Italian first names in Argentina

ABELE: herdsman.

ABRAMO father of a multitude.

ACHILLE. L. Achilles, meaning either "pain" or "lipless."

ADALBERTO: Variant of Alberto, meaning "bright nobility."

ADALFIERI: Italian surname transferred to forename use, meaning "noble oath."

ADAMO: "earth."

ADOLFO: "noble wolf."

ADRIANO: "from Hadria."

AGAPETO: "beloved."

AGAPITO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Agapitus, meaning "beloved."

AGOSTINO: "venerable."

ALBERTO: "bright nobility."

ALDO: Of Germanic origin. "noble."

ALESSANDRO: "defender of mankind."

ALESSIO: Italian form of Greek Alexius, meaning "defender."

ALFEO: Latin Alphaeus, meaning "changing."

ALFONSO: From Visigothic Adalfuns, meaning "noble and ready."

ALFREDO: English Alfred, meaning "elf counsel."

ALONZO: Italian variant of Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."

ALPHONSO: Italian variant of Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."

ALVISE: French Louis, meaning "famous warrior."

AMADEO: Italian form of Roman Latin Amadeus, meaning "to love God."

AMANDO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Amandus, meaning "lovable."

AMATO: Italian name derived from Roman Latin Amatus, meaning "beloved."

AMBROGINO: Diminutive form of Italian Ambrogio, meaning "little immortal one."

AMBROGIO: Italian form of Latin Ambrosius, meaning "immortal."

AMEDEO: Italian form of Latin Amadeus, meaning "to love God."

AMERIGO: Latin Americus, meaning "work-power."

AMPELIO: Italian form of Latin Ampelius, meaning "vine."

ANACLETO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Anacletus, meaning "called back; invoked."

ANASTASIO: Italian form of Latin Anastasius, meaning "resurrection."

ANATOLIO: Italian form of Latin Anatolius, meaning "east" and "sunrise."

ANDREA: "man; warrior."

ANGELO: Italian form of Latin Angelus, meaning "angel, messenger."

ANJELO: Variant of Italian Angelo, meaning "angel, messenger."

ANSELMO: Italian and Spanish form of German Anselm, meaning "God-protection."

ANTONELLO: Italian pet form of Roman Antonius, possibly meaning "invaluable."

ANTONINO: Italian form of Roman Antoninus, possibly meaning "invaluable."

ANTONIO: Latin Antonius, possibly meaning "invaluable."

ARCANGELO: Italian name meaning "archangel."

ARDUINO: Italian form of German Hartwin, meaning "hardy friend."

ARMANDO: Italian and Spanish form of German Harmand, meaning "bold/hardy man."

ARNALDO: Italian form of German Arnold, meaning "eagle power."

AROLDO: Italian form of English Harold, meaning "army leader."

ARRIGO: Abbreviated form of Italian Amerigo, meaning "work-power."

ARSENIO: Greek Arsenios, meaning "virile."

ARTURO: Italian and Spanish form of Arthur. The meaning is disputed; see Arthur.

ATTILIO: Italian form of Roman Atilius, of unknown meaning.

AUGUSTO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Augustus, meaning "venerable."

AURELIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Aurelius, meaning "golden."

BALDASSARE: "Ba'al protect the king."

BALDOVINO: Italian form of English Baldwin, meaning "brave friend."

BARTOLO (Bàrtolo): Nickname for Italian Bartolomeo, meaning "son of Talmai."

BARTOLOMEO: Italian form of Bartholomew, meaning "son of Talmai."

BARTOLOMMEO: Variant of Italian Bartolomeo, meaning "son of Talmai."

BASILIO: "king."

BATTISTA: Italian form of French Baptiste, meaning "baptist."

BENEDETTO: Italian form of Benedict, meaning "blessed."

BENIAMINO: Italian form of Benjamin, meaning "son of the south."

BENIGNO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Benignus, meaning "kind."

BENVENUTO: "Welcome." Medieval Italian name composed of the elements bene "well" and venuto "arrived."

BEPPE: Pet form of Italian Giuseppe, meaning "shall add," which is usually taken to mean "God will add another son."

BERNARDINO: Pet form of Italian/Spanish Bernardo, meaning "bold as a bear."

BERNARDO: Italian and Spanish form of German Bernhard, meaning "bold as a bear."

