Male Italian Baby Names

ABELE:

Italian form of Hebrew Hebel, meaning “breath, breathing.”

ABRAMO:

Italian form of Latin Abrahamus, meaning “father of a multitude.”

ACHILLE:

French and Italian form of Latin Achilles, possibly meaning “he who embodies the grief of the people.”

ADALBERTO:

Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Adalbert, meaning “bright nobility.”

ADALFIERI:

Italian name meaning “noble oath.”

ADAMO:

Italian form of Hebrew Adam, meaning “earth” or “red.”

ADOLFO:

Italian form of Latin Adolfus, meaning “noble wolf.”

ADONE:

Italian form of Hebrew Adoniyah, meaning “my lord.”

ADRIANO:

Italian form of Latin Adrianus, meaning “from Hadria.”

AFFONSO:

Italian form of Latin Alfonsus, meaning “noble and ready.”

AGAPETO:

Variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Agapito, meaning “beloved.”

AGAPITO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Agapitus, meaning “beloved.”

AGOSTINO:

Italian form of Latin Augustinus, meaning “venerable.”

ALBERICO:

Italian form of Latin Albericus, meaning “elf ruler.”

ALBERTO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Albertus, meaning “bright nobility.”

ALDO:

Short form of Italian Aldobrandino, meaning “little old sword.” Compare with another form of Aldo.

ALDOBRANDINO:

Italian name of Germanic origin, meaning “little old sword.”

ALESSANDRO:

Italian form of Latin Alexandrus, meaning “defender of mankind.”

ALESSIO:

Italian form of Latin Alexius, meaning “defender.”

ALFEO:

Pet form of Italian Alfredo, meaning “elf counsel.”

ALFIERI:

Italian surname transferred to forename use, derived from Spanish alférez, meaning “standard bearer.” The Spanish word, alférez, was borrowed from Arabic al-fris, meaning “mounted fighter” or “knight”.

ALFONSO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Alfonsus, meaning “noble and ready.”

ALFREDO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Alfredus, meaning “elf counsel.”

ALONSO:

Italian variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”

ALPHONSO:

Variant spelling of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”

ALVISE:

Italian name derived from the patronymic surname Alvisio, which ultimately derived from Germanic Hlodovic, thus sharing the same etymology as French Louis, meaning “famous warrior.”

AMADEO:

Italian form of Latin Amadeus, meaning “to love God.”

AMADORE:

Italian form of Latin Amator, meaning “lover.”

AMANDO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Amandus, meaning “lovable.”

AMATO:

Italian name derived from Roman Latin Amatus, meaning “beloved.”

AMBROGINO:

Pet form of Italian Ambrogio, meaning “little immortal one.”

AMBROGIO:

Italian form of Latin Ambrosius, meaning “immortal.”

AMEDEO:

Italian form of Latin Amadeus, meaning “to love God.”

AMERIGO:

Italian form of Latin Americus, meaning “work-power.”

AMPELIO:

Italian form of Latin Ampelius, meaning “vine.”

ANACLETO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Anacletus, meaning “called back; invoked.”

ANASTASIO:

Italian form of Latin Anastasius, meaning “resurrection.”

ANATOLIO:

Italian form of Latin Anatolius, meaning “east” and “sunrise.”

ANDREA:

Italian form of Greek Andreas, meaning “man; warrior.”

ANGELICO:

Italian form of Latin Angelicus, meaning “angelic.”

ANGELO:

Italian form of Latin Angelus, meaning “angel, messenger.”

ANGIOLETTO:

Pet form of Italian Angiolo, meaning “angel, messenger.”

ANGIOLO:

Florentine Italian form of Latin Angelus, meaning “angel, messenger.”

ANJELO:

Variant spelling of Italian Angelo, meaning “angel, messenger.”

ANSELMO:

Italian and Spanish form of German Anselm, meaning “divine helmet.”

ANTONELLO:

Pet form of Italian and Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning “invaluable.”

ANTONINO:

Italian form of Latin Antoninus, possibly meaning “invaluable.”

ANTONIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Antonius, possibly meaning “invaluable.”

ARCANGELO:

Italian name meaning “archangel.”

ARDUINO:

Italian form of German Hartwin, meaning “hardy friend.”

ARMO:

Italian name meaning “crew.” Compare with another form of Armo.

ARNOLDO:

Italian form of Latin Arnoldus, meaning “eagle power.”

AROLDO:

Italian form of English Harold, meaning “army leader.”

ARRIGO:

Italian form of German Hariric, meaning “army ruler.”

ARSENIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Arsenius, meaning “virile.”

ARTURO:

Italian and Spanish form of Celtic Arthur, possibly meaning “bear-man.”

ATTILIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Attilius, possibly meaning “father.”

