35 beautiful Italian girls' names

Italy is famous for its style, culture and cuisine – not to mention its beautiful sounding baby names. From Alessandra to Vittoria, which will you fall for?

Alessandra is the Italian version of Alexandra, meaning 'defender of mankind'.

The name Alexandra is derived from Greek, but the replacement of the 'X' with 'S' gives it a softer sound.

Aria is of Hebrew and Italian origin, meaning 'air', 'song' or 'melody'.

The light and floaty sound of the name matches perfectly with its meaning. It's a saint's name, but it was also the name of a character in American drama Pretty Little Liars and sounds similar to Arya from Game of Thrones.

The name Ariana has shot up in popularity in England and Wales over the past couple of years – we're pretty sure it's got something to do with the rise of popstar sensation Ariana Grande, who's of Italian heritage.

The name means 'most holy'.

Bianca is of Italian origin, meaning 'white', but it's also a top pick for Spanish-speaking parents.

The meaning of the name relates to snow, so it would be perfect for a winter baby.

Bianca is a character in the Shakespeare plays Othello and The Taming of the Shrew, as well as the name of Mick Jagger's first wife.

Carina is a pretty name of Italian origin, meaning 'dear little one'. Ideal for your cute little one when she arrives!

It could even be shortened to Cari as a nickname.

Carmela means 'garden' from its Italian origin, but is used in other languages like Spanish, too.

In Hebrew, the name means 'golden' and in Latin means 'fruitful orchard, as Mount Carmel in Palestine'.

Carolina is the longer form of Carola, which is another variant of Carla – a name from medieval Latin.

It derives from the German word 'karla', which initially meant 'man', but the meaning changed to 'man of free condition'.

Carolina makes a nice change to the more standard name Caroline.

Pronounced Carol-ee-na, rather than Carol-eye-na.

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Like the idea of Catherine as a name? Why not put an Italian twist on it and go for Caterina?

The name is linked to the Ancient Greek word katharós, which means 'pure'.

The lovely name Chiara means 'light' or 'clear'.

Santa Chiara, anglicised as St. Clare, was a follower of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Maybe consider Chiara instead of the more anglicised names like Claire, Clara or Kiera.

Emilia is of Spanish, Italian and Hungarian origin, meaning 'rival'.

It's the feminine version of the Roman name Aemilius, but makes a great alternative to Emily or Amelia.

Shakespeare chose the name for one of his characters in Othello, and it's the name of Game of Thrones actress Emilia Clarke.

Francesca is of Italian origin, meaning 'from France' or 'free man'.

It's considered a more feminine choice than the name Frances, and can still be shortened to Fran or Frankie as a nickname.

Clint Eastwood, Martin Scorsese, Jason Bateman and Ringo Starr all have daughters with the name. Frances was also the real name of Baby in the classic film Dirty Dancing.

Gabriella, often shortened to Gabby, is of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning 'God is my strength'.

It's a feminine form of the angelic name Gabriel, so why not pick it for your little angel?

Are you after a gemstone name? Giada translates to 'jade' in English.

The jade stone is known for its therapeutic and calming properties. Your baby girl could have the same effect on you ... well, you never know!

Derived from the English name Georgia, it means 'farmer'.

It works well as a feminine version of the boys' name George, which has a long history in the royal family and was the second most popular baby boys' name in England and Wales in 2018.

Gianna is a beautiful name of Italian origin, meaning 'the Lord is gracious'.

The name is actually a Latin feminisation of the boys' name John, but there are other options, too, such as Giovanna or Gia.

Giulia, meaning 'youthful', is the Italian version of the name Julia. It's pronounced just the same despite its unique spelling, so it will probably sound more popular than it actually is.

Ilaria derives from the Latin word 'hilari', so has the same meaning of 'cheerful' and 'happy'. It's where we get the English word 'hilarious' from!

If your baby is going to keep you giggling, this could be just the name.

Isabella stems from a few different languages, including Hebrew, Spanish and Italian. It means 'pledged to God' so is a good choice if you'd like a name with a religious connection.

Bella or Izzy are some pretty nickname options, too.

Lia is of Italian and Russian origin, meaning 'bearer of good news'.

It makes a nice, shorter alternative to the name Leah, who was the elder sister of Rachel and the first wife of Jacob in the Bible.

The sweet name Liliana is the Spanish and Italian version of the flower name Lily.

It's a favourite pick for parents of Hispanic heritage, and will stand out more than other more popular flower names.

Luciana is of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning 'light' and is traditionally pronounced 'Loo-chee-ahna'.

It puts a twist on the name Lucy, and could even be shortened to Lucia as a pretty nickname.

Ludovica, pronounced 'Loo-dow-vee-ka', means 'famous in war'. It stems from the German name Ludwig.

Choosing this name for your daughter could be a sweet nod to renowned composer Ludwig van Beethoven for any classical music buffs.

Marcella is of Italian and Latin origin, meaning 'war-like'.

Saint Marcella was a Roman matron of strength and intellect who organised a religious sisterhood at her mansion.

Cute nicknames include Marcie and Ella.

The meaning behind Maria is up for debate; some think it means 'bitter' or 'sea of sorrow' and others think it means 'wished for a child'.

The name is of Aramaic and Latin origin, but is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking countries.

No, it's not just the name of a pizza. Although, you could pay homage to your favourite food ...

Margherita is derived from the Greek Margaritès, meaning 'pearl'. However, in the Middle Ages, its meaning changed to have more of a floral association.

Mia is a cute name of Italian and Scandinavian origin, meaning 'mine' or 'bitter'.

Titanic actress Kate Winslet named her daughter Mia, as did the Queen's eldest granddaughter, Zara Tindall.

Noemi is a Latin twist on the name Naomi, which means  'my delight'.

Picking a name that sounds the same as a more common one, but is spelt differently, will help your baby stand out from the crowd.

Paola is the Italian version of the slightly dated name Paula.

It's of very ancient origin, derived from the word 'paulus', which means 'little' or 'humble'.

Feeling floral? Rosalia is the Italian form of the French name Rosalie, both meaning 'rose'.

The sweet name has been used in literature by Anne Brontë and Oscar Wilde. Plus, it was the name of one of the Cullen family members in vampire series Twilight.

Serafina is of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning 'ardent', and can also be spelt Seraphina – take your pick.

This is a beautiful name that's sure to stand out in the school register!

This name lends itself to a picturesque town in Tuscany, Italy, which is associated with iconic orange-red clay buildings.

In England and Wales, Sienna is the more popular spelling, but there's no reason why you couldn't stray from the crowd.

Got a little wise one on your hands? This name is of Greek origin, meaning 'wisdom'.

It was first used in England in the 17th century, but is more commonly spelt with a 'PH' rather than 'F'.

Sofia has been the name of a Greek saint and queens of Russia and Spain. It's also a very popular girls' baby name in Italy.

Sonnet literally means 'little song', which is what sets it apart from a poem. Mastered by Shakespeare, Wordsworth and Milton, this ode to the beautiful 'little songs' could suit your daughter well.

The English translation comes from the Italian word 'sonetto'.

What better name could you pick for a baby born around Valentine's Day?

Ugly Betty actress Salma Hayek named her daughter Valentina. Plus, Valentina Tereshkova was the first woman in space.

The name means 'strength' and 'health'.

Similar to the English name Victoria, Vittoria is Latin for 'victory' or 'triumphant'. What will your daughter be triumphant in?

It stems from the boys' name Victor, too.