Italy, the land of love and pizza. What’s not to love about a country with so much to offer, including a truckload of impressive baby names.
Whether you’re of Italian heritage, a lover of the country and it’s culture, or simply enamoured with the many gorgeous names, here are some you should definitely consider adding to your list.
Alfonso (M):
This is the Italian form of a Germaic name that likely means “noble and ready”.
Allegra (F):
This elegant moniker means “cheerful, lively” in Italian.
Arturo (M):
The Italian version of Arthur, which in English means “noble” and “courageous”.
Azzurra (F):
This stunning name means “azure, sky blue” in Italian.
Bernardo (M):
The Italian version of the name Bernard, which means “brave, hardy bear”.
Bruno (M):
Derived from a Germanic name that might mean “armour, protection”.
Carlo (M):
This name is the Italian version of Charles, which might mean “army, warrior”.
Carmen (F):
A name with medieval roots that likely means “song”.
Damiana (F):
Feminine form of Damien, which likely means “to tame”.
Dante (M):
Famed literary figure, this name comes from a Latin name that means “enduring”.
Dario (M):
An Italian form of Darius, a name that means “he possesses” or “richly and kingly”.