This list includes 3 Italian girl names, running from “Wanda” to “Wally”. They are rare, with a vintage and slightly theatrical feel, and most come from Germanic or Slavic roots. You can use them to find a name for a baby, a book or film character, or a family tree project.

Italian girl names are first names given to girls in Italy, often shaped by local language, history, and the arts. Some, like “Wally,” come straight from the stage, since it was inspired by the 1892 opera La Wally by Alfredo Catalani.

Below you’ll find the table with the name, pronunciation, meaning, and description of each entry.

Name: The Italian girl name as it is usually written, so you can spot the spelling and compare options quickly.

Pronunciation: A simple phonetic guide showing how each name sounds in Italian, so you can say it with confidence.

Meaning: The original sense of the name, based on its roots, which helps you pick one with a story you like.

Description: A short note on the name’s background, how common it is in Italy, and the feel it carries today.

Italian girl names

NamePronunciationMeaning
WandaVAHN-dahWanderer, or possibly of the Vandals
WilmaVEEL-mahResolute protector
WallyVAHL-leeRuler of the army, or powerful ruler

Descriptions

Wanda
A Slavic-Germanic name that became popular in Italy in the 20th century, helped by actresses and public figures. It is still used there today, though it feels somewhat vintage.
Wilma
Italian form of a name from Germanic roots, short for Wilhelmina. It was fairly common in Italy in the mid-1900s and is now seen mostly among older generations.
Wally
An Italian nickname-style name tied to the 1892 opera La Wally by Alfredo Catalani. It has a rare, theatrical feel and appears occasionally as a given name in Italy.
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