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Italian male names for a newborn boy are the choice of parents who want to name the baby unusually and beautifully. Many of them sound good different languages and have an interesting meaning.
History of the origin of Italian names
IN Italian firmly entrenched names that have different roots: Germanic, Latin, Greek, Spanish, Portuguese. During the adaptation process, they slightly changed their sound and spelling. Male Italian names usually end in -o or -e. They also often contain the suffixes -ian, -ello, -in, or similar.
in Italy special law regulates the features of awarding names for newborns. Allowed to give to babies compound name, consisting of several, (maximum - of three). For example, Alessandro Carlos or Luca Patrizio. However, this tradition is gradually losing popularity, and modern parents choose short and sonorous names for your children.
There are a number of restrictions. For example, offensive words or surnames cannot be used as a name. Naming a newborn by the name of the father or siblings (living ones) will also fail.
List of beautiful Italian names for boys
Among the Italian male names there are common in Russian, but with an unusual sound, as well as completely original. Through the influence of funds mass media and the knowledge gained, many of them become close and pleasant for us.
Italians are expressive people. These are energetic people who like to show their feelings. Most of the names in this country can be divided into two groups. First: expressive and bright. They represent action or positive features character. The second group is an echo of faith. Boys are named after saints, or the name is otherwise associated with religion.
Name | meaning of the name | origin |
Adriano | rich | Italy |
Alberto | noble brilliance | Germany |
Antonio | flower | Greece |
Arlando | the power of the eagles | Italy |
Bernardo | like a bear | Italy |
Valentino | full of strength and health | Italy |
Vittorio | victory, winner | Italy |
David | Darling | Italy |
Dario | rich | Italy |
Giacomo | destroying | Italy |
Gino | undying, immortal | Italy |
Gerardo | brave man | Italy |
Calisto | the most beautiful | Italy |
Carlo | Human | Spain |
Carlos | Human | Spain |
Casimiro | famous | Spain |
Leon | a lion | England |
Leopoldo | brave | Germany |
Luke | light | Greece |
Luciano | easy | Italy |
Mauro | black | Italy |
Mario | courageous | Italy |
Marcello | warlike | Portugal |
Nikola | winning | Italy |
Oscar | spear of god | Germany |
Orlando | familiar land | Italy |
Patrizio | person of noble birth | Italy |
Pietro | stone | Italy |
Romeo | going to Rome | Italy |
Renato | reborn | Italy |
Roberto | famous | Italy |
Sergio | servant | Italy |
Simone | listening | Italy |
Teodoro | god-given | Greece |
Uberto | bright heart | Spain |
Fabio | seductive | Italy |
fausto | lucky, lucky | Italy |
Enrique | housekeeper | Spain |
Emilio | competing | Italy |
Some of these beautiful Italian names have become quite common, while others are not common even in their homeland of origin.
Rare male names of Italian origin
Half a century ago, the most popular male names for newborns in Italy were:
- Giuseppe - multiplying;
- Giovanni - forgiven by God;
- Antonio is a flower.
Today, babies are called that less often.
Not so often you can meet little boys named:
- Flavio - "blonde";
- Orfeo - " night darkness»;
- Bertoldo - "wise lord";
- Baltassare - "royal protector";
- Italo - "Italian";
- Luigi - "famous warrior";
- Merino - "from the sea";
- Prospero - "fortunate";
- Romolo - "a native of Rome";
- Riccardo - "brave";
- Franco - "free";
- Cesare - "hairy".
IN international families they try to choose such an option so that the name sounds good in different languages. Sometimes parents show imagination and call their child an outlandish or non-existent name.
The most common Italian names and their meaning
The popularity of names in Italy is influenced by various factors: the region where the family lives, fashion trends and personal preferences of parents.
The most common male names in Italy:
- Francesco - "free";
- Alessandro - "protector of the people";
- Matteo - "divine gift";
- Andrea - "brave warrior";
- Lorenzo - "a native of Lorentum";
- Leonardo - "strong man";
- Riccardo - "strong and courageous";
- Gabriele - "a strong man from God."
