Italian baby names carry centuries of history, myth and music. Below are 53 beautiful Italian names for girls and boys, each with its meaning. Tap any name to see its full page with origin and numerology. Whether you want something classic or rare, this is a great place to start.
Italian names are warm, romantic and rich in vowels, which gives them their famously musical sound. Many descend from Latin and from the saints, so they carry both classical roots and Catholic tradition. Names like Leonardo, Isabella and Matteo feel elegant and timeless.
Italian names shine when you want charm and warmth; most end in a vowel and flow beautifully when said aloud.
Gabriele: a name of Italian origin meaning «Strength of God».
Aria: a name of Italian origin meaning «Melody; air».
Bianca: a name of Italian origin meaning «White, pure».
Cristiano: a name of Italian origin meaning «Follower of Christ».
Enzo: a name of Italian origin meaning «Lord of the home; ruler».
Franco: a name of Italian origin meaning «Free».
Gianna: a name of Italian origin meaning «God is merciful».
Giovanni: a name of Italian origin meaning «God is merciful».
Kiara: a name of Italian origin meaning «Clear, luminous».
Luca: a name of Italian origin meaning «Luminous».
Nino: a name of Italian origin meaning «Little; God is merciful».
Santino: a name of Italian origin meaning «Little saint».
Sienna: a name of Italian origin meaning «Reddish earth».
Alessio: a name of Italian origin meaning «Defender, protector».
Allegra: a name of Italian origin meaning «Cheerful».
Beatrice: a name of Italian origin meaning «She who gives happiness».
Carlotta: a name of Italian origin meaning «Free and strong woman».
Carmine: a name of Italian origin meaning «Crimson red; garden».
Cesare: a name of Italian origin meaning «Hairy; Caesar».
Chiara: a name of Italian origin meaning «Clear, bright».
Donata: a name of Italian origin meaning «Gift».
Donatella: a name of Italian origin meaning «Little gift of God».
Elio: a name of Italian origin meaning «Sun».
Ezio: a name of Italian origin meaning «Eagle».
Fabrizio: a name of Italian origin meaning «Skilled craftsman».
Federica: a name of Italian origin meaning «Princess of peace».
Fiamma: a name of Italian origin meaning «Flame, blaze».
Fiorella: a name of Italian origin meaning «Little flower».
Francesca: a name of Italian origin meaning «Free woman».
Gemma: a name of Italian origin meaning «Gem, jewel».
Giada: a name of Italian origin meaning «Jade».
Gino: a name of Italian origin meaning «Wellborn».
Giorgia: a name of Italian origin meaning «Worker of the land».
Giulia: a name of Italian origin meaning «Youthful; of the Julia family».
Loredana: a name of Italian origin meaning «Of Loreto».
Marcello: a name of Italian origin meaning «Little warrior».
Massimo: a name of Italian origin meaning «The greatest».
Mirella: a name of Italian origin meaning «Admirable».
Ornella: a name of Italian origin meaning «Blooming ash tree».
Paolo: a name of Italian origin meaning «Little, humble».
Pietro: a name of Italian origin meaning «Stone, rock».
Renzo: a name of Italian origin meaning «Laureled».
Salvatore: a name of Italian origin meaning «Savior».
Sandro: a name of Italian origin meaning «Defender; Alexander».
Simona: a name of Italian origin meaning «She who listens».
Stefano: a name of Italian origin meaning «Crowned with laurel».
Stella: a name of Italian origin meaning «Star».
Valentino: a name of Italian origin meaning «Brave and healthy».
Vincenzo: a name of Italian origin meaning «Victor».
Vittorio: a name of Italian origin meaning «Victorious».
Zita: a name of Italian origin meaning «Young girl, maiden».
Cinzia: a name of Italian origin meaning «Of the moon».
Tommaso: a name of Italian origin meaning «Twin».
Popular Italian names include Gabriele, Aria, Bianca, Cristiano, Enzo, Franco.
Yes — the list includes girl, boy and unisex names; each name's page shows the gender.
Italian names often blend meaning, mythology and a distinctive sound that travels well across languages.