BERTOLDO: Italian form of German Berthold, meaning "bright ruler."

BERTRANDO: Italian form of English Bertram, meaning "bright raven."

BETTINO: Pet form of Italian Benedetto, meaning "blessed."

BIAGGIO: Variant of Italian Biagio, meaning "talks with a lisp."

BIAGINO: Pet form of Italian Biagio, meaning "talks with a lisp."

BIAGIO: Italian form of French Blaise, meaning "talks with a lisp."

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CALLISTO: Italian form of Latin Callistus, meaning "most beautiful."

CALOGERO: Italian form of Latin Calogerus, meaning "beautiful elder."

CALVINO: Italian form of Calvin, meaning "little bald one."

CAMILLO: Italian form of Roman Camillus, possibly meaning "attendant (for a temple)."

CARLO: "man."

CARLOS: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Charles, meaning "man."

CARMINE: Italian masculine form of Carmel, meaning "vineyard."

CASIMIRO: Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Slavic Casimir, meaning "famous/great destroyer."

CECILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Caecilius, meaning "blind."

CELESTINO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Caelestinus, meaning "heavenly."

CELINO: Italian/Spanish form of Roman Caelinus, meaning "heaven."

CELIO: Italian/Spanish form of Roman Caelius, meaning "heaven."

CELSO: Italian/Spanish form of Roman Celsus, meaning "tall."

CESARE: Italian form of Roman Caesar, meaning "hairy."

CESARINO: Pet form of Italian Cesare, meaning "hairy."

CIPRIANO: Latin Cyprianus, meaning "from Cyprus."

CIRIACO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Cyriacus, meaning "of the lord."

CIRILLO: Italian form of English Cyril, meaning "lord."

CIRINO: Pet form of Italian/Spanish Ciro, meaning "like the sun."

CIRO: Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus, meaning "like the sun."

CLAUDIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of French Claude, meaning "lame."

CLEMENTE: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Clemens, meaning "gentle and merciful."

CLETO: Nickname for Italian/Spanish Anacleto, meaning "called back, invoked."

COLOMBANO: Italian form of Latin Columbanus, meaning "dove."

COLOMBO: Italian form of Latin Columba, meaning "dove."

CONCETTO: Masculine form of Italian Concetta, meaning "conception."

CORRADO: Italian form of German Konrad, meaning "bold counsel."

COSIMO: Variant of Italian Cosmo, meaning "order, beauty."

COSMO: Italian form of Greek Kosmos, meaning "order, beauty."

COSTANTINO: Italian form of Roman Constantinus, meaning "steadfast."

COSTANZO: Italian form of Latin Constans, meaning "steadfast."

CRESCENZO: Italian form of Latin Crescentius, meaning "to spring up, grow, thrive."

CRISTIANO: Italian and Portuguese form of Christian, meaning "follower of Christ."

CRISTOFORO: Italian form of Christopher, meaning "Christ-bearer."

CROCCIFIXIO: Variant of Italian Crocifisso, meaning "cross; crucifix" or "way of the
cross."

CROCIFISSO: Old Italian name meaning "cross; crucifix" or "way of the cross."

CROSS: Nickname for Italian Crocifisso, or Croccifixio, meaning "cross; crucifix" or "way of the cross."

DAMIANO: Italian form of Greek Damianos, meaning "to tame, to subdue" and euphemistically "to kill."

DANIELE: Italian form of Daniel, meaning "God is my judge."

DANTE: Durante, meaning "steadfast."

DARIO: Italian form of Roman Darius, meaning "possesses a lot; wealthy."

DAVIDE: Italian form of David, meaning "beloved."

DEMETRIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Demetrius, meaning "loves the earth."

DESI: Nickname for Italian/Spanish Desiderio, meaning "longing." This name was borne by the Cuban actor Desi Arnaz, husband of Lucille Ball.

DESIDERIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Desiderius, meaning "longing."

DEZI: Variant of Italian/Spanish Desi, meaning "longing."

DINO: Italian nickname for longer names ending with -dino.

DOMENICO: Italian form of English Dominic, meaning "belongs to the lord."

DONATELLO: Italian pet form of Donato, meaning "given (by God)."

DONATO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish name derived from Latin Donatus, meaning "given (by God)."

DORIANO: Italian form of English Dorian, possibly meaning "of the Dorian tribe."

