Italian names

In Italy, famiglia is everything. Italian parents tend to lean heavily on tradition when picking names for their babies, often naming them after grandparents or patron saints. And with so many beautiful names to choose from, it's probably helpful to have a way to narrow it down! American parents love Italian names, especially for girls. Isabella, Mia, Sophia, and Aria have become some of the most popular names for girls in the U.S., and Leo and Enzo are on the rise for boys. Places in Italy make lovely baby names, too: Consider Florence, Siena, or Roman (after Rome). Italian names have gorgeous meanings, too: take Luciano, which means "light," or Dante, which means "lasting." Many Italian names have religious significance, such as Maria (the Virgin Mary) and Giovanni (which means "God is gracious.") Reknown for its art, culture, and cuisine, Italy is hard not to love. And the Italian language is romantic, expressive, and makes for bellissimi baby names.