Belonging to the Lord |
| Mino | Yes | Diminutive of names ending in -mino | Protector |
| Mirko | Yes | Peaceful glory | |
| Modesto | Yes | Moderate, sober, gentle | |
| Monaco | Yes | Monk | |
| Monte | Yes | Short for Montebello or Montenegro | Mountain |
| Napoleone | Yes | Lion of the new city | |
| Narciso | Yes | Sleep or numbness | |
| Natale | Yes | Christmas | |
| Nazario | Yes | From Nazareth | |
| Nazzareno | Yes | Variant of Nazario | From Nazareth |
| Nereo | Yes | Water | |
| Neri | Yes | Black | |
| Nero | Yes | Black | |
| Nestore | Yes | Homecoming | |
| Nevio | Yes | Birthmark | |
| Niccolò | Yes | Victory of the people | |
| Nico | Yes | Victory of the people | |
| Nicodemo | Yes | Victory of the people | |
| Nicola | Yes | Victory of the people | |
| Nicolò | Yes | Variant of Niccolò | Victory of the people |
| Nino | Yes | Diminutive of names ending in -nino | God is gracious |
| Noe | Yes | Rest or comfort | |
| Norberto | Yes | Northern brightness | |
| Nunzio | Yes | Messenger | |
| Olimpio | Yes | From Olympus | |
| Olindo | Yes | Possibly of literary origin | Wild olive |
| Oliviero | Yes | Olive tree | |
| Omero | Yes | Hostage | |
| Onofrio | Yes | Good warrior | |
| Onorato | Yes | Honored | |
| Orazio | Yes | Timekeeper | |
| Oreste | Yes | Mountain dweller | |
| Orfeo | Yes | Italian form of Orpheus | Darkness of night |
| Orlando | Yes | Famous throughout the land | |
| Oronzo | Yes | From Laurentum | |
| Oscar | Yes | Of English and Irish origin, used in Italy | Deer friend or warrior spear |
| Orsino | Yes | Bear-like | |
| Osvaldo | Yes | God ruler | |
| Othello | No | From Shakespeare, not traditional | None |
| Ottaviano | Yes | Born eighth | |
| Ottavio | Yes | Eighth | |
| Ottone | Yes | Wealth | |
| Ovidio | Yes | From Ovid, a Roman poet | Sheep herder |
| Paganino | Yes | Country dweller | |
| Palmiro | Yes | Palm or victory | |
| Pancrazio | Yes | All powerful | |
| Paolo | Yes | Small | |
| Pasquale | Yes | Easter-related | |
| Patrizio | Yes | Nobleman | |
| Pellegrino | Yes | Pilgrim | |
| Pierluigi | Yes | Stone warrior | |
| Piero | Yes | Rock | |
| Pietro | Yes | Rock | |
| Pio | Yes | Pious | |
| Placido | Yes | Calm | |
| Pompeo | Yes | Five, or possibly “display” | |
| Primo | Yes | First | |
| Prospero | Yes | Fortunate | |
| Quintino | Yes | Fifth | |
| Quirino | Yes | Spear | |
| Raffaele | Yes | God has healed | |
| Raffaello | Yes | Variant of Raffaele | God has healed |
| Raimondo | Yes | Wise protector | |
| Remo | Yes | From Remus of Roman mythology | Oar or swift |
| Renato | Yes | Reborn | |
| Renzo | Yes | Short form of Lorenzo | From Laurentum |
| Riccardo | Yes | Strong ruler | |
| Rinaldo | Yes | Wise ruler | |
| Roberto | Yes | Bright fame | |
| Rocco | Yes | Rest | |
| Rodolfo | Yes | Famous wolf | |
| Rolando | Yes | Famous throughout the land | |
| Romano | Yes | Roman | |
| Romeo | Yes | Pilgrim to Rome | |
| Romolo | Yes | Founder of Rome | |
| Rosario | Yes | Rosary | |
| Rudolpho | Yes | Famous wolf | |
| Ruggero | Yes | Famous spear | |
| Sabino | Yes | Referring to an ancient Italian people | Sabine |
| Salvatore | Yes | Savior | |
| Samuele | Yes | God has heard | |
| Sandrino | Yes | Diminutive of Sandro | Defending men |
| Sandro | Yes | Short form of Alessandro | Defending men |
| Sante | Yes | Variant of Santo | Saint |
| Santino | Yes | Diminutive of Santo | Little saint |
| Santo | Yes | Saint | |
| Saverio | Yes | New house | |
| Savino | Yes | Variant of Sabino | Sabine |
| Sebastiano | Yes | From Sebastia | |
| Sergio | Yes | Servant, attendant | |
| Silvano | Yes | Forest | |
| Silverio | Yes | Of the forest | |
| Silvestro | Yes | Wild, wooded | |
| Silvino | Yes | Diminutive of Silvio | Little forest |
| Silvio | Yes | Wood, forest | |
| Simone | Yes | He has heard | |
| Siro | Yes | Searing | |
| Spartaco | Yes | Honoriing Spartacus | From the city of Sparta |
| Stefano | Yes | Crown, wreath | |
| Taddeo | Yes | Heart | |
| Tancredi | Yes | Thought and counsel | |
| Tasso | Yes | Badger | |
| Tazio | Yes | – | |
| Teo | Yes | Short for Teodoro or Matteo | God given |
| Teodoro | Yes | Gift of God | |
| Teodosio | Yes | Giving to God | |
| Terzo | Yes | Third | |
| Tiberio | Yes | Of the Tiber (river in Rome) | |
| Timoteo | Yes | Honoring God | |
| Tito | Yes | Title of honor | |
| Tiziano | Yes | Related to Titus | |
| Tommaso | Yes | Twin | |
| Tonio | Yes | Diminutive of Antonio | Priceless |
| Tristano | Yes | Sorrowful | |
| Tullio | Yes | From Tullius | |
| Ubaldo | Yes | Bold heart | |
| Uberto | Yes | Bright heart | |
| Ugo | Yes | Mind, spirit | |
| Ulisse | Yes | Wrathful | |
| Ulpiano | Yes | Wolf | |
| Umberto | Yes | Bright support | |
| Urbano | Yes | From the city | |
