Finding the perfect name for your little one is a blend of tradition and love. In this collection, we explore names that reflect the rich heritage of Italy while embracing the spirit of American life.
Join us as we discover simple, heartfelt names that celebrate your Italian roots and the journey ahead. Let’s find the perfect name together for your bundle of joy!
Top 5 Famous People with Italian American Names (All-Time)
| Name | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Leonardo DiCaprio | Actor |
| Sofia Coppola | Film Director |
| Anthony Fauci | Immunologist |
| Giada De Laurentiis | Chef |
| Frank Sinatra | Singer and Actor |
Discover the versatility of Leonardo DiCaprio, not just as an actor but also as an advocate for environmental issues, showcasing his commitment to making a positive impact beyond the screen.
Italian American Names in Pop Culture – Famous Characters (All Time)
| Name | Pop Culture Reference |
|---|---|
| Tony Soprano | Main character in TV series “The Sopranos” |
| Isabella Rossellini | Actress and model, known for various film roles |
| Luca Paguro | Main character in Pixar’s animated film “Luca” |
| Alessandra Ambrosio | Brazilian-Italian model and Victoria’s Secret Angel |
| Giovanni Ribisi | Actor in various films and TV shows |
Watching “The Sopranos,” the character Tony Soprano, played by James Gandolfini, showcased the power and complexity associated with Italian American names in the world of television.
Italian American Name Combinations with Middle Names
| Full Name | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Isabella Rose | Rosabella |
| Marco Antonio | Antonco |
| Giulia Marie | Mariaglia |
| Luca Alessandro | Alessaluca |
| Sofia Francesca | Franfia |
Experience the elegance of ‘Rosabella,’ a mix for Isabella Rose. Did you know that combining these names not only adds a touch of sophistication but also creates a harmonious blend of floral beauty?
Italian American Names Based on Interests or Hobbies
| Name | Interest/Hobby |
|---|---|
| Alessio Musiclover | Music |
| Gianna Adventure-seeker | Adventure |
| Lorenzo Bookworm | Reading |
| Valentina Nature Enthusiast | Nature |
| Dominic Sports Fan | Sports |
Our friend named her son Alessio Musiclover, and it’s heartwarming to see how the name perfectly aligns with his passion for music.
Sibling-Inspired Italian American Name (For Siblings)
| Sibling Names | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Luca & Isabella | Lubi |
| Giuseppe & Alessandra | Giusandra |
| Giovanni & Valentina | Giotina |
| Marco & Sofia | Marfia |
| Francesca & Matteo | Franmate |
Pair up Luca and Isabella for ‘Lubi,’ a charming nickname that not only sounds delightful but also represents the close bond between siblings.
Famous Italian American Name in History
| Historical Context | Occupation |
|---|---|
| Christopher Columbus (1451–1506) | Explorer |
| Maria Montessori (1870–1952) | Physician and Educator |
| Frank Capra (1897–1991) | Film Director |
| Enrico Fermi (1901–1954) | Physicist |
| Antonin Scalia (1936–2016) | Supreme Court Justice |
Learning about Antonin Scalia’s contributions as a Supreme Court Justice inspired my friend to name her son Antonio, hoping he would embody wisdom and justice.
Italian American Name from Literature or Mythology
| Literary/Mythological Theme | Nickname |
|---|---|
| Isabella in Shakespearean Plays | Bellashake |
| Dante in Italian Literature | Italidante |
| Lucia in Italian Folklore | Folklorucia |
| Marco in Classic Italian Novels | NoveloMarco |
| Bianca in Italian Mythology | MythoBianca |
Dive into the literary world with ‘Bellashake,’ inspired by Isabella in Shakespearean Plays. Did you know that this nickname not only adds a poetic touch but also connects to the rich literary heritage of Italian names?
Unique Italian American Baby Names
Italian American baby names offer a rich blend of heritage and uniqueness. From traditional picks like Giovanni and Isabella to more distinctive choices such as Luciano and Giada, these names capture the charm and allure of both cultures, making them truly special.
