Italian Given Names

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ABBONDANZIO:	Italian form of Abundantius, derived from the Latin greeting Abundantius, taken from abundantis, the comparative of the adjective abundans "overflowing, abundant".
ABBONDIO:	Italian form of Abundius, derived from the Latin greeting Abundius, taken from the adjective abundus, "overflowing, abundant".
ABELARDO:	Italian form of Abelardo, Name of Germanic origin which spread throughout Italy in the Late Medieval period with the rise in popularity of Peter Abelardo, a theologian-philosopher from Breton.
ABELE:	Italian form of Abel, derived from the Hebrew Hebel or Habel, meaning "breath of life". Biblical name of Adam and Eve's second son, killed by his envious brother Cain.
ABELINO:	Italian form of Abel, derived from the Hebrew Hebel or Habel, meaning "breath of life". Biblical name of Adam and Eve's second son, killed by his envious brother Cain.
ABRAMO:	Italian form of Abraham, derived from the Hebrew 'Abhram or 'Abhraham, name of the Biblical founding patriarch of the people of Israel, meaning "father of the people".
ACHILLE:	French and Italian form of Achilles, Name of the Greek hero of the Iliad, Achille, in Greek Akylleùs, equivalent to Aquila in Latin, and means "swarthy, dark".
ADALBERTO:	Variant of Italian/Spanish Alberto, Germanic name of Lombard tradition, composed from athala "of noble birth", and bertha "illustrious, famous", and Latinized into Adalpertus or Adelbertus.
ADALFIERI:	Italian surname transferred to forename use, meaning "noble oath".
ADALFREDO:	Italian form of Adalfredo, from the Germanic adalfrid meaning "who protects his progeny".
ADALGISIO:	Italian form of Adalgisio, Germanic name, of Lombard tradition, composed from athala "nobility", and gisil "arrow, javelin".
ADALGISO:	Italian form of Adalgiso, Germanic name, of Lombard tradition, composed from athala "nobility", and gisil "arrow, javelin".
ADALRICO:	Italian form of Adalrico, from the Latin adalricus, taken from the ancient Anglo-Saxon adalrich, which means "noble, strong, and rich".
ADAMO:	Italian form of Adam, Biblical name for the first man created by God, derived from the Hebrew 'Adam "man, human being".
ADELCHI:	Italian form of Adelchi, derived from the ancient German adal meaning "noble". Also thought to be the contracted form of the name Adalgisa.
ADELFO:	Italian form of Adelfo, derived from the Greek adelphòs "brother", Latinized in Rome during the Imperial era into Adelphius "brother of God".
ADELMIO:	Italian form of Adelmo, name of Germanic origin deriving from athala "of noble birth", or alda "old" and helma "helmet, protection", Latinized into the medieval form of Adhelmus or Adelmus.
ADELMO:	Italian form of Adelmo, name of Germanic origin deriving from athala "of noble birth", or alda "old" and helma "helmet, protection", Latinized into the medieval form of Adhelmus or Adelmus.
ADOLFO:	Italian form of Adolf, derived from the Gothic Athawulf, composed from atha or athala "nobility", and from wulfa "wolf". Name means "noble wolf", an animal symbolic of force and daring.
ADONE:	Italian form of Adone, according to the Christian tradition derived from the German athala meaning "of noble descent". According to the classic tradition derived from the name Greek-Phoenician Adon "gentleman".
ADRIANO:	Italian form of Adrian, derived from the Latin surname Hadrianus and given to those originating from the town of Hadria.
AFFIANO:	Italian form of Affiano, of Celtic origin, but etymology is uncertain.
AGAMENNONE:	Italian form of Agamennon, derived from the Greek aga e mnemon which means "that remembers much".
AGAPETO:	Variant of Italian/Spanish Agapito, meaning "beloved".
AGAPITO:	Italian and Spanish form of Latin Agapitus, meaning "beloved".
AGATINO:	Italian form of Agatino, derived from the Greek Agathé, feminine form of the adjective agathòs "good".
AGENORE:	Italian form of Agenore, derived from the Greek agenor meaning "virile, strong".
AGOSTINO:	Italian form of Augustine, from the Latin common name Augustinus, derived from Augustus, meaning "venerable".
AIMONE:	Italian form of Aimone, derived from the German word haimi "home, native land".
ALADINO:	Italian form of Aladdin, derived from the Arabic 'Ala 'ad din, "respectful, devoted to religion".
ALARICO:	Italian form of Alaricus, derived from the name of Germanic origin Alariks, of Gothic tradition, composed from ala "all, entire" and rikja "powerful, rich", Latinized into Alaricus.
ALBANO:	Italian form of Albano, derived from the Latin common name, nickname, and surname Albanus, term used to refer to anyone who originated from a city whose name included the word Alba, such as the ancient city of Lazio, Alba Longa.
ALBERICO:	Italian form of Alberico, originally derived from the German alf and rich meaning "king of the mountains".
ALBERTINO:	Italian form of Albert, Germanic name formed from ala "all" and bertha "illustrious" meaning "very illustrious, famous".
ALBERTO:	Italian and Spanish form of English Albert, Germanic name formed from ala "all" and bertha "illustrious" meaning "very illustrious, famous".
ALBINO:	Italian form of Albino, from the Latin nickname Albinus, derived from albus "white man", referring to the coloring of the complexion or hair.
ALCEO:	Italian form of Alceo, derived from the ancient Greek name Eracle, the mythical hero Alkaios, composed of the root of alke' "force", and Latinized into Alcaeus.
ALCIDE:	Italian form of Alcide, derived from the Greek Alkeides, the son of the mythical Greek hero Alceo.
ALDO:	Italian form of Aldo and of Germanic origin, derived from the ancient German ald "old", and therefore means "expert, sage".
ALEANDRO:	Italian form of Aleandro, derived from the Latin aleardus, meaning "lover of risk".
ALEARDO:	Italian form of Aleardo, derived from an ancient Germanic name Alhard or Adelhard meaning "noble and valorous".
ALESSANDRO:	Italian form of Alexander, from the Greek name Aléxandros and derived from the verb alexéin, "protect, to defend". Etymologically means "defender of one's own men".
ALESSIO:	Italian form of Greek Alexius, derived from the Greek verb alexéin "to defend, protect" and therefore means "defender, protector".
ALFEO:	Italian form of Latin Alphaeus, meaning "changing".
ALFIO:	Italian form of Alfio, Derived from the common name Alphius corresponding to the Latin Albius and from the Greek Alphios, meaning "white, clear, luminous".
ALFONSINO:	Italian form of Alfonsino, derived from the Gothic athal and funs and means "valorous and noble".
ALFONSO:	Italian and Spanish form of Alfonso, derived from Visigothic Adalfuns, composed from the Gothic athal and funs and means "valorous and noble".
ALFREDINO:	Italian and Spanish form of English Alfred, derived from the German all and frith, means "total peace, peace–loving, pacific".
ALFREDO:	Italian and Spanish form of English Alfred, derived from the German all and frith, means "total peace, peace–loving, pacific".
ALONZO:	Italian variant of Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready".
ALPHONSO:	Italian variant of Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready".
ALGISO:	Italian variant of Algiso, Germanic name of Lombard tradition, composed from athala "nobility", and gisil "arrow, javelin".
ALIGHIERO:	Italian variant of Alighiero, Germanic name of Lombard tradition, composed from ala "all, entire" and gaira "lance, javelin". During the Medieval Ages took the form Alagherius, Alaghieri, and Alighieri.
ALOISIO:	Italian variant of Aloisio, from an adaptation of the French Loois, which came in turn from the German Lodovico and Latinized into Lodoisius.
ALVARO:	Italian variant of Alvaro, derived from the Visigoth Alwaro, composed from ala "of all, a lot" and warja "defense, protection", and means "defender of all".
ALVISE:	Italian form of French Louis, from an adaptation of the French Loois, which came in turn from the German Lodovico and Latinized into Lodoisius.
ALVISIO:	Italian form of Alvisio, from an adaptation of the French Loois, which came in turn from the German Lodovico and Latinized into Lodoisius.
AMADEO:	Italian form of Roman Latin Amadeus, meaning "to love God".
AMANDO:	Italian and Spanish form of Roman Latin Amandus, meaning "lovable".
AMARANTO:	Italian form of Amaranto, name derived from the Latin amarantus meaning "lasting, durable".
AMATO:	Italian name derived from Roman Latin Amatus, meaning "beloved".
AMBROGINO:	Diminutive form of Italian Ambrogio, derived from the Greek ambrotos "immortal", Latinized into Ambrosius and means "destined to an eternal life".
AMBROGIO:	Italian form of Ambrose, derived from the Greek ambrotos "immortal", Latinized into Ambrosius and means "destined to an eternal life".
AMBROSINO:	Italian form of Ambrose, derived from the Greek ambrotos "immortal", Latinized into Ambrosius and means "destined to an eternal life".
AMEDEO:	Italian form of Latin Amadeus, derived from the Latin qui amat Deum which means "he who loves God", and Latinized into Amadeum.
AMERIGO:	Italian form of Latin Americus, derived from a Germanic name of Ostrogothic and Francophone origin, composed from haimi "home, native land" and rikja "powerful". Latinized into Heimericus or Aimerigus.
AMPELIO:	Italian form of Latin Ampelius, meaning "vine".
AMILCARE:	Italian form of Amilcare, derived from the the ancient Punic Himelqarth "brother of the god Melqar", adapted in Greek as Amilkas and in Latin as Hamilcar.
ANACLETO:	Italian and Spanish form of Latin Anacletus, derived from the Greek verb anakalein "to invoke, to call upon".
ANASTASIO:	Italian form of Anastasio, derived from the Greek word anastasis "resurrection", interpreted in the Christian sense as reference to the resurrection of Jesus Christ and to the conversion to Christianity.
ANATOLIO:	Italian form of Latin Anatolius, meaning "east" and "sunrise".
ANDREA:	Italian form of Andrea, derives from the Greek andrÈia "force, courage, virility".
ANGELICO:	Italian form of Angelico, derived from the Greek ànghelos "messenger", perhaps of Assyrian origin. In Christianity it has assumed the meaning of "messenger of God".
ANGELO:	Italian form of Angelo, derived from the Greek ànghelos "messenger", perhaps of Assyrian origin. In Christianity it has assumed the meaning of "messenger of God".
ANJELO:	Variant of Italian Angelo, meaning "angel, messenger".
ANSELMO:	Italian and Spanish form of German Anselm, derived from ancient German and means "helmet of God".
ANTONELLO:	Italian pet form of Roman Antonius, possibly meaning "invaluable".
ANTONINO:	Italian form of Anthony, from the Latin surname Antonius, derived from the Greek antìonos, meaning "first–born".
ANTONIO:	Italian form of Anthony, from the Latin surname Antonius, derived from the Greek antìonos, meaning "first–born".
ARCANGELO:	Italian form of Arcangelo, name of Greek origin meaning "head of the angels".
ARDUINO:	Italian form of Arduino, derived from the name of Germanic origin, Harduwin or Hardwin, composed from hardu "strong, hardy" and wini "friend". Gained popularity thanks in part to the king of Italy Arduino of Ivrea (1002-1015).
ARIOSTO:	Italian form of Ariosto, derived from the German hari e host, meaning "quick to fight".
ARISTIDE:	Italian form of Aristide, derived from the Greek adjective aristos "the best one", and is taken from the name of the great Athenian politician of the 6th and 7th century. Patronym appeared as Aristeus or Aristaios.
ARMANDO:	Italian and Spanish form of German Harmand, derived from the ancient German heer and mand and means "bold, strong man".
ARNALDO:	Italian form of German Arnold, derived from the Germanic name composed from arnu "eagle", and walda "to be strong, to command", and means "powerful as an eagle".
AROLDO:	Italian form of English Harold, meaning "army leader".
ARRIGO:	Italian form of Henry, derived from the Germanic name Haimirich, composed of haimi "house, native land" and rikja "rich, powerful, master of his country".
ARSENIO:	Italian form of Arsenio, derived from the Greek name Arsenios, with the root of the word arsen meaning "male, virile". Latinized into Arsenius.
ARTEMIO:	Italian form of Artemus, derived from the Greek Artemios, taken from the name of Artemus, the god of nature, forests, and hunting. Latinized into Artemius.
ARTURO:	Italian and Spanish form of Arthur. Derived from the Celtic Artva and means "stone". Adaptation of the Latin name Artorius, of probable Etruscan origin.
ASTOLFO:	Italian form of Astolfo, derived from the Saxon ast and ulf and means either "brave warrior of war" or "the helping lance".
ATHOS:	Italian form of Athos, derived from the Saxon atto "grandfather".
ATTILIO:	Italian form of Attilio, derived from the Latin surname Atilius, of Sabine origin that probably meant "grandfather".
AUGUSTO:	Italian form of August, Gus, derived from the Latin augustus, associated with augur, meaning "to bless or wish well".
AURELIO:	Italian form of Aurelio, derived from the Latin common name and surname Aurelius, taken from the Sabine Ausel, and means "splendid, dazzling".
AUSILIO:	Italian form of Aurelio, derived from the Latin auxilius "aid, succor".
AUSONIO:	Italian form of Ausonio, derived from the Latin nickname and surname Ausonius "native of Ausonia", or Campania.
AVERARDO:	Italian form of Averardo, name of Germanic origin which spread throughout Italy in the Late Medieval period with the rise in popularity of Peter Abelardo, a theologian-philosopher from Breton.
AZEGLIO:	Italian form of Azeglio, toponomastic of the domain of the Azeglio, in the province of Turin, and derives from the Latin agellus, "farm, small plot of land".
AZELIO:	Italian form of Azelio, toponomastic of the domain of the Azeglio, in the province of Turin, and derives from the Latin agellus, "farm, small plot of land".