| Valente | Yes | Strong, valiant | |
| Valentino | Yes | Strong, healthy | |
| Valeriano | Yes | Strong, healthy | |
| Valerio | Yes | Strong, healthy | |
| Vasco | Yes | Crow | |
| Vico | Yes | Short form of names ending in -vico | From the village |
| Vincenzio | Yes | Variant of Vincenzo | Conquering |
| Vincenzo | Yes | Conquering | |
| Vinnie | No | Diminutive of Vincent | Conquering |
| Virgilio | Yes | Staff bearer | |
| Vitale | Yes | Vital | |
| Vitaliano | Yes | Vital | |
| Vito | Yes | Life | |
| Vittore | Yes | Conqueror | |
| Vittorio | Yes | Conqueror | |
| Viviano | Yes | Alive | |
| Zaccaria | Yes | The Lord has remembered | |
| Zefiro | Yes | West wind | |
| Zeno | Yes | Gift of Zeus | |
| Zenone | Yes | Variant of Zeno | Gift of Zeus |
| Zosimo | Yes | Likely to survive |
The Most Popular Boy Names In Italy
Of these Italian and Italian-inspired boy names, some of them are more popular for males in Italy than others.
Here are 10 of the most popular Italian boy names (in Italy) in 2024:
#1 – Leonardo
Meaning “brave as a lion” in Old High German, Leonardo has gained popularity not just in Italy but globally, thanks in part to Renaissance artist Leonardo da Vinci. The name suggests strength, courage, and creativity, resonating with parents who admire these qualities.
#2 – Alessandro
Derived from the Greek name Alexandros, meaning “defender of mankind.” Alessandro carries connotations of strength, protection, and leadership. It has been borne by kings and emperors, making it a choice for parents looking for a name with a regal and powerful essence.
#3 – Francesco
Meaning “Frenchman” or “free man” in Italian, Francesco has a rich history, notably shared by St. Francis of Assisi, symbolizing humility, compassion, and a love for nature. It’s a timeless choice for those drawn to a name with spiritual significance and an appreciation for the natural world.
#4 – Tommaso
Originating from the Aramaic name Teoma, meaning “twin,” Tommaso evokes a sense of companionship and balance. It’s a classic Italian name that offers a nod to tradition while providing timeless appeal, ideal for parents seeking a name with both depth and history.
#5 – Luca
Meaning “light” in Latin, Luca is a name that conveys brightness and clarity. This name, with its simple elegance and international appeal, is often chosen by parents looking for a name that is both easily pronounced and carries a luminous quality.
#6 – Lorenzo
Derived from the Latin Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum” (a city noted for its laurel trees), Lorenzo suggests victory and honor, as the laurel wreath was a symbol of triumph in ancient Rome. It’s a name that embodies dignity and strength, appealing to those who value a name with historical depth and a noble air.
#7 – Giuseppe
The Italian form of Joseph, meaning “he will add” in Hebrew, Giuseppe carries a sense of increase and prosperity. Traditionally associated with the biblical figure who rose from slave to savior, it’s a name that resonates with faith, resilience, and the promise of potential.
#8 – Edoardo
An Italian variant of Edward, meaning “wealthy guardian” in Old English, Edoardo evokes a sense of protection and prosperity. It’s a distinguished name that offers a blend of classical charm and the enduring appeal of guardianship and strength.
#9 – Mattia
Derived from the Hebrew name Mattityahu, meaning “gift of God,” Mattia is a name filled with gratitude and divine grace. It speaks to parents who seek a name that reflects a deep sense of spiritual significance and appreciation for life’s blessings.
#10 – Gabriele
Meaning “God is my strength” in Hebrew, Gabriele is the Italian version of Gabriel. Associated with one of the archangels, it carries connotations of protection, guidance, and strength. This name appeals to those looking for a name with celestial inspiration and enduring resilience.
Rare & Unique Italian Boy Names
Of the Italian baby boy names on our master list, some of the names are still occasionally, but quite sporadically, given to new babies.
So, if ya’re looking for a name that’s totally Italian, but also unique, these are yar top choices for rare Italian boy names:
- Adelchi
- Agapito
- Alarico
- Aleramo
- Ansovino
- Azzolino
- Bindo
- Calimero
- Cecco
- Dionigi
- Domizio
- Ermes
- Eufrasio
- Faramondo
- Fiorello
- Gaudenzio
- Gerlando
- Gervasio
- Gottardo
- Guiscardo
- Jacopo
- Lauro
- Leonzio
- Liberato
- Manfredo
- Monaco
- Narciso
- Nazzareno
- Olimpio
- Oronzo
- Paganino
- Pancrazio
- Quirino
- Rudolpho
- Spartaco
And, while these names aren’t quite as rare as the names above, they are still relatively uncommon names for Italian boys today:
- Achille
- Agostino
- Almerico
- Amerigo
- Aureliano
- Bartolomeo
- Basilio
- Berengario
- Callisto
- Carmine
