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It is very difficult to come up with a name for a newborn girl. The easiest way is to choose a name in honor of the Saint on whose day the baby was born. But the Italian people have gone further, they can name their child Friday, Tuesday. Translated into Russian, this girl's name may look funny, but in Italian Friday sounds like Venerdi - a beautiful Italian name. In addition, the Italians gave their children sequence numbers as names, this unusual and interesting way came to the Italians from the time when families were large and large. Ordinal numbers in Italian sound very beautiful: Prima, Settima, Ottavina, Quinta. Not like in Russian: first, second, third ...
There were times when the Italians strictly followed the rules for naming children. The first-born were usually given the names of grandmothers, and the rest of the names of great-grandmothers, aunts and girlfriends. So the people were anxious and respected family bonds in Italy, the Italian names of girls and boys were not mixed with other nations. But now the opposite is true, young families call their children whatever they want. That is why the list of Italian girls' names is replenished almost every year. The list contains not only the original Italian names of girls, but also the names of other peoples.
Italian girl names:
Agostina - venerable
Lorenza - from Lorentum
Agatha is good
Luigina - warrior
Adeline - noble
Lucretia - rich
Agnes - saint, chastity
Luciana - light
Alessandra - protector of humanity
Margherita - pearl
Allegra - cheerful and lively
Marcella - female warrior
Albertina - bright nobility
Maura - dark-skinned, Moor
Alda - noble
Mimi - beloved
Annette - benefit, grace
Mirella - delightful
Beatrice - Traveler
Michelina - who is like God
Bettina - blessed
Malvolia - malevolence
Bella - God is beautiful
Marinella - from the sea
Beaty is a traveler
Nerezza - darkness
Brigid - Exalted
Nicoletta - victory of the people
Bianca - white
Noelia - Nativity of the Lord
Violetta - purple flower
Norm - standard, rule
Velia - hidden
Ornella - blooming ash
Vittoria - conqueror, victory
Orebella - golden, beautiful
Wanda - moving, wanderer
Paola - small
Vincenza - conquered
Patricia - woman noblewoman
Vitalia - vital
Perlite - pearl
Gabriela - strong from God
Pirin - rock, stone
grace is pleasant
Pasquelina - Easter child
Deborah the bee
Renata - born again
Gemma is a gem
Roberta is famous
Giovanna - Good God
Rosabella - beautiful rose
Gioconda - happy
Romola - from Rome
Giorgina - peasant woman
Rosaria - rosary
Gisella - hostage
Rossella - rose
Giacinta - hyacinth flower
Sandra - protecting humanity
Jolanda - purple flower
Celeste - heavenly girl
Juliet is a young girl
Serafina - mountain
Domenica - belongs to God
Simone - listening
Donatella - given by God
Slarissa - fame
Dorothea - a gift from God
Susana - lily
Danila - God is my judge
Santazza - saint
Elena - moon
Tiziana - of the titans
Ileria - joyful, happy
Fiorella - small flower
Ines - chaste, saint
Felisa - lucky
Italia - ancient name of Italy
Ferdinanda - prepared for the trip
Caprice - capricious
fiorenza - blooming
Carmela, Carmina - sweet vineyard
Francesca - free
Clara - bright
Fulvia - yellow
Colombina - faithful dove
Chiera - clear, bright
Christina - follower of Christ
Edda - militant
Crocetta - cross, crucified
Eleanor is a foreigner, different
Capricia - capricious
Elettra - radiant, bright
Letitia - happiness
Enrica - housekeeper
Leah - always tired
Ernesta - a fighter against death
In the palette of Italian female names, parents are looking for something special. Who loves modern, someone prefers rare or ancient Italian names. The article presents a selection in which everyone can decide on the difficult choice of names for their child.
The history of the origin of Italian female names
As a rule, most Italian names are of ancient origin. Usually the name of the child was formed from the nickname or from the place of residence.
Already in the Middle Ages, girls were named according to the names of their fathers, great-grandmothers and great-grandfathers. Eg, eldest daughter they called her grandmother on the mother's side, and the youngest - on the father's side. In cases where there were more than two children in the family, they could be called by the names of parents or relatives who had already departed to another world.
