For boys along with Leonardo Italian names in the US Top 200 include Antonio Emiliano Giovanni and Luca.

Feminine names in italian. The feminine form was popularized by the 13th-century Saint Clare of Assisi called Chiara in Italian a friend and follower of Saint Francis who left her. Figlio theorizes that teachers parents and school advisers viewed the girls differently because of their names and as a result steered them toward different career choices. Figlio found that girls with the more masculine names were twice as likely to choose a career in math or science than their sisters with more feminine names.

Unisex names are common in the English-speaking world especially in the United States. The top Italian baby names in the US today are Isabella for girls and Leonardo for boys. Clara f German Spanish Portuguese Italian French Catalan Romanian English Swedish Danish Late Roman Feminine form of the Late Latin name Clarus which meant clear bright famousThe name Clarus was borne by a few early saints.

A unisex name also known as an epicene name a gender-neutral name or an androgynous name is a given name that is not gender-specific. Italian baby names are among the most romantic and melodious in the world. Spanish names for boys ranking among the US Top 100 are Mateo Angel Jose and Santiago with Spanish boy names Leonardo Diego Luis Antonio.

Along with Isabella Italian girl names in the US Top 100 include Mia Aria Luna Bella and Gianna. In Italy Nicolo ranks in the top 20 while Nicola is in the top 50 for boys. Feminine form of French Dion a name derived from Latin Dio Zeus or god a short form of longer names of Greek origin beginning with Dio-.

This list may not reflect recent changes learn more. Italian violinist Niccolo Paganini Italian merchant and explorer Niccolo de Conti Italian sculptor Nicola Pisano. Feminine form of Latin Apollonius Greek Apollonios meaning of Apollo In the New Testament bible this is the name of a maritime city of Macedonia about a days journey from Amphipolis.

These names are rare in the US with Nicola used mostly as a. By Pamela Redmond Spanish baby names have become widely popular in the US. In other countries or cultures social norms.