- Carmine
- Domenica
- Emilio
- Francesca
- Gino
- Isadora
- Luca
- Mariella
- Orlando
- Pia
- Raffaele
- Serena
- Tiziano
- Vittoria
- Adriano
- Catarina
- Dante
- Eleonora
- Alessio
- Bianca
- Cosimo
- Donatella
- Enzo
- Fiorella
- Gianluca
- Isabetta
- Lorenzo
- Marcella
- Nico
- Oliviana
- Paolo
- Renata
- Salvatore
- Valentina
- Angelo
- Belladonna
Rare Italian American Baby Names
- Carmela
- Donatello
- Emilia
- Fiora
- Giancarlo
- Isabella
- Lazzaro
- Marcella
- Naldo
- Ottavia
- Pasquale
- Rosalba
- Savio
- Tiziana
- Vittorio
- Zia
- Antonella
- Bruno
- Celestina
- Dante
- Evelina
- Fausto
- Gemma
- Ilario
- Jolanda
- Luciano
- Maddalena
- Natale
- Orazio
- Pierina
- Raffaello
- Serena
- Teodoro
- Uberto
- Vincenza
- Zaira
- Alvise
- Bellina
- Alessandra
- Benedetto
- Catarina
- Domenico
- Eleonora
- Fabrizio
- Ginevra
- Lorenzo
- Mariella
- Nicoletta
- Orsino
- Pia
- Renato
- Serafina
- Tullio
- Valentina
- Zephyr
- Allegra
- Benvolio
Traditional Italian American Baby Names
Mario
Alessandra
Marco
Gabriella
Antonio
Chiara
Carlo
Angelina
Luca
Elena
Paolo
Rosalia
Lorenzo
Caterina
Vincenzo
Maria Grazia
Anthony
Maria
Dominic
Lucia
Salvatore
Gianna
Vincent
Isabella
Joseph
Sofia
Giovanni
Francesca
Michael
Adriana
Angelo
Valentina
Italian American Baby Names With Meanings
Italian names are composed of a given name (nome) and a last name (cognome); the given name is typically written before the last name.
The Western surname may be written before the given name or names in official documents. Given names, gentile names, and inherited or personal names were used in a tripartite system in ancient Rome.
On the other hand, Italian names have a set nome and cognome structure (or names).
| Names | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Adriana | From the Latin word “Adrianus,” meaning “from Hadria” or “dark” |
| Alessandro | Italian form of Alexander, meaning “defender of mankind” |
| Bianca | Italian word for “white” |
| Carlo | Italian form of Charles, meaning “free man” |
| Emilia | Derived from the Roman family name Aemilius, meaning “rival” or “striving” |
| Fabio | Derived from the Latin word “Fabius,” meaning “bean grower” |
| Isabella | A variation of Elizabeth, meaning “pledged to God” or “God is perfection” |
| Lorenzo | From the Latin name Laurentius, meaning “from Laurentum” or “crowned with laurel” |
| Lucia | Derived from the Latin word “lux,” meaning “light” |
| Matteo | Italian form of Matthew, meaning “gift of God” |
Onofrio Venuti
Virgilio Leccese
Piersilvio Camarata
Raffaello Maita
Regolo Persichetti
Neopolo Graceffa
Agazio Bertolotti
Magno Scacco
Bindo Ciucci
Raffaello La Via
Loris Baiocchi
Ercole La Placa
Nostriano Puma
Zanobi Di Francesco
Abenzio Cangelosi
Valter Mazziotti
Ulfo Achille
Leonzio Andreini
Quasimodo Villella
Almerigo Agrusa
Sico Marchetti
Danio Arpino
Amedeo Recla
Nazzareno Casamento
Fortunato De Riggi
Romolo Candia
Graziano Moise
Everardo Cuva
Odorico D’Alleva
Dionigi Sartore
Venerio Di Sabatino
Ercole Gemma
Ambrogio Vassallo
Assunto Politano
Ulisse Verderosa
Giustiniano Vullo
Abramo Bella
Augusto Fata
Sisto Tumminia
Melchiade Manganaro
Adeodato Adinolfi
Aristeo Angelotti
Egisto Magnano
Loris Pensabene
Viviano Cangialosi
Celso Petrocelli
Baldassarre Montini
Carponio Viscomi
Gioberto Bonadies
Gennaro Patane
Annibale Ronco
Geronzio Carnaghi
Oliviero Leotta
Tarcisio Monticello
Evodio Cuda
Evaristo Cardinali
Adelgardo Pacifico
Oronzo Rindone
Everardo Zaffuto
Sergio Demo
Edilberto Bucciero
Palatino Martinetti
Quinziano Ciaravino
Edgardo Errante
Gianmaria Musarra
Cirano D’Urso
Gottardo Curti
Moreno Maugeri
Bassiano Pascarelli
Danio Cracchiolo
Zefiro Milano
Muziano Tortorelli
Christian Bazzano
Enzo Pitre