DRAGO: Italian form of Latin Draco, meaning "dragon."

DUILIO: Latin Duilius, meaning "war."

DURANTE: Italian name derived from Latin durantis, meaning "steadfast."

EDMONDO: Italian form of English Edmund, meaning "protector of prosperity."

EDOARDO: Italian form of English Edward, meaning "guardian of prosperity."

EFISIO: Italian form of Latin Ephesius, meaning "from Ephesus."

EGIDIO: Italian form of Latin Aegidius, meaning "kid, young goat."

ELARIO: Variant of Italian Ilario, meaning "joyful, happy."

ELIA: Italian form of Elijah, meaning "the Lord is my God."

ELIGIO: Italian form of Latin Eligius, meaning "to choose."

ELIODORO: Italian form of Greek Heliodoros, meaning "gift of the sun."

ELISEO: Italian and Spanish form of Elisha, meaning "my God is salvation."

ELMO: Italian name of Germanic origin, derived from the element helm, meaning "helmet, protection."

ELPIDIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Elpidius, meaning "hope."

EMANUELE: Italian form of Emmanuel, meaning "God is with us."

EMILIANO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Aemilianus, meaning "rival."

EMILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Aemilius, meaning "rival."

ENNIO: Italian form of Roman Ennius, possibly meaning "predestined" or "favorite of God."

ENRICO: Italian equivalent of English Henry, meaning "home-ruler."

ENZO: Nickname for longer Italian names containing the element -enzo, such as Vicenzo and Lorenzo.

ERCOLE: Italian form of Latin Hercules, meaning "glory of Hera."

ERMANNO: Italian form of German Hermann, meaning "army man."

ERMETE: Italian name derived from the name of the Greek god Hermes, meaning "of the earth."

ERMINIO: Italian form of Roman Herminius, possibly meaning "of the earth."

ERNESTO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Ernest, meaning "battle to the death."

ESTACHIO: Italian form of English Eustace, meaning "good harvest/stability."

ETTORE: Italian form of Latin Hector, meaning "defend; hold fast."

EUGENIO: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Eugenios, meaning "well born."

EUSEBIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eusebius, meaning "pious."

EUSTACHIO: Italian form of French Eustache, meaning "good harvest/stability."

EUSTORGIO: Italian name derived from the Greek word eustorgos, meaning "content."

EZIO: Italian form of Roman Aetius, meaning "eagle."

EZZELIN: Italian form of English Acelin, meaning "little noble one."

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FABIANO: Italian form of Latin Fabianus, meaning "like Fabius."

FABIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish name derived from Roman Fabius,
meaning "bean."

FABRIZIO: Italian form of French Fabrice, meaning "craftsman."

FAUSTINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Faustinus, meaning "lucky."

FAUSTO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Faustus, meaning "lucky."

FEDELE: Italian form of Spanish Fidel, meaning "faithful."

FEDERICO: Italian and Spanish form of English Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler."

FEDERIGO: Italian form of English Frederick, meaning "peaceful ruler."

FELICE: Italian form of Latin Felix, meaning "lucky."

FELICIANO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Felicianus, meaning "lucky."

FERDINANDO: Italian form of Visigothic Ferdinand, meaning "journey-prepared."

FERRO: Old Italian byname for someone with a sturdy physique, meaning "iron."

FERRUCCIO: Diminutive form of Italian Ferro, meaning "little iron one."

FILIBERTO: Italian form of Filbert, meaning "very bright/famous."

FILIPO: Variant of Italian Filippo, meaning "lover of horses."

FILIPPO: Italian form of English Philip, meaning "lover of horses."

FILLIPO: Variant of Italian Filippo, meaning "lover of horses."

FIORENZO: Latin Florentius, meaning "blossoming."

FIRMINO: Italian form of French Firmin, meaning "firm."

FLAVIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Flavius, meaning "yellow hair."

FLORIANO: Italian form of Roman Florian, meaning "flower."

FONS: Nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."

FONSIE: Nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."

FONZ: English nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."

FONZIE: English nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready."

FORTUNATO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Fortunatus, meaning "fortunate."

FRANCESCO: Latin Franciscus, meaning "free."

FRANCO: Nickname for of Italian Francesco, meaning "free."

FREDIANO: Italian form of Roman Frigidian, meaning "cold."

FREDO: Abbreviated form of Italian Goffredo, meaning "God's peace."