The baby can be named after the famous public figure, a popular actor, a successful athlete or other famous person.
Ancient and forgotten names
Some Italian names for boys are common in certain regions, others have lost their popularity and almost ceased to be found.
For example:
- Barbaro ( male version female name Barbara) - "foreigner";
- Arduino - "hardy comrade";
- Ruggiero - "the famous spearman";
- Galiotto - "independent".
Previously, in Italian families, a newborn boy was often named after his paternal or maternal grandfather, and then one name was found in different generations a certain family. There was also a tradition to "number" newborns. The first son was called Primo ("first"), the second - Secondo ("second"). In some families, Decimo ("tenth") and Ultimo ("last") grew up. This tradition is slowly dying.
How to choose a name for a boy depending on the date of birth
Some names are quite eloquent. For example, Genarro means "January", Ottavio means "eighth", and Pasquale means "Easter's child". If parents want to associate the name of the baby with the date of his birth, then they usually call the baby according to the church calendar. Catholics have many holidays dedicated to saints: January 17 is the day of St. Antonio, April 4 is Isidore, June 13 is Anthony, and November 11 is Martin. You can choose interesting male names Italian descent from Orthodox calendar. For example, Pietro (“stone”) is the Italian version of the familiar name Peter. July 12 is the day of Saints Peter and Paul.
Among the wide variety of popular foreign names, an Italian name for a boy can be found for every taste. In the future, the son will definitely appreciate the original choice of his parents, but for now it is worth considering that the name should be easy to pronounce, have a short and caressing form, and also be combined with a patronymic. It is also important to pay attention to the fact that sometime in the future the boy will become a man and have his own children ... Already now, think about how the patronymic of your grandchildren will sound.
Italian male names: a list of beautiful and popular names for a boy and their meanings
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The National Institute of Statistics (Italian: Istituto Nazionale di Statistica, ISTAT) is responsible for identifying the official statistics of names in Italy. It was created in 1926 to collect information about the population. This institute organizes population censuses in Italy, collects operational statistics. Including the most common names of newborns. On the website of the institute, you can find data on the 30 most popular names of newborn Italian citizens - separately for boys and girls. For each name, the absolute frequency and the relative frequency (percentage of named) are given. In a separate column (third in a row), cumulative statistics are given (in %). On the website of the institute, the earliest statistics by name refers to 2007.
I will show the 30 most common names of boys and girls born in the families of Italian citizens in 2011-2013. Data for several years is given to show the dynamics of preferences in the sphere of personal names. More up-to-date data is not yet available.
Boys names
Place 2013 2012 2011 1 Francesco Francesco Francesco 2 Alessandro Alessandro Alessandro 3 Andrea Andrea Andrea 4 Lorenzo Lorenzo Lorenzo 5 Mattia Matteo Matteo 6 Matteo Mattia Gabriele 7 Gabriele Gabriele Mattia 8 Leonardo Leonardo Leonardo 9 Riccardo Riccardo Davide 10 Tommaso Davide Riccardo 11 Davide Tommaso Federico 12 Giuseppe Giuseppe Luca 13 Antonio Marco Giuseppe 14 Federico Luca Marco 15 Marco Federico Tommaso 16 Samuele Antonio Antonio 17 Luca Simone Simone 18 Giovanni Samuele Samuele 19 Pietro Pietro Giovanni 20 Diego Giovanni Pietro 21 Simone Filippo Christian 22 Edoardo Alessio Nicolo" 23 Christian Edoardo Alessio 24 Nicolo" Diego Edoardo 25 Filippo Christian Diego 26 Alessio Nicolo" Filippo 27 Emanuele Gabriel Emanuele 28 Michele Emanuele Danielle 29 Gabriel Christian Michele 30 Danielle Michele Christian Girls names