Parmenio De Meo
Narsete Lanzi
Addo Trevisan
Ivone D’Agostino
Eufemio Balbi
Raide Spicuzza
Carmelo Cirone
Ruggero Terzo
Bernardo Sartini
Elpidio Renzoni
Barsimeo Fusco
Romano Sinicropi
Sabino Speziale
Albrico Petruzzelli
Elpidio Muccio
Immacolato Figone
Lazzaro Melia
Edgardo Piccone
Mosè Carullo
Parmenio Funari
Acario Mazzarese
Agapito Danesi
Agostino Monacelli
Paterniano Soccio
Respicio Lanzillo
Alighiero Agnello
Celso Giovannucci
Didimo Bertini
Dione Di Mauro
Raide Silla
Venceslao Calistro
Alcibiade Piacentini
Aldo Messore
Ruggero Mula
Siro Gregori
Romano Dina
Amore Cappelletti
Concetto De Cesare
Michelangelo Macina
Venanzio Spata
Nicolò Cutone
Vilfredo Casalino
Emanuele Pelle
Mamante Tutino
Lamberto Biancardi
Erberto Canal
Bacco Bertino
Anselmo Viale
Antimo Cardarelli
Gumesindo Recine
Amando Stallone
Igor Fina
Grimaldo Ratta
Arialdo Foppiano
Catchy Italian American Baby Names
Both male🧑🏻 and female👩🏻 naming customs and restrictions regarding name changes upon adoption varied between Roman antiquity and contemporary Italian usage.
Also, the low number of Roman praenomina and their progressive reduction in significance and variety contrast sharply with the contemporary prevalence of Italian given names.
In Italy, the name day may determine a piece of a person’s name (onomastica).
- Tussio Palmiere
- Livino Serra
- Luca De Franco
- Beltramo Puro
- Aristotele Muratori
- Querano Caliva
- Vilfredo Gambini
- Elvino Boschetti
- Ramiro Spallone
- Bruto Fera
- Aristione Pullano
- Afro Devoto
- Claudio Marturano
- Vinicio Ruscitti
- Antonello De Rose
- Gianuario Caira
- Palatino Cittadino
- Tiziano Amendola
- Querano De Feo
- Cesare Poli
- Amatore Bufalini
- Bindo Traficante
- Dagoberto Madia
- Valfredo Paolucci
- Menardo Casarella
- Zefiro Pagnozzi
- Mennone De Maria
- Pacomio Montoro
- Abibo Musella
- Aimone Scaglione
Italo De Bona
Fabiano Stancato
Vivaldo D’Antona
Gianfranco Palamara
Camillo Maffucci
Arrigo Bonelli
Apollinare Padovani
Ermanno D’Orsi
Casimiro Russi
Candido Felice
Boris Passaro
Evandro De Candia
Ivo Paonessa
Stiriaco Po
Vidiano Mazzoli
Ivo Gervasio
Aristotele Lona
Eligio Avitabile
Berengario Cerio
Fleano Di Laura
Sante Reppucci
Senofonte Carlone
Vincenzo Giardino
Amando D’Ambrosio
Ilario Querin
Ugolino Montenegro
Porziano Solari
Gillo Pepe
Surano Iacobucci
Oreste Minadeo
Sisto Onorato
Boris La Torre
Magno Santagata
Niceto Del Grosso
Duilio Monteverde
Frido Di Palma
Gennaro Apollo
Pancario Gandolfo
Gianluca Colasuonno
Acario Muccio
Severiano Spalla
Anselmo Spata
Giosuele Bertoldi
Virone Bonetti
Eginardo Viggiani
Cosimo Costantini
Afro Mainella
Alboino Benigno
Aris Laudato
Empirio Lo Pilato
Gianluca Pignatelli
Elvezio Macchia
Claudio Spagnoletti
Narciso Salvaggio
Casto Totino
Vidiano Saletta
Vinfrido Carinci
Asterio Musa
Asimodeo Antico
Eraldo Lilla
Biagio Mastropietro
Esuperio Coia
Corbiniano Ragucci
Antelmo Faria
Platone Fugazzi
Elmo Simonette
Guerrino Grilli
Ermes Muglia
Saffo Aulicino
Cirano Fanto
Valter Mazzanti
Erminio Riccardo
Venerando Granillo
Guelfo Bonello
Gilberto Bertozzi
Quintiliano Tornabene
Venerando Vecchione
Gonzaga Muto
Ilario Milia
Aronne De Bella
Costanzo Viel
Marolo Pacetti
Aristotele Mazzo
Calogero Barrasso
Feliciano Pieri
Gedeone Veltre
Eustorgio Altieri
Bardomiano Fonte
Tiburzio Di Bacco
Oronzo Marconi
Balderico Lo Cascio
Vindonio Petito
Lucio Bologna
Crescente Lucarelli
Amerigo Bizzarro
Andrea Germano
Nicezio Iodice
Amazing Italian American Baby Names With Meanings
These name days are established in accordance with the sectoral, a cycle included in the General Roman Calendar that assigns a saint (or, in most cases, numerous saints) to a day, leading to the commemoration of various names on that day.
