This is a list of submitted names in which the gender is masculine; and the usage is Italian; and the pattern is _a*.
Submitted names are contributed by users of this website. The accuracy of these name definitions cannot be guaranteed.
Baudolino m ItalianFrom the Germanic element
baud, of uncertain meaning. This is the name of the patron saint of
Alessandria, who lived in the eighth century, as well as a book by Umberto Eco.
Cafiero m Italian (Rare)Transferred use of the surname
Cafiero. From an Italian surname derived from Arabic
kafir meaning "infidel". It was first used as a name in the late 19th century, in honor of Italian anarchist Carlo Cafiero (1846-1892).
Calcedonio m ItalianDerived from a Greek name meaning "from Chalcedon". Chalcedon was a city in what is now the Asian part of Istanbul.
Castorino m ItalianItalian diminutive of
Castoro or
Castore (both Italian forms of
Castor), formed with the masculine diminutive suffix
-ino (itself ultimately from the Latin masculine adjective-forming suffix
-īnus "of or pertaining to").... [
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Castoro m Italian, SardinianItalian and Sardinian form of
Castor. In both languages, this is also the ordinary vocabulary word for "beaver" (in Sardinian, this usage is alongside the word
castorru).
Cataldo m Medieval Italian, SicilianOf debated origin and meaning. Some scholars argue that Cataldo might be an Italian adoption and adaption of Irish
Cathal and
Cathlarm via a corruption into
Cathald by way of association with the Germanic element
-ald "old"... [
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Cavour m ItalianItalian patriotic name, after Camillo Cavour, leading figure in the movement toward Italian unification.
Danieli m Sicilian, Georgian, SardinianSicilian and Campidanese Sardinian form of
Daniel as well as the Georgian nominative case form of the name. It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Gabrieli m Sicilian, Sardinian, GeorgianSicilian and Sardinian form of
Gabriel, as well as the Georgian nominative case form of the name. It is only used in Georgian when the name is written stand-alone.
Galdino m ItalianOf uncertain origin: either a diminutive of
Galdo, or a name of Germanic origin, through French
Galdin; it may come from
gelt ("value") or
walt ("power, ruler").
Laurenti m ItalianItalo-Swiss form of Laurentius especially in the northern part of Italy at the border with Switzerland. (see LAURENCE (1))
Macedonio m Spanish (Rare), Italian (Rare)This name is derived from Latin
Macedonius meaning "Macedonian," which is derived from Greek
Makedones. That word literally means "highlanders" or "the tall ones," which is related to
makednos meaning "long, tall" and
makros "long, large."... [
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Maggiorino m ItalianFrom Late Latin
Maiorinus, itself derived from
maior (major, bigger). This name was usually given to first-born children.
Maglorio m ItalianThe origin of this name is still today quite uncertain. The theories include: ... [
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Mansueto m ItalianItalian form of
Mansuetus. It is borne by the Italian Catholic bishop Mansueto Bianchi (1949-); other known bearers include the Italian
basso profondo opera singer Mansueto Gaudio (1873-1941) and Italian composer Mansueto Viezzer (1925-2009).
Marcovaldo m ItalianItalian form of a Germanic name meaning "horse rule", from the elements
marah "horse" and
wald "rule".
Markeys m Italian (Tuscan)A name traditionally used by Africans that slowly became accepted into Italian culture and beliefs.
Masaniello m Italian, NeapolitanAbbreviation of the given names
Tommaso and
Aniello. It is otherwise not used as a given name. This was the name of an Italian fisherman and revolution leader in the 1647 revolt.
Maturino m Italian (Rare)Italian form of
Maturinus. A popular bearer of the name is the Italian Rennaissance painter Maturino da Firenze (1490-1528) and the Italian bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Aosta Maturino Blanchet, full name Angelo Maturino Blanchet (1892-1974).