| Italian |
Etymology | English |
| Iacopo |
From the Latin "Jacòb", equivalent of Giacomo and Giacobbe; he who walks in the footsteps of God. | N/A |
| Iacopone |
Variation of Iacopo, with the same etymology. | N/A |
| Icilio |
From ancient Latin; battler. | N/A |
| Ida |
From the High German "Itha"; female warrior. | N/A |
| Idio |
Truncated variation of "Didio", used in Tuscany; belonging to God. | N/A |
| Iffredo |
Name typically found in the Piedmont region, derived from the Teutonic "Gotifredus"; protected by God. | N/A |
| Ifigenia |
Derived from Greek; woman of strong stock. | N/A |
| Iginia |
Feminine for of Igino, with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Igino |
Derived from the Greek "ygî-nos", latinized as "iginus" prosperous, with integrity and fortune. | N/A |
| Ignazio |
Derived from the Greek "Igniatios"; son. Used in the feminine form as Ignazia. | N/A |
| Igor |
Name typically Russian, corresponding to "Gregory", awake, alert. | N/A |
| Ilaria |
Feminine variation of Ilario with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Ilarino |
Diminutive of Ilario with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Ilario |
Derived from the ancient Latin "Hilaris"; happy, elated. | N/A |
| Ilarione |
From the name Ilario; happy. | N/A |
| Ilaro |
Variation of Ilario with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Ilda |
From the ancient German "Hilt"; warrior. | N/A |
| Ildebrando |
From the German "Hild" and "brand", latinized as "Hildebrandus"; powerful in battle. | N/A |
| Ildefonso |
Derived from the German "Hiltifuns"; ready for battle. | N/A |
| Ildegarda |
Derived from the German "Hildigard"; strong in battle, warrior. | N/A |
| Ildegonda |
Derived from the ancient High German "hilta" and "gunth"; battle, fight. | N/A |
| Ileana |
From the Greek; like the sun. | N/A |
| Ilia |
Ancient name of Greek origin, latinized as "Ilus"; wild. | N/A |
| Ilio |
Name of ethnic origin, from the Greek "Ilios", city inhabited by the Dardanians and Trojans; from Troy. | N/A |
| Illidio |
From the Latin "Illidius"; he who beats, hits, wounds, batters. | N/A |
| Illuminata |
Feminine form of the Latin "Illuminatus"; scholarly, learned. | N/A |
| Illuminato |
From the Latin "Illuminatus"; scholarly, learned. | N/A |
| Imelda |
Derived from the ancient German "Himilheld"; celestial heroine. | N/A |
| Imelino |
From the ancient German "Himil"; the sky, the heavens. | N/A |
| Imerio |
Name of ethnic origin, from the Latin "Himerius"; from Himera, ancient locality in Sicily. | N/A |
| Immacolata |
Name given in honor of the Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary. | N/A |
| Immacolato |
Masculine variation of Immacolata. Very rarely found in the masculine. | N/A |
| Incoronata |
An attribute of the Virgin Mary; she who is with crown. | N/A |
| Indro |
From a language of Madagascar; man from the forest. | N/A |
| Ines |
Name of Iberian origin, corresponding to Agnes; chaste, pure. | N/A |
| Ingrid |
Name of unknown etymology. | N/A |
| Inisio |
Name of ethnic origin, from the Gaelic "Inis"; from Ennis, a locality found in Ireland. | N/A |
| Innocente |
From the Latin "innocens"; innocent. | N/A |
| Innocenza |
From the Latin "Innocentia"; she who is innocent. | N/A |
| Innocenzo |
From the Latin "Innocentius"; innocent. | N/A |
| Iodolo |
From "Judulus", derived from the feminine name of "Jolant" or "Jolans", found in ancient Gaul; haveing the color of a violet. | N/A |
| Iolanda |
Derived from the ancient French "Joland" or "Jolant", latinized as "Yiolantis; color of the violet. | Yolanda |
| Iole |
Derived from the Greek "jon"; violet. | N/A |
| Iona |
Derived from the Greek "jon", latinized as "jone"; violet. | N/A |
| Ipazio |
Derived from the Greek, latinized as "Hypatius"; famous, illustrious. | N/A |
| Ippocrate |
Derived from the Greek "Hippokratees"; strong horseman. | N/A |
| Ippolito |
Derived from the Greek "Ippolytos"; horse tamer. | N/A |
| Irene |
Derived from the Greek "Eirònò"; peace. | Irene |
| Ireneo |
Derived from the Greek "Eirenaios"; man of peace. | N/A |
| Irenione |
Varition of Ireneo with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Iride |
Derived from the Greek "Iris"; announcement. | N/A |
| Irma |
Derived from the name "Irmin", epiteth of the god of the Saxons with the same etymology as Irmina; strong, powerful. | N/A |
| Irmina |
Derived from the ancient High German "Irmin", another name given to Odin; strong powerful woman. | N/A |
| Isa |
Ancient name of Celtic origin; luminous. | N/A |
| Isabella |
From the Phoenician "Gezabele", derived from "Ezbel"; follower of Baal. | N/A |
| Isacco |
From the Hebrew "Isehaq", form of the verb "Zahâq"; God smiles upon him. | N/A |
| Isacio |
Derived from the Latin "Isacius", variation of Isacco with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Isaia |
Derived from the Hebrew "Jeschia'jàh", latinized as "Esaias"; God is salvation. | Isaiah |
| Isauro |
Derived from the Latin "Isaurus", name of ethnic origin; from Isaura, locality in Asia Minor. | N/A |
| Ischirione |
From Greek, latinized as "Ischyrion"; strong. | N/A |
| Isidora |
Feminine form of Isidoro with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Isidoro |
From the Greek "Isidòros", derived from "Isis" and "dôron"; gift of Isis, the ancient Egyptian deity. | Isidore |
| Ismaele |
Derived from the Hebrew "Sciamah" and "Ez"; God hears me. | N/A |
| Isnardo |
Name of Celtic origin; very luminous. | N/A |
| Iso |
From the Celtic "Is"; luminous, bright. | N/A |
| Isolina |
From the Celtic "Essylt", later changed to "Iseul" or "Iseult", corresponding to the ancient French "Iseulte". Name similar to Isotta with the same meaning. | N/A |
| Isotta |
From the Celtic "Essylt"; protects with fire. | N/A |
| Israele |
From the Hebrew "El" and "Sciarah", fights for the Lord. | N/A |
| Italo |
Derived from the Greek "Italos", latinized as "Vitulus"; calf of the cow. Found also as Itala and Italia. | N/A |
| Itria |
Name derived from the Madonna of Odigitria, who supported the Apostles to go out and preach the Gospel, hence;voyage. | N/A |
| Ivano |
From the provincial "Yvan", corresponding to Giovanni. | N/A |
| Ivanoe |
From the Celtic "Iwes", like Ivone; alert, ready. | N/A |
| Ivetta |
Name of Celtic origin; ready. | N/A |
| Ivio |
Variation of Ivo, truncated form of Ivone; active. | N/A |
| Ivone |
From the Celtic "Ywes"; actively ready, alert. | N/A |