Parents usually choose the saint they want to honor as their child’s name at the time of christening; if the saint is honored on more than one day.
| Names | Meanings |
|---|---|
| Cristiano | “Follower of Christ”; a variant of Christopher |
| Leonardo | “Brave lion”; a combination of Leo and Leonardo |
| Gabriella | “God is my strength”; a feminine form of Gabriel |
| Valentina | “Strong and healthy”; is derived from the Latin word valens |
| Gianna | “God is gracious”; a diminutive form of Giovanna |
| Sofia | “Wisdom”; derived from the Greek word sophia |
| Camilla | “Young ceremonial attendant”; of Latin origin |
| Giovanni | “God is gracious”; the Italian form of John |
| Antonella | “Priceless”; a feminine form of Anton |
| Francesca | “Free”; the feminine form of Francis |
Albina Zaccagnino
Gildo Emilio
Saul Piselli
Adelardo Angeloni
Giotto D’Arcangelo
Ulfa Semeraro
Aristotele Cerruti
Edoardo Campano
Igino Caramanica
Bardo Mitro
Arnaldo Marchesano
Betta Cardella
Gonerio Botticelli
Zanobi Puzio
Enrico Governale
Canziano Catallo
Caino Rotella
Davino Ribaudo
Nicarete Vullo
Esuperio Arrigo
Colmanno Violante
Bardomiano Pedulla
Ennio Campodonico
Acacio Falconi
Minervino Balbo
Crocefissa Iannuzzi
Sisto Torre
Donato Sano
Bambina Chiavetta
Melezio Fattore
Maccabeo Consigli
Secondina Augello
Aureliano Sabbatini
Prudenzio Lo Bue
Lieto Colavecchio
Ulderico Bizzaro
Saffiro Coppa
Anastasia Spinelli
Gioele De Tore
Liberata Panebianco
Liberatore Capobianco
Barnaba Ruggiano
Sosteneo Ascione
Fiorenza Sicari
Alex Carnaghi
Eterie Vacanti
Bertoldo Mazzoli
Ursino De Cosmo
Luca Sarra
Guido Vala
Eufronio Corazza
Auberto Via
Sico Vagnoni
Rosario Vitulli
Verenzio Ruzzo
Patrizio Del Pizzo
Sara Isola
Alice Barbara
Giocondo Rebecca
Bertoldo Badalamenti
Carmine Fariello
Nicolò Alongi
Zefiro Fulginiti
Alcibiade Manzo
Valerico Gerardo
Gioventino Cervini
Amico Moschetti
Evidio Venturi
Eriberto Pluchino
Fiorenza Figone
Ippocrate Bella
Adalrico Rodia
Gumesindo Caterina
Gautiero Lovato
Sigismondo Bertoni
Nicola Corsello
Semiramide Adduci
Semplicio Porcelli
Respicio Cinquemani
Elaide Toma
Aristeo Fontecchio
Lino Procaccini
Placida Clerico
Pammachio Guarneri
Massimiliano D’Azzo
Didimo Silvio
Ecclesio Cogliano
Gedeone De Sario
Daniele Corsi
Remigio Perro
Tirone Biasi
Agenore Marte
Aleardo Cuccio
Alina Scrivani
Medardo Tuscano
Gesualdo Quaranta
Sabele Riva
Apollo Trani
Gastone Spino
Geronzio Lalla
Amedeo Robustelli
Brancaleone Frontiero
Agrippa Forino
Gaspare Colaianni
Raffaello Bianculli
Ponzio Mandarino
Argo Cervelli
Muziano Maddalone
Acilio Torres
Gioele Liberati
Marianna De Andrea
Napoleone Pucillo
Rainelda Caterina
Erminio Tobia
Alvise Insalaco
Edmondo Barbone
Venceslao Varisco
Cool Italian American Baby Names
Due to the medieval Italian practice of identifying families by the names of their ancestors in the plural, many Italian surnames end in (which has a suffix in Italian).
