Prego! 20 of the most beautiful Italian baby names for your sweet new bambino
Looking for a meaningful and unique Italian name for your baby? Check out our detailed list of names with their rich cultural backgrounds and origins.
Whether you have Italian roots or consider yourself an Italophile looking for a baby name with a little Italian flair, there are so many reasons to consider one of the many beautiful Italian baby names that roll off the tongue.
We’ve gathered up some of our favourites in the galleries below …
Italian baby names may have found their origins in Latin or they may have become Latinised versions of names from other languages, and there are some traditional naming patterns that have developed over the years.
Traditionally, parents in Italy choose their children’s names based on the name of a grandparent or parent. Dad’s side of the family gets the first look-in, followed by mum’s.
Another common tradition is naming a baby after a patron saint. With so many variations on these names now, it’s easy to follow in that tradition to honour your Roman roots or love for all things Italy.
Let’s take a look at some of our favourites …
We’ve found the most beautiful Italian names for you to consider. Prego!
10 of the most beautiful Italian baby boy names
Explore a curated list of Italian baby names, each with unique meanings and rich traditions, ideal for parents seeking cultural and elegant choices.
Antonio
The name Antonio has origins as a Roman clan name and is said to mean: ‘beyond praise’.
Arturo
The name Arturo is a boy’s name of Italian origin meaning ‘bear’.
Dante
Dante comes from the Italian name Durante, which means ‘lasting, enduring’.
Enzo
Enzo is the Italian version of the name Henry.
It’s also sometimes used as the shortened version of other Italian names like Vincenzo and Lorenzo.
Franco
The name Franco means ‘Frenchman or free man’.
Mateo
This beautiful Italian name means: ‘Gift of God’.
Maximo
The meaning of this strong, Italian name is: ‘The greatest’.
Orlando
The name Orlando is a boy’s name of Italian meaning: ‘famous throughout the land’.
Rocco
The adorable Italian name Rocco mens: ‘rest’.
Salvatore
The name Salvatore means’saviour’.
10 of the most beautiful Italian baby girl names
Amara
Amara is a sweet name of Italian meaning: ‘grace or bitter’.
Aria
This musical name means ‘air’ and the melody ‘Aria’ in Italian.
Bella
Bella is related to the Italian word for beautiful.
Bianca
The name Bianca means: ‘white’.
Gia
The name Gia means: ‘God’s gracious gift’.
Gianna
Gianna is sometimes a shortened version of Giovanna and means: ‘God’s gracious gift’.
Lia
Lia or Lía means: ‘languid, relaxed’.
Luca
This unisex name meaning: ‘from Lucania’.
Luna
This beautiful Italian name means: ‘moon’.
Viviana
The name Viviana means: ‘life’.
