Unique & Melodic Italian Baby Names for Your 'Dolce Bambino'

Italian baby names literally sound like poetry — they have a melodic sound and a sophisticated feel. What’s more, many of them are right in line with the maximalist name trend that’s on fire these days. Choosing an Italian baby name is a lovely way to pay homage to your roots, or just to a country you’d love to visit. Whether it’s a unique take on a popular American name or a name that oozes with romance, Italian names are a great way to go. Bellissimo!

If you’re looking for a beautiful Italian name for your baby girl or boy, look no further. Running the gamut from the traditional to the unusual, there are many beautiful Italian baby names to choose from that will suit your equally-gorgeous bambino or bambina.

If you are searching for a baby name that will appeal to your Mediterranean roots — or your desire for a vacation there! — then these Italian baby names might just be perfect for you.

Italian Names with English Equivalents

Sometimes, words just sound better in a different language. These Italian names are the equivalent of common English-language names, but they sound and look a little different.

Italian Boy Names

• Alessandro – Alexander
• Antonio – Anthony
• Franco – Frank
• Giacobbe – Jacob

• Giuseppe – Joseph
• Lucio – Lucus
• Martino – Martin
• Paolo – Paul
• Vittorio – Victor

• Amata – Amy
• Caterina – Catherine
• Isabella – Isabel

• Rosa – Rose
• Susanna – Susan
• Elizabetta – Elizabeth

Romantic Italian Baby Names

The Italian language falls under the umbrella of romance languages, so there are many wonderful romantic-sounding names to choose from. These are a few of our favorites.