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BACCO:	Italian form of Bacchus, derived from the Latin bacchius (taken from the Greek bàkchos) meaning "to scream, to roar".
BALDASSARE:	Italian form of Balthasar, from the Hebrew Belsha'zar, an adaptation of the Assiro–Babylonian Belshar–uzur meaning "God, protect the king".
BALDO:	Italian form of Baldo, name derived from the Old Danish bald meaning "audacious, valorous".
BALDOVINO:	Italian form of English Baldwin, derived from the German and is composed of baltha-, "audacious, brave", and from wini-, "friend, companion", therefore meaning "audacious companion", or "who has brave friends".
BARNABA:	Italian form of Barnaby, derived from the Aramaic bar-neha-mah meaning "son of the consolation", or from bar-nabiah "son of the prophet (Nebo)". In the New Testament it is Barnaba who presents the newly-converted Paul to the apostles.
BARTOLO (Bàrtolo):	Nickname for Italian Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic Nathanae'l meaning "God has given" or from Bar-Talmay, "son of Talmay".
BARTOLOMEO:	Italian form of Bartholomew, derived from the Aramaic Nathanae'l meaning "God has given" or from Bar-Talmay, "son of Talmay".
BARTOLOMMEO:	Variant of Italian Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic Nathanae'l meaning "God has given" or from Bar-Talmay, "son of Talmay".
BASILIO:	Italian and Spanish form of English Basil, Derived from Greek βασιλευς (basileus) meaning "king".
BASSO:	Italian form of Basso, derived from Latin surname Bassus and from the Medieval Latin bassus meaning "fat" and later "small of stature, stocky, thickset".
BATTISTA:	Italian form of French Baptiste, meaning "baptist" originally deriving from Greek βαπτω (bapto) "to dip".
BEATO:	Italian form of Beato, derived from the Latin beatus, "blessed, happy".
BELLINO:	Italian form of Bellino, name is derived from the Latin bellus and means "beautiful, lovely, gracious".
BENEDETTO:	Italian form of Benedict, from the Latin name Benedictus, formed from the perfect participle benedictus from the verb benedicere, "to speak well".
BENIAMINO:	Italian form of Benjamin, derived from the Hebrew Binyamin and interpreted in the Bible as "son of the right", or "lucky, fortunate". In Italian it is interpreted as "to prefer, to have a preference for".
BENIGNO:	Italian form of Benigno, name is derived from the Latin Benìgnus meaning "kindly, benevolent".
BENITO:	Italian form of Benito, from the Latin name Benedictus, formed from the perfect participle benedictus from the verb benedicere, "to speak well".
BENVENUTO:	From the medieval given name Benvenuto meaning "welcome", composed of the elements bene "well, good" and venuto, past participle of venire "to come, arrive". Often bestowed as an expression of the parents' joy in the birth of their child.
BEPPE:	Pet form of Italian Giuseppe, meaning "shall add", which is usually taken to mean "God will add another son".
BERARDO:	Italian form of Bernard, Variant of Bernardo derived from the German bar "bear", and hart "hard, valorous", and means "strong as a bear".
BERENGARIO:	Italian form of Berengario, name derived from the Provençal Berenger meaning "valorous combattant". Used in ancient times by noble families.
BERNARDINO:	Pet form of Italian/Spanish Bernardo, derived from the German berno "bear", and hardhu "hard, valorous", and means "strong as a bear".
BERNARDO:	Italian form of Bernard, derived from the German berno "bear", and hardhu "hard, valorous", and means "strong as a bear".
BERTO:	Derived from the Germanic name bertha "illustrious, famous". Used as a diminutive for compound names in which Bert- is the first element (Bertoldo, Bertrando), or the second (Alberto, Lamberto, Roberto).
BERTOLDO:	Italian form of German Berthold, derived from the German and is composed of bertha- "illustrious, famous", and waldaz "leader, powerful", therefore meaning "illustrious and powerful".
BERTRANDO:	Italian form of English Bertram, meaning "bright raven".
BETTINO:	Pet form of Italian Benedetto, from the Latin name Benedictus, formed from the perfect participle benedictus from the verb benedicere, "to speak well".
BIAGGIO:	Variant of Italian Biagio, which was possibly derived from balbuziente "stutterer", taken from the Greek blaisos, "crooked, twisted, bent" which in the Roman Age became a surname, then a nickname, and finally a common name.
BIAGINO:	Pet form of Italian Biagio, which was possibly derived from balbuziente "stutterer", taken from the Greek blaisos, "crooked, twisted, bent" which in the Roman Age became a surname, then a nickname, and finally a common name.
BIAGIO:	Italian form of French Blaise, possibly derived from balbuziente "stutterer", taken from the Greek blaisos, "crooked, twisted, bent" which in the Roman Age became a surname, then a nickname, and finally a common name.
BONAVENTURA:	Italian form of Bonaventure, common medieval vernacular given name, composed of the elements b(u)ona "good" and ventura "luck, fortune". It was borne by a follower of St. Francis of Assisi, who was so called by the saint in exchange for his baptismal name Giovanni.
BONIFACIO:	Italian form of Bonifacio, from the Late Latin name Bonifatius, derived from the elements bonum "good" and fatum "fate", bestowed on a child as a hopeful omen. In the early Middle Ages the name came to be alternatively written as Bonifacius and reinterpreted as a compound of bonum and facere or "doer of good deeds".
BORIS:	Italian form of Boris, Derived from the Slovenian Boris, of uncertain etymology, perhaps from the ancient Slavic boron "to fight", and "glory" meaning "to become famous in battle".
BRANCALEONE:	Italian form of Brancaleone, name from the Medieval Ages meaning "strong as a lion".
BRUNO:	Italian form of Bruno, derived from the aggettive of Germanic origin brun– and later the Latin brunus. Refers to the nickname taken from bruno "of dark and glossy color", with reference to the hair or complexion.
BRUTO:	Italian form of Bruto, derived from the Latin surname or nickname Brutus "heavy, slow".

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C

CAIO:	Italian form of Caius, derived from the ancient Latin name Gaius of uncertain etymology and meaning, abbreviated as the letter C. and therefore erroneously read Caius.
CALIMERO:	Italian form of Calimero, derived from the Greek Kallimeros, formed from Kalos "beautiful, noble", and form meros "thigh, leg", therefore meaning "with beautiful, strong legs".
CALLIMACO:	Italian form of Callimaco, derived from the Greek Kallimachos, formed from Kalos "beautiful, noble", and from machesthai "to fight" therefore meaning "who fights valorously".
CALLISTO:	Italian form of Callixtus, from the Late Latin common name Callistus, adopted from the Greek kallistos (καλλιστος), the superlative of kalos "beautiful", therefore meaning "the most beautiful".
CALOGERO:	Italian form of Latin Calogerus, characteristically southern Italian and especially Sicilian name. Derived from the Greek name Kalògheros, composed of the elements kalos (καλος) "fair, good", and gras (γερων)"old age", meaning "venerable in old age". In the Late Greek period it was used as a title of respect for monks.
CALVINO:	Italian form of Calvin, meaning "little bald one".
CAMILLO:	Italian form of Camillo, derived from the Samothrace Kadmìlos, Latinized in Camillus, and means "clergyman participating in special ceremonies".
CANDIDO:	Italian form of Candido, derived from a Latin nickname or surname and formed from the adjective candidus "candid, spotless", therefore meaning "pure, sincere".
CARISIO:	Italian form of Carisio, derived from the Greek charis "beauty, grace", name also of one of the three Graces, ancient Greek divinity and the bestower of beauty, therefore meaning "endowed with grace, protected by the Graces".
CARLO:	Italian form of Charles, derived from the German karla- meaning "free man", also documented starting in the 8th century in the Latinized forms Carolus and Carlus".
CARLOS:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Charles, meaning "man".
CARMELO:	Italian form of Carmelo, Derived from the Hebrew Charmel and means "divine garden" or "garden of God". Which could also be from the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel.
CARMINE:	Italian form of Carmen, derived from the Hebrew Charmel and means "divine garden" or "garden of Godmeaning". Which could also be from the title of the Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel.
CASIMIRO:	Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Slavic Casimir, derived from the Polish Kazimierz, composed from kazac "to command", and from -mierz "large, famous", therefore meaning "powerful commander".
CASSIO:	Italian form of Cassio, derived from the Latin surname Cassius.
CASTORE:	Italian form of Castore, derived from the Greek Kastor, probably originated from kad- (eccellere in Italian) "to excel", meaning "one who excels, lofty".
CATALDO:	Italian form of Cataldo, probably derived from the ancient Irish word cathlarm "valorous", although other sources suggest a derivation from the German hatu and wald with the same meaning: "strong in battle".
CATONE:	Italian form of Catone, derived from Latin surname or nickname Cato which probably derives from catus "acute, perspicacious".
CECILIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Caecilius, meaning "blind".
CELESTINO:	Italian and Spanish form of Latin Caelestinus, meaning "heavenly".
CELINO:	Italian/Spanish form of Roman Caelinus, meaning "heaven".
CELIO:	Italian form of Celio, derived from the Greek koilos Latinized in Celius meaning "cavern, grotto".
CELSO:	Italian form of Celso, derived from the Latin cèlsus and means "lofty, high".
CESARE:	Italian form of Roman Caesar, derived from the Etruscan aisar and means "grand".
CESARINO:	Pet form of Italian Cesare, derived from the Etruscan aisar Latinized in caesar and means "grand".
CESIO:	Italian form of Cesio, Derived from the Latin surname caesius "blue–green eyes".
CHERUBINO:	Italian form of Cherubino, derived from the Hebrew kerubim "who prays", adapted in the ecclesiastical Latin as Cherubinus.
CHIAFFREDO:	Italian form of Chiaffredo, derived from the German Theudofridus composed of theuda- "people", and of frithu- "peace", and means "protector of God".
CHRISTIAN:	Italian form of Christian, derived from the Latin name christianus "follower of Christ".
CINO:	Italian form of Cino, masculine abbreviation or shortening that over time became a proper name in its own right. Derived from such names as Dragoncino, Pacino, Baroncino, Bencino, Guittoncino, and Simoncino.
CIPRIANO:	Italian form of Cipriano, derived from the ethnic Latin name Cyprianus "originally of the Cyprus island".
CIRIACO:	Italian form of Ciriaco, from the Greek root Kyrios "Lord, God", adapted in Latin as Cyriacus "of the Lord, dedicated to God".
CIRILLO:	Italian form of English Cyril, derived from the Greek word Kyrios "Lord, God", Latinized into Cyrillus "of the Lord".
CIRINO:	Pet form of Italian/Spanish Ciro, Greek adaptation (Kyros) of the ancient Persian Kurush, traditional name of the king of Persia originating with the Achemenidi, and means "king, gentleman, master".
CIRO:	Italian and Spanish form of Cyrus, Greek adaptation (Kyros) of the ancient Persian Kurush, traditional name of the king of Persia originating with the Achemenidi, and means "king, gentleman, master".
CLAUDIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of French Claude, from the Roman surname Claudius of the first Republican age, derived from the Latin claudius "lame, hobbled".
CLEMENTE:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Clement, derived from the adjective clemens meaning "mild, benign, clement".
CLETO:	Nickname for Italian/Spanish Anacleto, meaning "called back, invoked".
COLOMBANO:	Italian form of Colombano, derived from the Irish Columan, taken from the Latin name Colombanus, in turn taken from Colomba "dove", the Christian symbol of gentleness, purity, and serenity.
COLOMBO:	Italian form of Latin Columba, derived from the Irish Columan, taken from the Latin name Colombanus, in turn taken from Colomba "dove", the Christian symbol of gentleness, purity, and serenity.
CONCETTO:	Masculine form of Italian Concetta, meaning "conception".
CONCORDIO:	Italian form of Concordio, derived from the Latin cum and cordis and means "harmony, unity".
CONSUELO:	Italian form of Consuelo, derived from the Spanish verb consolar and corresponding to the Latin verb consolare meaning "to counsel, to comfort".
CORNELIO:	Italian form of Cornelius, Neil, derived from the Latin name Cornelia, from cornu "horn", a symbol of abundance and prosperity.
CORRADO:	Italian form of Conrad, derived from Germanic name Konrad composed from kuoni- "audacious, daring" and radha- "assembly, council", therefore meaning "ardent councilman".
COSIMO:	Variant of Italian Cosmo, derived from the Greek–Byzantine Kosmas, name is composed from kòsmion "virtue, harmony", or kòsmios "adorned, well–ordered, moderate".
COSMO:	Italian form of Cosmo, derived from the Greek–Byzantine Kosmas, name is composed from kòsmion "virtue, harmony", or kòsmios "adorned, well–ordered, moderate".
COSTANTE:	Italian form of Costante, derived from the Latin nickname Costans, formed from the present participle of the verb constare, "to remain firm, balanced", and meaning "resolute in faith".
COSTANTINO:	Italian form of Roman Constantinus, derived from the Latin nickname Costans, formed from the present participle of the verb constare, "to remain firm, balanced", and meaning "resolute in faith".
COSTANZO:	Italian form of Latin Constantine, derived from the Latin nickname Costans, formed from the present participle of the verb constare, "to remain firm, balanced", and meaning "resolute in faith".
CRESCENTE:	Italian form of Latin Crescentius, derived from the Latin crèscens meaning "he who grows, he who gets bigger".
CRESCENZO:	Italian form of Latin Crescentius, derived from the Latin surname Crescens, present participle of the verb crescere "to grow", and meaning "may he grow strong".
CRISPINO:	Italian form of Crispino, derived from the Latin meaning "curly hair".
CHRISTIAN:	Italian form of Christian, derived from the Latin name christianus "follower of Christ".
CRISTIANO:	Italian and Portuguese form of Christian, derived from the Latin name christianus "follower of Christ".
CRISTOFORO:	Italian form of Christopher, from the Greek kristospheros, "the carrier of Christ".
CROCCIFIXIO:	Variant of Italian Crocifisso, meaning "cross; crucifix" or "way of the cross".
CROCIFISSO:	Old Italian name meaning "cross; crucifix" or "way of the cross".
CROSS:	Nickname for Italian Crocifisso, or Croccifixio, meaning "cross; crucifix" or "way of the cross".
CUPIDO:	Italian form of Cupid, derived from the Latin cuper meaning "desire, passion, love".
CURZIO:	Italian form of Curzio, Roman family name derived from the Latin Curtius meaning "cut off; without any limbs".

