Name trends in Italy have been pretty stable for a few years according to the National Institute of Statistics. Here’s a list of the most popular baby names for 2021-22. You’ll also find a list of other popular Italian baby names and their meanings in no particular order.
Top 10 boys names -
Leonardo
Francesco
Lorenzo
Alessandro
Andrea
Mattia
Gabriele
Tommaso
Riccardo
Edoardo
Popular boys names and their meaning-
Francesco - French man
Leonardo: as strong as a lion
Alessandro: protector of men
Lorenzo: fun loving, sensitive, romantic
Mattia e Matteo: gift from God
Andrea: strong and courageous
Gabriele: strong man of God
Riccardo: galant leader
Tommaso: twin
Alessio: protector of men
Giulio: youthful
Valerio: strong and robust
Maurizio: generous and giving
Emanuele: meaning God is with us
Edoardo: defender of his own wealth
Samuele: God heard
Cesare: long haired
Flavio: blonde haired
Giacomo: God is gracious
Raffaello: healing God
Girls- Top 10 girls names
Sofia
Aurora
Giulia
Ginevra
Alice
Emma
Giorgia
Beatrice
Greta
Vittoria
Popular girl names and their meaning:
Sofia: wisdom and philosophy
Ginevra: white phantom
Margherita: precious one
Valentina: strong and healthy
Matilde : strong in battle
Noemi: my joy
Sara: princess
Flavia: blinde haired
Giulia: youthful
Aurora: bright and splendid
Giorgia: farmer
Martina: God of war
Azzurra: serene
Vittoria: Goddess of victory
Alessia: defender
Chiara: bright
Alice: creature of the ocean
Emma: whole
Marcella: dedicated to the Gods
Carlotta: free man