The most popular Italian boys' names
In this article you will find a extensive list of Italian male baby names. It ranges from short Italian boy names to longer Italian boy names up to old Italian first names for boys with a modern twist and the most popular Italian first names for boys of the last 100 years.
Italian boy names - ciao bello
The idea of strolling through the narrow streets, seeing the colors of freshly washed laundry in the wind and soaking up the smell of basil and tomatoes in the pan certainly sounds like the Italian dream. But the country has more to offer than just a great fashion sense (Gucci! Prada! Armani!) and mouth-watering cuisine (pizza! pasta! gelato!).
Our neighbors to the south also know what's hot (apart from the weather) when it comes to making their little bambino a name. A little style, a little history and a whole lot of "dolce vita" - that's the recipe for success for Italian boy names. Are you still reading or are you already eating?
Short Italian boy names
From dinner evenings in the garden, the beaches on the Amalfi Coast, wine cellars in Tuscany and the river Po - in general, things in Italy are relatively long. However, there are a number of Italian boy names that are short and just as sweet as Nonna's tiramisu. In the list below you will find some of the shorter Italian boy names and their meanings.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Aldo | der Weise oder der Alte |
| Dino | Kurzform von Bernardino, bedeutet der Mutige |
| Enzo | Kurzform von Vincenzo oder Lorenzo, bedeutet der Sieger oder der Herrscher |
| Gino | Kurzform von Luigi oder Eugenio, bedeutet der Wohlgeborene |
| Leo | Löwe |
| Luca | Licht oder der Leuchtende |
| Nico | Kurzform von Nicola, bedeutet Sieg des Volkes |
| Piero | Italienische Form von Peter, bedeutet der Fels |
| Rico | Kurzform von Federico, bedeutet friedlicher Herrscher |
| Tino | Kurzform von Valentino oder Martino, bedeutet klein oder kräftig |
You don't have to be a linguist to realize that most (if not almost all in the list above) Italian boy's names end in "-o". That's because they follow the same pattern as the rest of the language. Oh, so!
Long Italian boy names
With a variety of influences coming directly from the Roman Empire, it's not surprising that the Italian naming has many classical elements elements. Therefore, many Italian boys find their way onto the playground with a large number of letters for a name. Below are some more traditional, longer Italian boy names and their respective meanings.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Alessandro | „der Beschützer der Menschen“ |
| Bernardo | „der Starke wie ein Bär“ |
| Ferdinando | „der kühne Beschützer“ |
| Francesco | „der Franzose“ oder „der Freie“ |
| Giovanni | „Gott ist gnädig“ (italienische Form von Johannes) |
| Gianluca | Kombination von Giovanni (Johannes) und Luca („Licht“) |
| Giuseppe | „Gott wird hinzufügen“ (italienische Form von Joseph) |
| Lorenzo | „der Lorbeerbekränzte“ |
| Sebastiano | „der Verehrte“ |
| Vincenzo | „der Sieger“ |
Even though some of the Italian boy names above take longer to pronounce than slurping a spaghetti, they are all classic staples in Italian families.
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Italian boys' names with a modern twist
While some see the addition of pineapple to pizza as a modern twist on a classic dish, others see it as simply barbaric. However, this does not mean that Italians in general are not open to adding some new elements to the long-lasting classics. In the following list, you will therefore find some Italian boy names with a modern twist.
- Adriano
- Brando
- Dario
- Edoardo
- Luca
- Milo
- Nico
- Rico
- Santino
- Zeno
Pineapple or not, there's no arguing about taste. But for parents trying to find a balance between historical treasures and modern trends, the Italian boy names listed above could be just the creation they're hungry for.
Most popular Italian boy names of the last 100 years
Italy has been anything but idle over the last 100 years, and the same goes for the evolution of Italian boy names. Driven by the end of fascism, the rise of industry and the enduring popularity of olive oil, Italian culture has undergone numerous transformations. The following list reflects these changes in the form of the most popular Italian boys' names of the last 100 years.
- Alessandro
- Andrea
- Antonio
- Davide
- Domenico
- Edoardo
- Enrico
- Francesco
- Giovanni
- Giuseppe
- Leonardo
- Luca
- Matteo
- Mario
- Paolo
- Pietro
- Riccardo
- Roberto
- Stefano
- Vincenzo
While everyday life is often described as "dolce far niente", Italy's history has seen a lot. The most common Italian boys' names of the last 100 years reflect this eventful period and show the diverse socio-economic and cultural perspectives that have shaped the country.
