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Italian names - Baby names with the origin Italian

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Name Meaning Origins Gender Popularity (last 10y)
Morra Uncertain - possibly 'of the Moors', 'blackberry', or a form related to the Irish name Moira/Máire. Italian, Latin Girl
Muriella Sea-bright (bright sea) Italian Girl
Muro From Latin 'murus' meaning 'wall' (used in Spanish/Italian); in Japanese can be a surname or personal name written with kanji such as 室 meaning 'room' or 'chamber' (meaning varies by kanji). Italian, Japanese, Latin, Spanish Boy
Musetta Little muse; a small source of inspiration Italian Girl
muzetta Little muse; originally 'small bagpipe' - associated with music, dance and inspiration. French, Italian Girl
Muzio Derived from the Roman family name Mucius; traditionally linked to the Latin word for mouse (mūs) or indicating membership in the Mucius gens. Italian Boy
Mychelah Who is like God? Italian Girl
Myryna Possibly 'peace' (Slavic 'myr') or 'of the sea' (as a form of Marina); also associated with the Greek mythological name Myrina. Italian Girl
Nanetta Diminutive of Anne/Anna - 'grace' or 'favor' (little Anne) Italian Girl
Nanni God is gracious Italian Boy
Nannina Diminutive of Anna, meaning "grace" or "favored" Italian Girl
Napoleane Derived from Napoleon; popularly interpreted as "lion of Naples" (etymology debated) French, Italian Girl
Nappa Uncertain - possibly 'from Napa' (place-based) or related to Japanese 'nappa' meaning 'leaf/leafy greens'. English, Italian, Japanese Boy
Narcisio Derived from the Greek for the narcissus flower (daffodil); associated with 'numbness'/'sleep'. Greek, Italian Boy
Nardo Short form of Leonardo/Bernardo meaning 'brave/strong' (from elements meaning 'lion' or 'bear' + 'brave') Italian Boy
Nastagio Derived from 'Anastasius' meaning 'resurrection' or 'reborn' Italian Boy
Natale Born on Christmas; of the Nativity Italian Boy
Natalino Little Christmas; born on Christmas Italian Boy
Nazareno From Nazareth; 'Nazarene' (one from Nazareth) Italian, Spanish Boy
Necolla Victory of the people Greek, Italian Girl
Nedda Diminutive/feminine form of Ned - 'little Ned' or 'little one'; sometimes linked to Neda meaning 'voice' (Persian) Italian Girl
Nedo Diminutive or affectionate short form of Slavic names like Nedeljko (originally meaning 'born on Sunday'); used independently as a nickname or given name. Italian Boy
Nelah Possible meanings: 'little Nell' (diminutive of Eleanor/Helen), 'bee' (from Arabic Nahla), or 'blue' (from Sanskrit Neela). Arabic, English, Indian, Italian, Sanskrit Girl
Nellea Generally interpreted as 'bright, shining one' or 'light' (from Helen/Helena) English, Italian Girl
Nellina Little Nell; ultimately from Eleanor/Helen meaning "bright, shining one" or "light" Italian Girl
Nena Marita Nena: 'little girl' (affectionate). Marita: diminutive of María, commonly associated with 'bitter' or 'beloved' depending on interpretation of Maria. Italian, Latin, Spanish Girl
Nennetta Diminutive form related to Anne/Annetta/Jeannette - commonly 'little Anne' (grace) or linked to Netta meaning 'plant'. Italian Girl
Nerone Associated with 'black' (Italian 'nero'); historically linked to a Sabine root meaning 'strong' or 'vigorous'. Italian Boy
Nerrone Likely an Italian augmentative or variant of Nero, associated with 'black' (from Latin niger) or referencing the Roman name Nero; can imply 'big/strong Nero' or 'descendant of Nero'. Italian Boy
Niccola Victory of the people Italian Boy
Niccoletta Diminutive of Nicole meaning "victory of the people" (a little victory) Italian Girl
Niccolette Victory of the people French, Italian Girl
Niccolo Victory of the people Italian Boy
Nicolo Victory of the people Italian Boy
Ninetta Diminutive of Nina - 'little Nina' or 'little girl' Italian Girl
Ninona Likely a diminutive form: if from Anne/Hannah → “grace, favor”; if from Antonina/Antonia → related to Antonius (often interpreted as ‘priceless’ or ‘of the Antonius family’). French, Italian, Spanish Girl
Nitti Derived from an Italian family name, likely a patronymic or diminutive; exact original meaning is uncertain. Italian Boy
Nolana From Nola (an ancient town in Campania, Italy) - 'of Nola' Italian, Latin Girl
Nonna Associated with Italian word for 'grandmother'; historically linked to Latin 'Nona' ('ninth') and Greek 'Nonnē' (name of an early Christian saint). Georgian, Greek, Italian, Latin, Russian Girl
Nonnina Little grandmother / affectionate term for a grandmother Italian Girl
Norburto Northern brightness; bright or famous in the north Italian Boy
Notti Night / nights; 'of the night' Italian Unisex
Novelia New; a new story; youthful Italian Girl
Nozzo Uncertain - possibly a diminutive or pet form; sometimes associated with Italian roots like 'nozze' (wedding) or 'noce' (walnut), but no established traditional meaning. Italian Boy
Nunziatina Related to the Annunciation - "announced" or "she who was announced" Italian Girl
Nunzina Diminutive of Nunzia/Annunziata - 'announced' (relating to the Annunciation) Italian Girl
Nunzino Little messenger (diminutive of Nunzio, from Latin nuntius 'messenger' or 'envoy') Italian Boy
Nyev Likely 'bright, radiant' (from Irish Niamh) or 'snow' (from Neve); also used as a modern invented form. English, Irish, Italian Girl
Oliveri Derived from Oliver - 'olive tree' or 'olive tree bearer' Italian Boy
Olivo Olive; olive tree Italian, Spanish Boy

Italian name popularity over time

Aggregated births across Italy, Switzerland, United States, Australia for every Italian-origin name in our dataset.

1,842
Names in this origin
8
With data in 2025
1,512
Births 2025
11,157,124
Peak year 0