Another way of choosing the names of children was in accordance with the names of Catholic saints. Greek names were also used.
In modern Italy, children are called in a more simplified form, whereas earlier they were longer names.
List of beautiful names for a girl
In Italy, there are a lot of different beautiful and euphonious female names.
Here are some of them:
- Adriana - a female name with Greek roots, means "resident of Adria";
- Adeline - has German origin, but it can often be heard on the streets of Italy. Means "noble, fragrant";
- Bianca is quite unusual beautiful name, and in translation "white, blond";
- Beatrice - the meaning of the name is "traveler";
- Velia means "hidden";
- Gabriella - a majestic name, quite common on the coast of Italy, with no less outstanding meaning - "strong from God";
- Juliet - it was impossible not to hear this name, which means "a little young";
- Julia - meaning "from the kind of Julius";
- Isabella is a beautiful Italian name meaning "dedicated to God";
- Carla - has interesting meaning"with bright eyes" or "man";
- Lucrezia - translated from Latin as "rich";
- Leah - from Hebrew has the translation "heifer, heifer";
- Martha - this name means "mistress, mistress";
- Nicoletta - interpreted as "the winner of the peoples";
- Noemi is a true Italian name meaning "beautiful, pleasant";
- Patricia - a majestic name meaning "aristocratic";
- Rose - a frequently used name, with the same name meaning "rose";
- Roberta - "bright glory";
- Celia - has Italian roots - "heaven";
- Santa - in Hebrew "bright";
- Francesca is a rather popular name, meaning "good-natured";
- Felisa - a girl named by this name has a fair amount of luck;
- Ernest - has a strong meaning - "fight death";
- Eleanor - this name combines a pleasant pronunciation and an interesting meaning - "God is my light."
Perhaps your family honors Italian traditions, or you are interested in this culture. If you are looking for a beautiful name for your daughter, then there are several options on this list that you will definitely like. These names are not only very beautiful, but each is endowed with an interesting meaning. After all, many believe in the power of the influence of the name on the fate of a person.
Rare female names of Italian origin
Perhaps you want to name your daughter something rare name, which does not sound so often and you want something special.
We offer you to familiarize yourself with the list of rare, but beautiful Italian names for a girl:
- Paulina - the meaning of the name is “small”, in childhood she is very mobile and ready to sacrifice something for the sake of loved ones, for example, to give away a deeply adored toy;
- Eliza is “loving God”, she is brave and independent, very inquisitive as a child;
- Rosamaria - the name means "dedicated", has an innate talent. Which? And you will already know this with time;
- Annamaria - translated as "merciful", easily attached to a person. She is characterized by amorousness;
- Gina - has a majestic meaning - "queen", in her life the main role is love. Very rich and interesting life, about which you can even write a novel;
- Melania - "dark-haired, swarthy." The girl grows up very sociable and cheerful;
- Kara - the name means "black". As a child, restless, she is interested in everything and everything;
- Fidelia - "loyal", very talkative, optimistic and independent;
- Faustina - "lucky, happy." Takes an active part in life life position, clearly knows what he wants from life;
- Carlotta - the name translates as "queen". The girl grows up friendly, attentive and serious.
These Italian names are rare but have a strong meaning. Each of them endows its owner with individual character traits.
Modern names and their meaning
Modern young Italian families prefer actual names for their children.
Therefore, we present to their attention the following popular female names with interesting meanings:
- Antonia - defined as "flower";
- Arianna - translated "immaculate, pure";
- Sofia is a very common name not only in Italy, meaning "wise";
- Carmela - happened in honor of Our Lady of Carmel;
- Frank - marked "free, bold";
- Violla - has the unusual flower meaning "violet";
- Beatrice - like Beatrice - "traveler, wayfarer";
- Rita - on behalf of Margarita - "pearl";
- Lucia - "light";
- Giovanna - translated "Yahweh is merciful";
- Paola - in accordance with the meaning, the girl is modest, quiet;
- Sarah - the name is marked as "lady, noble woman";
- Rebecca - from Hebrew - "charming, captivating."