FULVIO: Italian form of Roman Fulvius, meaning "yellow."

GABRIELE: Italian form of English Gabriel, meaning "strong man of God."

GAETANO: Roman Caietanus, meaning "from Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)."

GASPARE: Italian form of Gaspar, meaning "treasure bearer."

GASPARO: Italian form of Gaspar, meaning "treasure bearer."

GASTONE: Italian form of French Gaston, meaning "from Gascony."

GAVINO: Italian name derived from Latin Gabinus, meaning "of Gabium."

GENNARO: Italian form of Roman Januarius, meaning "January."

GERARDO: Italian and Spanish form of Gerard, meaning "spear brave."

GERMANO: Italian form of Roman Germanus, meaning "brother."

GEROLAMO: Italian form of Greek Hieronymos, meaning "holy name."

GERONIMO: Italian form of Greek Hieronymos, meaning "holy name."

GERVASIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Gervase, meaning "spear
servant."

GIACINTO: Italian masculine form of unisex Hyacinth, meaning "hyacinth flower."

GIACOBBE: Italian form of English Jacob, meaning "supplanter."

GIACOMO: Italian form of English James, meaning "supplanter."

GIAMBATTISTA: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Battista "baptist."

GIAMPAOLO: Variant of Italian compound name Gianpaolo, meaning "God is gracious" and "small."

GIAMPIERO: Variant of Italian compound name Gianpiero, meaning "God is gracious" and "rock, stone."

GIANCARLO: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Carlo "man."

GIANFRANCO: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Franco "free."

GIANLUCA: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Luca "from Lucania."

GIANLUIGI: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Luigi "famous warrior."

GIANMARCO: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Marco "warlike."

GIANMARIA: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Maria, "beloved."

GIANNI: Nickname for Italian Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious."

GIANNINO: Pet form of Italian Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious."

GIANPAOLO: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Paolo "small."

GIANPIERO: Italian compound name composed of Gianni "God is gracious" and Piero "rock, stone."

GINO: Nickname for Italian names ending with the diminutive suffix -gino, such as Ambrogino "little immortal one," and Giorgino "little farmer."

GIOACCHINO: Italian form of Joachim, meaning "established by God."

GIOACHINO: Variant of Italian Gioacchino, meaning "established by God."

GIORDANO: Italian form of Jordan, meaning "flowing down."

GIORGIO: Greek Georgios, meaning "earth-worker, farmer."

GIORGINO: Diminutive form of Italian Giorgio, meaning "little earth-worker, farmer."

GIOSUE (Giosuè): Italian form of Joshua, meaning "God is salvation."

GIOVANNI: Italian form of Johannes, meaning "God is gracious."

GIRALDO: Italian form of English Gerald, meaning "spear ruler."

GIROLAMO: Variant of Italian Gerolamo, meaning "holy name."

GIULIANO: Italian form of Roman Julianus, possibly meaning "soft-bearded," a symbolic reference to "youth."

GIULIO: Latin Julius, possibly meaning "soft-bearded," a symbolic reference to "youth."

GIUSTINO: Italian form of English Justin, meaning "fair, just."

GIUSEPPE: Italian form of Joseph, meaning "(God) shall add," which is usually taken to mean "God will add another son."

GOFFREDO: Masculine form of Italian Gioffreda, meaning "God's peace."

GRAZIANO: Italian form of Roman Gratianus, meaning "pleasing, agreeable."

GREGARIO: Italian form of English Gregory, meaning "watchful; vigilant."

GUALTIERO: Italian and Spanish form of English Walter, meaning "ruler of the army."

GUERINO: Italian form of Germanic Warin, meaning "protection, shelter."

GUGLIELMO: Italian form of English William, meaning "will-helmet."

GUIDO: Italian form of French Guy, meaning "wood."

GUSTAVO: Latin Gustavus, meaning "meditation staff."

HIERONOMO: Italian form of Greek Hieronymos, meaning "holy name."

IGNAZIO: Latin Ignatius, possibly meaning "unknowing."

ILARIO: Italian form of Latin Hilarius, meaning "joyful; happy."

INNOCENZO: Italian form of Latin Innocentius, meaning "harmless, innocent."

IPPOLITO: Italian form of Greek Hippolytos, meaning "horse-freer."

ISAIA: Italian form of Isaiah, meaning "God is salvation."

