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12 Bellissima Italian Baby Girl Names

From its fountains to its films to its thin-crust pizza, Italy has a knack for making everything insanely beautiful. Naturally, the same goes for baby names. Give your little lady a moniker from this country and its romance language and set her up for una bella vita. Here, 12 beautiful Italian baby girl names.

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1. Luna

This moon child will be happiest come nighttime.

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2. Valentina

Meaning brave, strong and healthy. What more could a mama want?

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3. Aria

Destined for show choir.

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4. Amalea

Emily is a lovely name. But its Italian counterpart is, like, gorgeous.

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5. Caterina

Ditto for Katherine.

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6. Francesca

This spunky little thing will go by Francie for short.

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7. Abriana

The Italian female version of Abraham is anything but boyish.

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8. Alessia

Meaning "defending warrior." (Alessia for president!)

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9. Lia

Sounds the same as the American "Leah," but how pretty is this spelling tweak?

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10. Chiara

This gorgeous moniker has an even more gorgeous meaning: "Clear as light."

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11. Editta

Loosely translating to "a rich gift," this gal is bound to have fabulous taste.

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12. Rosa

Flower names are a bit played out at the moment...but not in Italian, guys.

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