AUGOSTINO:

Italian form of Latin Augustinus, meaning “venerable.”

AUGUSTO:

Italian and Spanish Latin Augustus, meaning “venerable.”

AURELIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Aurelius, meaning “golden.”

AZZO:

Italian name derived from Latin Accius, meaning “from Acca.” Compare with another form of Azzo.

AZZOLINO:

Pet form of Italian Azzo, meaning “from Acca.”

BALDASSARE:

Italian form of Greek Baltasar, meaning “Ba’al protect the king.”

BALDOVINO:

Italian form of Old High German Baldawin, meaning “brave friend.”

BÀRTOLO:

Short form of Italian Bartolomeo, meaning “son of Talmai.”

BARTOLOMEO:

Italian form of Latin Bartolomaeus, meaning “son of Talmai.”

BARTOLOMMEO:

Variant spelling of Italian Bartolomeo, meaning “son of Talmai.”

BASILIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Basilius, meaning “king.”

BATTISTA:

Italian name derived from the Greek word bapto, “to dip,” hence “baptist.”

BENEDETTO:

Italian form of Latin Benedictus, meaning “blessed.”

BENIAMINO:

Italian form of Hebrew Binyamin, meaning “son of the right hand.”

BENIGNO:

Italian form of Latin Benignus, meaning “kind.”

BENVENUTO:

Medieval Italian name composed of the elements bene “well” and venuto “arrived,” hence “well-arrived,” i.e. “welcome.”

BEPPE:

Pet form of Italian Giuseppe, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”

BERENGAR:

Italian form of Latin Berengarius, meaning “bear-spear.”

BERNARDINO:

Pet form of Italian Bernardo, meaning “bold as a bear.”

BERNARDO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Bernardus, meaning “bold as a bear.”

BERTOLDO:

Italian form of German Berthold, meaning “bright ruler.”

BERTRANDO:

Italian form of Latin Bertramus, meaning “bright raven.”

BETTINO:

Pet form of Italian Benedetto, meaning “blessed.”

BIAGGIO:

Variant spelling of Italian Biagio, meaning “talks with a lisp.”

BIAGINO:

Pet form of Italian Biagio, meaning “talks with a lisp.”

BIAGIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Blasius, meaning “talks with a lisp.”

BONAVENTURA:

Italian name meaning “good fortune.”

BONAVENTURE:

Variant spelling of Italian Bonaventura, meaning “good fortune.”

BONFILIO:

Variant spelling of Italian Buonfiglio, meaning “good son.”

BONIFACIO:

Italian form of Latin Bonifatius, meaning “good destiny/fate.”

BRIZIO:

Short form of Italian Fabrizio, meaning “craftsman.”

BUONFIGLIO:

Italian name meaning “good son.”

CAJ:

Short form of Italian Cajetan, meaning “from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy).” Compare with another form of Caj.

CAJETAN:

Italian form of Roman Latin Caietanus, meaning “from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy).”

CALLISTO:

Italian form of Latin Callistus, meaning “most beautiful.” Compare with feminine Callisto.

CALOGERO:

Italian form of Latin Calogerus, meaning “beautiful elder.”

CALVINO:

Italian form of Latin Calvinus, meaning “little bald one.”

CAMILLO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Camillus, possibly meaning “attendant (for a temple).”

CARLO:

Italian form of Latin Carolus, meaning “man.”

CASIMIRO:

Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Casimiria, meaning “commands peace.”

CECILIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Cæcilius, meaning “blind.”

CELESTINO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Cælestinus, meaning “heavenly.”

CELINO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Cælinus, meaning “heaven.”

CELIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Cælius, meaning “heaven.”

CELSO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Celsus, meaning “upright, stately.”

CESARE:

Italian form of Roman Latin Cæsar, meaning “severed.”

CESARINO:

Pet form of Italian Cesare, meaning “severed.”

CIPRIANO:

Italian form of Latin Cyprianus, meaning “from Cyprus.”

CIRIACO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Cyriacus, meaning “of the lord.”

CIRILLO:

Italian form of Latin Cyrillus, meaning “lord.”

CIRINO:

Pet form of Italian Ciro, meaning “like the sun.”

CIRO:

Italian form of Latin Cyrus, meaning “like the sun.”

CLAUDIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Claudius, meaning “lame.”

CLEMENTE:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Clementius, meaning “gentle and merciful.”

CLETO:

Short form of Italian/Spanish Anacleto, meaning “called back, invoked.”

COLOMBANO:

Italian form of Latin Columbanus, meaning “dove.”

COLOMBO:

Italian form of Latin Columba, meaning “dove.”

CONCETTO:

Masculine form of Italian Concetta, meaning “conception.”

