table of contents
- Criteria for Spanish dog names
- Spanish dog names with meaning
- Classic Spanish dog names
- Celebrities with Spanish names
- Cultural inspiration
- frequently asked Questions
Spanish is one of the most important languages in the world. More than 500 million people speak the language. So why not get inspiration from the Spanish for your dog name too? We introduce you to Spanish female and male dog names.
In a nutshell
- Endings on vowels
- Nice meanings
- Classic names
- Inspiration from culture and celebrities
Criteria for Spanish dog names
Why should you give your dog a Spanish name now? In order for your dog to remember his name particularly well and to be able to listen to him later, you should consider the following when choosing a name:
- two- to three-syllable
- Ending in vowel
- best contains -a or -o
- easy pronunciation
Spanish dog names usually meet all of the criteria. In addition, they often have a very beautiful meaning and a pleasant sound.
Note: Names that sound Spanish do not necessarily come from Spain. Since Spanish is spoken in many countries, the name can also have a hint of Mexican or Argentine, for example.
Spanish dog names with meaning
As in other languages, Spanish have names too beautiful meanings. These are often useful for describing your dog in a subtle way. Often times, the names go very well with the dog's character or appearance. But sometimes the meaning is just very nice:
Male dog names
- Alejandro (defender)
- Alonso (the ready to fight)
- Amigo (friend)
- Cupid (love)
- Bello (the beautiful)
- Blanco (the white one)
- Bueno (the good one)
- Candido (the pure)
- Carlos (mr; Man)
- Casper (steward of the treasures)
- Chico (boy)
- Consuelo (consolation)
- Corazón (heart)
- Diablo (devil)
- Diego (the one protected by God; Teacher)
- Django (the wanderer)
- Domingo (born on Sunday)
- Lindo (cute)
- Lobo (wolf)
- Manchas (spots; Points)
- Milagro (miracle)
- Mullido (fluffy)
- Negro (the black one)
- Osito (bear)
- Pablo (the little one)
- Paco (sky god; also: name of a drug)
- Pastor (shepherd)
- Pedro (stone; Rock)
- Pequeno (little)
- Rafael (God has healed)
- Rodrigo (glorious ruler)
- Rubio (the blonde)
- Salvador (Savior)
- Sancho (the saint; the venerable)
- Tonto (stupid)
- Vasco (Basque)
- Zorro (fox)
Female dog names
- Alegrìa (joy)
- Alma (heart; Soul)
- Cupid (love)
- Àngela (angel)
- Bella (the beautiful)
- Benita (the blessed)
- Blanca (the white one)
- Buena (the good one)
- Calida (glowing; enthusiastic; the heat)
- Candida (the pure)
- Cara (the lovely one)
- Chica (girl)
- Chiquita (little girl)
- Delicia (delicacy)
- Delmara (sprung from the sea)
- Desidería (desire)
- Dìa (day)
- Dominga (born on Sunday)
- Dulce (sweetie)
- Dulcina (sweetness)
- Esperanza (hope)
- Estrella (star)
- Evita (life; the life giver)
- Feliz (happy)
- Filipa (horse lover)
- Florecita (little flowers)
- Gala (the radiant one)
- Inocencia (the innocent)
- Linda (cute)
- Leya (law-abiding; the one who tries)
- Lola (free woman; Pain)
- Luna (moon)
- Marisol (Holy Mary; Sea and sun)
- Mercedes (grace)
- Mullida (the fluffy one)
- Nieve (snow; snow white)
- Paloma (pigeon)
- Paquita (sky goddess)
- Pepita (God adds)
- Pequena (little)
- Princesa (princess)
- Querida (mistress)
- Reina (queen)
- Rubia (the blonde)
- Solana (sunshine)
- Sucre (sugar; Sweet)
- Tia (princess)
- Tonta (stupid)
- Vida (wisdom)
Classic Spanish dog names