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DAMIANO:	Italian form of Damian, derived from the Late Latin Damianus, in Greek Damianòs, probably a diminutive of a name composed from the root of the verb damazein, "to tame, to put down, to suppress".
DANIELE:	Italian form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew Daniy'el, composed from dan "has judged", or from dayan, "judge", and the abbreviated form 'el from 'elohim, "God", with the meaning "God (therefore) has judged" or "my judge is God".
DANILO:	Italian form of Daniel, derived from the Hebrew Daniy'el, composed from dan "has judged", or from dayan, "judge", and the abbreviated form 'el from 'elohim, "God", with the meaning "God (therefore) has judged" or "my judge is God".
DANTE:	Italian form of Dante, derived from the Latin Durans meaning "endure, persevere", and therefore "firm, resolute".
DARIO:	Italian form of Darien, derived from the Persian Darayavaush, traditional name of the dynasty of the Achemenidi kings, Graecized into Dareios and means "who defends the peace, who has peace within him".
DAVIDE:	Italian form of David, derived from the Hebrew Dawid "beloved of God", name of the prophet and second king of Israel that, according to the Old Testament, defeated the giant Goliath. The name was adapted in Greek as Dauid and in Latin as David.
DEODATO:	Italian form of Deodato, abrreviated form of the name Adeodato, taken from the Latin Adeddatus and means "gift from God".
DELFINO:	Italian form of Delfino, derived from the Latin delphinus, animal sacred to Apollo.
DELFIO:	Italian form of Delfio, Derived from the Greek adelphòs "brother", Latinized in Rome during the Imperial era into Adelphius "brother of God".
DELMO:	Italian form of Delmo, name of Germanic origin deriving from athala "of noble birth", or alda "old" and helma "helmet, protection", Latinized into the medieval form of Adhelmus or Adelmus.
DEMETRIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Demetrius, derived from the Greek Demetrios, Latinized into Demetrius and taken from the name of Demetra, the divinity of the earth, fertility, and the hereafter. Means "dedicated to Demetra". The name of the goddess is composed from the Doric word de- "earth" and from meter "mother".
DESI:	Nickname for Italian/Spanish Desiderio, meaning "longing".
DESIDERIO	Italian and Spanish form of Latin Desiderius, meaning "longing".
DEZI:	Variant of Italian/Spanish Desi, meaning "longing".
DIAMANTE:	Italian form of Diamante, derived from the Greek adamas "indomitable". Given as a term of affection and endearment to recall the virtues of the diamond: precious, dazzling, blessed with extraordinary qualities of brightness and resistance.
DIEGO:	Italian form of Diego, typically Spanish name, antiquated forms included Diaco and Diago, variant of Didaco, drawn from the Greek Didachos, and means "cultured, educated, learned".
DIMITRI:	Italian form of Demetrius, Slavic variant of the name Demetrio, derived from the Greek Demetrios, Latinized into Demetrius and taken from the name of Demetra, the divinity of the earth, fertility, and the hereafter. Means "dedicated to Demetra". The name of the goddess is composed from the Doric word de- "earth" and from meter "mother".
DINO:	Italian form of Dino, derived from the Hebrew Dinah "with he who judges". Is also the shortened form of the diminutive for many names such as Bernardo, Corrado, Riccardo, and others.
DIONISIO:	Italian form of Dionisio, derived from the Latin Dionysius and means "consecrated in Dionisio", other name for Bacchus, the god of wine.
DIVO:	Italian form of Divo, ancient Latin name taken from divus and means "divine".
DOLCELINO:	Italian form of Dolcelino, originated from the Provençal and means "sweet, gentle sound".
DOMENICO:	Italian form of English Dominic, derived from the Latin Dominicus, adjective derived from dominus, "proprietor, owner", and meaning "of the master", but in the Christian era has taken on the meaning "consecrated by God".
DONATELLO:	Italian pet form of Donato, derived from the nickname and then common name of the Christian era Donatus, from the perfect participle donare "donated, given" from God, given to a child whose parents waited at length for a son.
DONATO:	Italian form of Don, derived from the nickname and then common name of the Christian era Donatus, from the perfect participle donare "donated, given" from God, given to a child whose parents waited at length for a son.
DONNINO:	Italian form of Donnino, derived from the common Latin name Domninus, taken from a contracted of dominus, and means "dedicated to God".
DORIANO:	Italian form of English Dorian, possibly meaning "of the Dorian tribe".
DOROTEO:	Italian form of Doroteo, derived from the Greek meaning "gift of God".
DRAGO	Italian form of Latin Draco, meaning "dragon".
DUCCIO:	Italian form of Duccio, masculine abbreviation or shortening that over time became a proper name in its own right. Derived from such names as Andreuccio, Barduccio, Tebalduccio, and Corraduccio.
DUILIO:	Italian form of Duilio, derived from the Latin duilius, possibly connected with the archaic form duellum for belleum "war", meaning "warrior, valorous in war".
DURANTE:	Italian form of Durante, derived from the Celtic and means "strong and secure".

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EBERARDO:	Italian form of Eberardo, of Germanic origin meaning "strong as a wild boar".
EDGARDO:	Italian form of Edgar, derived from the Anglo-Saxon name Edgar, composed from ead "rich, powerful", and gar "lance", meaning "powerful with the lance".
EDILIO:	Italian form of Edilio, name of uncertain origin, possibly Latin, or handed down via the diminutive of a Germanic name.
EDMONDO:	Italian form of English Edmund, derived from ancient English Eadmund, composed of composed of ead- "property, wealth", and from mund "defense, protection", meaning "he who defends his riches".
EDOARDO:	Italian form of English Edward, derived from the Anglo-Saxon or ancient English name Eadward, composed of ead- "property, wealth", and weard "guardian", therefore meaning "who watches over possessions, defender of the property".
EDUARDO:	Italian form of English Edward, derived from the Anglo-Saxon or ancient English name Eadward, composed of ead "property, assets", and weard "guardian", therefore meaning "who watches over possessions, defender of the property".
EFISIO:	Italian form of Latin Ephesius, derived from the Greek Ephisios and means "citizen of Éfeso".
EGIDIO:	Italian form of Latin Aegidius, derived from the Greek aighìdion meaning "kidskin" or "son of the Aegean".
ELARIO:	Variant of Italian Ilario, meaning "joyful, happy".
ELEUTERIO:	Italian form of Eleuterio, derived from the Greek Eleutheros and means "free, independent".
ELIA:	Italian form of Eli, Elias, derived from the Hebrew 'Eliyyah, composed from 'El, abbreviation of 'Elohim "God", and Yah, abbreviation of Yahweh "Iavè", meaning "God is Iavè", name of the first prophet of Israel. Adopted into Greek as Eleias and into Latin as Elias.
ELIANO:	Italian form of Eliano, from the Greek Elios, which means "sun".
ELIDE:	Italian form of Elide, derived from the Greek Elis Elidos, name of an ancient region of the western Peloponnese, and Latinized into Elis Elidis.
ELIGIO:	Italian form of Latin Eligius, derived from the Latin and means "selected, elected".
ELIO:	Italian form of Elio, derived from the Late Latin nickname and name Helius, from the Greek Helios, terms for the sun and the sun god.
ELIODORO:	Italian form of Greek Heliodoros, meaning "gift of the sun".
ELISEO:	Italian and Spanish form of Elisha, meaning "my God is salvation".
ELVIO:	Italian form of Elvio, of Latin origin meaning "yellow, yellowish".
ELMO:	Italian name of Germanic origin, derived from the element helm, meaning "helmet, protection".
ELPIDIO:	Italian and Spanish form of Latin Elpidius, meaning "hope".
EMANUELE:	Italian form of Emanuel, Manuel, derived from the Hebrew Immanuel "God is with us", Graecized into Emmanuel.
EMIDIO:	Italian form of Emidio, derived from the Latin Hemigidius which means "demigod".
EMILIANO:	Italian form of Emile, derived from the ancient Latin surname Aemilius, probably of Etruscan origin, and means "kind, graceful".
EMILIO:	Italian form of Emile, derived from the ancient Latin surname Aemilius, probably of Etruscan origin, and means "kind, graceful".
ENNIO:	Italian form of Ennio, taken from the Latin surname and common name Ennius meaning "predestined, favorite (of God)."
ENRICO:	Italian equivalent of English Henry, derived from the Germanic name Haimirich, composed of haimi "house, native land" and rikja "rich, powerful, master of his country".
ENZO:	Italian equivalent of English Lawrence, derived from the Latin surname Laurentius, that is, "citizen or descendent of Laurento", ancient city of the Lazio region that the Romans associated with a "forest of laurel".
ERCOLE:	Italian form of Latin Hercules, derived from the Greek name Herakles, adapted from the Etruscan Hercles, composed from He'ra associated with heros "hero" and from -kles or kleos, "fame, resonance". Means "who is illustrious for the protection of the goddess Hera".
ERIC:	Italian form of Eric, derived from the Scandinavian name Eirikr, traditional name in the ruling family in Sweden from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.
ERMANNO:	Italian form of German Hermann, name of Germanic origin composed from harja "army" and manu "man", therefore meaning "soldier, man of war".
ERMENEGILDO:	Italian form of Ermenegildo, derived from a Germanic name of Gothic tradition, composed from ermin- or irmin "great", and gildi "that has value and consistency", refering originally to the celebration of the sacraments.
ERMES:	Italian form of Ermes, from the Greek name Hermes, son of Zeus and Maia. Protector of heraldry, merchants, travelers, thiefs, and oil. Corresponds to the Roman god Mercury.
ERMETE:	Italian name derived from the name of the Greek God Hermes, meaning "of the earth".
ERMINIO:	Italian form of Herman, derived from the Latin Herminius meaning "great, potent". According to others, of ethnic origin meaning "native of Armenia".
ERNESTO:	Italian form of English Ernest, derived from the ancient German Ernust and taken from the German arni "battle, combat".
EROS:	Derived from the Greek eros, name for the god of love.
ESPEDITO:	Derived from the Latin adjectival participle expeditus "free of every encumberance, ready, resolute".
ESTACHIO:	Italian form of English Eustace, meaning "good harvest/stability".
ETTORE:	Italian form of Latin Hector, derived from the Greek name Hektor, Latinized into Hector. Interpreted traditionally from the verb hechein "to reign", as in "ruler of the people".
EUGENIO:	Italian and Spanish form of Eugene, Gene, derived from the Greek name Eughenios, formed from eughenés, "well-born, of good birth, nobel", composed from eu "well, good" and ghenéa "birth, family, origin".
EUSEBIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Eusebius, meaning "pious".
EUSTACHIO:	Italian form of French Eustache, meaning "good harvest/stability".
EUSTORGIO:	Italian name derived from the Greek word eustorgos (ευστοργος) , meaning "content". Saint Eustorgius was a 6th-century bishop of Milan.
EZIO:	Italian form of Ezio, derived from the Latin surname and common name Aetius, taken from the Greek Aetios, deriving from aetòs, "eagle".
EZZELIN:	Italian form of English Acelin, meaning "little noble one".