CORRADO:

Italian form of German Conrad, meaning “bold counsel.”

COSIMO:

Italian form of Latin Cosmo, meaning “order, beauty.”

COSTANTINO:

Italian form of Latin Constantinus, meaning “steadfast.”

COSTANZO:

Italian form of Latin Constans, meaning “steadfast.”

CRESCENZO:

Italian form of Latin Crescentius, meaning “to spring up, grow, thrive.”

CRISPINO:

Italian form of Latin Crispinus, meaning “curly(-headed).”

CRISTIANO:

Italian and Portuguese form of Latin Christianus, meaning “Christian.”

CRISTOFORO:

Italian form of Latin Christophorus, meaning “Christ-bearer.”

CROCCIFIXIO:

Variant spelling of Italian Crocifisso, meaning “cross; crucifix” or “way of the cross.”

CROCIFISSO:

Old Italian name meaning “cross; crucifix” or “way of the cross.”

CROSS:

Short form of Italian Crocifisso, or Croccifixio, meaning “cross; crucifix” or “way of the cross.”

DAMIANO:

Italian form of Latin Damianus, meaning “to tame, to subdue” and euphemistically “to kill.”

DANIELE:

Italian form of Hebrew Daniyel, meaning “God is my judge.”

DANTE:

Contracted form of Italian Durante, meaning “steadfast.”

DARIO:

Italian form of Latin Darius, meaning “possesses a lot, wealthy.”

DAVIDE:

Italian form of Hebrew David, meaning “beloved.”

DEMETRIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Demetrius, meaning “loves the earth” or “follower of Demeter.”

DESI:

Short form of Italian/Spanish Desiderio, meaning “longing.” This name was borne by the Cuban actor Desi Arnaz, husband of Lucille Ball.

DESIDERIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Desiderius, meaning “longing.”

DINO:

Short form of Italian Aldobrandino, meaning “little old sword,” and other Italian names ending with -dino.

DOMENICO:

Italian form of Latin Dominicus, meaning “belongs to the lord.”

DONATELLO:

Pet form of Italian Donato, meaning “given (by God).”

DONATO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Donatus, meaning “given (by God).”

DORIANO:

Italian form of Latin Dorianus, meaning “of the Dorian tribe.”

DRAGO:

Italian form of Latin Draco, meaning “dragon.” Compare with another form of Drago.

DUILIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Duilius, meaning “war.”

DURANTE:

Italian name derived from Latin durantis, meaning “enduring, lasting, steadfast.”

EDMONDO:

Italian form of Anglo-Saxon Eadmund, meaning “protector of prosperity.”

EDOARDO:

Italian form of Latin Eduardus, meaning “guardian of prosperity.”

EFISIO:

Italian form of Latin Ephesius, meaning “from Ephesus.”

EGIDIO:

Italian form of Latin Egidius, meaning “kid; young goat” or “shield of goatskin.”

ELARIO:

Variant spelling of Italian Ilario, meaning “joyful, happy.”

ELIA:

Italian form of Hebrew Eliyah, meaning “the Lord is my God.”

ELIGIO:

Italian form of Latin Eligius, meaning “to choose.”

ELIODORO:

Italian form of Greek Heliodoros, meaning “gift of the sun.”

ELISEO:

Italian and Spanish form of Hebrew Eliysha, meaning “God is salvation.”

ELMO:

Italian name of Germanic origin, derived from the element helm, meaning “helmet, protection.”

ELPIDIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Elpidius, meaning “hope.”

EMANUELE:

Italian form of Latin Emmanuel, meaning “God is with us.”

EMILIANO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Æmilianus, meaning “rival.”

EMILIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Æmilius, meaning “rival.”

ENNIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Ennius, possibly meaning “predestined” or “favorite of God.”

ENRICO:

Italian form of Latin Henricus, meaning “home-ruler.”

ENZIO:

Italian from Latin Henricus, meaning “home-ruler.”

ENZO:

Short form of longer Italian names containing -enzo, such as Vicenzo “conquering” and Lorenzo “of Laurentum.”

ERCOLE:

Italian form of Latin Hercules, meaning “glory of Hera.”

ERMANNO:

Italian form of German Hermann, meaning “army man.”

ERMETE:

Italian name derived from Latin Hermes, meaning “of the earth.”

ERMINIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Herminius, meaning “of the earth.”

ERNESTO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Ernestus, meaning “battle (to the death), serious business.”

ESTACHIO:

Italian form of Latin Eustachius, meaning “fruitful.”

ETTORE:

Italian form of Latin Hector, meaning “defend; hold fast.”

EUGENIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Eugenius (2), meaning “well born.”

EULALIO:

Italian form of Latin Eulalius, meaning “well-spoken.”

EUSEBIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eusebius, meaning “pious.”