Place 2013 2012 2011 1 Sofia Sofia Sofia 2 Giulia Giulia Giulia 3 Aurora George Martina 4 Emma Martina George 5 George Emma Sara 6 Martina Aurora Emma 7 Chiara Sara Aurora 8 Sara Chiara Chiara 9 Alice Gaia Alice 10 Gaia Alice Alessia 11 Greta Anna Gaia 12 Francesca Alessia Anna 13 Anna Viola Francesca 14 Ginevra Noemi Noemi 15 Alessia Greta Viola 16 Viola Francesca Greta 17 Noemi Ginevra Elisa 18 Matilde Matilde Matilde 19 Vittoria Elisa Giada 20 Beatrice Vittoria Elena 21 Elisa Giada Ginevra 22 Giada Beatrice Beatrice 23 Nicole Elena Vittoria 24 Elena Rebecca Nicole 25 Arianna Nicole Arianna 26 Rebecca Arianna Rebecca 27 Martha Melissa Martha 28 Melissa Ludovica Angelica 29 Maria Martha Asia 30 Ludovica Angelica Ludovica
From the moment of his birth, each person receives a certain name, chosen for him by his parents or dictated by traditions. It is it that accompanies us all our lives, remaining unchanged and helping to stand out among our compatriots. Regardless of which country you live in: Russia, Belarus, Greece or Italy - everywhere, people from infancy are given a first and last name.
Of particular interest are Italian male names, and having learned their meanings translated into Russian, you immediately see that they perfectly reflect the character and essence of southern nature. themselves italian men are famous all over the world as excellent actors and great football fans, as well as temperamental lovers and, in general, very passionate natures, after all main principle signora - brightness should be present in everything, including in the name.
History of occurrence or how it all began
When a son was born in the family, he was immediately named after his paternal grandfather. For the second boy, the name of his maternal grandfather remained. If the head of the family was very lucky, and more boys were born, they inherited the name of their father, as well as the closest unmarried or deceased relatives. In connection with this tradition, families met in Italy, where the same names were present in each generation.
It is worth noting that most male Italian names are derived from ancient Roman nicknames. In addition, the influence of the Catholic Church on the people played an important role in choosing a name for the child. Children were called either by the names of saints, or derived from them. Modern Italian male names are derived from Latin, in which the ending -us was replaced by -o or -e, and the suffixes -ino, -ello and -iano were added.
Italian male names list and their meaning
Alessandro, Sandro - defender of humanity;
Antonio is invaluable;
Arlando - eagle power;
Bernardo - bold as a bear;
Valentino - strong;
Vittorio - conqueror;
Gabriel is a strong man from God;
Dario - rich;
Giuseppe - multiplying;
Gerardo - brave;
Leon is a lion;
Marcello - warlike;
Orfeo - darkness of the night;
Pietro is a stone;
Riccardo - strong and courageous;
Romolo - from Rome;
Simone - listening;
Taddeo - given by God;
Uberto - bright heart;
Fabiano - as Fabius;
Fausto - lucky;
Enrico - housekeeper;
Emilio is competitive.
This list contains the most beautiful Italian male names, but the preferences of parents when naming a baby are dictated by fashion anyway. If once the names obtained by adding two or more were considered beautiful, for example, Pierpaolo, today, most families choose the short but sonorous Petro, Filippo, Simone or Antonio.
What male names are especially popular among Italians?
The popularity of a particular name is dictated by several factors: the location of the region where the baby was born; fantasy of parents and fashion. Everyone knows that there is a fashion for names, as well as for clothes. For example, in Lately, parents increasingly prefer to name their sons after athletes or movie stars, and in some regions the names of saints are still popular.
In addition, in Italy there is the National Institute of Statistics, created in 1926. One of his duties is to collect data on the names of newborns in a given year for each region. Based on his data, you can compile the following list of the most popular male names for several years:
Francesco, Alessandro, Andreo, Matteo, Lorenzo, Gabriel, Mattia, Ricardo, David, Luca, Leonardo, Federico, Marco, Giuseppe, Tommaso, Antonio, Giovanni, Alessio, Filippo, Diego, Daniel, Petro, Eduardo, Emmanuele, Michelle.