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FABIANO:	Italian form of Fabian, derived from the ancient name surname Fabius and Fabia, perhaps originally a nickname taken from faba, "fava bean", or from the name of one of the sons of Hercules.
FABIO:	Italian form of Fabius, derived from the ancient name surname Fabius and Fabia, perhaps originally a nickname taken from faba, "fava bean", or from the name of one of the sons of Hercules.
FABRIZIO:	Italian form of French Fabrice, derived from the ancient Latin surname Fabricius, probably of Etruscan origin, perhaps connected with the Latin faber, "blacksmith, craftsman".
FACINO:	Italian form of Facino, derived from Latin and abbreviation of the Italian name Bonifacio, meaning "doer of good deeds".
FACONDO:	Italian form of Facondo, derived from the Latin Facundus and means "eloquent".
FANTINO:	Italian form of Fantino, diminutive of fante, derived from Latin infans or infantis "baby that still does not know how to talk".
FAUSTINO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Faustinus, taken from the ancient surname Faustus and Fausta, derived from the Latin adjective faustus, "auspicious, happy, prosperous, favorable".
FAUSTO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Faustus, taken from the ancient surname Faustus and Fausta, derived from the Latin adjective faustus, "auspicious, happy, prosperous, favorable".
FEDELE:	Italian form of Spanish Fidel, derived from the Latin Fidelis and means "who keeps the faith".
FEDERICO:	Italian and Spanish form of English Fred, Frederic, Frederick, compound Germanic name composed of frithu "security, friendship, peace" and rikja "powerful, rich" and meaning "powerful in peace, in securing peace".
FEDERIGO:	Italian form of English Frederick, compound Germanic name composed of frithu "security, friendship, peace" and rikja "powerful, rich" and meaning "powerful in peace, in securing peace".
FEDRO:	Italian form of Phaedrus, derived from the Greek and means "happy, glad". Phaedrus was the celebrated Latin fable writer who, enslaved, was liberated by the Roman emperor Augsusto.
FELICE:	Italian form of Latin Felix, first a Latin nickname and then a greeting of good wishes from the Latin felix, "happy, content".
FELICIANO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Felicianus, meaning "lucky".
FERDINANDO:	Italian form of Ferdinand, traced to the Visigoth name Frithunanths, composed of frithu "security, friendship, peace" and nanths "audacious, brave", and meaning "courageous in securing peace".
FERNANDO:	Italian form of Ferdinand, traced to the Visigoth name Frithunanths, composed of frithu "security, friendship, peace" and nanths "audacious, brave", and meaning "courageous in securing peace".
FERRO:	Old Italian byname for someone with a sturdy physique, meaning "iron".
FERRUCCIO:	Diminutive form of Italian Ferro, originally the Latin nickname Ferrutius, derived from ferro, and means "iron, strong like iron".
FIDENZIO:	Italian form of Fidenzio, derived from the Latin Fidentius and means "bold, courageous, brave".
FILIBERTO:	Italian form of Filbert, derived from German and means "very renowned".
FILIPO:	Variant of Italian Filippo, derived from the Greek name Philippos, Latinized in Philippus, formed from philo and philein, "to love", and hippos, "horse", therefore meaning "who loves horses".
FILIPPO:	Italian form of English Philip, derived from the Greek name Philippos, Latinized in Philippus, formed from philo and philein, "to love", and hippos, "horse", therefore meaning "who loves horses".
FILLIPO:	Variant of Italian Filippo, derived from the Greek name Philippos, Latinized in Philippus, formed from philo and philein, "to love", and hippos, "horse", therefore meaning "who loves horses".
FIORELLO:	Italian form of Fiorello, derived from the Latin flòs "flower" and is a name of affection.
FIORENZO:	Italian form of Fiorenzo, derived from the Latin Florentius, participle of the verb florere, (fiorire in Italian) "to bloom", and adopted during the Roman era as a surname meaning "good wishes".
FIRMINO:	Italian form of French Firmin, meaning "firm".
FLAVIANO:	Italian form of Flaviano, derived from the Latin surname Flavius and taken in turn from the adjective flavius, "blond, with blond hair".
FLAVIO:	Italian form of Flavio, derived from the Latin surname Flavius and taken in turn from the adjective flavius, "blond, with blond hair".
FLORIANO:	Italian form of Roman Florian, meaning "flower".
FONS:	Nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready".
FONSIE:	Nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready".
FONZ:	English nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready".
FONZIE:	English nickname for Italian/Spanish Alfonso, meaning "noble and ready".
FORTUNATO:	Italian form of Latin Fortunatus, and means "who has good luck". There are close to twenty saints who have this name.
FOSCO:	Italian form of Fosco, derived from the Latin name Fuscus and means "dark, brown, dusk", probably referring to hair or skin color.
FRANCESCO:	Italian form of Francis, Frank, derived from the Latin Franciscus, meaning "free", indicating first the appearance of the Germanic people of Franchi, then later that of the French.
FRANCO:	Derived from the German franka of uncertain origin, became the name of the Frankish ethnic group and therefore came to mean "free man" or a nickname for of Italian name Francesco.
FREDIANO:	Italian form of Roman Frigidian, origin uncertain, probably derived from the German frithu– "security, friendship, peace"; Latinized in Fredianus and meaning "lover of peace".
FREDO:	Abbreviated form of Italian Goffredo, meaning "God's peace".
FULGENZIO:	Italian form of Fulgenzio, derived from the Latin and means "splendid, brilliant".
FULVIO:	Italian form of Roman Fulvius, derived from the Latin surname Fulvius, which was derived from the nickname fulvus, "light blonde, strawberry blonde, pale red", referring to hair color.
FURIO:	Italian form of Furio, name of Latin origin meaning "to become furious", rendered famous by Marco Furio Camillo, who in 396 BC conquered Veio and in 390 BC freed Rome from the Gauls.

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GABRIELE:	Italian form of English Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew Gabri'el, composed from either gabar "to be strong" or gheber "man" and from El, abbreviation of Elohim "God". It can mean "God was strong", or "man of God".
GAETANO:	Italian form of Guy, from the Latin common name and nickname Caietanus, "inhabitant of Caieta (Gaeta, Italy)".
GALDINO:	This is of French origin meaning "to rule, to reign" or from the medieval Galdo, which is from the Germanic name Wald, meaning "forest, woods".
GALEAZZO:	Derived from the Saxon Gail "cheerful, merry, joyous".
GALILEO:	Hebrew name taken from Galil meaning "district, region".
GANDOLFO:	This was derived from the Lombard name Gandulfus, meaning "wolf, warrior".
GASPARE:	Italian form of Gaspar, derived probably from the Iranian Gathaspas, meaning "treasure bearer" and taken from an ancient adjective that referred to Wayna, who was the god of air in the Iranian religion. Latinized into Gaspar or Gasparus, one of the three Magi kings.
GASPARO:	Italian form of Gaspar, derived probably from the Iranian Gathaspas, meaning "treasure bearer" and taken from an ancient adjective that referred to Wayna, who was the god of air in the Iranian religion. Latinized into Gaspar or Gasparus, one of the three Magi kings.
GASTONE:	Italian form of French Gaston, variant of Gascon, ethnic name of French origin that means "inhabitant of the Gascony".
GAUDENZIO:	This name is of Latin origins and means "pleasure seeker, reveller, he who has a good time".
GAVINO:	Italian name derived from Latin Gabinus, ethnic name meaning "inhabitant of Gabium", which was an ancient city in the Italian region of Lazio.
GELSOMINO:	Italian masculine form of unisex Jasmine, meaning "Jasmine flower".
GENEROSO:	Name derived from Latin meaning "noble origin". Only over a period of time did the name assume the significance of "prodigious of heart and of material items".
GENNARO:	Italian form of Janus, derived from the Latin Ianuarius, taken from Ianus, or Janus the two-faced god of beginnings and endings, subsequently given to children who were born in January.
GERALDINO:	Italian form of Gerard, name of Germanic origin Gairowald, formed from gaira "lance, javelin" and walda, "to be strong, to command".
GERALDO:	Italian form of Gerard, name of Germanic origin Gairowald, formed from gaira "lance, javelin" and walda, "to be strong, to command".
GERARDINO:	Italian form of Gerard, name of Germanic origin formed from gaira "lance, javelin" and hardhu "hard, valorous", and means "brave with the lance". Latinized into Gherardus or Girardus
GERARDO:	Italian form of Gerard, name of Germanic origin formed from gaira "lance, javelin" and hardhu "hard, valorous", and means "brave with the lance". Latinized into Gherardus or Girardus
GEREMIA:	Italian form of Jeremy, derived from the Hebrew Jirmejahu and means "exaltation of the Lord".
GERMANO:	Italian form of Germano, derived from the Latin Germanus meaning either "inhabitant of Germany" or "brother".
GEROLAMO:	Italian form of Jerome, derived from the Greek Hieronymos and is composed from hieros "sacred" and onoma "name", and therefore means "sacred name".
GERONIMO:	Italian form of Jerome, derived from the Greek Hieronymos and is composed from hieros "sacred" and onoma "name", and therefore means "sacred name".
GERVASIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Gervase, meaning "spear servant".
GHERARDO:	Italian form of Gerard, name of Germanic origin formed from gaira "lance, javelin" and hardhu "hard, valorous", and means "brave with the lance". Latinized into Gherardus or Girardus
GIACINTO:	Italian masculine form of unisex Hyacinth, derived from the ancient Greek Yakinthos "hyacinth", type of fragrant flower.
GIACOBBE:	Italian form of English Jacob, derived from the Hebrew Jaakob and means "follower of God".
GIACOMO:	Italian form of English James, derived from the late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from Iakobos (Ιακωβος), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב ), which means "protect", with the significance of "God has protected, follower of God".
GIAMBATTISTA:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Battista, meaning "baptist" originally deriving from Greek βαπτω (bapto) "to dip".
GIAMPAOLO:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Paolo, derived from the nickname and Latin first name paulus, diminutive of paucus, "little, not big", and means "small, modest".
GIAMPIERO:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Piero, derived from the Greek pétros meaning "stone, cliff", and translated in Latin as Petrus.
GIANCARLO:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Carlo, derived from the German karla- meaning "free man", also documented starting in the 8th century in the Latinized forms Carolus and Carlus.
GIANETTO:	Italian form of John, Alteration of Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.
GIANFRANCO:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Franco, derived from the German franka of uncertain origin, became the name of the Frankish ethnic group and therefore came to mean "free man" or a nickname for of Italian name Francesco.
GIANLEONE:	Italian form of John Leo, name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious" (in ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents), and Leone, Late Latin nickname and common name Leo "lion".
GIANLUCA:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Luca, abbreviated form of the Latin Lucanus, name of ethnic origin that means "citizen of Lucania".
GIANLUIGI:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Luigi, derived from the ancient French Lodewig meaning "glorious in battle" or "illustrious man".
GIANMARCO:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Marco, derived from the Latin first name Martcus or Marticos, subsequently Marcus, meaning "sacred, dedicated to the god Mars", god of spring and of war.
GIANMARIA:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Maria, derived from the Hebrew Maryam which in turn originated from the Egyptian mrjt "loved, beloved", with the Hebrew female suffix -am. Is the most popular feminine name in Italy due to its religious origin.
GIANNI:	Alteration of Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.
GIANNINO:	Pet form of Italian Giovanni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.
GIANPAOLO:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Paolo, derived from the nickname and Latin first name paulus, diminutive of paucus, "little, not big", and means "small, modest".
GIANPIERO:	Name composed from Gianni, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious", and Piero, derived from the Greek pétros meaning "stone, cliff", and translated in Latin as Petrus.
GILBERTO:	Italian form of Gilbert, derived from the ancient Teutonic gisil "arrow, javelin" and berth "illustrious" and means "brave fighter".
GILDO:	Italian form of Gildo, derived from a Germanic name of Gothic tradition, composed from ermin- or irmin "great", and gildi "that has value and consistency", refering originally to the celebration of the sacraments.
GINO:	Italian form of Gene, nickname for Italian names ending with the diminutive suffix -gino, such as Ambrogino "little immortal one", and Giorgino "little farmer". But, this could have derived from the Greek Hyghiès meaning "healthy, prosperous, auspicious" and was a Latin name and nickname in the last Republican age.
GIOACCHINO:	Italian form of Joachim, name has Hebrew origins meaning "God gives strength". Gioacchino (the Tuscan form is Giovacchino), was the husband of St. Anne and the father of the Virgin Mary..
GIOACHINO:	Variant of Italian Gioacchino, name has Hebrew origins meaning "God gives strength". Gioacchino (the Tuscan form is Giovacchino), was the husband of St. Anne and the father of the Virgin Mary.
GIOELE:	Italian form of Joel, derived from Hebrew, Latinized in Ioel, and means "wanting or attesting to".
GIONA:	Italian form of Jonah, derived from the Hebrew Yonah "dove". Name of one of the prophets of the Old Testament, recognized in Christianity as the symbol of the death and resurrection of Christ.
GIORDANO:	Italian form of Jordan, derived from the name of the Jordan river, where Jesus was baptized.. In Hebrew Yarden, in Greek Iordanes, and in Latin Iordanus.
GIORGIO:	Italian form of George, derived from the Late Greek and Byzantine gheorgòs, "agriculturist, worker of the earth", and Latinized into the name Georgius.
GIORGINO:	Diminutive form of Italian Giorgio, derived from the Late Greek and Byzantine gheorgòs, "agriculturist, worker of the earth", and Latinized into the name Georgius.
GIOSUE (Giosuè):	Italian form of Joshua, derived from the Hebrew Jehoa-Schiuah and means "God saves". In the Old Testament Joshua is the leader who takes the post of Moses as the guide of the people and stops the sun to assure victory over the enemy.
GIOVANNI:	Italian form of John, derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.
GIRALDO:	Italian form of Gerald, name of Germanic origin Gairowald, formed from gaira "lance, javelin" and walda, "to be strong, to command".
GIROLAMO:	Italian form of Jerome, variant of Italian Gerolamo, derived from the Greek Hieronymos and is composed from hieros "sacred" and onoma "name", and therefore means "sacred name".
GIULIANO:	Italian form of Julian, from the Latin surname Iulius, probably a derivative of Iovis "Jupiter".
GIULIO:	Italian form of Jules, Julius, from the Latin surname Iulius, probably a derivative of Iovis "Jupiter".
GIUSTINO:	Italian form of English Justin, meaning "fair, just".
GIUSEPPE:	Italian form of Joseph, derived from the Hebrew Yoseph, taken in turn from yasaph "to add", and meant to convey the wish that "God adds (increases) the family (by means of sons and daughters)".
GOFFREDO:	Italian form of Geoffrey, Godfrey and masculine form of Italian Gioffreda, derived from the Gothic Guthafriths and means "protected by God".
GRAZIANO:	Italian form of Roman Gratianus, meaning "pleasing, agreeable".
GREGORIO:	Italian form of English Gregory, derived from the Greek Gregorios "wide awake, ready to act", from the verb gregorein "to awaken, to be vigilant".
GUALTIERO:	Italian and Spanish form of English Walter, which is of German origin and is composed from walda "to be strong, to command" and from harja "people in crews, army". Its significance therefore is "who commands in the army."
GUARINO:	Italian form of Germanic Warin, derived from the German wara "defense, protection", and means "who defends protects".
GUERINO/GUERRINO:	Italian form of Germanic Warin, derived from the German wara "defense, protection", and means "who defends protects".
GUGLIELMO:	Italian form of English William, derived from the German and composed from wilja "will" and helma "helmet, protection".
GUIDO:	Italian form of French Guy, derived from the German and is formed from widu "woods, forest", or from wida "far away".
GUSTAVO:	Italian form of Gustav, Gustave, derived from the Swedish name Goestaf, composed of Goti, the name of a local Swedish people, and the Nordic word stafr "support". Latinized as Gustavus.