EUSTACHIO:

Italian form of Latin Eustachius, meaning “fruitful.”

EUSTORGIO:

Italian form of Latin Eustorgius, meaning “content.”

EZIO:

Contracted form of Italian Enzio, meaning “home-ruler.”

EZZELIN:

Italian form of English Acelin, meaning “little noble one.”

FABIANO:

Italian form of Latin Fabianus, meaning “like Fabius.”

FABIO:

Italian name derived from Roman Latin Fabius, meaning “bean.”

FABRIZIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Fabricius, meaning “craftsman.”

FARAMUNDO:

Italian and Spanish form of German Faramund, meaning “journey protection.”

FAUSTINO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Faustinus, meaning “lucky.”

FAUSTO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Faustus, meaning “lucky.”

FEDELE:

Italian form of Spanish Fidel, meaning “faithful.”

FEDERICO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Fredericus, meaning “peaceful ruler.”

FEDERIGO:

Italian form of Latin Fredericus, meaning “peaceful ruler.”

FELICE:

Italian form of Latin Felix, meaning “happy” or “lucky.” Compare with feminine Felice.

FELICIANO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Felicianus, meaning “happy” or “lucky.”

FERDINANDO:

Italian form of Visigothic Frithnanth, meaning “ardent for peace.”

FERRO:

Old Italian byname for someone with a strong physique, meaning “iron.”

FERRUCCIO:

Pet form of Italian Ferro, meaning “iron.”

FILBERTO:

Italian form of Latin Filbertus, meaning “very bright.”

FILIBERTO:

Italian form of Latin Filbertus, meaning “very bright.”

FILIPO:

Variant spelling of Italian Filippo, meaning “lover of horses.”

FILIPPO:

Italian form of Latin Philippus, meaning “lover of horses.”

FILLIPO:

Variant spelling of Italian Filippo, meaning “lover of horses.”

FINO:

Short form of Italian Serafino, meaning “burning one” or “serpent.” Also used as a short form of other names ending with -fino. The feminine form is Fina.

FIORE:

Medieval Italian unisex name derived from the word fiore, meaning “flower.”

FIORELLO:

Masculine diminutive form of Italian unisex Fiore, meaning “little flower.” Fiorella is the feminine form.

FIORENZO:

Italian form of Latin Florentius, meaning “blossoming.”

FIRMINO:

Italian form of Latin Firminus, meaning “firm, steadfast.”

FLAVIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Flavius, meaning “yellow hair.”

FLORENTINO:

Italian form of Latin Florentius, meaning “blossoming.”

FLORIANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Florian, meaning “flower.”

FONS:

Short form of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”

FONSIE:

Pet form of Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning “noble and ready.”

FORTUNATO:

Italian form of Latin Fortunatus, meaning “fortunate.”

FRANCESCO:

Italian form of Latin Franciscus, meaning “French.”

FRANCO:

Pet form of Italian Francesco, meaning “French.”

FREDIANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Frigidian, meaning “cold.”

FREDO:

Short form of Italian Goffredo, meaning “God’s peace.”

FULVIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Fulvius, meaning “yellow.”

GABRIELE:

Italian form of Latin Gabrielus, meaning “man of God” or “warrior of God.”

GAETANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Caietanus, meaning “from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy).”

GASPARE:

Italian form of Portuguese/Spanish Gaspar, meaning “treasure bearer.”

GASPARO:

Italian form of Portuguese/Spanish Gaspar, meaning “treasure bearer.”

GASTONE:

Italian form of French Gaston, meaning “from Gascony.”

GAVINO:

Italian name derived from Latin Gabinus, meaning “of Gabium.”

GENNARO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Januarius, meaning “January.”

GERARDO:

Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Gerhard, meaning “spear strong.”

GERMANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Germanus, meaning “from Germany.”

GEROLAMO:

Italian form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning “holy name.”

GERONIMO:

Italian form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning “holy name.”

GERVASIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Gervasius, meaning “spear servant.”

GIACINTO:

Italian form of Latin Hyacinthus, meaning “hyacinth flower.”

GIACOBBE:

Italian form of Latin Jacobus, meaning “supplanter.”

GIACOMO:

Italian form of Late Latin Jacomus (English James), meaning “supplanter.”

GIAMBATTISTA:

Variant spelling of Italian Gianbattista, meaning “God is gracious” and “baptist.”

GIAMPAOLO:

Variant spelling of Italian Gianpaolo, meaning “God is gracious” and “small.”

GIAMPIERO:

Variant spelling of Italian Gianpiero, meaning “God is gracious” and “rock, stone.”

GIANBATTISTA:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Battista “baptist.”

GIANCARLO:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Carlo “man.”