ITALO: Roman Italus, meaning "of Italy."

JACOPO: Italian form of Jacob, meaning "supplanter."

LADISLAO: Italian form of Czech Vladislav, meaning "rules with glory."

LAURO: Italian form of Latin Laurus, meaning "laurel."

LAZZARO: Italian form of Greek Lazarus, meaning "my God has helped."

LEANDRO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Leander, meaning "lion-man."

LEONARDO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Leonhard, meaning "lion-strong."

LEONE: Italian form of Leon, meaning "lion."

LEONZIO: Italian form of Latin Leontius, meaning "lion-like."

LEOPOLDO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Leopold, meaning "people-bold."

LIBERATORE: Italian name meaning "liberator."

LIBORIO: Italian form of Roman Liberius, meaning "free."

LINO: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Linos, meaning "a cry of grief."

LIVIO: Roman Livius, possibly meaning "bluish."

LODOVICO: Italian form of German Ludwig, meaning "famous warrior."

LORENZO: Italian form of English Laurence, meaning "of Laurentum."

LOTHARIO: Italian form of German Lothair, meaning "people's warrior."

LUCA: Italian form of Latin Lucas, meaning "from Lucania."

LUCIANO: Italian form of Lucian, meaning "light."

LUCIO: Italian and Spanish form of Lucius, meaning "light."

LUDOVICO: Italian form of Latin Ludovicus, meaning "famous warrior."

LUIGI: Italian form of French Louis, meaning "famous warrior."

LUIGINO: Pet form of Italian Luigi, meaning "famous warrior."

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MACARIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Macarius, meaning "blessed."

MALVOLIO: Italian name invented by Shakespeare for a character in his play "Twelfth Night," meaning "ill-will."

MANFREDO: Italian form of German Manfred, meaning "strength-peace."

MANLIO: Italian form of Roman Latin Manlius, meaning "morning."

MARCELLINO: Italian form of Roman Marcellinus, meaning "warlike."

MARCELLO: Roman Marcellus, meaning "warlike."

MARCO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Mark, meaning "warlike."

MARIANO: Italian form of Roman Marianus, meaning "like Marius."

MARINO: Italian form of Roman Marinus, meaning "of the sea."

MARIO: Latin Marius, meaning "male, virile."

MARTINO: Italian form of Martin, meaning "of/like Mars."

MARZIO: Italian form of Roman Marcius, meaning "warlike."

MASO: Nickname for Italian Tommaso, meaning "twin."

MASSIMILIANO: Italian form of Maximilian, meaning "the greatest."

MASSIMO: Italian form of Latin Maximus, meaning "the greatest."

MATTEO: Italian form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God."

MATTIA: Italian form of Matthew, meaning "gift of God."

MAURIZIO: Latin Mauritius, meaning "dark-skinned; Moor."

MAURO: Italian form of Latin Mauricius, meaning "dark-skinned; Moor."

MELCHIORRE: Italian form of Melchior, meaning "king city."

MEO: Nickname for Italian Bartolomeo, meaning "son of Talmai."

MICHELANGELO: Italian compound name composed of Michele "who is like God?" and Angelo "angel, messenger."

MICHELE: Italian form of Michael, meaning "who is like God?"

MODESTO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Modestus, meaning "moderate, sober."

NALDO: Nickname for Italian names ending with -naldo.

NAPOLEONE: Italian form of French Napoleon, probably meaning "dwarf, elf, Nibelung."

NARCISO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Narcissus, possibly meaning "numbness; sleep."

NATANAELE: Italian form of biblical Nathanael, meaning "God has given."

NAZARIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Nazarius, meaning "from Nazareth."

NERIO: Italian name derived from Greek Nereus, meaning "water."

NERO: Nickname for Italian Raniero, meaning "wise warrior."

NESTORE: Italian form of Greek Nestor, meaning "homecoming."

NEVIO: Roman Naevius, meaning "spotted."

NICCOLO (Niccolò): Italian form of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people."

NICO: Nickname for Italian Niccolò, meaning "victory of the people."

NICODEMO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Nicodemus, meaning "victory of the people."

NICOLA: Italian form of Nicholas, meaning "victory of the people."

NICOLO (Nicolò): Variant of Italian Niccolò, meaning "victory of the people."

NICOMEDO: Italian form of Greek Nikomedes, meaning "victory-scheme."