Also relevant names in Italy are names of foreign origin, such as Giulia, Alessia, Martina, Greta, Nicole and others.
Ancient and forgotten names
Who is a supporter of modern names, and who prefers forgotten ancient names. There are many such meanings that no one can remember over time.
- Avita - the meaning was such "ancient, hereditary";
- Virgil - meant "branch" or "escape";
- Gellia - the meaning of the name has been lost, but it is still used today;
- Domitia - a girl with that name was "domesticated";
- Cassia - "empty";
- Lelia - the meaning is lost, but you can meet the bearer of this name;
- Luzia - the name marked the girl as "game, fun";
- Novia - very simply translated - "new";
- Octavia - translated "eighth";
- Pontius - "sea";
- Rufiya - the girl was rather red-haired, so the name had the meaning of "red";
- Celia - meant "snub-nosed";
- Flavia - means "yellow" or "golden";
- Cecilia - "sky";
- Emilia - had an interesting meaning "heaven";
- Juventia - in translation it meant "youth, youth."
The list of ancient female names is very large, this is only a small part. Each name has an interesting history of origin, several millennia long.
How to choose a name for a girl depending on the date of birth
Supporters of numerology, that is, birth numbers that directly affect the fate of the child and determine the innate physical and spiritual qualities, select a name in accordance with the date of birth. Summing up the numbers of the date, one can certainly assume the inherent possibilities and life path your child.
Calculating parents in advance, with the help of a rational selection of a name, balance the desires, abilities and character of their child. How to do it? Everything is simple. To begin with, we determine the number of the name and the number of the birthday. If the second is more number first, the ability and character of the child will contribute to the suppression of the desires of the child. If on the contrary, then life will go in indulgence of his desires. In the third case, if the number of the date and the name are equal, then the character will be the most harmonious and your child will easily find himself in life.
Coming up with a name for a newborn girl seems simple until you come across it yourself. Most easy way- this is named after the saint who owns the day when the baby was born, but in Italy they went further and can christen their children as Friday, Sunday, Tuesday. Naturally, when translated into Russian, the girl's Italian name may look funny, but in the language itself, Friday will sound like Venerdi, and Sunday - Domenica. Who has not dreamed of such beautiful Italian names? So, jokes aside, because it will be even more fun.
Funny Italian female names
An even more interesting way for Italians to name girls is by numeral. This custom came from the time when families had many children and named newborns in order of birth: Seventh, First, Eighth, Fifth. In Italian, these names also sound beautiful: Settima, Prima, Ottavina, Quinta. Just do not confuse the numerals and serial numbers in Italian: the number three in translation into Russian is “tre”, and the numeral “third” is Terzo. Agree, what is not a name for a child?
Now it’s clear where such beautiful Italian female names came from. One thing is strange, why do they like ordinary numbers so much? It is difficult for a Russian person to understand this, because such a custom has not taken root in our country, and they don’t run around the streets: First, Third and even Seventh. How much you need to love your language in order to see poetry in the word “eighth” and admire it so much that you name your daughter in honor of this word, and she, in turn, is proud of such a name and does not cry over her passport at night.
We would like to remind you that boys in Italy are given the same names, but with a different ending, so that you do not think that only female Italian names have overtaken the ordinal name.
Italian female names and family traditions
Previously, strict rules were followed for the name of the child, and this mainly concerned the ancestors: the children of the first-born were named after their grandparents, and the rest - after their great-grandmothers and the names of their uncle and aunt. In this custom, one can see a reverent attitude and reverence for family ties in Italy.
If we take a closer look at this family custom, then the daughter who was born first will bear the name of the father's mother. The second, respectively, mother's mother. The third daughter was named after her mother, and the fourth - after her father's grandmother. The fifth newborn will be named after an aunt or great aunt.
Moreover, in Russia they try not to name a newborn in honor of a recently deceased relative, but in Italy they treat this differently and the baby can be called as a recently deceased member of the family.
