However, nowadays, people do not necessarily name in the above stated pattern. The names for the children are chosen based on various aspects, like parents' wish, some religious inclination, a special meaning, etc. Male Italian names are also given after the patron saint of the family and is also derived from Catholic names. Italian baby boy names mainly end in -o, but there are a few names that can end in -e as well.
List of Male Italian Names
- Agosto - Venerable, the exalted one.
- Allighiero - A noble spear.
- Alessandro - The protector and helper of mankind.
- Antonio - Worthy of praise.
- Angelo - An angel or saintly messenger.
- Aronne - Exalted.
- Armando - Of the army.
- Carlo - A free man.
- Ciro - The name of the founder of the Persian empire.
- Cristiano - A follower of Christ.
- Dino - Latin: A religious official.
- Dante - Enduring, steadfast.
- Ehno - A protector.
- Emilio - Industrious. The masculine form of Emily.
- Enrico - The ruler of the home or estate.
- Enzo - From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels.
- Ercole - From the exceptionally strong mythological hero (Hercules).
- Ermanno - A man of the army.
- Este - From the east.
- Ettore - To hold fast. The name of a Trojan hero in classical mythology.
- Fedele - Faithful.
- Filippo - A lover of horses.
- Federico - A peaceful ruler.
- Giacobbe - Italian form of Jacob. Held by the heel.
- Geronimo - A sacred or holy name.
- Giacomo - The supplanter.
- Gianni - Italian form of John. God is gracious.
- Giovanni - God is gracious.
- Giordano - Flowing down, as in the River Jordan.
- Giraldo - A spear warrior.
- Giulio - A Roman family name, possibly meaning youthful.
- Gugliehno - A strong and resolute protector.
- Giuseppe - Italian form of Joseph. God shall add.
- Guido - The wide one, or from the wood.
- Ilario - Cheerful.
- Leonardo - As brave as a lion.
- Lothario - A famous warrior.
- Lorenzo - From the Laurel tree or crowned with laurels.
- Lucio - Light.
- Luigi - A famous warrior.
- Luzio - Light.
- Marcello - From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war.
- Marco - From Marcus, which relates to Mars, the God of war.
- Massimo - The greatest.
- Michelangelo - The first name of the famous artist Michelangelo Buonarroti.
- Neroli - Orange blossom.
- Napoleon - Lion of the woods; from the city of Naples.
- Nico - The victory of the people.
- Nino - God is gracious. From the name Gianni and Giovanni.
- Nuncio - A messenger.
- Orazio - From a Roman family name.
- Orfeo - A name from ancient mythology.
- Orlando - Italian form of Roland. Famed throughout the land.
- Otello - Italian forms of Otto. Rich, prosperous.
- Othello - Prosperous.
- Ottavio - The eighth born.
- Pancrazio - Supreme ruler.
- Paolo - Italian form of Paul. Small.
- Piero - A stone or rock.
- Pietro - A stone or rock.
- Pino - A lover of horses.
- Primo - First one.
- Raffaele - God heals, or healed by God.
- Raul - The counsel of the wolf. A fearless adviser.
- Rinaldo - A wise and powerful ruler.
- Rocco - Rest
- Roderigo - A renowned ruler.
- Rodolfo - A famous wolf.
- Rodrigo - A renowned ruler.
- Romeo - Pilgrim to Rome.
- Salvatore - Savior.
- Sansone - Of the sun, or a strong man.
- Santo - A saint
- Saviero - Of the new house.
- Serafino From Hebrew. The ardent one. The masculine form of Seraphina.
- Serge - Servant.
- Sergio - Attendant.
- Severino - Severe.
- Stephano - A crown or garland.
- Taddeo - Courageous, one who praises.
- Tancredo - Of thoughtful counsel.
- Trilby - Sings with trills. A boy or girl's name.
- Ugo - Italian form of Hugh. Heart and mind.
- Umberto - A famous warrior.
- Valentino - Strong, healthy.
- Vencentio - Conqueror, victor.
- Vincentio - Conqueror, victor.
- Vittore - The conquer or Vincent.
- Zanebono - The good one.
- Zanipolo - Little gift of God.