GIANFRANCO:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Franco “free.”

GIANLUCA:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Luca “from Lucania.”

GIANLUIGI:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Luigi “famous warrior.”

GIANMARCO:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Marco “defense” or “of the sea.”

GIANMARIA:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Maria, “obstinate, rebellious.”

GIANNI:

Contracted form of Italian Giovanni, meaning “God is gracious.”

GIANNINO:

Pet form of Italian Giovanni, meaning “God is gracious.”

GIANPAOLO:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Paolo “small.”

GIANPIERO:

Italian compound name composed of Gianni “God is gracious” and Piero “rock, stone.”

GINO:

Short form of Italian names ending with the diminutive suffix -gino, such as Ambrogino “little immortal one,” and Giorgino “little farmer.”

GIOACCHINO:

Italian form of Hebrew Joachim, meaning “Jehovah raises up.”

GIOACHINO:

Variant spelling of Italian Gioacchino, meaning “Jehovah raises up.”

GIORDANO:

Italian masculine form of Hebrew unisex Yarden, meaning “flowing down.”

GIORGIO:

Italian form of Latin Georgius, meaning “earth-worker, farmer.”

GIORGINO:

Diminutive form of Italian Giorgio, meaning “little earth-worker, farmer.”

GIOSUÈ:

Italian form of Hebrew Yehowshuwa, meaning “God is salvation.”

GIOVANNI:

Italian form of Latin Johannes, meaning “God is gracious.”

GIRALDO:

Italian form of Latin Geraldus, meaning “spear ruler.”

GIROLAMO:

Variant spelling of Italian Gerolamo, meaning “holy name.”

GIULIANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Julianus, meaning “descended from Jupiter (Jove).”

GIULIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Julius, meaning “descended from Jupiter (Jove).”

GIUSEPPE:

Italian form of Latin Josephus, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).”

GIUSTINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Justinus, meaning “fair, just.”

GOFFREDO:

Italian form of Old High German Gottfried, meaning “God’s peace.”

GRAZIANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Gratianus, meaning “pleasing, agreeable.”

GREGARIO:

Italian form of Latin Gregorius, meaning “watchful; vigilant.”

GUALTIERO:

Italian and Spanish form of Old High German Walther, meaning “ruler of the army.”

GUERINO:

Italian form of German Warin, meaning “cover, shelter.”

GUGLIELMO:

Italian form of German Wilhelm, meaning “will-helmet.”

GUIDO:

Italian name derived from medieval Latin Wido, meaning “wide.”

GUSTAVO:

Brazilian-Portuguese, Italian and Spanish form of Latin Gustavus, meaning “meditation staff.”

HIERONOMO:

Italian form of Latin Hieronymus, meaning “holy name.”

IGNAZIO:

Italian form of Latin Ignatius, possibly meaning “unknowing.”

ILARIO:

Italian form of Latin Hilarius, meaning “joyful; happy.”

INNOCENZO:

Italian form of Latin Innocentius, meaning “harmless, innocent.”

IPPOLITO:

Italian form of Latin Hippolytus, meaning “horse-freer.”

ISAIA:

Italian form of Latin Isaias, meaning “God is salvation.”

ITALO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Italus, meaning “of Italy.”

JACOPO:

Italian form of Latin Jacobus, meaning “supplanter.”

JOVANNI:

Italian form of Latin Johannes, meaning “God is gracious.”

LADISLAS:

Italian form of Latin Ladislaus, meaning “rules with glory.”

LAURO:

Italian form of Latin Laurus, meaning “laurel.”

LAZZARO:

Italian form of Latin Lazarus, meaning “my God has helped.”

LEANDRO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Leander, meaning “lion-man.”

LEONARDO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Leonhard, meaning “lion-strong.”

LEONE:

Italian form of Latin Leo, meaning “lion.” Compare with feminine Leone.

LEONZIO:

Italian form of Latin Leontius, meaning “lion-like.”

LEOPOLDO:

Italian form of Old High German Liutpold, meaning “people-bold.” In use by the Portuguese and Spanish.

LIBERATORE:

Italian name meaning “liberator.”

LIBORIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Liberius, meaning “free.”

LINO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Linus, meaning either “a cry of grief” or “flax, linen.”

LIVIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Livius, possibly meaning “bluish.”

LODOVICO:

Italian form of German Ludwig, meaning “famous warrior.”

LORENZO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Laurentius, meaning “of Laurentum.”

LORIS:

Diminutive form of Italian Lorenzo, meaning “of Laurentum.”

LOTHARIO:

Italian form of Latin Lotharius, meaning “loud warrior.”

LOTTERIO:

Italian form of Latin Lotharius, meaning “loud warrior.”

LUCA:

Italian form of Latin Lucas, meaning “from Lucania.” In use by the Romani.

LUCIANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Lucianus, meaning “light.”

LUCIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Lucius, meaning “light.”

LUDOVICO:

Italian form of Latin Ludovicus, meaning “famous warrior.”

LUIGI:

Italian form of Middle Latin Ludovicus, meaning “famous warrior.”

LUIGINO:

Pet form of Italian Luigi, meaning “famous warrior.”

MACARIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Macarius, meaning “blessed.”

MALVOLIO:

Italian name invented by Shakespeare for a character in his play “Twelfth Night,” meaning “ill-will.”

MANFREDO:

Italian form of Latin Manfredus, meaning “strong peace.”

MANLIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Manlius, meaning “morning.”

MARCELLINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Marcellinus, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”

MARCELLO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Marcellus, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”

MARCO:

Italian form of Latin Marcus, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”

MARIANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Marianus, meaning “like Marius.”

MARINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Marinus, meaning “of the sea.”

MARIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Marius, meaning “male, virile.”

MARTINO:

Italian form of Latin Martinus, meaning “of/like Mars.”

MARZIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Marcius, meaning “defense” or “of the sea.”

MASO:

Short form of Italian Tommaso, meaning “twin.”

MASSIMILIANO:

Italian form of Latin Maximilian, meaning “the greatest.”

MASSIMO:

Italian form of Latin Maximus, meaning “the greatest.”

MATTEO:

Italian form of Hebrew Mattithyah, meaning “gift of God.”

MATTIA:

Italian form of Hebrew Mattithyah, meaning “gift of God.”

MAURIZIO:

Italian form of Latin Mauricius, meaning “dark-skinned; Moor.”

MAURO:

Italian form of Latin Mauricius, meaning “dark-skinned; Moor.”

MELCHIORRE:

Italian form of biblical Melchior, meaning “king of light.”

MEO:

Short form of Italian Bartolomeo, meaning “son of Talmai.”

MICHELANGELO:

Italian compound name composed of Michele “who is like God?” and Angelo “angel, messenger.”

MICHELE:

Italian form of Greek Michaēl (Hebrew Miyka’el), meaning “who is like God?”

MODESTO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Modestus, meaning “moderate, sober.”

MOSÈ:

Italian form of Hebrew Moshe (Greek Mouses), meaning “drawn out.”

NALDO:

Short form of Italian names ending with -naldo.

NAPOLEONE:

Rare Italian name traditionally translated as “lion of Naples” but only because of its association with the name Napoli “Naples” and the word leone “lion.”

NARCISO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Narcissus, possibly meaning “numbness; sleep.”

NATANAELE:

Italian form of Greek Nathanael, meaning “given of God” or “whom God gave.”

NAZARIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Nazarius, meaning “of Nazareth.”

NERIO:

Italian name derived from Greek Nereus, meaning “wet one.”

NERO:

Short form of Italian Raniero, meaning “wise warrior.” Compare with another form of Nero.

NESTORE:

Italian form of Greek Nestor, meaning “homecoming.”

NEVIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Naevius, meaning “spotted.”

NICCOLÒ:

Italian form of Latin Nicolaus, meaning “victor of the people.”

NICO:

Short form of Italian Niccolò, meaning “victor of the people.”

NICODEMO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Nicodemus, meaning “victory of the people.”

NICOLA:

Italian form of Latin Nicolaus, meaning “victor of the people.”

NICOLÒ:

Variant spelling of Italian Niccolò, meaning “victor of the people.”

NICOMEDO:

Italian form of Latin Nicomedes, meaning “victory-scheme.”

NICOSTRATO:

Italian form of Latin Nicostratus, meaning “victory-army.”

NINO:

Short form of Italian Giannino, meaning “God is gracious.”

NUNZIO:

Masculine form of Italian Nunzia, meaning “announces,” referring to the Annunciation. Also a month name for March.

ORAZIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Horatius, meaning “has good eyesight.”

ORFEO:

Italian form of Greek Orpheus, meaning either “deprived” or “darkness.”

ORLANDO:

Italian form of Latin Orlandus, meaning “famous land.”

ORSINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Ursinus, meaning “bear-like.”

ORSO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Ursus, meaning “bear.”

OSVALDO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Osvaldus, meaning “divine power” or “divine ruler.”

OTTAVIANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Octavianus, meaning “eighth.”

OTTAVIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Octavius, meaning “eighth.”

OVIDIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Ovidius, meaning “sheep herder.”

PALMIRO:

Italian name derived from Latin palma, meaning “palm tree.” This name is sometimes given to babies born on Palm Sunday.

PANCRAZIO:

Italian form of Latin Pancratius, meaning “all power.”