Sometimes Italian parents are extremely inventive, trying to give their children very unusual or rare name. Not always a boy with that name has an easy life. Fortunately, in Italy, the registration authorities can prohibit naming a child one way or another if they consider that in the future the name may bring suffering to the baby. Thus, even the most "creative" parents have to think several times before choosing a worthy name for their son.
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The secrets associated with the meaning and origin of names at all times excited the minds of the inhabitants. Italian male names reflect the essence of this hot, passionate people. In general, the names are very beautiful.
The meanings after translation into Russian confirm the sincere impulse of the soul, courage and the boiling blood of Italian men.
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List of Italian male names
"Brave lion", "seductive", "sparkling", "God's spear", "Easter child" - these are meanings translated into Russian. What do the Italian versions sound like?
Name in Russian | Name on English language | Meaning of the name | Name origin |
Abele | Abele | Shepherd | Form of the name Abel, Jewish |
Adolfo | Adolfo | noble warrior | Spanish form from Adolf |
Adriano | Adriano | Rich or from the Adriatic coast | From a Roman nickname |
Alberto | Alberto | noble brilliance | Old German or Latin |
Alessandro | Alessandro | Defender of Humanity | Defender of Humanity |
Alonzo | Alonzo | Ready and noble | Italian |
Amato | Amato | Darling | Italian |
Amadeo | Amadeo | Loving God
| Italian form from Latin Amadeus |
Andrea | Andrea | man, warrior | Greek, Italian |
Anastasio | Anastasio | restorative | Greek |
Angelo | Angelo | Messenger, angel | Greek, form from Angelii |
Antonio | Antonio | Opposing or flower | Ancient Roman or Greek |
Arlando | Arlanda | Eagle Power | Italian form from Ronald |
Armando | Armando | Hardy, brave man | Spanish form of Herman |
Aurelio | Aurelio | Gold | Italian |
batista | Batista | Baptist | french |
Baltassare | Baltassare | King's Protector | Ancient Greek transcription of two Old Testament names |
Benvenuto | Benvenuto | Welcoming | Italian |
Bertoldo | Berthold | Wise ruler | Old Germanic |
Bernardo | Bernardo | Like a bear | Italian or Spanish |
Valentino | Valentino | Strong, healthy | Italian |
Vincente | Vincent | conqueror, conqueror | latin |
Vitale | Vitale | Life, from life | latin |
Vittorio | Victor | Winner | Italian |
Gasparo | Gasparo | Treasure the bearer | Armenian |
Guerino | Guerin | Protecting | Italian |
Gustavo | Gustavo | Meditating | Spanish |
Guido | Guido | Forest | Old Germanic |
Giacomo | Jacomo | Destroying | Italian |
Dario | Dario | Rich, owning many | Italian form from Darius |
dino | dino | Believer, senior priest | English or Persian |
Geronimo | Geronimo | holy name | 1.Italian form from Jerome. 2. On behalf of the leader of the Indian tribe |
Giovanni | John | Pardoned by God | ancient jewish |
Giuseppe | Guiseppe | God multiply | Hebrew form of the name John |
Genarro | Gerardo | January | Italian form from English John |
Gianni | Gianni | God is kind | Italian |
Gino | Gino | Little farmer, immortal | Italian |
Giuliano | Giuliano | With a soft beard, reference to youth | Italian |
Donato | Donato | God-given | Italian |
Doriano | Dorieno | From the Doric tribe | Italian |
Gianluigi | Zhanluiji | famous warrior, God is good | Italian form from Lewis |
