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.

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.

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17 Italian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With A

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Name	Gender	Meaning
Ari	Boy	Lion; Eagle; Brave; Most holy; Sun-like; Visible; Generous; Chief; Superior
Amore	Girl	Love
Alma	Boy	Nourishing; Fostering; Soul; Young woman
Araiya	Unisex	Song; Melody; Noble one; Honorable
Amoree	Unisex	Loved one; Sweetheart
Adri	Girl	From Hadria; Mountain; Stone; Cloud
Avena	Girl	Oatmeal; The one who grows grains
Adonia	Girl	Lord; Ruler; My lord is Yahweh
Alyria	Unisex	Iris flower; Lily; Cheerful
Ariele	Girl	God's lion

Asata	Girl	Wild rice paddy; Cultivated land
Adolfo	Unisex	Noble wolf; Majestic wolf
Alba	Unisex	Sunrise; White; Dawn
Aryah	Unisex	Song; Melody
Aryas	Unisex	Noble; God's lion; Melody
Alto	Unisex	To raise; Elevate; Make high
Aamon	Boy	Immortal; Constant; Faithful; Hidden

Infographic: Top Italian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With A

Our infographic below features options from timeless classics to contemporary favorites that complement your child's personality. Scroll through the list to find the perfect name that reflects your preferences and your family's shared values.

Italian Unisex Names with Meanings, Starting With A(infographic)

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