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Many names of Italy have antique origin . Initially, they arose from nicknames or the name of the area where the family lived.

From the 16th century in the Apennines they begin to name children by surname of fathers and grandparents.

Thus, the eldest son was called the same as the paternal grandfather, and the eldest daughter was called the same as the maternal grandmother; the second son and second daughter were named after the maternal grandfather and grandmother, respectively.

If there were more than two children in a family, they were called in honor of parents or one of the deceased relatives.

Many to this day receive the names of saints of the Catholic Church. There are also rooted greek names, for example, Sofia.

During the conquest of Italian territories by Arabs and Jews, their national names came across, but now they are almost extinct.

In some names, a foreign pronunciation currently predominates, for example, the Spanish Louise instead of the Italian Luigi.

Currently being traced tendency to simplify names instead of complex ones composite forms.

List of Italian girl names

Interesting facts about Italian girl names

Once upon a time in large families children were assigned names of numerals. This is how Quinta (“Fifth”), Settima (“Seventh”), and Ottorina (“Eighth”) were born.

In modern Italy When naming newborn girls, parents give preference to the following names: Alessia, Julia, Chiara (similar to the Russian Svetlana), Silvia, Sofia, Federica, Francesca and Elisa.

In the Apennines, friends like to call each other by diminutive nicknames, for example, Elisa is simply Eli for “their friends,” and Federica is Fede. However, Russians are popular there short forms are considered independent.

Often there are names that came from the addition of various word-forming elements (Antonella and Antonina arose from Antonio, Giovanella and Ianella from Giovanna) or vice versa abbreviation of previously popular names(Michinella and Minica descended from Domenica).

Some forms originally arose from the social title of their bearers (Regina means “queen”, Tessa means “countess”).

Since the middle of the last century in Italy are gaining popularity etymological names : Angela – “Angel”, Viva – “Vivat!”, Santa – “Saint”, Sevaja – “Rebel”, Felicita – “Happiness”.

The name Domenica is identical with one of the days of the week.

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Mysteries associated with the meaning and origin of names have always excited the minds of ordinary people. Italian male names reflect the essence of this hot, passionate people. Mostly the names are very beautiful.

The meanings after translation into Russian confirm the sincere impulse of the soul, courage and boiling blood of Italian men.

Had a great influence Catholic Church on people's souls. Named after saints many babies.

Lift the veil of secrecy and find out what the names of the famous football player Mario Balotelli, the genius Leonardo da Vinci and other famous sons of sunny Italy mean.

List of Italian male names

“Brave lion”, “seductive”, “glittering”, “god’s spear”, “Easter child” - these are meanings translated into Russian. What do the Italian versions sound like?

Interesting facts about Italian male names

In Italy, heated disputes often flare up between parents and numerous relatives: after whom to name a newborn baby. Everyone defends their own option and believes that they are 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. Residents of large cities adhere to it less and less;
• most modern Italian names have a Latin base. 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 large. To avoid confusion, only the four older boys were given names. The remaining sons were called ordinal numbers, for example: Sextus - sixth. Gradually the original meaning was lost. Quintus does not always mean “fifth in a row”;
• many young families name their children after famous people, show business and film stars. In Italy, athletes are treated with great respect. The football craze led to massive registrations of new Paolo, Fabio, Fernando and Mario;
• in the XXII – XIX centuries the most popular names there were Giuseppe and Leonardo. Modern parents sons are often named Fernando and Mario;
• There are creative parents who want to give their newborn an awkward or funny name in all countries. In Italy, eccentricities are fought at the legislative level. Government authorities have the right to refuse parents to register a baby if the chosen name will bring suffering to the child in the future;
• fashion has not spared men's names either. Previously, among the Italians there were many citizens who were addressed by Bartolomeo, Pierpaolo, Michelangelo. Shorter, stricter messages are popular now: Antonio, Pietro, Mario, Fabio.

It is very difficult to come up with a name for a newborn girl. The most the easy way You can call choosing 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 serial numbers as names; this unusual and interesting method came to the Italians from the times when families were large and had many children. Serial numbers in Italian they sound very beautiful: Prima, Settima, Ottavina, Quinta. Not like in Russian: first, second, third...

There were times when Italians strictly followed the rules for naming children. The first-born were usually given the names of their grandmothers, and the rest were given the names of great-grandmothers, aunts and girlfriends. So the people treated and revered family bonds in Italy, Italian names for girls and boys were not mixed with other nations. But now it’s the other way around, young families name their children whatever they want. That is why the list of Italian names for girls is updated almost every year. The list contains not only native Italian names for girls, but also names of other nations.