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HIERONOMO:

Italian form of Greek Hieronymos, meaning "holy name".

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IACOPO:	Italian form of Jacob, popular form taken from the Latin Jàcob, equivalent to Giacomo and Giacobbe, that means "walks in the footsteps of God".
IGINO:	Italian form of Igino, derived from the Greek Hyghiès meaning "healthy, prosperous, auspicious" and was a Latin name and nickname in the last Republican age.
IGNAZIO:	Italian form of Latin Ignatius, derived from the Latin surname of Etruscan origin Egnatius, which evolved into the common name Ignatius, etymologically related to ignis, "fire".
IGOR:	Italian form of Igor, derived from Yngvi or Ing, name of Nordic divinity.
ILARIO:	Italian form of Hilary, Hillary, derived from the Latin Hilaris or Hilarius, which were taken from Greek hilaros, meaning "happy, cheerful, glad".
ILDEBRANDO:	Italian form of Ildebrando, name of German origin meaning "courageous in battle".
INDRO:	Italian form of Indro, derived from the Madagascan indri meaning "man of the forest, woodsman".
INNOCENZO:	Italian form of Innocenzo, derived from the Latin word Innocentius meaning "innocent".
IPPOLITO:	Italian form of Ippolito, derived from the Greek Ippolytos and means "who sets free the horses".
IRENEO:	Italian form of Ireneo, derived from the Greek Eiréne meaning "peace". Reinterpreted during the Christian era to mean "peace between all men".
ISACCO:	Italian form of Ike, Isaac, derived from the Hebrew Isehaq and means "God smiles at him".
ISAIA:	Italian form of Isaiah, derived from the Hebrew Jeschia'jàh, Latinized into Esaias and means "God is salvation".
ISAURO:	Italian form of Isauro, derived from Isaurus meaning "citizen of Isaura", an area located in Asia Minor.
ISIDORO:	Italian form of Isidoro, name derived from Greek Isidore, meaning "gift of Isis", ancient Egyptian divinity.
ITALO:	Italian form of Roman Italus, name that is ideological, patriotic, and nationalistic, diffused mostly during the Renaissance and the first World War with reference to the wars for the unity and independence of Italy.
IVAN:	Derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.
IVANO:	Derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.
IVO:	Italian form of Yves, derived from the Celtic ivos and means "yew tree". The yew was a sacred tree, used to manufacture both weapons as well as houses.
IVONE:	Italian form of Ivone, derived from Celtic Ywes meaning "watchful, vigilant, alert".

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JACOPO:

Italian form of Jacob, derived from the late Latin name Iacomus which was derived from Iakobos (Ιακωβος), the New Testament Greek form of the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (יַעֲקֹב ), which means "protect", with the significance of "God has protected, follower of God".

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LADISLAO:	Italian form of Czech Vladislav, derived from Polish and means "gentleman".
LAMBERTO:	Italian form of Lambert, derived from the Lombard Landoberth and means "illustrious in his country".
LANDOLFO:	Italian form of Landolfo, derived from German and means "bearer of victory".
LANDRO:	Italian form of Landro, derived from Greek leiandros and means "thoughtful, sensitive man".
LANFRANCO:	Italian form of Lanfrancus, derived from a name of Germanic origin composed from of landa- "earth" and franka "free", meaning "free man in his country". Latinized form is Lanfrancus.
LAURO:	Italian form of Latin Laurus, meaning "laurel".
LAZZARO:	Italian form of Lazzaro, derived from the Hebrew Eleazar meaning "he who is assisted by God". Latinized form is Lazarus.
LEALDO:	Italian form of Lealdo, derived from the ancient Germanic name Alhard or Adelhard meaning "noble and valorous".
LEARCO:	Italian form of Learco, derived from Greek, meaning "leader, head of the people". The name refers also to the mythological figure who was the son of Atamante, king of Thebes, and was erroneously killed by his father.
LEARDO:	Italian form of Leardo, derived from the ancient Germanic name Alhard or Adelhard meaning "noble and valorous".
LEANDRO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Leander, from the Greek Leandros (Λεανδρος) which means "lion of a man", from Greek leon (λεων) "lion" and andros (ανδρος) "of a man". In Greek legend Leander was the lover of Hero. Every night he swam across the Hellespont to meet her, but on one occasion he was drowned when a storm arose. When Hero saw his dead body she threw herself into the waters and perished.
LEO:	Italian form of Leo, late Latin name meaning "lion", ultimately from Greek leon (λεων). It was popular among early Christians and was the name of 13 popes, including Saint Leo the Great who asserted the dominance of the Roman bishops (the popes) over all others in the 5th century."
LEONARDO:	Italian form of Leonard, derived from the Lombard Leonhard, composed from leo- "lion" and hardhu- "strong, valorous", and means "powerful as a lion".
LEONE:	Italian form of Leon, derived from the late Latin nickname and common name Leo "lion".
LEONIDE:	Italian form of Leonide, derived from the Greek word Leonidas which can be interpreted as a compound of leon "lion", and -eides, "form, shape", therefore meaning "who resembles a lion", or more probably "one who descends from the Leone family".
LEONZIO:	Italian form of Latin Leontius, meaning "lion-like".
LEOPOLDO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Leopold, derived from the German Leudbold and Liutbald, composed from leudi- "people", and baltha "audacious, brave", meaning "audacious among the people".
LETTERIO:	Italian form of Letterio, typical name of northeast Sicily associated with the worship of St. Maria of the Letter, patron saint of Messina that, according to tradition, blessed the Messina ambassadors to Palestine, entrusting them with a letter of protection for all of the city.
LIBERATO:	Italian form of Liberato, name of Latin origin meaning "liberated from slavery".
LIBERATORE:	Italian form of Liberatore, name of Latin origin meaning "liberated from slavery".
LIBERIO:	Italian form of Roman Liberius, derived from the Latin term liber meaning "independent".
LIBERO:	Italian form of Roman Liberius, derived from the Latin liber "free".
LILLO:	Typical name of northeast Sicily associated with the worship of St. Maria of the Letter, patron saint of Messina that, according to tradition, blessed the Messina ambassadors to Palestine, entrusting them with a letter of protection for all of the city.
LINO:	Derived from Greek Linos, Latinized into Linus and refers to linen. Often the abbreviated form of names ending in –lino, such as Angelino.
LIONELLO:	Italian form of Leo, Late Latin nickname and common name Leo, meaning "lion".
LISANDRO:	Italian form of Alexander, from the Greek name Aléxandros and derived from the verb alexéin, "protect, to defend". Etymologically means "defender of one's own men".
LIVIANO:	Italian form of Liviano, derived from the Latin surnames Livius and Livia, taken from the Etruscan nickname Livus meaning "resentful, full of spite, malice".
LIVIO:	Italian form of Livio, derived from the Latin surnames Livius and Livia, taken from the Etruscan nickname Livus meaning "resentful, full of spite, malice".
LODOVICO:	Italian form of German Lewis, Ludwig, derived from the German Ludwig, Latinized in Ludovicus and means "illustrious fighter".
LORENZO:	Italian form of English Laurence, Lawrence, derived from the Latin surname Laurentius, that is, "citizen or descendent of Laurento", ancient city of the Lazio region that the Romans associated with a "forest of laurel."
LOTHARIO:	Italian form of German Lothair, derived from the elements hlud, meaning "fame, loud"and heri meaning "army, warrior", together "people's warrior".
LUCA:	Italian form of Luke, abbreviated form of the Latin Lucanus, name of ethnic origin that means "citizen of Lucania".
LUCIANO:	Italian form of Lucian, derived from the Latin common name Lucius, related to lux or lucis "light", therefore meaning "born in the first hours of light".
LUCIO:	Italian form of Lucio, derived from the Latin common name Lucius, related to lux or lucis "light", therefore meaning "born in the first hours of light".
LUCIUS:	Italian form of Lucius, derived from the Latin common name Lucius, related to lux or lucis "light", therefore meaning "born in the first hours of light".
LUDOVICO:	Italian form of Lewis, derived from the German Ludwig, Latinized in Ludovicus and means "illustrious fighter".
LUIGI:	Italian form of Louis, derived from the ancient French Lodewig meaning "glorious in battle" or "illustrious man".
LUIGINO:	Pet form of Italian Luigi, derived from the ancient French Lodewig meaning "glorious in battle" or "illustrious man".

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MACARIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Macarius, derived from the Greek Makarios and means "happy".
MALVOLIO:	Italian name invented by Shakespeare for a character in his play "Twelfth Night," meaning "ill-will".
MANFREDO:	Italian form of German Manfred, derived from the ancient German word man and frid and means "man of peace".
MANLIO:	Italian form of Roman Latin Manlius, that originated from the word mane, "morning", and given to children born at dawn.
MANUEL:	Italian form of Emanuel, Manuels, derived from the Hebrew Immanuel "God is with us", Graecized into Emmanuel.
MANUELE:	Italian form of Emanuel, Manuels, derived from the Hebrew Immanuel "God is with us", Graecized into Emmanuel.
MARCELLINO:	Italian form of Marcel, from the Latin surname Marcellus, originally a diminutive of Marcus.
MARCELLO:	Italian form of Marcel, from the Latin surname Marcellus, originally a diminutive of Marcus.
MARCO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Mark, derived from the Latin first name Martcus or Marticos, subsequently Marcus, meaning "sacred, dedicated to the god Mars", god of spring and of war.
MARIANO:	It is an Italian and Spanish variant of the Roman Marianus, which is from Marius derived from the Roman god Mars or from the Latin maris "male".
MARINO:	Italian form of Marino, derived from the the Latin nickname Marinus, which means "of the sea" or a habitational name from any of various places named Marino.
MARIO:	Italian form of Mario, derived from the Etruscan maru, title of a high priest or magistrate, and taken as the Roman surname Marius.
MARTINO:	Italian form of Martin, derived from the Latin Martinus, which means "dedicated to Mars".
MARZIO:	Italian form of Marzio, derived from the Latin name Martius, which means "dedicated to Mars".
MASO:	Nickname for Italian Tommaso, which is from the Aramaic To'ma or Taoma meaning "twin".
MASSIMILIANO:	Italian form of Maximilian, derived from the superlative of magnus, maximus, which means "the first, the greatest of sons" or "largest, superior to all", and taken as the surname of many powerful Roman families.
MASSIMO:	Italian form of Max, derived from the superlative of magnus, maximus, which means "the first, the greatest of sons" or "largest, superior to all", and taken as the surname of many powerful Roman families.
MATTEO:	Italian form of Matthew, derived from the Hebrew Matithyah, composed from matath "gift", and Yah, abbreviation of Yahweh "God", and therefore means "gift of God".
MATTIA:	Italian form of Matthew, Matthias, derived from the Hebrew Matithyah, composed from matath "gift", and Yah, abbreviation of Yahweh "God", and therefore means "gift of God".
MAURILIO:	Italian form of Maurilio, derived from the Latin Maurilius, which means "magnanimous".
MAURIZIO:	Italian form of Maurice, derived from the Latin maurus meaning "citizen of Mauritania, northwestern Africa", in what is now Morocco.
MAURO:	Italian form of Latin Mauricius, derived from the Latin maurus meaning "citizen of Mauritania, northwestern Africa," in what is now Morocco.
MEDARDO:	Italian form of Medardo, from an old Germanic personal name composed of a first element of uncertain origin and hard "hardy, brave, strong". It is borne in honour of St Medard (c.470-c.558), bishop of Noyon and Tournai. His brother, St Gildard, served as archbishop of Rouen.
MEDORO:	Italian form of Medoro, derived from German and means "warrior who fights for honor".
MELCHIORRE:	Italian form of Melchior, from the name assigned by medieval tradition to one of the three Magi. It is said to be of Persian origin, composed of the elements melk "king" (cf. Melek) and quart "city", meaning "king city".
MEO:	Nickname for Italian Bartolomeo, derived from the Aramaic Nathanae'l meaning "God has given" or from Bar-Talmay, "son of Talmay".
MERICO:	Italian form of Merico, derived from a Germanic name of Ostrogothic and Francophone origin, composed from haimi "home, native land" and rikja "powerful". Latinized into Heimericus or Aimerigus.
MERIGO:	Italian form of Merigo, derived from a Germanic name of Ostrogothic and Francophone origin, composed from haimi "home, native land" and rikja "powerful". Latinized into Heimericus or Aimerigus.
MICHELANGELO:	Italian compound name composed of Michele, derived from the Hebrew Mika'el, composed of mi "who", ke "like", and from El, abbreviation of Elohim "God", and means therefore "who is like God" and Angelo, derived from the Greek ànghelos "messenger", perhaps of Assyrian origin.
MICHELE:	Italian form of Michael, derived from the Hebrew Mika'el, composed of mi "who", ke "like", and from El, abbreviation of Elohim "God", and means therefore "who is like God".
MICHELINO:	Italian form of Mike, derived from the Hebrew Mika'el, composed of mi "who", ke "like", and from El, abbreviation of Elohim "God", and means therefore "who is like God".
MODESTO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Modestus, meaning "moderate, sober".