Gianluca | Gianluca | From Lucanius, God is good | Italian |
Giancarlo | Giancarlo | Good man and god | Italian |
Italo | Italo | Originally from Italy | Italian |
Camillo | Camillo | The keeper | ancient roman |
Calisto | Callisto | The most beautiful | ancient roman |
Casimiro | Casimiro | Known for destroying | Hispanic |
Carlos | Carlos | Human | Spanish |
Colombano | Colombano | Pigeon | Italian |
Corrado | Conrad | Honest, brave adviser | Old Germanic |
Christiano | Christiano | Follower of Christ | Portuguese |
Leopoldo | Leopoldo | Brave | Old Germanic |
Ladislao | Ladislao | Reigning gloriously | Slavic |
Leonardo | Leonardo | Brave strong lion | Old Germanic |
Lorenzo | Lorenzo | From Laurentum | Italian |
Luciano | Luciano | Easy | Italian |
Luke | Luce | Light | ancient greek |
Luigi | Luigi | famous warrior | Italian |
Marco | Marco | Warlike | latin |
Manfredo | Manfredo | world of the strong | Germanic |
Mario | Mario | Courageous | Form of the name Maria |
Martino | Martino | from mars | ancient roman |
Marcello | Marcello | Warlike | Portuguese form of Mars or Marcus |
Massimiliano | Massimiliano | Biggest | Italian |
Maurizio | Maurizio | Moor, black | Italian form from Mauritius |
Manlio | Menlayo | Morning | Italian |
merino | Merino | Nautical | Spanish |
Nazario | Nazario | From Nazareth | ancient jewish |
Nikola | Nicola | Winner of the People | Greek |
Orsino | Orsino | bear like | Italian |
Oscar | Oscar | God's Spear | Scandinavian or Old Germanic |
Orlando | Orlando | known land | Catholic form of the name Ronald |
Ottavio | Ottavio | Eighth | Spanish form from Octavian |
Paolo | Paolo | Small | Italian form from Pavel |
Patrizio | Patrizio | Nobleman | ancient roman |
Prospero | Prospero | successful, fortunate | Spanish |
Pellegrino | Pellegrino | Wanderer, traveler | ancient roman |
Renato | Renato | reborn | latin |
Riccardo | Riccardo | Brave, strong | Italian form by Richard |
Ruggiero | Ruggerio | famous spear | Italian |
Sandro | Sandro | Defender of Humanity | Italian |
Silvestro | Silvestri | Forest | ancient roman |
Cecilio | Cecilio | Blind | ancient roman |
Sergio | Sergio | Servant | Italian |
Silvio | Silvio | Forest | From Latin Silvius |
Teofilo | Teofilo | Friend of God | ancient greek |
Teodoro | Teodoro | Gift of God | ancient greek |
Uberto | Uberto | Spirit, bright heart | Spanish |
Hugo | Hugo | Spirit, mind, heart | Spanish, Portuguese |
Fabio | Fabio | Seductive | Italian |
Fabrizio | Fabrizio | Master | Italian |
fausto | Fausto | Lucky | latin |
Flavio | Flavio | Yellow flower | ancient roman |
floerino | Floerino | Flower | ancient roman |
Franco | Franco | Free | Italian |
Fredo | fredo | World of God | Old Germanic |
Fernando | Fernando | Courageous, brave, protects the world | Old Germanic |
Francesco | Francis | Free | Italian form from Francis (fr.) |
Hironomo | Hironimo | holy name | ancient greek |
Cesare | Caesar | Hairy | Roman. Italian form from Caesar |
Eligio | Eligio | Choice | Italian |
Emanuele | Emanuele | God is with us | Jewish. From Biblical Immanuel |
Ennio | Ennio | Chosen by God | Italian |
Enrique | Enrique | housekeeper | Spanish. Variant of the name Heinrich |
Ernesto | Ernesto | Fight death | Spanish |
Eugenio | Eugenio | well born | Spanish |
Interesting facts about Italian male names
In Italy, heated arguments often flare up between parents and numerous relatives: in honor of whom to name the born baby. Everyone defends his own version and believes that he is right.