PANFILO:

Italian form of Latin Pamphilus, meaning “friend of all.”

PANTALEONE:

Italian form of Latin Pantaleon, meaning “all-merciful.”

PAOLINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Paulinus, meaning “small.”

PAOLO:

Italian form of Latin Paulus, meaning “small.”

PARIDE:

Italian form of Greek Paris, probably meaning “wager.”

PASQUALE:

Italian form of Latin Paschalis, meaning “Passover; Easter.”

PASQUALINO:

Pet form of Italian Pasquale, meaning “Passover; Easter.”

PATRIZIO:

Italian form of Latin Patricius, meaning “patrician, of noble descent.”

PELLEGRINO:

Italian form of Latin Peregrinus, meaning “wanderer.”

PEPE:

Diminutive form of Italian Giuseppe, meaning “(God) shall add (another son).” Compare with another form of Pepe.

PIERO:

Italian form of Latin Petrus, meaning “rock, stone.”

PIETRO:

Italian form of Latin Petrus, meaning “rock, stone.”

PINO:

Italian and Spanish name derived from the word pino, meaning “pine tree.”
Short form of Italian names ending with -pino, such as Crispino, meaning “curly(-headed).”

PIO:

Italian and Portuguese form of Latin Pius, meaning “pious.”

PLACIDO:

Italian form of Latin Placidus, meaning “calm, placid.”

PLINIO:

Italian form of Roman Plinius, of unknown meaning. In use by the Portuguese and Spanish.

POLDI:

Pet form of Italian Leopoldo, meaning “people-bold.” Compare with another form of Poldi.

POMPEO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Pompeius, possibly meaning “display, solemn procession.”

PONZIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Pontius, meaning “of the sea; seaman.”

PORFIRIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Greek Porphyrios, meaning “purple.”

PRIMO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Primus, meaning “first.”

PROSPERO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Prosperus, meaning “fortunate, successful.” Shakespeare used this name in his play “The Tempest.”

PRUDENZIO:

Italian form of Latin Prudentius, meaning “cautious.”

QUIRINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Quirinus, meaning “men together.”

RAFFAELE:

Italian form of Hebrew Rephael, meaning “healed of God” or “whom God has healed.”

RAFFAELLO:

Italian form of Hebrew Rephael, meaning “healed of God” or “whom God has healed.”

RAIMONDO:

Italian form of Frankish German Raginmund, meaning “wise protector.”

RANIERO:

Italian form of German Reginar, meaning “wise warrior.”

RAUL:

Italian and Portuguese form of German Radulf, meaning “wise wolf.”

REMIGIO:

Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Roman Latin Remigius, meaning “oarsman.”

REMO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Remus, meaning “oar,” but sometimes translated as “swift.”

RENATO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Renatus, meaning “reborn.”

RENZO:

Short form of Italian Lorenzo, meaning “of Laurentum.”

RICCARDO:

Italian form of Latin Ricardus, meaning “powerful ruler.”

RICO:

Short form of Italian Enrico, meaning “home-ruler.” Compare with another form of Rico.

RINALDO:

Italian form of Latin Reginaldus, meaning “wise ruler.”

RINO:

Short form of Italian names ending with -rino.

ROBERTO:

Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Latin Robertus, meaning “bright fame.”

ROCCO:

Italian name of derived from the Germanic element hrok, meaning “rest.”

RODOLFO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Rudolphus, meaning “famous wolf.”

ROMANO:

Italian form of Latin Romanus, meaning “Roman.”

ROMEO:

Italian name meaning “one who has made a pilgrimage to Rome.”

ROMOLO:

Italian form of Latin Romulus, meaning “from Rome.”

RUFINO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Rufinus, meaning “red-haired.”

RUGGERO:

Italian form of Latin Rogerius, meaning “famous spear.”

RUGGIERO:

Italian form of Latin Rogerius, meaning “famous spear.”

SABATO:

Italian good omen name bestowed on one who was “born on Saturday (the Sabbath).”

SABINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Sabinus, meaning “Sabine; a follower of another religion.”

SALVATORE:

Italian form of Latin Salvator, meaning “savior.”

SAMUELE:

Italian form of Greek Samouel, meaning “heard of God,” “his name is El,” or “name of God.”

SANDRO:

Short form of Italian Alessandro, meaning “defender of mankind.”

SANSONE:

Italian form of Greek Sampson, meaning “like the sun.”

SANTINO:

Diminutive form of Italian Santo, meaning “little saint.”

SANTO:

Italian name derived form the Latin word santo, meaning “holy.”

SATURNINO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Saturninus, possibly meaning “to sow.”

SAVERIO:

Italian form of Basque Xavier, meaning “a new house.”

SAVINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Sabinus, meaning “Sabine; a follower of another religion.”

