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Italian names
8 names on this site come from (or through) Italian. Each page explains the original word, how the name developed and who made it famous. Origins follow standard references such as Behind the Name and the Oxford Dictionary of First Names; names with mixed roots appear under each language.
Girls' names (7)
Ariaair; a melodyBellabeautifulGemmagem, precious stoneGiannaGod is gracious (from Giovanna)Julietyouthful (diminutive of Julia)Miashort form of Maria; 'mine' in ItalianSiennafrom the city of Siena; reddish-brown
Boys' names (1)
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