Are there traditions associated with addressing men in Italy? Does fashion influence the choice of a name for a boy?
Do you know that:
- in the Middle Ages children often named after saints. Now this tradition is preserved in the villages. Inhabitants major cities adhere to it less and less;
- most modern Italian names have a Latin basis. The ending -e or -o replaced the Latin -us. The transformation was facilitated by the suffixes -ello, -ino, -iano;
- during the Roman Empire there was an unusual tradition. The families were big. To avoid confusion, only four older boys were given names. The rest of the sons were called ordinal numbers, for example: Sextus - the sixth. Gradually, the original meaning was lost. Quint - does not always mean "fifth in a row";
- many young families name their children after famous people, stars of show business and cinema. In Italy, athletes are treated with great respect. The football craze led to the mass registration of new Paolo, Fabio, Fernando and Mario;
- in XXII - XIX centuries the most popular names were Giuseppe and Leonardo. Modern parents often called sons by the names of Fernando and Mario;
- there are creative parents who want to call their newborn an absurd or funny name in all countries. In Italy, eccentricities are fought at the legislative level. State bodies have the right to refuse parents to register an infant if the chosen name will bring suffering to the child in the future;
- fashion has not bypassed men's names. Previously, among the Italians there were many citizens who were addressed by Bartolomeo, Pierpaolo, Michelangelo. Shorter, more severe appeals are now popular.: Antonio, Pietro, Mario, Fabio.
Italy, like the Italians themselves, is famous around the world for its indomitable craving for beauty and self-expression. Having inherited a lot from the Roman Empire, this state continues to exist in a unique, unique cultural space. Among the many unique traditions, the formation of proper names stands out.
Italian names and surnames carry a unique emotional component, filled with Mediterranean charm and charm. What are the most beautiful names in Italy? We will learn about this and much more from this article.
Origin of Italian names
Italian names originate in ancient roman empire. Initially, proper names there were nicknames given to a person for external features, character traits, or depending on the type of activity. Until now, parents call their children old names that were in use many centuries ago. Such primordially Roman names include the following: Luciano, Cesare, Pietro and Vittorio. The pronunciation may vary depending on the local dialect. So, in the northern regions, it was customary to pronounce Z instead of the usual G sound in the south. They contained Italian names and a considerable number of proper names borrowed from Germanic and other northern tribes, which over time were transformed into surnames.
How the names for little Italians and Italians were chosen
As mentioned above, the Italians initially named children based on their external data or according to the Catholic calendar. Italian female names, however, like male ones, include a large number of those once worn by biblical or local saints. In addition to religious beliefs, parents were often guided when choosing a name by what fate their child would have. Hence such meanings of Italian names as "lucky", "dove", "winner", "free" and so on. Often, they did not really think about choosing a name and named the newborn in honor of grandparents. By the way, this tradition still takes place in many Italian families, but we will talk about this a little later.
The influence of fashion trends on the choice of names in Italy
According to research data, there are more than 17 thousand names in Italy. A particularly rapid increase in their number occurred during the development of cinema, when parents named babies after their favorite characters. At the same time, changes were made to them that were adaptive for Italian society. An example of this is the statistics that indicate that at the beginning of the 20th century, more than half of the girls born in a year received the name Fedor (that was the name main character opera popular at the time). With the advent of the turbulent 30-40s of the 20th century for Italy, the names Selvage and Libero, which in Italian sound like “rebel” and “free”, respectively, gained particular popularity.
Methods for the formation of Italian names
As in many language families, Italian names are formed mainly by changing endings and adding suffixes. Part of the names, borrowed from historical predecessors, was formed by the usual replacement of the ending "-us" with "-o". If in Latin the name sounded, for example, like "Mattius", then after changing the ending, a typical Italian name "Mattio" was formed. In addition, Italian names for men and women are often formed using diminutive suffixes: "-ello", "-ino", "-etto", "-ella" and so on. The names of Ricardinho, Rosetta and others can serve as an example of this.