Italian girl names:

Agostina - venerable

Lorenza - from Laurentum

Agata is good

Luigina - warrior

Adeline - noble

Lucretia - rich

Agnes - saint, chastity

Luciana - light

Alessandra - defender of humanity

Margherita - pearls

Allegra - cheerful and lively

Marcella - female warrior

Albertina - bright nobility

Maura - dark-skinned, Moor

Alda - noble

Mimi - beloved

Annetta - usefulness, grace

Mirella - amazing

Beatrice - traveler

Michelina - who is like God

Bettina - blessed

Melvolia - malevolence

Bella - God - beautiful

Marinella - from the sea

Biti - traveler

Nerezza - darkness

Brigida - exalted

Nicoletta - victory for the people

Bianca - white

Noelia - Nativity of the Lord

Violetta - purple flower

Norm - standard, rule

Velia - hidden

Ornella - blooming ash

Vittoria - conqueror, victory

Orabella - golden, beautiful

Wanda - moving, wanderer

Paola - little

Vincenza - conquered

Patricia - noblewoman

Vitalia - vital

Perlite - pearls

Gabriela - strong from God

Pirina - rock, stone

Grace - nice

Pasquelina - Easter child

Deborah - bee

Renata - born again

Gemma is a gem

Roberta - famous

Giovanna - God is good

Rosabella - beautiful rose

Gioconda - happy

Romola - from Rome

Giorgina - peasant woman

Rosaria - rosary

Gisella - hostage

Rossella - rose

Dzhiekinta - hyacinth flower

Sandra - protecting humanity

Jolanda - purple flower

Celeste - heavenly girl

Juliet - a young girl

Serafina - mountain

Domenica - belongs to God

Simone - listening

Donatella - God Given

Slarissa - fame

Dorothea - a gift from God

Susana - lily

Danila - God is my judge

Sentazza - saint

Elena - moon

Tiziena - of the Titans

Ileria - joyful, happy

Fiorella - a small flower

Ines - chaste, saint

Felisa - lucky

Italia - the ancient name of Italy

Ferdinenda - prepared for the trip

Caprice - capricious

Fiorenza - blooming

Carmela, Carmina - sweet vineyard

Francesca - free

Clara - bright

Fulvia - yellow

Columbine - the faithful dove

Chiera - clear, bright

Christina - follower of Christ

Edda - militant

Crosetta - cross, crucified

Eleanor - foreigner, different

Capricia - capricious

Elettra - shining, bright

Laetitia - happiness

Enrica - housekeeper

Leah - always tired

Ernesta - fighter against death

Significant factors in the formation of names

Modern Italian names are largely of Roman origin, some of which are found in ancient myths. Interestingly, some of them during the reign Ancient Rome were only nicknames, which then lost their meaning and became full names. For example, Flavio means "fair-haired".

Not without the influence of the church: most of names was formed from the names of Catholic saints. These are such famous Italian names as Sofia, Madonna, Venus, Felice, Sergio, Carlo, Petro and others.

Modern Italian names for men were derived from Latin ones by replacing the ending –us with the Italian –o or –e. Options with the suffixes –ino, -ello, -iano are also popular: Andrea, Lorenzo, Davide, Mattia, Alessandro, Francesco, Antonio, Giovanni, Donatello, Adriano.

Name naming trends today

Popular Italian female names are formed from male names by changing the ending (-o to –a), as well as using the suffixes –ella, -ina, -etta: Chiara, Aurora, Aliche, Maria, Anna, Giuseppina, Juliet.

It should be noted that modern Italians, when choosing names for their children, gravitate more towards short and memorable options. And if a couple of generations ago the tradition of giving compound names (Pierpaolo, Giampiero) was fashionable, today it is no longer held in high esteem. Nowadays, fashion influences are more about choosing names after sports idols and movie stars.
In Italy it is not easy for parents who decide to name their child unusual name. Registration authorities may not approve everything: the court may prohibit the use of a particular name if it may be in in a certain sense dangerous for the child. For example, a few years ago, a court forbade an Italian couple to name their child Friday.

Male names

Most male Italian names were formed from Latin prototypes by replacing the common ending -us with –o (less often –a or -e). Forms with diminutive suffixes, which end in -ino, -etto, -ello, -iano.

According to statistics collected a few years ago, boys in Italy are most often called Francesco (3.5%), Alessandro (3.2%), Andrea (2.9%), Matteo (2.9%), Lorenzo (2 .6%), Gabriele (2.4%), Mattia (2.2%), Riccardo (2%), Davide (1.9%), Luca (1.8%). It is worth noting that this list is strikingly different from what could be seen half a century ago, when the top three were Giuseppe, Giovanni and Antonio.

Female names

Most male names also have a feminine form, changing the ending -o to -a. The names of saints are very popular, as well as variants with the endings -ella, -etta, -ina.

The most common female names today are Julia (3.5%), Sofia (3.2%), Martina (2.6%), Sarah (2.6%), Chiara (2.3%), Georgia ( 2.1%), Aurora (1.8%), Alessia (1.8%), Francesca (1.6%), Aliche (1.6%). In the middle of the last century, girls were most often called Maria, Anna and Giuseppina.

In general, if you take a list of the thirty most popular names in Italy, then their owners will be 50% of men and 45% of women.

Rare and ancient names

As already mentioned, in the past, very often a child’s name was given in honor of a saint. But even then many of them were very unusual and rare: Castenza, Calcedonio, Baltassare, Cipriano, Egidio. The use of such names was limited to areas where these saints were well known and revered. But non-religious names in the times of Christianity might not appear at all in civil registration documents: it was often replaced by the closest sounding Christian analogue or was not indicated at all.

