75 Bellissima Italian Baby Girl Names
From its fountains to its films to its thin-crust pizza, Italy has a knack for making everything insanely beautiful. Naturally, the same goes for baby names. Give your little lady a moniker from this country and its romance language and set her up for una bella vita. Here, 75 beautiful Italian baby girl names.
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1. Luna
Fingers crossed this moon child will be happiest come nighttime. (Psst: Here are more names that mean "moon".)
2. Valentina
Meaning brave, strong and healthy. What more could a mama want?
3. Aria
Destined for show choir, this beautiful moniker means “lioness, air, noble and honorable.”
4. Amalea
Emily is a lovely name. But its Italian counterpart is, like, gorgeous.
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5. Caterina
Ditto for Katherine. This feminine name of Italian origin means “pure.”
6. Francesca
This spunky little thing will go by Francie for short. A feminine twist on the Italian name Francis, this moniker simply means “free.”
7. Abriana
The Italian female version of Abraham is anything but boyish.
8. Alessia
Meaning "defending warrior." (Alessia for president!)
9. Lia
Sounds the same as the American "Leah," but how pretty is this spelling tweak? With a meaning of “relaxed” and “gentle,” your beautiful babe is sure to be oh-so chill.
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10. Chiara
This gorgeous moniker has an even more gorgeous meaning: "Clear as light." Pronounce it “Kee-AH-rah.”
11. Editta
Loosely translating to "a rich gift," this gal is bound to have fabulous taste.
12. Rosa
Flower names may feel a little played out at the moment…but not in Italian, guys.
13. Isabella
In addition to containing the Italian word for ‘beautiful,’ this soft sounding and oh-so feminine name has a meaning of “Devoted to God.” Isabella is also a favorite among royals and has enjoyed nearly two decades in the top 10 most popular girl names, according to Social Security Administration data.
14. Mia
This name of latin origin has a meaning of “moon,” or “star of the sea” when used as a shortened version of Maria. It also boasts a short, melodic sound that’s just downright happy. (Hint: You literally can’t say it without smiling.)
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15. Azzurra
This Italian word meaning “azure” (i.e., sky blue) makes a lovely color-inspired name for a little girl who’s full of life and beauty.
16. Elenora
Here, a popular Italian choice with Greek origins and a cheerful meaning of “sun ray.”
17. Franca
This energetic and strong sounding feminine name has a meaning of “free one” and a pretty badass vibe.
18. Terza
Italian through-and-through, this spunky moniker has a straightforward meaning of “third.” But meaning be damned—we think it’s pretty cute for first and second children, too.
19. Miuccia
Undeniably fun to say and perfectly suited to a future water lover, this feminine name of Italian origin means “of the sea.”
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20. Primavera
There’s a Boticelli painting, a tasty Italian pasta dish and a whole season of the year tied to this Italian name, which translates quite simply to “spring.”
21. Sofia
This Italian name has Greek origins and a meaning of “wisdom.” It’s also exceedingly popular in both Italy and the United States, where its alternate spelling, Sophia, has ranked in the top 10 since 2004.
22. Aurora
Disney fans will recognize this as the name of a certain sleeping beauty—but Disney princess ties aside, Aurora is an Italian name of Latin origin that means “dawn” and refers to the Roman goddess of dawn who was believed to ride a chariot of light across the sky each morning.
23. Gioia
This vowel-heavy, feminine name of Italian origin might look a little intimidating on paper, but its pronunciation is simple (JOY-ah) and its meaning, “joy,” is sweet as can be.
24. Ginevra
The Italian version of the Welsh name Guinevere, which comes from the legend of King Arthur, has the same meaning of “white phantom,” but with a softer sound and cheerier vibe.
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25. Vittoria
Drop the hard ‘C’ and you have a melodic, Italian take on a classic name of Latin origin that means “victorious.”
26. Giulia
Here, the Italian version of Julia—a fresh and unique spelling (for stateside babies at least) that boasts the same meaning of “youthful” and “dedicated to Jove.”
27. Martina
Martina is a name of Latin origin derived from the name of the Roman god of war, Mars…and yes, it means “warlike,” but if you say it in an Italian accent it has a decidedly approachable sound.
