I love Italian names, and I hope you do too. For parents who want to get creative and think outside the box, Japanese baby names are a great place to start too. Parents spend hours searching through baby-name books, but often, those books do not give us names. all over the world. (Even though they all agree.) I really enjoy researching other cultures with interesting names that fit my style. Take a look at some amazing Italian names and see what we found.
1. Kano: (male) Meaning god of all waters, Kano has a really cool sound to him and a nice simple spelling. That’s a great choice for Kaiden.
2. Takara: (female) Takara means treasure and is very beautiful. It has great crossover potential and a recognizable sound in the US.
3. Hana: (female) I love the definition of a flower. Anna is a very popular name, and Hana gives you a little edge over all the other girls. Who needs all these extra letters?
4. Raiden: Thunder and lightning is a great definition of the name. You certainly won’t get bored with your little one! Raiden also fits the popular sound of boy names today today.
5. Aiko: (female) Aiko means dearest child. I love the simplicity and all the vocals. I feel it could work on a little girl or boy.
6. Kiaria: (female) Kara is fed up and Kristina is leaving! Kiaria is a really cool name with great energy. I love the sound of Kia and Aria together.
7. Nori: (masculine) I don’t think such a name is cool. I don’t even think of the name itself, unless I was a fan of such long names. A Japanese name is definitely something to consider for your little one.
8. Takeo: (male) Strong and bamboo is a great definition for your little boys name. Takeo has an awesome sound and fun energy. It is my favorite Japanese boys name.
9. Mai: (female) With positive definitions in most cultures, Mai has a lot to offer for such a name. It has a cool spelling, a recognizable sound, and an urban simplicity.
10. Tora: (female) Although Tora means tiger in Japan, the significance of Jewish culture can make it an odd choice for a name. But Tora is very beautiful and I definitely prefer her to Tori.
11. Jiro: (masculine) Jiro means second son and will certainly be a great name for your second child. It is short and to the point.
12. Kenzo: (male) Meaning strong and healthy, Kenzo is my second favorite Japanese boy name. It’s a great update on old Kenneth and I don’t like anything with a “z” in it.
13. Taya: (female) Beautiful and simple, Taya is a terrific choice for baby girls. The surname Tau is adorable and perfect for Taya’s sophistication.
14. Mieko: (female) I feel that Mieko can work for boys or girls in the US and I like it for both as well. I love spelling and I think it’s a really nice industry to have.
15. Hiro: (male) Don’t be afraid to name your child Hiro! I think it sounds great and has a lot of potential to get the name out there in the US.
16. Akira: (female) Akira means bright and understanding, which is what we all want our kids to be. Kira is the name itself that gets the point and adds that “a” gives it a little extra flourish.
17. Roncus: (masculine) This name is too pointy in meaning and too big to be hippy for some >. But it is a great name with a great sound.
18. Yoshi: (male) Yoshi means obedience and has a cool feeling. It reminds me of the Japanese version of Moshi, another great name.
Thank you to Nameberry for helping us navigate through Japanese names! Hopefully, you’ll find some interesting new choices to think about.
