202 Charming Italian Unisex Names For Your Baby

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Italian names can be identified as masculine or feminine depending on the last letter. However, Italian unisex names don't always follow the same gender-specific patterns as masculine or feminine names. Italian names usually end with a vowel, with the common vowels for boy names being o, e, and i. A few examples of masculine names are Adamo, Durante, and Manfredi. In contrast, feminine names usually end with a or e, with a few examples being Bianca, Dafne, and Maria. Italian unisex names, such as Isola, Kiaro, Mariani, and Novelle, are not easily categorized by their endings alone and can be used for either gender depending on context and preference.

These names are often drawn from nature, place names, and saints and are pretty popular among Italians worldwide. The name Michele, for instance, was quite popular in the US and remained in the Top 100 position from the late 1950s to the late 1970s (1).

Dive into our list of Italian unisex names to discover the perfect name for your baby.

Name	Gender	Meaning
Iris	Girl	Rainbow; Bringer of Joy; Irish flower; Colored part of the eye
Nico	Boy	Victory of the people
Ari	Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Cadence	Girl	Rhythm; Flow; Falling
Lucca	Boy	Bringer of light; Marshy
Rocky	Boy	Rest; Crow; Rook
Isa	Girl	Ice; Jesus; Yahweh is salvation; My God is an oath
Amore	Girl	Love
Bellarose	Unisex	Beautiful rose; Famous type
Nino	Boy	Two; Benevolence; Little girl; Little boy; Child Christ; Yahweh is gracious; Fish; He will add

Lani	Girl	Sky; Heaven; Royal; Hope; Wool; Lion
Dino	Boy	A little sword; Brave bear; Camellia flower
Sicily	Girl	From Sicily
Dio	Boy	Of Zeus; Dionysos; God
Laiken	Boy	From the lake; Inland water body
Clemente	Boy	Merciful; Lenient; Soft-hearted
Reno	Boy	King of light; Dark-skinned; Reborn
Sila	Girl	Reunion; Arrival; Stone; Rock; Forest; Wood
Oran	Boy	Tan; Little green one; Singing in light
Livi	Girl	Olive; Writing; Manuscript; To envy; Blue

Deluca	Unisex	Son of Luca; From Lucania
Rocket	Girl	Rocket; A bobbin; A distaff; A spinning wheel
Leone	Boy	Lion; Lioness
Cosmo	Boy	Universe; Order; Beauty; Decency
Liani	Unisex	Vine; Lily
Bela	Girl	Beautiful; Crooked; White
Alma	Boy	Nourishing; Fostering; Soul; Young woman
Rosario	Boy	Rosary; Our lady of the rosary
Xoe	Unisex	Life
Mataya	Girl	God's gift

Kiari	Unisex	Bright; Black
Kimbella	Unisex	Royal fortress; Beautiful; Fair
Vinnie	Unisex	To conquer; Elf friend
Prim	Girl	First; Very first; First rose
Zandon	Unisex	Unique or one of a kind
Ro	Boy	Red-haired; Bright fame; Mary of the Dew; Famous ruler; Calm; Peace
Blu	Unisex	Blue; Blue-colored; Puffing; Beautiful fortress
Araiya	Unisex	Song; Melody; Noble one; Honorable
Celeste	Boy	Heavenly
Loreto	Boy	Laurel grove

Ventura	Unisex	Good fortune; Luck; Happiness
Sala	Girl	Peace; Righteousness; Goodness
Cinque	Unisex	Five
Saia	Unisex	Peaceful; Merciful; Shadow; Shelter
Roma	Boy	Roman; From Rome; City of Rome; Glorious power; Famous authority
Bay	Boy	Sea inlet; Buoy; Bow; Lord; Boy; Reddish-brown
Enza	Girl	Swallow; Three
Olani	Unisex	NA
Brio	Unisex	Vigor; Alive; Hill; Brilliance; Bravery
Cavalli	Unisex	Horses; Cavalry

