Italian is a romance language, so it’s no surprise that it’s feminine names often have flair. Even the Italian versions of common English names, like Alessandra (for Alexandra), sound romantic and dramatic.
Our list of Italian baby girl names includes some of the most currently popular monikers in Italy, plus a few lesser used yet equally beautiful names. Oh, and here’s a pronunciation clue: In Italian, there are no silent letters — so as with Italian baby boy names, you hear and pronounce every letter in the word.
Alessandra. The Italian version of Alexandra, without the sharp “X” sound, has some pretty lofty origins — it means “she who protects mankind.” That’s a pretty cool name!
Alessia. Like Alessandra, the name Alessia is associated with one who protects. It’s the Italian equivalent of Alexis.
Aurora. We like this one because it’s pretty and unusual. Long before Aurora was the name of Sleeping Beauty, she was the Roman goddess of the sunrise. The name is associated with light and dawn.
Celeste. Another Italian baby girl name with ancient origins, Celeste is associated with the Latin word for “celestial.” It also means “sky blue” in Italian.
Chiara. Pronounced kee-ar-ah, this lovely girl’s name means “clear,” or “clarity.” In English, it might be Clare or Clarissa.
Francesca. This eternally popular Italian name (whose male equivalent, Francesco, is equally popular) derives from medieval Latin and means “free.” The ce is soft, pronounced che.
Ginevra. Odds are low that they’ll be another baby named Ginevra in your daughter’s day-care class. It’s not clear how the name Ginevra — pronounced gin-ev-rah — made it to Italy, since it’s of Welsh origin. Can you guess its English equivalent? It’s Jennifer!
Giorgia. Pronounced just like Georgia in English, this popular Italian baby girl name also has its roots in ancient Greek, meaning “farmer.” Whether your little Giorgia grows up to be a farmer we couldn’t say — it’s just a fun variation on the English spelling of Georgia!
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Giulia. The Italian equivalent of Julia (and pronounced the same), Giulia is a perennially popular girl’s name in Italy. Its origins go way back to the founding of Rome: The Julia (Iulia in Latin) family, including Julius Caesar, were said to be direct descendants of the god Jupiter.
Giada. Jade is already a lovely, unusual name, and its Italian equivalent, Giada, pronounced gee-ah-dah, is all the more unique.
Noemi. The Italian version of Naomi (which is a Hebrew name) is pronounced no-em-ee and means “pleasantness” or “delight.”
Simona. “God has heard my voice” — that’s what Simona means in Hebrew, where the name originates. What a lovely way to give thanks for your new baby girl!
Serena. This name means “peaceful” or “quiet.” The ideal moniker for a future sensible and confident leader!
Sofia. Spelled with an “f” instead of a “ph," Sofia is the most popular Italian baby girl name of the last 10 years. The name originates from the Greek word for “wisdom;” for Italians, it also refers to Saint Sophia, a Christian martyr.
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