SAVIO:

Italian name meaning “clever.”

SCEVOLA:

Italian form of Roman Latin Scævola, meaning “left-handed.”

SEBASTIANO:

Italian form of Latin Sebastianus, meaning “from Sebaste.”

SERAFINO:

Italian form of Latin Seraphinus, meaning “burning one” or “serpent.”

SERGIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Sergius, possibly meaning “sergeant.”

SESTO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Sextus, meaning “sixth.”

SETTIMIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Septimus, meaning “seventh.”

SEVERIANO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severianus, meaning “stern.”

SEVERINO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severinus, meaning “stern.”

SEVERO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Severus, meaning “stern.”

SILVANO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Silvanus, meaning “from the forest.”

SILVESTRO:

Italian form of Latin Silvester, meaning “from the forest.”

SILVIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Silvius, meaning “from the forest.”

SIMONE:

Italian form of Hebrew Shimown, meaning “hearkening.”

STEFANO:

Italian form of Latin Stephanus, meaning “crown.”

TACITO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tacitus, meaning “mute, silent.”

TADDEO:

Italian form of Latin Thaddaeus, meaning “courageous, large-hearted.”

TÀMMARO:

Italian name derived from the byname tamarri, for low-class people who imitate the manners of the higher class, of Germanic origin, composed of the elements thank “thought” and mar “fame,” hence “thinks of being famous.”

TANCREDO:

Italian form of German Tancred, meaning “thought-counsel.”

TEOBALDO:

Basque, Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Theobaldus, meaning “people-bold.”

TEODORO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodorus, meaning “gift of God.”

TEODOSIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodosius, meaning “god-giving.”

TEOFILO:

Italian form of Latin Theophilus, meaning “friend of God.”

TERENZIO:

Italian form of Latin Terentius, possibly meaning “rub, turn, twist.”

TERZO:

Italian form of Roman Tertius, meaning “third.”

THORELLO:

Italian name derived from the word torello, meaning “young bull.”

TIMOTEO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Timotheus, meaning “to honor God.”

TINO:

Short form of Italian names ending with the diminutive suffix -tino, meaning “little, small.”

TITO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Titus, meaning “fire; to burn” or “straining.”

TIZIANO:

Italian form of Latin Titianus, meaning “of the Titans.”

TOMMASO:

Italian form of Greek Thōmas, meaning “twin.”

TONIO:

Pet form of Italian/Spanish Antonio, possibly meaning “invaluable.”

TORE:

Italian short form of Latin Salvatore, meaning “savior.” Compare with another form of Tore.

UBERTO:

Italian form of Latin Hubertus, meaning “bright heart/spirit.”

UDALRICO:

Variant spelling of Italian Ulderico, meaning “merciful ruler.”

UGO:

Italian form of Latin Hugo, meaning “heart,” “mind,” or “spirit.”

ULDERICO:

Italian form of Germanic Hulderich, meaning “merciful ruler.”

ULISSE:

Italian form of Latin Ulixes, probably meaning “to be angry, to hate.”

UMBERTO:

Italian form of Latin Humbertus, possibly meaning “bright support.”

UMFREDO:

Italian form of Latin Humfridus, meaning “giant peace.”

URBANO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Urbanus, meaning “of the city.”

VALENTINO:

Italian form of Latin Valentinus, meaning “healthy, strong.”

VALERIANO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Valerianus, meaning “to be healthy, to be strong.”

VALERIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Latin Valerius, meaning “to be healthy, to be strong.”

VANNI:

Short form of Italian Giovanni, meaning “God is gracious.”

VEGLIANTINO [Vail-yan-te’-no]:

Italian name meaning “the little vigilant one.” This is the name of the famous steed of Orlando, called in French romance Veillantif, Orlando being called Roland.

VENCESLAO:

Italian form of Middle Latin Venceslaus, meaning “more glory.”

VICENZO:

Contracted form of Italian Vincenzo, meaning “conquering.”

VICO:

Pet form of Italian Vicenzo, meaning “conqueror.”

VINCENTE:

Italian form of Latin Vincentius, meaning “conquering.”

VINCENZO:

Italian form of Latin Vincentius, meaning “conquering.”

VINICIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Vinicius, meaning “vine.”

VIRGILIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Virgilius, possibly meaning “flourishing.”

VITALE:

Italian form of Roman Latin Vitalis, meaning “of life; vital.”

VITO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Vitus, meaning “life.”

VITTORE:

Italian form of Roman Latin Victor, meaning “conqueror.”

VITTORINO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Victorinus, meaning “conqueror.”

VITTORIO:

Italian form of Roman Latin Victorius, meaning “conqueror.”

XAVIERO:

Italian form of Basque Xavier, meaning “a new house.”