NICOSTRATO: Italian form of Greek Nikostratos, meaning "victory-army."

NINO: Nickname for Italian Giannino, meaning "God is gracious."

NUNZIO: Masculine form of Italian Nunzia, meaning "announces," referring to the Annunciation. Sometimes considered a month name for March.

ORAZIO: Italian form of Roman Horatius, meaning "has good eyesight."

ORFEO: Italian form of Greek Orpheus, meaning "darkness of night."

ORLANDO: Italian form of Norman French Roland, meaning "famous land."

ORSINO: Italian form of Roman Ursinus, meaning "bear-like."

ORSO: Italian form of Roman Ursus, meaning "bear."

OSVALDO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Oswald, meaning "God-power/rule."

OTTAVIANO: Italian form of Roman Octavianus, meaning "eighth."

OTTAVIO: Italian form of Roman Octavius, meaning "eighth."

OVIDIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Ovidius, meaning "sheep herder."

PALMIRO: Italian form of English Palmer, meaning "pilgrim." This name is sometimes
given to babies born on Palm Sunday.

PANCRAZIO: Italian form of Greek Pankratios, meaning "all power."

PANFILO: Italian form of Greek Pamphilos, meaning "friend of all."

PANTALEONE: Italian form of Greek Pantaleon, meaning "all-lion."

PAOLINO: Italian form of Roman Paulinus, meaning "small."

PAOLO: Italian form of Latin Paulus, meaning "small."

PARIDE: Italian form of Greek Paris, probably meaning "wager."

PASQUALE: Italian form of French Pascal, meaning "child of Easter."

PASQUALINO: Pet form of Italian Pasquale, meaning "child of Easter."

PATRIZIO: Latin Patricius, meaning "nobleman."

PELLEGRINO: Italian form of Latin Peregrinus, meaning "wanderer."

PIERO: Italian form of Peter, meaning "rock, stone."

PIETRO: Italian form of Peter, meaning "rock, stone."

PINO: Nickname for Italian names ending with -pino.

PIO: Italian and Portuguese form of Latin Pius, meaning "pious."

PLACIDO: Italian form of Latin Placidus, meaning "calm, placid."

PLINIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Plinius, of unknown meaning.

POMPEO: Italian form of Roman Pompeius, possibly meaning "display, solemn procession."

PONZIO: Italian form of Roman Pontius, meaning "seaman."

PORFIRIO: Italian and Spanish form of Greek Porphyrios, meaning "purple."

PRIMO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Primus, meaning "first."

PROSPERO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Prosperus, meaning "fortunate, successful."

PRUDENZIO: Italian form of Latin Prudentius, meaning "cautious."

QUIRINO: Italian form of Roman Quirinus, meaning "men together."

RAFFAELE: Italian form of Raphael, meaning "God has healed."

RAFFAELLO: Italian form of Raphael, meaning "God has healed."

RAIMONDO: Italian form of Raymond, meaning "wise protector."

RANIERO: Italian form of English Rayner, meaning "wise warrior."

RAUL: Italian and Spanish form of German Ralph, meaning "wise wolf."

REMIGIO: Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Remigius, meaning "oarsman."

REMO: Latin Remus, derived from the word remus, meaning "oar," but usually translated as "swift."

RENATO: Latin Renatus, meaning "reborn."

RENZO: Nickname for Italian Lorenzo, meaning "of Laurentum."

RICCARDO: Italian form of Richard, meaning "powerful and brave."

RICO: Nickname for Italian Enrico, meaning "home-ruler."

RINALDO: Italian form of English Reynold, meaning "wise ruler."

RINO: Nickname for Italian names ending with -rino."

ROBERTO: Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Robert, meaning "famous."

ROCCO: Italian name of Germanic origin, derived from the element hrok, meaning "rest."

RODOLFO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Rudolf, meaning "famous wolf."

ROMANO: Latin Romanus, meaning "Roman."

ROMEO: Italian name meaning "one who has made a pilgrimage to Rome."

ROMOLO: Italian form of Roman Romulus, meaning "from Rome."

RUFINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Rufinus, meaning "red-haired."

RUGGERO: Italian form of Roger, meaning "famous spear."

RUGGIERO: Italian form of Roger, meaning "famous spear."

SABINO: Italian form of Roman Sabinus, meaning "Sabine."