Influence of other countries and religion on name formation in Italy
At the moment, the fashion for foreign names for girls and boys, and do not forget about the tradition of naming the saint on whose day the child was born. The Roman Catholic Church brought Roman origins to the list of Italian children's names.
The most popular female names in Italy: Domenica ( Domenica), Giulia (Giulia), Alessia (Alessia), Chiara (Chiara, in our Sveta), Francesca (Francesca), Sarah (Sara), Federica (Federica), Silvia (Silvia), Martina (Martina), Eliza (Elisa) . Affectionate diminutive derivatives of such names approximately sound like this: Ellie, Lesya, Fede, Frani, Julli.
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The meaning of Italian female names
Translation of names carries unimaginable poetry and beauty Italian. Let's say Dominica got her name from the day of the week "Sunday", which means "belonging to God." Felice means Happy and Perla means Pearl. Immacolata in translation into Russian means Flawless, Angela - Angel, Selvaggia - Wild. Reading this list of Italian female names, you involuntarily begin to envy their diversity, this is not 20 newborns per day in one maternity hospital named Nastya. These Italians are entertainers, I must admit!
List of Italian female names and their meaning in Russian
- Agostina - venerable
- Agatha is good
- Adeline - noble
- Agnes - saint, chastity
- Alessandra - protector of humanity
- Allegra - cheerful and lively
- Albertina - bright nobility
- Alda - noble
- Annette - benefit, grace
- Beatrice is a traveler
- Bettina - blessed
- Bella - God is beautiful
- Beaty is a traveler
- Brigid - Exalted
- Bianca - white
- Violetta - purple flower
- Velia - hidden
- Vittoria - conqueror, victory
- Wanda - moving, wanderer
- Vincenza - conquered
- Vitalia - life
- Gabriela - strong from God
- grace is pleasant
- Deborah the bee
- Gemma is a gem
- Giovanna - Good God
- Gioconda - happy
- Georgina - peasant woman
- Gisella is a hostage
- Giacinta - hyacinth flower
- Jolanda - purple flower
- Juliet is a young girl
- Domenica - belongs to God
- Donatella - given by God
- Dorothea is a gift from God
- Danila - God is my judge
- Elena is the moon
- Ileria - joyful, happy
- Ines - chaste, saint
- Italia - ancient name of Italy
- Caprice - capricious
- Carmela, Carmina - sweet vineyard
- Clara - bright
- Colombina - faithful dove
- Christina is a follower of Christ
- Crocetta - cross, crucified
- Caprice - capricious
- Letitia - happiness
- Leah - always tired
- Lorenza - from Lorentum
- Luigina - warrior
- Lucretia - rich
- Luciana - light
- Margherita - pearl
- Marcella - female warrior
- Maura - dark-skinned, Moor
- Mimi - beloved
- Mirella - delightful
- Michelina - who is like God
- Malvolia - malevolence
- Marinella - from the sea
- Nerezza - darkness
- Nicoletta - victory of the people
- Noelia - Nativity of the Lord
- Norm - standard, rule
- Ornella - blooming ash
- Orebella - golden, beautiful
- Paola is small
- Patricia - noble woman
- Perlite - pearl
- Pirin - rock, stone
- Pasquelina - Easter child
- Renata - born again
- Roberta is famous
- Rosabella - beautiful rose
- Romola - from Rome
- Rosaria - rosary
- Rossella - rose
- Sandra - protecting mankind
- Celeste - heavenly girl
- Serafina - mountain
- Simone - listening
- Slarissa - fame
- Susana - lily
- Santazza - saint
- Tiziana - of the titans
- Fiorella - a small flower
- Felisa - lucky
- Ferdinanda - prepared for the trip
- Fiorenza - blooming
- Francesca - free
- Fulvia - yellow
- Chiera - clear, bright
- Edda - militant
- Eleanor is a foreigner, different
- Elettra - radiant, bright
- Enrika - housekeeper
- Ernesta - a fighter against death
Italy continues to amaze with its originality and inspire new discoveries. Reading about its culture, traditions, nature and sights, one wants to come there again and again. And what about those who have not yet been to Italy? You should definitely set a goal to go there!
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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 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 authorities 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.