|
NAME |
MEANING |
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Agosto
|
Venerable, the
exalted one. |
|
Alessandro
|
The protector and
helper of mankind. Also see Sanders. |
|
Allighiero
|
A noble spear. |
|
Angelo
|
An angel or
saintly messenger. |
|
Antonio
|
Worthy of praise. |
|
Armando |
Of the army |
|
Aronne
|
Exalted |
|
Carlo |
A free man |
|
Ciro |
The name of the
founder of the
Persian empire. From the name Cyrus. |
|
Claudio |
The lame one |
|
Cristiano
|
A follower of
Christ. A Christian. |
|
Dante
|
Enduring,
steadfast. Also see Durant. |
|
Dino |
Latin: A
religious official. Old English: From the valley. |
|
Ehno |
A protector |
|
Emilio
|
Industrious. The
masculine form of Emily. |
|
Enrico
|
The ruler of the
home or estate. |
|
Enzo |
From the Laurel
tree or crowned with laurels. From the name Lorenzo. |
|
Ercole
|
From the
exceptionally strong mythological hero (Hercules). |
|
Ermanno
|
A man of the
army. |
|
Este. |
From the east |
|
Ettore
|
To hold fast. The
name of a Trojan hero in classical mythology. |
|
Fedele
|
Faithful. |
|
Federico
|
A peaceful ruler. |
|
Filippo
|
A lover of
horses. |
|
Geronimo
|
A sacred or holy
name. |
|
Giacobbe
|
Italian form of
Jacob. Held by the heel. |
|
Giacomo
|
The supplanter. |
|
Gianni. |
Italian form of
John. God is gracious |
|
Gino |
Short for names
ending with Gino. |
|
Giordano
|
Flowing down, as
in the River Jordan. |
|
Giovanni
|
God is gracious. |
|
Giraldo |
A spear warrior.
Also see Garrett and Gerard |
|
Giulio
|
A Roman family
name, possibly meaning youthful. Born in July. |
|
Giuseppe
|
Italian form of
Joseph. God shall add. |
|
Gugliehno. |
A strong and
resolute protector |
|
Guido. |
The wide one, or
from the wood |
|
Ilario
|
Cheerful. |
|
Leonardo
|
As brave as a
lion. |
|
Lorenzo
|
From the Laurel
tree or crowned with laurels. |
|
Lothario
|
A famous warrior. |
|
Lucio
|
Light. Also see
Luzio and Luke. |
|
Luigi
|
A famous warrior. |
|
Luzio
|
Light. Also see
Luke. |
|
Marcello
|
From Marcus,
which relates to Mars, the God of war. Also see Marius and Martin. |
|
Marco |
From Marcus,
which relates to Mars, the God of war. Also see Marius and Martin |
|
Massimo
|
The greatest. |
|
Michelangelo
|
From Hebrew:
Michael the angel. The first name of the famous artist
Michelangelo Buonarroti. |
|
Napoleon
|
Lion of the
woods; from the city of Naples. |
|
Neroli
|
Orange blossom. |
|
Nico |
The victory of
the people. |
|
Nino |
God is gracious.
From the name Gianni and Giovanni. |
|
Nuncio |
A messenger |
|
Orazio
|
From a Roman
family name. |
|
Orfeo |
A name from
ancient mythology |
|
Orlando
|
Italian form of
Roland. Famed throughout the land. |
|
Otello |
Italian forms of
Otto. Rich, prosperous |
|
Othello
|
Prosperous. |
|
Ottavio
|
The eighth born. |
|
Pancrazio
|
Supreme ruler,
all powerful |
|
Paolo
|
Italian form of
Paul. Small. |
|
Piero
|
A stone or rock.
Also see Ferris, Parkin and Pierson. |
|
Pietro
|
A stone or rock.
Also see Ferris, Parkin and Pierson. |
|
Pino |
A lover of
horses. From the name names such as Filippo. See Philip. |
|
Primo
|
First one. |
|
Raffaele
|
God heals, or
healed by God. |
|
Raul |
The counsel of
the wolf. A fearless adviser. Also see Rolf and Rudolph. |
|
Rinaldo
|
A wise and
powerful ruler. Also see Reginald, Reynold and Ronson. |
|
Rocco
|
Rest |
|
Roderigo
|
A renowned ruler. |
|
Rodolfo
|
A famous wolf.
Also see Ralph and Rolf. |
|
Rodrigo
|
A renowned ruler. |
|
Romeo
|
Pilgrim to
Rome. |
|
Salvatore
|
Saviour. |
|
Sansone
|
Of the sun, or a
strong man. |
|
Santo
|
A saint |
|
Saviero
|
Of the new house. |
|
Serafino
|
From Hebrew. The
ardent one. The masculine form of Seraphina. |
|
Serge
|
Servant. |
|
Sergio
|
Attendant. |
|
Severino
|
Severe. |
|
Stephano
|
A crown or
garland. Also see Stevenson and Stinson. |
|
Taddeo
|
Courageous, one
who praises. |
|
Tancredo
|
Of thoughtful
counsel. |
|
Trilby
|
Sings with
trills. A boy or girl's name. |
|
Ugo |
Italian form of
Hugh. Heart and mind. |
|
Umberto
|
A famous warrior. |
|
Valentino
|
Strong, healthy. |
|
Vencentio
|
Conqueror,
victor. |
|
Vittore
|
The conqueror.
Also see Vincent. |
|
Zanebono
|
The good one. |
|
Zanipolo
|
Little gift of
God. |