Are you deciding on a name for your Italian baby? Or maybe you’re curious about why you were given your Italian name. Either way, read on for the details on common Italian naming traditions and important rules for naming a baby in Italy. If you’re looking for ideas for Italian names for your baby, take …
What do you say when someone dies in Italian? In this situation, usually words fail us, even when speaking our native language. If you have an Italian friend, relative or colleague who is mourning a loved one, you probably want to reach out to them, but may not know what to say. For help on …
Traveling to Italy and need to know how big the time difference is? Wondering how the jet lag will be? Need to call your nonna or mamma in Italy and don’t want to wake her up in the middle of the night? We’ve got you covered. THE CURRENT TIME IN ITALY IS: Learn more about …
Are you trying to find a gender-neutral name for your baby and you love the idea of gender-neutral Italian names? There Are No Gender Neutral Names Used In Italy Unfortunately, Italian gender-neutral names do not officially exist. In the Italian language, all nouns (including names) are either masculine or feminine. If you’d like to you, …
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Are you looking for more information about the name Giovanni? You’ve come to the right place! Giovanni is a classic, authentic Italian name, with a deep history and many famous namesakes. We do know a few people here in Italy named ‘Giovanni,’ and they are mostly older men. It’s not a common name for younger …
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Curious about Italian baby traditions? Italians have traditions for everything – from baptisms to wedding days to holidays. There are special traditions for each major life event, including the birth of a bambino (baby boy) or bambina (baby girl). As an expat in Italy, when I found out I was pregnant with my first child, …
