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.”