In Spanish there are also names that start with their classic charm to convince. These have been used as human names in Spanish speaking countries for centuries. So if you want a name that instantly reminds you of Spain, we recommend a classic Spanish dog name:
Classic male dog names
- Armando
- Bernardo
- Brutal
- Camero
- Carlos
- Caruso
- Cecilio
- Dario
- Desmo
- Donato
- Eduardo
- Emilio
- Enrico
- Esteban
- Federico
- Felipe
- Gitano
- Gonzalo
- Jorge
- José
- Juan
- Leon
- Lorenzo
- Manuel
- Marco
- Mario
- Mateo
- Nestor
- Orlando
- Pablo
- Pancho
- Pedro
- Pepe
- Quito
- Rafael
- Ramon
- Santo
- Vasco
- Vito
- Xavi
- Yoyi
Classic female dog names
- Adriana
- Ana
- Carla
- Carlotta
- Carmela
- Carmen
- Catalina
- Delmara
- Despina
- Esmeralda
- Eva
- Florencia
- Gracia
- Isabel
- Isadora
- Juanita
- Loretta
- Luciá
- Magdalena
- Maria
- Marta
- Matilda
- Mila
- Nalda
- Nina
- Oliveria
- Pabla
- Pilar
- Ramona
- Rita
- pink
- Teresa
- Usta
- Valentina
Celebrities with Spanish names
How about giving your four-legged friend a Spanish dog name that is bursting with celebrity instead of an inconspicuous classic name? And who better to be an inspiration than proud Spaniards:
- Antoni Gaudí (span. Architect)
- Antonio Banderas (span. Actor)
- Cuto (cartoon character)
- Don Quixote (fictional character)
- El Cid (span. National hero)
- Enrique Iglesias (span. Singer)
- Francisco Pizarro (span. Conquistador)
- Gasparilla (notorious Spanish pirate)
- Hernán Cortés (span. Conquistador)
- Isabella (Queen of Castile)
- Javier Bardem (span. Actor)
- Joaquin Cortes (span. Dancer)
- José Carreras (span. Opera singer)
- Lola Flores (span. Singer)
- Miguel de Cervantes (span. Writer)
- Paz Vega (span. Actress)
- Penélope Cruz (span. Actress)
- Pablo Picasso (span. Painter)
- Plácido Domingo (span. Opera singer)
- Rafael Nadal (span. Tennis player)
- Salvador Dali (span. Painter)
- Speedy Gonzales (cartoon character)
- Zape or Zipi (cartoon characters)
Note: Find out about the personalities beforehand. Some, for example conquistadors, are to be viewed critically.
Cultural inspiration
Or do you love the Spanish-speaking countries especially for their culture and way of life? Then dog names that are influenced by the Spanish-influenced culture and the food are clearly the right thing for you:
- Andorra
- Bacardi
- Bailando
- Bilbao
- Burrito
- Churros
- Croquetas
- Eldorado
- (El) Salvador
- Empanada
- Fiesta
- Gamba
- Gazpacho soup
- Granada
- Havana
- Iberio
- Macarena
- macho
- Madeira
- Nacho
- Orinoco
- Paella
- Patatas
- Rio
- Rioja
- Sabroso / a (delicious)
- Salsa
- samba
- Sangria
- Sierra
- Taco
- tango
- tequila
- tortilla
tip: Think about the places you have already been. Monuments or food can also serve as inspiration for your dog's name.
frequently asked Questions
In principle, you can choose any name you like. But you should deal with the name beforehand. This is how you avoid negative connotations. You definitely don't want your dog to look after the former span. Name dictator Franco.
Basically, Spanish dog names go well with all breeds. However, it is especially nice when you also give a Spanish breed a Spanish dog name. These breeds include Galgo, Podenco, Ratoneros, Alano Español or Dogo Canario.
Yes. Dogs don't understand the meaning of their name. Rather, they are based on the pronunciation and the sound of the name. If you train your dog properly, he shouldn't have any problems with a Spanish dog name.