28. Constanza
This name of Italian origin exudes romance, drama and elegance. Plus, its meaning is “constant” and “steadfast,” so let’s just say it’s a well-rounded choice.
29. Allegra
A fitting moniker for a joyful baby with a love of song—Allegra is a feminine name of Italian origin that means “happy and lively,” as well as a tempo descriptor frequently encountered in musical compositions.
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30. Lucrezia
A feminine, Italian version of the Roman name Lucretius—Lucrezia has strong connections to nobility and a corresponding meaning of “profit.”
31. Mirabella
In Spanish speaking countries it’s Mirabelle (Encanto, anyone?) and in Italy it’s Mirabella—either way this pretty feminine name has Latin roots and a meaning of “wonderous beauty” and “admirable.”
32. Palmira
This feminine moniker of Italian origin has a humble meaning of “pilgrim” and a charming, rollicking sound—provided you roll the ‘r,’ that is.
33. Viviana
This Italian moniker has bright and energetic vibes, so it should come as no surprise that its meaning is “alive.”
34. Cecilia
Soft, melodic consonants combine in this Italian name that means “blind,” and owes its origin to the namesake patron saint of music.
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35. Romola
Fierce and strong—Romola is an Italian moniker meaning “of Rome” that’s derived from the names of the twin brothers, Romulus and Remus, who (legend has it) founded Rome.
36. Celestina
This whisper-soft, feminine name, the Italian version of Celeste, has Latin roots and a meaning of “heavenly.”
37. Viola
Here, a floral name of Latin and Italian origin that refers to the vibrant and beautiful violet and has a corresponding color-inspired meaning of “purple.”
38. Zita
Zita, the name of a Tuscan saint, is a particularly cute moniker that hails from said region and boasts a charming, diminutive meaning of “little girl.”
39. Pia
This adorable Italian name is derived from the Roman name Pius that, as you might guess, means “pious.” Fun fact: Pia is also the given name of a Swedish chess Grandmaster and the fifth woman ever to earn the title.
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40. Agata
The Italian version of the Greek name, Agatha, this peppy moniker has a pleasant and simple meaning: “good.”
41. Bianca
This fun-to-say Italian name has Roman origins and a meaning of “white” and “pure.” It also has some star power behind it, thanks to Bianca Jagger (Mick Jagger’s former wife) and actress Bianca Lawson of Saved by the Bell and Pretty Little Liars fame.
42. Cosima
Cosima is an adorable Italian name with warm, friendly vibes and a no-nonsense meaning of “order” and “decency.”
43. Lucia
This two-syllable Italian moniker (pronounced loo-CHEE-ah) has a cheeky vibe and an uplifting meaning of “light.”
44. Perla
Perla, the Italian version of pearl, is a pretty and oh-so romantic name with Latin roots.
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45. Gia
The given name of Gia Carangi—considered by many to be the very first supermodel—has Italian origins as the short form of the name Gianna and a shared meaning of “God is gracious.”
46. Augusta
This name has obvious Ancient Roman ties and a meaning to match its dignified sound: “great” and “magnificent.”
47. Silvia
Derived from the name of the Roman god of forests, Silva, this soft, feminine name has earthy vibes and a corresponding Italian meaning of “wood” and “forest.”
48. Stella
Here, a stellar (sorry, we had to) Italian name with a celestial meaning of “star.”
49. Patrizia
This peppy Italian name of Latin origin rolls off the tongue and boasts a loft meaning of “noble.”
50. Angelica
You don’t have to read between the lines to decipher the meaning of this Italian name of Greek and Latin origin. Psst: It’s “angel.”
More Italian Baby Girl Names
51. Amore
52. Gabriella
53. Giada
54. Beatrice
55. Marisa
56. Luisa
57. Fiorella
58. Illaria
59. Marta
60. Beretta
61. Carlotta
62. Fiammetta
63. Dominica
64. Galilea
65. Imelda
66. Aida
67. Linda
68. Elena
69. Teresa
70. Gemma
71. Liliana
72. Amalia
73. Leonora
74. Andrea
75. Daniella