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NALDO:	Nickname for Italian names ending with -naldo
NAPOLEONE:	Italian form of French Napoleon, name could be derived from the Celtic Nab and Leon meaning "son of the lion", or simply could mean "originally from Napoli".
NARCISO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Narcissus, derived from the Greek Nàrkisos, taken from Narke, and meaning "flavor, taste".
NATALE:	Italian form of Noel, derived from the Latin natalis, "birth", which originated from the term dies natalis, "day of the birth". Refers to the birth of Christ.
NATALINO:	Italian form of Natalino, derived from the Latin natalis, "birth", which originated from the term dies natalis, "day of the birth".
NATANAELE:	Italian form of biblical Nathanael, meaning "God has given".
NAZARIO:	Italian and Spanish form of Latin Nazarius, derived from the Hebrew Nazàr meaning "consacrated" or "of Nazareth".
NAZZARENO:	Italian form of Nazzareno, derived from the Latin Nazarenus, which means "of Nazareth". A substitute for the name Jesus which, by tradition, cannot be given to Christians.
NEREO/NERIO:	Derived from Greek neros (νηρος) meaning "water". In Greek and Roman myth this was the name of a god of the sea. This was also the name of a Roman saint of the 1st century, a member of the army, who was martyred with his companion Achilleus because they refused to execute Christians.
NERO:	Nickname for Italian Raniero, which was a Roman cognomen, which was probably of Sabine origin meaning "strong, vigourous". It was borne most infamously by a deranged Roman emperor of the 1st century
NESTORE:	Italian form of Greek Nestor, derived from the Latin word Nestoris, which means "conductor, guide".
NEVIO:	Italian form of Roman Naevius, meaning "spotted".
NICCOLO (Niccolò):	Italian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek and Byzantine Nikolaos, composed from nikein, "to win", and from laòs, "people, multitude", and therefore means "winner of the people".
NICO:	Nickname for Italian Niccolò, Italian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek and Byzantine Nikolaos, composed from nikein, "to win", and from laòs, "people, multitude", and therefore means "winner of the people".
NICODEMO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Nicodemus, meaning "victory of the people".
NICOLA:	Italian form of Nicholas, Italian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek and Byzantine Nikolaos, composed from nikein, "to win", and from laòs, "people, multitude", and therefore means "winner of the people".
NICOLO (Nicolò):	Variant of Italian Niccolò, Italian form of Nicholas, derived from the Greek and Byzantine Nikolaos, composed from nikein, "to win", and from laòs, "people, multitude", and therefore means "winner of the people".
NICOMEDO:	Italian form of Greek Nikomedes, meaning "victory-scheme".
NICOSTRATO:	Italian form of Greek Nikostratos, meaning "victory-army".
NINO:	Nickname for Italian Giannino, derived from a Hebrew term, Latinized into Ninus, and means "beautiful".
NORBERTO:	Derived from the ancient German Nordberth meaning "splendor of the north".
NUNZIO:	Masculine form of Italian Nunzia, meaning "announces", referring to the Annunciation. Sometimes considered a month name for March.

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OBERTO:	Italian form of Oberto, derived from the Lombard aud behrt, meaning "renowned for his wealth".
OBIZIO:	Derived from the Latin Obicius, which means "he who wants to be in the forefront".
OCEANO:	Originally Greek, derived from the Latin Oceanus, meaning "epiteth of the god of the sea; immensity".
ODDINO:	This name was derived from old German, meaning "proprietor of little wealth".
ODDONE:	Derived from the Longobard Odan, latinized as Oddo and Odonis; meaning "owner, proprietor".
ODILONE:	This was derived from Celtic, which latinized as Odilonis, meaning "heir, inheritor"
ODO:	This was derived from the ancient German word Odon, which means "proprietor".
ODORICO:	This was derived from the ancient German term Od-Rik, which means "very rich, wealthy".
OLINDO:	Italian form of Olindo, name made famous, and possibly invented by, the poet Tasso in an episode of "Gerusalemme liberata".
OLINTO:	Son of Hercules who founded the city by the same name in Thrace.
OLIVIERO:	Derived from the Latin Oliverius meaning "he who has olive groves".
OMERO:	Italian form of Homer, name of Greek origin meaning "hostoge". Homer was the famous blind poet who authored the Illiad and the Odyssey, but in reality never existed.
ORAZIO:	Italian form of Horace, Horatio, derived from the ancient Latin word Horatius and from the Etruscan Huras, meaning "dark". According to others it means "clairvoyant".
ORESTE:	Italian form of Orestes, derived from the Greek name Orestes, composed in turn from oros, "mount", and means therefore "inhabitant of mountains, mountain dweller".
ORFEO:	Italian form of Greek Orpheus, meaning "darkness of night".
ORLANDO:	Italian form of Norman French Roland, derived from the Hruodolandus (a Franco-Latin language), of Germanic origin, signifying "give Glory to the native land".
ORONZO:	Italian form of Oronzo, of Greek origin meaning "who slides quickly and rapidly" and derived from the Latin name Orontius. Can also refer to the Oronte river, which flows rapidly from the nearby mountains.
ORSINO:	Italian form of Roman Ursinus, meaning "bear-like".
ORSO:	Italian form of Roman Ursus, common name meaning "bear" and implying the force and prudence of the animal. Is the origin for many surnames including Orsini.
ORTENSIO:	Italian form of Ortensio, of Latin origin meaning "who tends orchards and gardens". Also the name of a Roman family, probably so-called to identify their profession.
OSCAR:	Italian form of Oscar, derived from German and composed of ansa, "God, divinity", and gaira, "warrior", therefore meaning "warrior of God".
OSVALDO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Oswald, derived from German and is composed of os, "God, divinity", and from weald, "power", and therefore means "Divine power".
OTTAVIANO:	Italian form of Roman Octavianus, which was derived from octo, "eight", and originally indicated the eighth son.
OTTAVIO:	Italian form of Roman Octavius, which was derived from octo, "eight", and originally indicated the eighth son.
OTTONE:	Derived from the ancient Saxon Athad, Latinized into Othonem, meaning "who owns, who is the proprietor".
OVIDIO:	Italian and Spanish form of Ovid, derived from the Latin Ovidius, which means "owner of sheep".

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PACIANO:	Italian form of Paciano, derived from the Latin name Pacianus and means "man of peace".
PALMIRO:	Italian form of English Palmer, which means "city of palms" and was the name of an ancient Syrian city destroyed by the Arabs in the 6th century. This name is sometimes given to babies born on Palm Sunday.
PANCRAZIO:	Italian form of Pancrazio, derived from the Greek name Pankrates formed from pan, "all, everything", and kratos, "force, power", therefore meaning "very strong, powerful, omnipotent".
PANFILO:	Italian form of Greek Pamphilos, meaning "friend of all".
PANTALEONE:	Derived from the Greek name Pantaleon, meaning "entirely a lion".
PAOLINO:	Italian form of Roman Paulinus, derived from the nickname and Latin first name paulus, diminutive of paucus, "little, not big", and means "small, modest".
PAOLO:	Italian form of Paul, derived from the nickname and Latin first name paulus, diminutive of paucus, "little, not big", and means "small, modest".
PARIDE:	Italian form of Paride, derived from the Greek Paris, meaning "fighter, combatant".
PASQUALE:	Italian form of Pascal (Patsy, Patrick), derived from the Hebrew Pesah and Latinized into Paschalis. Latin first name in the Christian era and means "transit, passage" and "Easter, concerning Easter (or Passover)".
PASQUALINO:	Pet form of Italian Pasquale, derived from the Hebrew Pesah and Latinized into Paschalis. Latin first name in the Christian era and means "transit, passage" and "Easter, concerning Easter (or Passover)".
PATRIZIO:	Italian form of Patrick, from the Latin Patricius, which is derived from patres, meaning "fathers", and also "pertaining to the senate". By extension also means "of noble origin, descendants".
PELLEGRINO:	Italian form of Latin Peregrinus, meaning "wanderer".
PETRONIO:	Derived from the Latin surname Petronius and originally from the Etruscan name Petruna. Associated with petra, "stone, cliff" and means "coming from a stony locality".
PIERINO:	Diminutive of Piero, derived from the Greek pétros meaning "stone, cliff", and translated in Latin as Petrus.
PIERO:	Italian form of Peter, derived from the Greek pétros meaning "stone, cliff", and translated in Latin as Petrus.
PIETRO:	Italian form of Peter, derived from the Greek pétros meaning "stone, cliff", and translated in Latin as Petrus. One of the more diffuse Christian names due to the worship of St. Peter, prince of the apostles.
PINO:	Nickname for Italian names ending with -pino.
PIO:	Italian and Portuguese form of Latin Pius, derived from the Latin name of the imperial era Pius and means "devout, religious, pious, honest". Also associated with the Christian virtue of mercy.
PLACIDO:	Italian form of Placido, derived from the Latin Placidus, meaning "sweet, gentle, mild".
PLINIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Plinius, of unknown meaning.
POMPEO:	Italian form of Roman Pompeius, possibly meaning "display, solemn procession".
PONZIO:	Italian form of Roman Pontius, meaning "seaman".
PORFIRIO:	Italian and Spanish form of Greek Porphyrios, meaning "purple".
PRIMO:	Derived from the Latin nickname Primus, which in antiquity was used to name the first-born. Means "first of a series, first among many".
PRINCIPIO:	Derived from the Latin Principius and means "principal, head, manager".
PRISCO:	Derived from the Latin Priscus, an ancient Latin surname, which means "past one's prime, aleady old".
PROCOPIO:	Derived from the Latin Procòpius, taken from the Greek Prokopto, and means "he who promotes".
PROSERPIO:	This was derived from Greek, meaning "splendidly lit".
PROSPERO:	Italian form of Prosper, derived from Latin Prosperus, which means "happy, fortunate, propitious, favorable".
PROTASIO:	Derived from the Latin Protàsius meaning "preferred".
PRUDENZIO:	Italian form of Prudenzio, derived from Latin Prudentius, meaning "prudent, wisely".

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QUADRATO:	Italian form of Quadratus, derived from the Latin Quadratus and means "wise, sensible, judicious".
QUARANTINO:	Italian form of Quarantino, in ancient times, this was a name given to offspring of mothers who were in their forties.
QUARTO:	Italian form of Quarto, derived from the Latin nickname Quartus, which in antiquity was used to name the fourth-born son.
QUINTILIANO:	Italian form of Quintilian, name of Latin origin meaning "born in July".
QUINTILIO:	Italian form of Quintilio, name of Latin origin meaning "born in July".
QUINTINO:	Italian form of Quentin, derived from the ancient Gaulish Quentin and means "slender, slim".
QUINTO:	Italian form of Quinto, derived from the Latin nickname Quintus, which in antiquity was used to name the fifth-born. Could also mean "born in the fifth month" which in ancient Rome was the month of July, since the year started in March.
QUINZIO:	Italian form of Quinzio, derived from the Latin nickname Quintus, which in antiquity was used to name the fifth-born.
QUIRICO:	Italian form of Quirico, variant of the name Quiriaco, meaning "boss, owner, master".
QUIRINO:	Name derives from the Latin Quirinus, nickname of Romolo, founder of Rome, and means "armed with a lance".