Italian names differ from others in that they have a temperament that is inherent in every inhabitant of this country. And it's not so much in the translation of names, but in the combination of sounds. It is easy to pronounce them, the sounds do not pile up one on top of the other. That is why the names in Italy have a special melody.
The procedure for naming a baby in an Italian family
In the 16th century in Italy, a very interesting approach developed to the issue of naming born boys and girls, depending on the order of their birth. So, the first boy born in the family was given the name of his grandfather on his father's side. If a girl was born first, then she received the name from her paternal grandmother. The second son or daughter was called by the names of the maternal grandfather and grandmother. The third children (both sons and daughters) bore the names of their parents, and the subsequent ones bore the names of their paternal and maternal great-grandmothers, cousins and second cousins and uncles of their parents. Italian names (male) for the second and subsequent children were often chosen from among those that reminded of the holy defenders of the city in which the newborn's family lived.
The most beautiful names of Italian women: a list
It's time to find out which Italian female names are considered the most beautiful. In many European countries, they are considered an indicator of the special charm and charm of a young girl. The most popular names in Italy are Letizia ("Happiness"), Isabella ("Beautiful"), Laura and Adriana. It is worth noting that in recent years they began to call girls not only in the states neighboring Italy, but even in Russia, Asian countries and in America. In addition to this, there is whole list Italian female names that are considered beautiful:
- Gabriella, which in Latin means "endowed with the power of God."
- Marcella (Marselitta), meaning "warrior woman", or "warrior woman".
- Siena ("tanned").
- Paola (Paoletta, Paolinha), which means "small".
- Rosella and Rosetta - "rose", "small, small rose".
- Francesca, which comes from the word "French".
- Gioseppe, Gioseppina - "retribution from Yahweh."
In families that adhere to Christian traditions (Catholic), the name Maria and its derivatives are considered beautiful: Marietta, Mariella, etc.
List of the most beautiful Italian names for boys
So, we have seen how beautiful the pronunciation of female Italian names is. Men's in this regard are no less melodic and attractive. Recall at least the most famous and well-known Italian name Leonardo, which means "like a lion", or Valentino, which translates as "possessing true strength." The Italians themselves consider beautiful such male names as Antonio, which translates as "invaluable", Luciano, meaning "light". The latter has been especially popular for many decades. A little less often, children are called Pasquale (“born on Easter day”), Romeo (“who made a pilgrimage to Rome”) and Salvatore (“savior”). The list of Italian names that are also distinguished by their special beauty includes such meanings as Fabrizio, which means “master” in Italian, Vincenzo, which is interpreted as “winner”, and Emilio (“competitor”).
As you can see, the sound of male names in Italy, if not superior, then definitely not inferior in beauty to the melodiousness of female ones. By the way, some of them are borrowed from among those that were originally given only to little Italians. For example, the currently popular names Francesco and Gabriele are among them.
The most popular names for boys and girls and Italy
According to the statistics of recent years, there is a list of especially popular names that are given to children in Italy. Most often, such beautiful Italian names as Alessandro and Andrea are used as the main name for boys. In second place in popularity are the names of Francesco and Matteo. The third step of the pedestal of popularity rightfully belongs to the names of Gabriele and Lorenzo. All of these names originate in Roman culture and are considered native Italian.
WITH female names in Italy, things are currently going a little differently. Those that were borrowed from other socio-cultural groups are very popular. IN last decade Italian parents increasingly began to call their daughters Giorgia, Giulia and Chiara. Along with them, names with Roman roots are also used: Aurora, Paola and Martina.
Of course, this is not a complete list of names for boys and girls, which are considered the most beautiful among Italians. It is also worth remembering that in recent years, cases of name changes have become more frequent in Italy. Often, young men and women remain dissatisfied with the way their parents named them, and take a name for themselves from among the most, in their opinion, harmonious and fashionable.