A member of the Ormanno family (gli Ormanni), for example, would be referred to as “Filippo degli Ormanni” (“Filippo of the Ormannos”).
The middle possessive phrase (“of the”) was eventually eliminated, but the pluralization of surnames, even for a single person, became established.
- Mirco Ruffino
- Aronne Pignatelli
- Devota Vece
- Baldomero Capriglione
- Democrito La Fazia
- Vitale Schira
- Diego Virginia
- Venceslao Pane
- Ludano Castagno
- Venanzio Leoni
- Coreno Galdi
- Alano Calandra
- Rodiano Zangara
- Adalfredo Scarpinato
- Eufemia Bonaventura
- Severino Lusco
- Ilia Lamagna
- Amore Prestipino
- Lisandro Carmine
- Golia Celenza
- Alfonso Cassata
- Tolomeo Macri
- Pietro Bressan
- Raffaello Picano
- Amatore Doro
- Sabele Cosmo
- Zenone Cecconi
- Fuscolo Nero
- Alamanno Placido
- Gaspare Dalpiaz
Folco Cotta
Umile Muraco
Alfio Ascione
Alviero Ancona
Bacco Corcione
Maurizio Quaglia
Eliseo Plaia
Letterio Lancellotti
Dino Nora
Pantaleo Ciancio
Oreste Sorace
Alina Avino
Metello Maritato
Felice Alessandrini
Andromeda Mercuri
Ricario Pacifico
Amico Menghini
Bambina Percoco
Platone Calvano
Domenico Tobia
Gumesindo Amantea
Dino Colandrea
Leandro Geronimo
Bonavita Maddaloni
Cristian Mion
Genesio Amelio
Aidano Bosio
Ramiro Maggi
Fausta Scipioni
Onofrio Di Piero
Odilia Cardinale
Zosimo Labate
Marinetta Mammano
Mennone Marte
Amata Minelli
Pammachio La Bella
Albrico Porrazzo
Lucio Panzera
Teodosio Carrino
Riccardo Cammarano
Valeriana Columbo
Manetto Uva
Lisandro Moriconi
Dalmazio Guccione
Enrico Panetta
Pancario Cervini
Renato Pappa
Aquilino Biondolillo
Francesco Cappuccio
Amilcare Frangione
Senesio La Corte
Magno Paganini
Isotta Sansone
Attila Ghio
Leonzio Barnaba
Emiliano Balli
Fuscolo Favazza
Altea Argiro
Alarico De Sisto
Dino Pieri
Raimondo Veltre
Adone Ferra
Casimiro Nappi
Silvano Franceschi
Niceforo Cuccia
Eufrasia Valent
Terenzio Galanti
Saverio Calcagno
Viola Saulino
Dione Vento
Delia Crescenzo
Gualberto Squadrito
Domiziano Tufo
Lino Pozzi
Ornella Don
Crispino Mitro
Cremenzio Gamma
Loris De Canio
Lucio Pantuso
Simone De Mauro
Aristotele Centofanti
Zenebio Zotti
Arrigo Francese
Zaccheo Mangiapane
Davino Calamari
Erico Labate
Ulberto Zuccarelli
Eliana Pini
Almiro Zappa
Odorico Ciaramella
Vittore Viviano
Rubiano Corbi
Evaristo Pasqualini
Leandro Cornia
Cherubino Inga
Pierluigi Gruttadauria
Conclusion
Italian American baby names offer a mix of tradition and style. Whether it’s classic names like Sophia and Anthony or more unique ones like Gianna and Matteo, they honor heritage with elegance. Choosing these names celebrates family roots and adds a touch of sophistication to a child’s identity.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Do Italian American baby names have any significance?
Yes, Italian American baby names frequently have connotations based on the Italian language and culture.
Names can have various meanings, from nature-inspired names to names representing qualities, religious views, or historical references.
Is it possible to find Italian American baby names that are influenced by Italian cuisine or landmarks?
Italian American baby names can be influenced by Italian cuisine or locations. Names like Alessia (inspired by pizza “alla Napoletana”), Venetia (inspired by the city of Venice), and Amalfi (influenced by the Amalfi Coast) can all pay homage to Italian culinary delights or historic locations.
Can I combine Italian and American names to create a unique Italian American baby name?
It is possible to create distinctive and meaningful Italian American baby names by mixing Italian and American names.
Combining the Italian name “Lorenzo” with the American name “James” could result in the name “Lorenzo James,” which combines both cultural influences.
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