Italian Cat Names

Love Italian culture? Well, this list of Italian cat names really encapsulates the flair and romance of Italy! Perfect for those who admire the beauty and melodious nature of the Italian language, this list offers a selection of names that range from classic to contemporary.

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• Alba

  Means "dawn" in Italian and is a city in Piedmont region.
• Alessandra

  A popular female name originating from Italy, meaning "defender of mankind".
• Alfredo

  Associated with a popular creamy pasta sauce in Italian cuisine.
• Allegra

  Derived from Italian, meaning joyful or lively.
• Amalfi

  A renowned coastal town in Italy, famous for its scenic beauty.
• Angelo

  A common male name in Italy, meaning "angel" in Italian.
• Arancini

  Traditional Sicilian dish of stuffed, fried rice balls.
• Assisi

  Birthplace of Saint Francis, founder of the Franciscan religious order.
• Barbera

  A popular red wine grape variety originating from Italy.
• Basilica

  Large, important church buildings in Italy are called basilicas.
• Bellissa

  Derived from Italian, meaning "beautiful."
• Calamari

  Fried squid dish popular in Italy, word originates from Italian language.
• Caprese

  Associated with a salad from the Italian region of Campania.
• Capri

  An island and popular tourist destination in Italy.
• Chianti

  A famous Italian wine from Tuscany region, often paired with meals.
• Chiara

  A popular female name in Italy, meaning "clear" or "bright".
• Como

  A city in Italy and a common preposition in Italian language.
• Dante

  Famous Italian poet who wrote "The Divine Comedy" in the vernacular.
• Donna

  Means "woman" in Italian and often used as a title of respect.
• Duomo

  Refers to a cathedral, especially the one in Florence, Italy.
• Elba

  Island where Napoleon Bonaparte was exiled in 1814.
• Fettuccine

  A popular pasta type in Italy, often served with Alfredo sauce.
• Florence

  Renowned Italian city, birthplace of Renaissance, known for art and architecture.
• Focaccia

  A traditional Italian bread often topped with herbs and olive oil.
• Francesca

  A popular feminine given name originating from Italy.
• Giorgio

  A common male first name in Italy, often linked to fashion.
• Giovanni

  A common male first name, originating from Italy.
• Giuliana

  Common female name in Italy, derived from the Roman family Julius.
• Grigio

  Means "gray" in Italian and is often used for wine descriptions.
• Largo

  Largo means "wide" or "broad" in Italian language.
• Lasagna

  A traditional pasta dish originating from Italy, often served baked.
• Leonardo

  Famous Italian artist and inventor from the Renaissance period.
• Macaroni

  A popular pasta type originating from Italy.
• Margherita

  Associated with a popular style of pizza in Italy.
• Massimo

  A common male first name in Italy, meaning "greatest".
• Matteo

  A common male first name originating from Italy.
• Milan

  A major city in Italy, known for fashion, design, and football.
• Nebbiolo

  A famous Italian grape variety used for high-quality red wines.
• Orzo

  A type of pasta shaped like large grains of rice.
• Palazzo

  A grand building or mansion in Italy, often used for public purposes.
• Panzanella

  A traditional Tuscan salad made with bread and tomatoes.
• Paradiso

  Paradiso is the final part of Dante's Divine Comedy in Italian literature.
• Pasta

  Staple food in Italy, derived from Italian word for "paste".
• Patritzio

  An Italian variant of Patrick, often used in Catholic regions.
• Pene

  Associated with Italian language, meaning "pen" in English.
• Pesto

  A traditional sauce in Italian cuisine made from basil, garlic, and pine nuts.
• Pinot

  A popular grape variety used in Italian wine production.
• Pisa

  Famous for its leaning tower and rich in Italian history and art.
• Pomodoro

  Means "tomato" in Italian and refers to a popular time-management method.
• Pompeii

  Ancient Roman city preserved by volcanic ash, significant archaeological and cultural site.
• Risotto

  A traditional Italian rice dish cooked with broth until creamy.
• Rocco

  A popular male name originating from Italy, often linked to strength.
• Roma

  Capital city of Italy, known for history, architecture, and cuisine.
• Rosso

  Means "red" in Italian, often used in wine and art descriptions.
• Salami

  A popular cured sausage originating from Italy.
• Sangiovese

  A popular red wine grape variety originating from Italy.
• Sergio

  Common male name originating from Latin, often used in Italy.
• Sistine

  Associated with a famous chapel in Vatican City, painted by Michelangelo.
• Sofia

  Popular Italian name, also famous actress Sophia Loren's first name.
• Spaghetti

  A popular pasta dish originating from Italy, often served with sauce.
• Stefano

  A common male first name originating from Italy.
• Trevi

  Famous Roman fountain and iconic symbol of Italian heritage.
• Tuco

  Tuco is a nickname in Italian, meaning "owl".
• Tuscany

  Region in Italy known for its rich history, art, and culinary traditions.
• Uffizi

  A renowned art museum in Florence, housing Italy's finest Renaissance works.
• Venice

  Historic city in Italy, known for gondolas, canals, and rich Renaissance art.
• Vera

  Means "true" in Italian, often used in names and phrases.
• Verona

  Famous Italian city, setting for Shakespeare's "Romeo and Juliet".
• Viola

  Means "purple" in Italian and is also a stringed musical instrument.
• Vittoria

  Means "victory" in Italian and is a popular female name.
• Ziti

  A type of pasta originating from Southern Italy.

Italian Cat Names currently rank in 84th place out of all MeowNames.com categories.

As of July 2024, italian cat names are losing some popularity with new kitten owners. According to MeowNames stats, they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variation for this category, which might suggest that its popularity is influenced by seasonal or cultural events.