Cartel	Unisex	Poster; Placard; Page
Columbia	Girl	Dove; The land of Columbus
Papa	Boy	Father; Uncle; Earth; Daughter of; Wife of
Rondo	Unisex	Round; A type of instrumental composition
Salice	Unisex	Ladder; Flight of steps
Sicilia	Unisex	Blind; One from the island of Sicily
Amoree	Unisex	Loved one; Sweetheart
Nicola	Girl	Victory of the people
Iggy	Unisex	Fire; Fiery
Pristine	Unisex	Uncorrupted; Pure; Perfect

Venezia	Unisex	Italian name for Venice; Friendly people
Adri	Girl	From Hadria; Mountain; Stone; Cloud
Luani	Unisex	Wool; Wool merchant; Lion
Marte	Girl	Lady, dame, mistress; The god of war; Mars; Dedicated to Mars; Warlike
Cabella	Unisex	Unique; Mysterious; Intriguing
Reo	Unisex	River; Stream; Beautiful cherry blossom
Renya	Unisex	Queen; Lotus; Night
York	Unisex	Yew tree settlement; Boar village
Mazzi	Unisex	Toolmaker; Weaponmaker
Capone	Unisex	One who has a large head; Leader

Neria	Girl	Water; My candle is God
Dantes	Unisex	Enduring or steadfast
Ero	Unisex	Hero; Stone; Gathering; Furnace
Vannia	Unisex	God is gracious; Son of Bani
Gotti	Unisex	God-like
Avena	Girl	Oatmeal; The one who grows grains
Sonnet	Girl	She is like a little song
Genova	Unisex	Italian city on the Ligurian Sea
Mori	Unisex	Forest or woods; Moor or North African
Oria	Girl	Golden; My light is God

Maasai	Unisex	Owner of lands and farms
Machiavelli	Unisex	Sneaky; Cunning; Deceitful
Salix	Boy	Willow tree
Rito	Unisex	Pearl; Reasonable person
Regino	Unisex	Regal ruler; Queen
Quadri	Unisex	Lawyer; Square; Thick-headed; Wise; Fourth; Powerful; Able
Versace	Unisex	To pour or deposit
Veron	Unisex	True icon; Bringer of victory
Adonia	Girl	Lord; Ruler; My lord is Yahweh
Alyria	Unisex	Iris flower; Lily; Cheerful

Landi	Unisex	Spear land
Ignacia	Girl	Fire; Fiery
Fonda	Girl	Deep; Foundation
Raen	Girl	Queen; Rain; Happy; Willing
Jennavecia	Unisex	Unique; Strong-willed individual
Genoa	Unisex	Italian city on the Ligurian Sea
Ariele	Girl	God's lion
Sorrel	Unisex	Reddish-brown; Sour; Sisters
Asata	Girl	Wild rice paddy; Cultivated land
Siria	Unisex	Lord; Young; From Syria

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Italian unisex names break the rules and do not conform to the vowels that signify whether a name is masculine or feminine. They have the flexibility that makes them stand out. This versatility allows parents to choose from a broader range of names that appeal to them. Choose a name that is both beautiful and meaningful, regardless of traditional gender norms, and let it shape your child’s identity.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What are some challenges of choosing a unisex name in Italian culture?

Italian names have a uniquely gender-specific grammatical presentation, making it challenging to choose a unisex name in this culture. While they may use names with a common base, the ending changes from o or i to a. For instance, the name John is Italianized as Gianni for boys and Gianna for girls.

2. Are there any unisex names that are popular in other cultures that also work well in Italian?

Andrea, meaning ‘strong’ in Greek and Cesare, meaning ‘hairy’ in Roman, are a few unisex names from other cultures that work well in Italian.

Infographic: Italian Unisex Names For Your Bambina Or Bambino

Many Italian names are often recognized as masculine or feminine depending on the last letter, usually a vowel. Italian unisex names like to break the rules a little. Our infographic brings some charming unisex names from Italy.

References

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Popularity of a name: Michele.
https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/

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