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Our top 100 Italian boys' and men's names with meaning for your name search
If you still haven't found what you're looking for among the Italian boys' and men's names we've listed so far, we've put together another list for you. 100 more examples of Italian male first names and their meanings listed.
| Name | Bedeutung |
|---|---|
| Achille | der Unbesiegbare |
| Adriano | der Dunkle |
| Alberto | edel, glänzend |
| Alessandro | der Beschützer der Menschen |
| Alvise | der Krieger |
| Amadeo | der Gottliebende |
| Amando | der Liebenswürdige |
| Andrea | der Tapfere, der Mannhafte |
| Angelo | Bote |
| Antonio | unschätzbar |
| Armando | der Soldat |
| Aurelio | der Goldene |
| Bartolomeo | der Sohn des Talmai |
| Benedetto | der Gesegnete |
| Bernardo | der Starke wie ein Bär |
| Bruno | der Braune |
| Carlo | der Mann |
| Cesare | der Haarige |
| Cesario | der Kämpfer |
| Christian | der Christ, der Gesalbte |
| Costantino | der Standhafte |
| Cristiano | der Christ, der Gesalbte |
| Daniele | mein Richter ist Gott |
| Dante | der Ausdauernde |
| Domenico | zum Herrn/zu Gott gehörend |
| Donato | der Gegebene |
| Elia | mein Gott ist Jahwe |
| Emiliano | der Eifrige |
| Emanuele | Gott ist mit uns |
| Ezequiele | Gott stärkt |
| Federico | der Frieden |
| Ferdinando | der kühne Beschützer |
| Filippo | der Pferdefreund |
| Flavio | der Gelbe |
| Francesco | der Freie |
| Gabriele | Gott ist mein Held |
| Gaetano | von der Stadt Gaeta |
| Gennaro | der Geborene |
| Gerardo | der Speer |
| Giacomo | der Fersenläufer |
| Giovanni | Gott ist gnädig |
| Giorgio | Landwirt, Erdarbeiter |
| Giordano | der Fluss |
| Giulio | aus der Familie der Julier |
| Gregorio | der Wachende |
| Iacopo | der Fersenläufer |
| Ignazio | der Feurige |
| Ilario | der Fröhliche |
| Ippolito | der Befreier |
| Isidoro | der Geschenkte |
| Ivo | der Eibe |
| Lazzaro | Gott hat geholfen |
| Leandro | der Löwe |
| Leonardo | der starke Löwe |
| Lorenzo | der Lorbeerbekränzte |
| Loris | der Lorbeer |
| Luca | das Licht |
| Luciano | der Lichte, der Glänzende |
| Marco | dem Kriegsgott Mars geweiht |
| Marcello | der Krieger |
| Martino | der Krieger |
| Massimo | der Größte, der Älteste |
| Matteo | Geschenk Gottes |
| Mauro | der Dunkle |
| Michele | wer ist wie Gott? |
| Michelangelo | der Engel, der wie ein Engel ist |
| Natale | der Geborene |
| Niccolò | Sieg des Volkes |
| Nicodemo | der Sieger des Volkes |
| Nereo | der Wasserträger |
| Oliviero | der Olivenbaum |
| Ottavio | der Achte |
| Paolo | der Kleine |
| Piero | der Fels |
| Pietro | der Fels |
| Primo | der Erste |
| Raffaele | Gott heilt |
| Renato | der Wiedergeborene |
| Remo | das Ruder |
| Riccardo | der Mächtige |
| Rinaldo | der Berater des Rates |
| Rocco | der Starke |
| Romano | der Römer |
| Salvatore | der Retter |
| Salvo | der Retter |
| Samuele | Gott hat gehört |
| Sebastiano | der Verehrte |
| Sergio | der Beschützer |
| Silvano | der Waldige |
| Silvio | der Waldige |
| Simone | er hat gehört |
| Taddeo | Lobpreisung |
| Teodoro | Geschenk Gottes |
| Tobia | Gott ist gut |
| Tommaso | der Zwilling |
| Ugo | der Denkende |
| Umberto | der Glorreiche |
| Valentino | der Gesunde, der Starke |
| Zaccaria | Gott hat erinnert |
| Zeno | der Gast |
Conclusion on Italian boys' and men's names
Filled with clichés and enriched with idylls, Italy certainly has more to offer than the typical "Eat Pray Love" moments. The basis of Italian boys' names, for example, is deeply rooted in culture and history. They often end in -o, which makes them characteristic of Italian phonetics, as is the case with many other words.
Where the fashion scene and cuisine are celebrated for their rich traditions and centuries-old creations, Italians are not afraid to use the word innovation. That's why we at Lottili curious to see which young Italian names will be saying "Ciao" in the near future.
