Italian baby names perfect for your son or daughter

The world is literally your oyster when it comes to choosing a name for your baby. From French to classic, Irish to modern there is so much choice that it can be a little overwhelming when it comes to choosing one for your little one.

And while the choice is completely yours, have you ever considered looking to the beautiful country of Italy as a source of inspiration?

Here are 40 boys’ and girls’ names that we absolutely love!

Girls:

1. Alessia – meaning defending warrior

2. Aurelia – meaning gold

3. Benedetta – meaning to speak well

4. Camilla – meaning young ceremonial attendant

5. Carmela – meaning garden

6. Donatella – meaning gift of God

7. Elenora – meaning light

8. Fabiana – meaning bean grower

9. Filomena – meaning loved one

10. Gabriela – meaning God is my strength

11. Gina – meaning well born

12. Isabella – meaning consecrated to God

13. Letizia – meaning joyful or happy

14. Lucia – meaning bringer of light

15. Martina – meaning warlike

16. Marea – meaning sea of bitterness

17. Rosa – meaning rose

18. Serafina – meaning firey one

19. Silvana – meaning forest

20. Sofia – meaning wisdom

Boys:

1. Alfonso – meaning noble and eager

2. Alessandro – meaning defender of mankind

3. Carlo – meaning strong

4. Cecilio – meaning dim sighted or blind

5. Donato – meaning gift of God

6. Edmondo – meaning prosperous protector

7. Fabiano – meaning bean grower

8. Filippo – meaning lover of horses

9. Francesco – meaning free

10. Georgio – meaning farmer

11. Gian – meaning God is gracious

12. Ilario – meaning cheerful or merry

13. Luigi – meaning famous warrior

14. Martino – meaning warlike

15. Marino – meaning of the sea or sailor

16. Rico – meaning brave ruler

17. Silvestro – meaning from the woods

18. Tito – meaning of the giants

19. Tomasso – meaning twin

20. Vincenzo – meaning conqueror