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RAFFAELE:	Italian form of Raphael, derived from the Hebrew Repha'el, composed of rapha, "to heal", and from El, an abbreviation for Elohim, which means "God". Means "God heals, God will heal".
RAFFAELLO:	Italian form of Raphael, derived from the Hebrew Repha'el, composed of rapha, "to heal", and from El, an abbreviation for Elohim, which means "God". Means "God heals, God will heal".
RAIMONDO:	Italian form of Raymond, derived from the ancient High German Reinmund and means "clever defender".
RAMIRO:	Italian form of Ramiro, derived from ancient High German Raginmir and means "glorious advisor".
RANIERO:	Italian form of English Rayner, from the Germanic name Reginhar, composed of the elements ragin "advice" and heri "army".
RAUL:	Italian and Spanish form of Ralph, derived from the Latin Raulus and means "glory of the nation".
REGOLO:	Italian form of Regolo, derived from Latin and means "young king".
REMIGIO:	Italian form of Remigio, derived from the Latin Remigius, taken from rèmex, and means "oarsman".
REMO:	Italian form of Roman Remus, Italian form of Roman Remus, derived from the Latin name Remus, meaning "oar", but usually translated as "swift". May be the diminutive of the historic name Remulus, which referred to a king of Alba and a mythical hero.
RENATO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Latin Renatus, derived from the Latin Christian name Renatus and is the participle of the verb rinascere, "to be reborn" and means "reborn into a new spiritual life (that is, with baptism)".
RENZO:	Nickname for Italian Lorenzo, derived from the Latin surname Laurentius, that is, "citizen or descendent of Laurento", ancient city of the Lazio region that the Romans associated with a "forest of laurel".
RICCARDO:	Italian form of Richard, derived from the German name Richart, composed from rikja, "rich, powerful", and from hardhu, "strong, valorous", and therefore means "rich and valorous".
RICO:	Nickname for Italian Enrico, which was derived from the Germanic name Haimirich, composed of haimi "house, native land" and rikja "rich, powerful, master of his country".
RINALDO:	Italian form of English Reggie, Reginald, Reynold, Ronald, derived from the German name Raginald, composed of ragin, "divine council" and from walda, "who dominates, is powerful", and therefore means "that governs with the council of the gods".
RINO:	This is a nickname taken from Italian names that end with the suffix -rino.
ROBERTO:	Italian, Portuguese, and Spanish form of Robert, derived from German and formed from hroth "fame, glory", and from bertha "illustrious, famous", and means "who enjoys fame".
ROCCO:	Italian form of Rocco, Derived from the German hrok, "crow", a sacred animal endowed with magical powers. According to others it is derived from the Celtic Hrokr, "of high stature; large and strong".
RODOLFO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of German Rudolf, derived from German and formed from hroth "fame, glory", and from wulfa "wolf", and means "glorious warrior", since the wolf was considered a sacred and magical animal that could impersonate a soldier.
RODRIGO:	Italian form of Rodrigo, derived from ancient German Roderich and means "rich in glory". In "I Promessi Sposi" the character Rodrigo wanted to impede the marriage of Renzo and Lucia, so for this reason the name has assumed the meaning of "arrogant".
ROLANDO:	Italian form of Roland, derived from German and is composed from hroth–, "fame, glory", and from nanthaz, "bold, daring, courageous" therefore meaning "famous for his audacity".
ROMANO:	Italian form of Romano, derived from Romanus, a Latin ethnic nickname, meaning "citizen of Rome".
ROMEO:	Italian form of Romeo, derived from the Latin name Romanus, referring to all the citizens of the Roman Empire. In the Middle Ages used to describe those who undertook a pilgrimage to Rome or the Holy Land.
ROMOLO:	Italian form of Roman Romulus, derived from Romilia, title of a Roman family that settled on the Etruscan banks of the Tiber river. Romulus, along with his twin brother Remus, was the legendary founder of Rome.
ROSARIO:	Italian form of Ross, Russ, Roy, Sal, derived from the Latin Rosarius, taken from rosarium, to indicate the "cycle of praying in devotion to the Madonna of the Rosary".
ROSARMOSARIO:	Italian form of Rosarmosario, derived from the Latin Rosarius, taken from rosarium, to indicate the "cycle of praying in devotion to the Madonna of the Rosary".
RUFINO:	Italian form of Rufino, derived from the Latin Rufinus and means "red hair".
RUGGERO:	Italian form of Roger, derived from the ancient Saxon hrod and gar meaning "illustrious spear".
RUGGIERO:	Italian form of Roger, derived from the ancient Saxon hrod and gar meaning "illustrious spear".

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SABINO:	Italian form of Roman Sabinus, meaning "Sabine". The Sabines were an Italic tribe that lived in ancient Italy, inhabiting Latium before the founding of Rome.
SALOMONE:	Italian form of Solomon, derived from the Hebrew Shelam meaning "pacifist". King Solomon, son of David and Bethsheba, was famous for his impartial justice.
SALVATORE:	Italian form of Salvatore, From the Latin salvare and the Greek salvatore, taken in turn from the Hebrew Yeshua meaning "God saves, God is salvation".
SALVO:	Italian form of Salvo, derived from the Latin salvus "safe, unhurt".
SAMUELE:	Italian form of biblical Samuel, derived from the Hebrew Shemu'el, composed of shem, "name" and from El, abbreviation for Elohim "God" and therefore means "His name is God".
SANDRO:	Nickname for Italian Alessandro, from the Greek name Aléxandros and derived from the verb alexéin, "protect, to defend". Etymologically means "defender of one's own men".
SANSONE:	Italian form of Samson, meaning "sun".
SANTE:	Italian form of Sante, derived from the Latin Sanctus or Sanctius, which originated from sanctus, "sacred, saint".
SANTINO:	Pet form of Italian Santo, derived from the Latin Sanctus or Sanctius, which originated from sanctus, "sacred, saint".
SANTO:	Italian form of Santo, derived from the Latin Sanctus or Sanctius, which originated from sanctus, "sacred, saint".
SATURNINO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Saturninus, possibly meaning "to sow".
SAVERIO:	Italian form of English Xavier, Italian adaptation of the Spanish name Xavier, derived from the Basque name of the locality Etxeberri or Jaberri, composed from extre, "house" and from berri, "new", therefore meaning "new house".
SAVINO:	Italian form of Sam, variant form of the Latin first name Sabinus and means "who comes from the Sabine".
SAVIO:	Italian form of Savio, from savio "wise", "learned", given to a wise or knowledgeable man.
SCEVOLA:	Italian form of Scevola, Italian form of the Roman cognomen Scaevola, which was derived from Latin scaevus "left-handed". The first bearer of this name was Gaius Mucius Scaevola, who acquired it, according to legend, after he thrust his right hand into a blazing fire in order to intimidate the Etruscan king Porsenna, who was blockading the city of Rome.
SEBASTIANO:	Italian form of Roman Sebastianus, meaning "from Sebaste", a town in Asia Minor" or derived from the Greek sabastos, "worthy of veneration, respect".
SECONDO:	Italian form of Secondo, derived from the Latin Secundus, which in antiquity was used to name the second-born.
SERAFINO:	Italian form of Latin Seraphinus, derived from the Hebrew Seraph and means "resplendent angel", the first of the nine Angelic Choruses.
SERGIO:	Italian form of Sergio, derived from the ancient Latin surname Sergius, of perhaps Etruscan origin, and taken from servare, "to save, to guard, to attend to", and therefore means "attendant, guardian".
SESTO:	Italian form of Sesto, derived from the Latin Sestius, which in antiquity was the name given to the sixth son.
SETTIMIO:	Italian form of Settimio, derived from the Latin Septimus, name usually given to those born at seven months.
SETTIMO:	Italian form of Settimo, derived from the Latin Septimus, name usually given to those born at seven months.
SEVERIANO:	Italian and Spanish form of Roman Severianus, meaning "stern".
SEVERINO:	Italian form of Xavier, derived from the Latin Severus or Severinus and means "austere, rigid in behavior".
SEVERO:	Italian form of Xavier, derived from the Latin Severus or Severinus and means "austere, rigid in behavior".
SILVANO:	Italian form of Silvano, derived from the Latin silvanus (name of an ancient Roman goddess of the forests and sheep herds), taken taken from silva, "forest, woods", and means "inhabitant of the forest".
SILVESTRO:	Derived from the Latin Silvester, taken from silva, and means "who lives in the forests".
SILVIO:	Italian form of Silvio, derived from the Latin Silvius, taken from silva, "forest, woods", and means "inhabitant of the forest".
SIMONE:	Italian form of Greek Simon or Simone, derived from the Hebrew Shime'on, which was taken from shama, "to listen", and means "God has listened" or "he who listens and obeys God".
SIRO:	Italian form of Cyril, Cyrus, derived from the Greek Seiros, Latinized into Sirius, and means "dazzling, ardent".
SPARTACO:	Italian form of Spartacus, derived from the Greek Spartakos, common name with the root spartòs, "rope, strap, tow-rope". Name made popular after the slave and gladiator Spartacus, originally of Thrace, rebelled in 73 BC and became symbol of the revolt against Roman tyranny.
STANISLAO:	Italian form of Stanley, which was originally from Polish and means "glory of the state".
STEFANO:	Italian form of Stephen, Steven, derived from the Greek stephanos, "crown", referring to the crown as an ornament and symbol of victory, then used to indicate the crown of martyrdom; therefore it means "crowned".

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TACITO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tacitus, meaning "mute, silent".

TADDEO:

Italian form of Thaddeus, meaning "given of God".

TAMMARO:

Italian name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements thank "thought" and mar "fame".

TANCREDI:

Italian form of Tancredi, derived from ancient German Tankred and means "congenial confidant". Tancredi was one of the heros in Tasso's "Gerusalemme Liberata".

TANCREDO:

Italian form of Tancredo, derived from ancient German Tankred and means "congenial confidant".

TARQUINIO:

Italian form of Tarquinio, derived from the surname Tarquinia, an ancient Roman family with origins in the Etruscan town of Tarquinium.

TAZIANO:

Italian form of Taziano, originally a name from the Sabina area, Latinized into Tatianus meaning "son of Tatius".

TEOBALDO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Theobald, derived from the Germanic elements þeud "people" and bald "bold", together meaning "people-bold".

TEODORO:

Italian and Spanish form of English Theodore, derived from the Greek name Theodorus, meaning "gift of God".

TEODOSIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodosius, form of the Greek name Theodosios (Θεοδοσιος) which meant "giving to god", derived from theos (θεος) "god" and dosis (δοσις) "giving". Saint Theodosius of Palestine was a monk who founded a monastery near Bethlehem in the 5th century. This also was the name of emperors of the Eastern Roman and Byzantine Empires.

TEOFILO:

Italian form of Latin Theophilus, form of the Greek name Theophilos (Θεοφιλος) which meant "friend of god", derived from theos (θεος) "god" and philos (φιλος) "friend". In the New Testament the evangelist Luke addresses his gospel and the Book of Acts to a man named Theophilus.

TERENZIO:

Italian form of Terence, derived from the Latin family name Terentius, possibly referring to the city Tarentum (Taranto), or, as some sources report, to the Sabine adjective terentum "delicate, tender".

TERESIO:

Italian form of Terence, masculine form of the name Teresa, perhaps of Spanish origin, and derived from Greek, meaning "hunter". According to others derived from Therasia, "native of the island of Thera" (today Santorino) or from Tarasia, "native of Taras" (today Taranto).

TERZO:

Italian form of Terzo, derived from the Latin Tèrtius, meaning "third", and was used in antiquity to name the third-born.

THORELLO:

Italian name derived from the word torello, meaning "young bull".

TIMOTEO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Timothy, derived from the Greek Timoteos meaning "who is esteemd by God".

TITO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Titus, probably derived from the Sabine Tities, meaning "he who defends, defender"; subsequently became the Roman name Titus.

TIZIANO:

Italian form of Tiziano, derived from the Latin Titianus and means "pertaining to the Tizia people", a Roman family.

TOLOMEO:

Italian form of Ptolemy, derived from Greek and means "warrior". The name is popular in Lazio as a result of the cult of St. Tolomeo, martyred in Rome in the 2nd century, and for St. Tolomeo, the disciple of Peter. Tolomeo (Ptolemy) was the name of fifteen Egyptian kings and also the name of the Greek astronomer and mathematician who originated the geocentric astronomic system that bears his name.

TOMMASO:

Italian form of Thomas, from the Aramaic To'ma or Taoma meaning "twin".

TONIO:

Italian nickname for Antonio, possibly meaning "invaluable".

TORE:

Italian nickname for Latin Salvatore, meaning "savior".

TRANQUILLINO:

Italian form of Tranquillino, derived from Latin adjective tranquillus, "calm, serene".

TRANQUILLO:

Italian form of Tranquillo, derived from Latin adjective tranquillus, "calm, serene".

TULLIO:

Italian form of Tullio, from the Roman family name Tullius, derived from the Etruscan name Tullus and meaning "pertaining to the Tullia family".