During the conquests of the Franks, Normans and Lombards, such Italianized versions as Arduino, Ruggiero, Grimaldo, Teobaldo appeared. Before the rise of the Inquisition, Jewish and Arabic names, but later almost completely disappeared.

Among Christian names, the majority are Roman Latin, but there are also Greek ones: Ippolito, Sophia. Some Orthodox variants were Latinized and adopted in Catholic society: Yuri turned into Yorio, Nikola into Nikolo.

Another category of disappeared names are those that were supplanted more modern version. For example, the name Louise, which is of Spanish origin, is quite widely used today, while the original Italian sounds like Luigia.

Some novice researchers confuse some very similar names with Italian names. For example, the name Donna is not an Italian name at all. Or rather, such a word exists in Italian, but is widely used exclusively as a designation for a woman. But Madonna is a traditional Italian name, which was quite common in the old days.

In the Middle Ages, the country had big influence Piedmonese and Sicilian dialects, which brought with them a considerable number of names specific to themselves. They lost popularity and disappeared when the Tuscan dialect was recognized as the official language. Thus, immediately large group names that prevailed in the 16th century were completely forgotten in the 18th century. Surprisingly, part of this group was revived in the last century, when there was a surge of interest in them among the bourgeois class that emerged at that time.

Finding the roots of rare ancient names today is quite difficult. Most of the records were lost, and scientists prefer to focus on the records of the southern regions, as the most complete and reliable. This is how the origin of the names Milvia and Milvio, which was common in the Albanian communities in the south and in Rome, was determined. They appeared after Constantine's victory on the Milvian Bridge (Ponte Milvio).

A rather interesting class of medieval names are derivatives of a common name, formed with the help of suffixes. This was often done with the names of children named after older relatives, in order to simultaneously indicate both kinship and individuality. From Antonio came Antonello and Antonino, as well as Antonella and Antonina, from Caterina - Catrinella, from Margarita - Margaritella, from Giovanni and Giovanna - Giovanello, Giovanella, Ianella and Janella.

Barbaro is the masculine form of the name Barbara, and Barbriano comes from male version. The names Mintsiko and Masullo also come from the female Mintsika and Misulla. Geronimo is an obsolete version of the name Gerolamo. And the name Cola is nothing more than a shortening of Nikola, like Toro, which has nothing to do with bulls (toro), but only represents short form from Salvatore. Bastiano is a shortened form of the name Sebastiano. Minico, Minica, Minichello and Minichella come from the previously common names Domenico and Domenica.

Several names are derived from the titles of their masters. For example, Marquise, Tessa (from contessa - countess), Regina (queen). In fact, the name Regina does not refer to royalty, but refers to Mary, the mother of Christ. From Mary came the forms Mariella and Mariuccia.

The names of saints were not always ancient origin. In old records you can find such options as Providenza (providence), Felicia (well-being), Dea (goddess), Potenzia (power), Vergine and Virgin (chastity), Madonna, Santa (saint), Bellissima (beauty), Venus, Boniface and Benefacia, Doniza (bestowed), Violanti (fury), Mercurio and the name of unknown origin Shumi (Xhumi).
The female names Orestina, Furella, Fiuri, Ferenzina, Cumonau and Doniza were unusual even in the 16th century, as were the male names Valli, Zalli, Galiotto, Manto, Vespristiano and Angiolino.

As in Russia, any Italian has a first and last name. At least since the 16th century, a tradition has developed in Italy of naming children after their ancestors., so the first son received the name of his paternal grandfather, then the first daughter received the name of his paternal grandmother, and the second son received the name of his maternal grandfather, and the second daughter received the name of her maternal grandmother. The remaining children received the names of their parents, or the names of their closest unmarried or deceased uncles and aunts. Because of this custom, the same names are repeated in Italian families from generation to generation.

Most of the names given to children at birth in Italy are from the names of saints of the Roman Catholic Church.

According to sociological research by the center, Italian mothers and fathers with enviable consistency prefer to name their newborns boys - Francesco And girls - Julia. Other names included in the list of the most common in Italy: Alessandro, Mateo, Marco, Lorenzo - for the stronger sex and Sarah, Sofia, Elisa - for residents of the Apennines.

The most traditional names like Maria, Nicola and Stefano are losing their popularity among young modern parents. They follow new fashion trends and personal, sometimes extravagant taste.

Several lovers of Pablo Picasso's work named their sons Nepomuken (one of the artist's many names). The “symbiosis” of actor Johnny Depp and the legendary Brazilian football player Pele became the official name of the boy Pejon. True patriots' daughters bear the proud name Italy.

And yet the question “what to call it?” depends on the religious and cultural preferences of the population of the regions of the peninsula. Italians Mateo live mostly in the north of the country, but Giuseppe and Laura are “legitimate” southerners and Sicilians. Thus, Giuseppe's parents pay tribute to Saint Giuseppe, the patron saint of the poor and disadvantaged, and the hero of Italy, the fighter for its unification, Giuseppe Garibaldi. And the beautiful senoritas of Laura, it seems, have to thank the beloved of the great Dante Alighieri for their name.