SAMUELE: Italian form of biblical Samuel, meaning "God has hearkened."

SANDRO: Nickname for Italian Alessandro, meaning "defender of mankind."

SANSONE: Italian form of Samson, meaning "sun."

SANTINO: Pet form of Italian Santo, meaning "holy."

SANTO: Italian form of Latin Sanctius, meaning "holy."

SATURNINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Saturninus, possibly meaning "to sow."

SAVERIO: Italian form of English Xavier, meaning "a new house."

SAVINO: Italian form of Roman Sabinus, meaning "Sabine."

SAVIO: Italian name meaning "clever."

SCEVOLA: Italian form of Roman Scaevola, meaning "left-handed."

SEBASTIANO: Italian form of Roman Sebastianus, meaning "from Sebaste," a town in Asia Minor.

SERAFINO: Italian form of Latin Seraphinus, meaning "burning one."

SERGIO: Latin Sergius, possibly meaning "servant."

SESTO: Italian form of Roman Sextus, meaning "sixth."

SETTIMIO: Italian form of Roman Septimus, meaning "seventh."

SEVERIANO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Severianus, meaning "stern."

SEVERINO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Severinus, meaning "stern."

SEVERO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Severus, meaning "stern."

SILVANO: Roman Silvanus, meaning "from the forest."

SILVESTRO: Italian form of English Silvester, meaning "from the forest."

SILVIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Silvius, meaning "from the forest."

SIMONE: Italian form of Greek Simon, meaning "hearkening."

STEFANO: Italian form of Greek Stephanos, meaning "crown."

TACITO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tacitus, meaning "mute, silent."

TADDEO: Italian form of Thaddeus, meaning "given of God."

TAMMARO: Italian name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements thank "thought" and mar "fame."

TANCREDO: Italian form of Germanic Tancred, meaning "thought-counsel."

TEOBALDO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Theobald, meaning "people-bold."

TEODORO: Italian and Spanish form of English Theodore, meaning "gift of God."

TEODOSIO: Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodosius, meaning "God-giving."

TEOFILO: Italian form of Latin Theophilus, meaning "God's friend."

TERENZIO: Italian form of Latin Terentius, possibly meaning "rub, turn, twist."

TERZO: Italian form of Roman Tertius, meaning "third."

THORELLO: Italian name derived from the word torello, meaning "young bull."

TIMOTEO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Timothy, meaning "to honor God."

TITO: Latin Titus, meaning "white clay, white earth."

TIZIANO: Italian form of Latin Titianus, meaning "of the Titans."

TOMMASO: Italian form of Thomas, meaning "twin."

TONIO: Italian nickname for Antonio, possibly meaning "invaluable."

TORE: Italian nickname for Latin Salvatore, meaning "savior."

UBERTO: Italian form of English Hubert, meaning "bright heart/spirit."

UGO: Italian form of English Hugh, meaning "heart," "mind," or "spirit."

ULDERICO: Italian form of Germanic Hulderich, meaning "merciful ruler."

ULISSE: Italian form of Latin Ulysses, probably meaning "to be angry, to hate."

UMBERTO: Italian form of English Humbert, possibly meaning "bright support."

URBANO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Urbanus, meaning "city dweller."

VALENTINO: Italian form of Latin Valentinus, meaning "healthy, strong."

VALERIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Valerius, meaning "strong."

VANNI: Nickname for Italian Giovanni, meaning "God is gracious."

VENCESLAO: Italian form of Slavic Wenceslas, meaning "more glory."

VICENZO: Italian form of Latin Vincentius, meaning "to conquer."

VICO: Italian nickname for Roman Victor, meaning "to conquer; victory."

VINCENTE: Italian form of English Vincent, meaning "conquering."

VINCENZO: Variant of Italian Vicenzo, meaning "conquering."

VINICIO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Vinicius, meaning "vine."

VIRGILIO: Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Virgil, possibly meaning "staff-bearer."

VITALE: Italian form of Latin Vitalis, meaning "of life; vital."

VITO: Italian and Spanish form of Roman Vitus, meaning "alive; animated; lively."

VITTORE: Italian form of Roman Victor, meaning "to conquer; victory."

VITTORINO: Italian form of Roman Victorinus, meaning "to conquer; victory."

VITTORIO: Italian form of Roman Victorius, meaning "to conquer; victory."