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UBALDO:

Italian form of Hubaldus, derived from the ancient Saxon hyg and bald and Latinized into Ubaldus, which means "strong rescuer".

UBERTO:

Italian form of English Hubert, derived from the German word hugu, meaning "spirit", and behrt, meaning "bright, clear", or "illustrious".

UGO:

Italian form of English Hugh, derived from German and formed from hugu "thought, judgement", therefore signifying "who has a sharp spirit".

ULDERICO:

Italian form of Ulderico, derived from the ancient German Hulderiche meaning "powerful in mercy".

ULISSE:

Italian form of Ulysses, derived from the Greek Odysseos, Latinized into Ulixes, and means "irritated, angry". Ulysses is the protagonist of the Homeric poem of the same name.

UMBERTO:

Italian form of English Humbert, derived from ancient German and formed from hunna "young bear" or from Hun "Unno, Unni", and from bertha "illustrious, famous". Its significance may mean "splendid giant".

URANIO:

Italian form of Uranio, which is of Greek origin and means "god(dess) of the sky".

URBANO:

Italian form of Urbano, derived from the Latin name Urbanus and means "inhabitant of the city" or "city-dweller".

URIELE:

Italian form of Uriel, which is of Hebrew origin and meaning "light of God".

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VALENTE:

Derived from the Latin Valentes or Valentinus, participle of valeo, and means "strong, sturdy, vigorous, healthy".

VALENTINO:

Italian form of Latin, derived from the Latin Valentes or Valentinus, participle of valeo, and means "strong, sturdy, vigorous, healthy".

VALERIO:

Italian form of Valerio, taken from both the Latin surname and nickname Valerius, derived from valere, "to be well in health, to be healthy, strong, sturdy".

VALTER:

Derived from the German and is composed from walda, "to be strong, to command" and from harja, "people in crews, army". Its significance therefore is "who commands in the army".

VENANZIO:

Italian form of Venanzio, derived from the Latin Venantius and means "hunter".

VENERANDO:

Italian form of Venerando, derived from the Latin meaning "worthy of veneration".

VANNI:

Nickname for Italian Giovanni, which was derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.

VENCESLAO:

Italian form of Slavic Wenceslas, meaning "more glory".

VICENZO:

Italian form of Vincent, from the Latin proper name Vincentius, derives from the present participle of -ius of the verb vincere. Means "that wins, destined to win", especially in the Christian sense to win over sin.

VICO:

Italian nickname for Roman Victor, meaning "to conquer; victory".

VINCENTE:

Italian form of English Vincent, from the Latin proper name Vincentius, derives from the present participle of -ius of the verb vincere. Means "that wins, destined to win", especially in the Christian sense to win over sin.

VINCENZO:

Variant of Italian Vicenzo, from the Latin proper name Vincentius, derives from the present participle of -ius of the verb vincere. Means "that wins, destined to win", especially in the Christian sense to win over sin..

VINICIO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Vinicius, presumed to be from the Latin surname Vinicius, possibly derived from vinum "wine".

VIRGILIO:

Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Virgil, derived from the Latin Vergilius, probably of Etruscan origin.

VIRGINIO:

Italian form of Virginio, derived from the Latin surname Verginius, traditionally connected with virgo, or "virgin"; it also has an Etruscan origin whose signifance is unknown.

VITALE:

Italian form of Latin name Vitalis, derived from the Latin Vitali and means "vigorous, full of life".

VITO:

Italian and Spanish form of Roman Vitus, derived from ancient Saxony, Latinized into Vicus, and means "warlike".

VITTORE:

Italian form of Victor, derived from the Latin Victor, meaning "to conquer; victory". Latinized as Victorius.

VITTORINO:

Italian form of Roman Victorinus, derived from the Latin victor and means "to conquer; victory"; in the Christian tradition refers to the victory of good over evil or spiritual salvation. Latinized as Victorius.

VITTORIO:

Italian form of Victor, derived from the Latin victor and means "to conquer; victory"; in the Christian tradition refers to the victory of good over evil or spiritual salvation. Latinized as Victorius.

VIVALDO:

Italian form of Vivaldo, derived from the ancient High German Williwald and signifies "who dominates the will".

VIVIANO:

Italian form of Viviano, derived from the Latin vivus, "who lives, living". In the imperial period the name Vivianus (and Viviana) was used often.

VLADIMIRO:

Italian form of Vladimir, which is a Slavic name composed of vlad "power, force" and mer "illustrious, famous", and therefore means "illustrious for his power".

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WALTER:

Derived from German and is composed from walda "to be strong, to command" and from harja "people in crews, army". Its significance therefore is "who commands in the army".

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ZANEBONO:

Zane is a modification of the name Gianni, which was derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious" and bono, derives from the word buono, meaning "good", together meaning "good Gianni (John)".

ZANIPOLO:

Italian name that means "life gift of God".

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TACITO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Roman Tacitus, meaning "mute, silent".
TADDEO:	Italian form of Thaddeus, meaning "given of God".
TAMMARO:	Italian name of Germanic origin, composed of the elements thank "thought" and mar "fame".
TANCREDI:	Italian form of Tancredi, derived from ancient German Tankred and means "congenial confidant". Tancredi was one of the heros in Tasso's "Gerusalemme Liberata".
TANCREDO:	Italian form of Tancredo, derived from ancient German Tankred and means "congenial confidant".
TARQUINIO:	Italian form of Tarquinio, derived from the surname Tarquinia, an ancient Roman family with origins in the Etruscan town of Tarquinium.
TAZIANO:	Italian form of Taziano, originally a name from the Sabina area, Latinized into Tatianus meaning "son of Tatius".
TEOBALDO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Theobald, derived from the Germanic elements þeud "people" and bald "bold", together meaning "people-bold".
TEODORO:	Italian and Spanish form of English Theodore, derived from the Greek name Theodorus, meaning "gift of God".
TEODOSIO:	Italian and Spanish form of Latin Theodosius, form of the Greek name Theodosios (Θεοδοσιος) which meant "giving to god", derived from theos (θεος) "god" and dosis (δοσις) "giving". Saint Theodosius of Palestine was a monk who founded a monastery near Bethlehem in the 5th century. This also was the name of emperors of the Eastern Roman and Byzantine Empires.
TEOFILO:	Italian form of Latin Theophilus, form of the Greek name Theophilos (Θεοφιλος) which meant "friend of god", derived from theos (θεος) "god" and philos (φιλος) "friend". In the New Testament the evangelist Luke addresses his gospel and the Book of Acts to a man named Theophilus.
TERENZIO:	Italian form of Terence, derived from the Latin family name Terentius, possibly referring to the city Tarentum (Taranto), or, as some sources report, to the Sabine adjective terentum "delicate, tender".
TERESIO:	Italian form of Terence, masculine form of the name Teresa, perhaps of Spanish origin, and derived from Greek, meaning "hunter". According to others derived from Therasia, "native of the island of Thera" (today Santorino) or from Tarasia, "native of Taras" (today Taranto).
TERZO:	Italian form of Terzo, derived from the Latin Tèrtius, meaning "third", and was used in antiquity to name the third-born.
THORELLO:	Italian name derived from the word torello, meaning "young bull".
TIMOTEO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of Timothy, derived from the Greek Timoteos meaning "who is esteemd by God".
TITO:	Italian and Spanish form of Roman Titus, probably derived from the Sabine Tities, meaning "he who defends, defender"; subsequently became the Roman name Titus.
TIZIANO:	Italian form of Tiziano, derived from the Latin Titianus and means "pertaining to the Tizia people", a Roman family.
TOLOMEO:	Italian form of Ptolemy, derived from Greek and means "warrior". The name is popular in Lazio as a result of the cult of St. Tolomeo, martyred in Rome in the 2nd century, and for St. Tolomeo, the disciple of Peter. Tolomeo (Ptolemy) was the name of fifteen Egyptian kings and also the name of the Greek astronomer and mathematician who originated the geocentric astronomic system that bears his name.
TOMMASO:	Italian form of Thomas, from the Aramaic To'ma or Taoma meaning "twin".
TONIO:	Italian nickname for Antonio, possibly meaning "invaluable".
TORE:	Italian nickname for Latin Salvatore, meaning "savior".
TRANQUILLINO:	Italian form of Tranquillino, derived from Latin adjective tranquillus, "calm, serene".
TRANQUILLO:	Italian form of Tranquillo, derived from Latin adjective tranquillus, "calm, serene".
TULLIO:	Italian form of Tullio, from the Roman family name Tullius, derived from the Etruscan name Tullus and meaning "pertaining to the Tullia family".

UBALDO:	Italian form of Hubaldus, derived from the ancient Saxon hyg and bald and Latinized into Ubaldus, which means "strong rescuer".
UBERTO:	Italian form of English Hubert, derived from the German word hugu, meaning "spirit", and behrt, meaning "bright, clear", or "illustrious".
UGO:	Italian form of English Hugh, derived from German and formed from hugu "thought, judgement", therefore signifying "who has a sharp spirit".
ULDERICO:	Italian form of Ulderico, derived from the ancient German Hulderiche meaning "powerful in mercy".
ULISSE:	Italian form of Ulysses, derived from the Greek Odysseos, Latinized into Ulixes, and means "irritated, angry". Ulysses is the protagonist of the Homeric poem of the same name.
UMBERTO:	Italian form of English Humbert, derived from ancient German and formed from hunna "young bear" or from Hun "Unno, Unni", and from bertha "illustrious, famous". Its significance may mean "splendid giant".
URANIO:	Italian form of Uranio, which is of Greek origin and means "god(dess) of the sky".
URBANO:	Italian form of Urbano, derived from the Latin name Urbanus and means "inhabitant of the city" or "city-dweller".
URIELE:	Italian form of Uriel, which is of Hebrew origin and meaning "light of God".

VALENTE:	Derived from the Latin Valentes or Valentinus, participle of valeo, and means "strong, sturdy, vigorous, healthy".
VALENTINO:	Italian form of Latin, derived from the Latin Valentes or Valentinus, participle of valeo, and means "strong, sturdy, vigorous, healthy".
VALERIO:	Italian form of Valerio, taken from both the Latin surname and nickname Valerius, derived from valere, "to be well in health, to be healthy, strong, sturdy".
VALTER:	Derived from the German and is composed from walda, "to be strong, to command" and from harja, "people in crews, army". Its significance therefore is "who commands in the army".
VENANZIO:	Italian form of Venanzio, derived from the Latin Venantius and means "hunter".
VENERANDO:	Italian form of Venerando, derived from the Latin meaning "worthy of veneration".
VANNI:	Nickname for Italian Giovanni, which was derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious". In ancient times the name was given to children born to late–in–life parents.
VENCESLAO:	Italian form of Slavic Wenceslas, meaning "more glory".
VICENZO:	Italian form of Vincent, from the Latin proper name Vincentius, derives from the present participle of -ius of the verb vincere. Means "that wins, destined to win", especially in the Christian sense to win over sin.
VICO:	Italian nickname for Roman Victor, meaning "to conquer; victory".
VINCENTE:	Italian form of English Vincent, from the Latin proper name Vincentius, derives from the present participle of -ius of the verb vincere. Means "that wins, destined to win", especially in the Christian sense to win over sin.
VINCENZO:	Variant of Italian Vicenzo, from the Latin proper name Vincentius, derives from the present participle of -ius of the verb vincere. Means "that wins, destined to win", especially in the Christian sense to win over sin..
VINICIO:	Italian and Spanish form of Roman Vinicius, presumed to be from the Latin surname Vinicius, possibly derived from vinum "wine".
VIRGILIO:	Italian, Portuguese and Spanish form of English Virgil, derived from the Latin Vergilius, probably of Etruscan origin.
VIRGINIO:	Italian form of Virginio, derived from the Latin surname Verginius, traditionally connected with virgo, or "virgin"; it also has an Etruscan origin whose signifance is unknown.
VITALE:	Italian form of Latin name Vitalis, derived from the Latin Vitali and means "vigorous, full of life".
VITO:	Italian and Spanish form of Roman Vitus, derived from ancient Saxony, Latinized into Vicus, and means "warlike".
VITTORE:	Italian form of Victor, derived from the Latin Victor, meaning "to conquer; victory". Latinized as Victorius.
VITTORINO:	Italian form of Roman Victorinus, derived from the Latin victor and means "to conquer; victory"; in the Christian tradition refers to the victory of good over evil or spiritual salvation. Latinized as Victorius.
VITTORIO:	Italian form of Victor, derived from the Latin victor and means "to conquer; victory"; in the Christian tradition refers to the victory of good over evil or spiritual salvation. Latinized as Victorius.
VIVALDO:	Italian form of Vivaldo, derived from the ancient High German Williwald and signifies "who dominates the will".
VIVIANO:	Italian form of Viviano, derived from the Latin vivus, "who lives, living". In the imperial period the name Vivianus (and Viviana) was used often.
VLADIMIRO:	Italian form of Vladimir, which is a Slavic name composed of vlad "power, force" and mer "illustrious, famous", and therefore means "illustrious for his power".

ZANEBONO:	Zane is a modification of the name Gianni, which was derived from the Hebrew Yohanan and means "God is gracious" and bono, derives from the word buono, meaning "good", together meaning "good Gianni (John)".
ZANIPOLO:	Italian name that means "life gift of God".