table of contents
- Special features of Italian dog names
- Italian dog names with meaning
- Classic Italian dog names
- Famous Italians as role models
- Italian culture as inspiration
- frequently asked Questions
Italy is one of the top vacation destinations for Germans. Why not bring the “dolce vita” lifestyle home with an Italian dog name? We have prepared a list of beautiful Italian dog names for you.
In a nutshell
- short and good to call
- beautiful meanings
- Inspiration from famous Italians
- Italian culture gives input
Special features of Italian dog names
Italian names are especially suitable for dogs. Many Italian dog names are two-syllable and end in a vowel. So the names are very memorable for your dog. In addition, the names are particularly easy to call out.
Nevertheless, there are a few things to consider with Italian dog names:
- easy pronunciation
- Correctness of the names
- clear meaning
- do not choose names that are too similar
Note: Avoid names associated with negative memories or very political or religious topics. Mussolini might sound nice, but is your dog really supposed to be called like the former Italian dictator?
Italian dog names with meaning
A lot of Italian dog names have really nice meanings. It makes sense to choose a name that suits the dog. So you can name your darling after their appearance or the character of the dog. But you can only choose the name because it is a beautiful meaning Has.
Female dog names
- Acqua (water)
- Alba (dawn)
- Alma (soul)
- Amber (amber)
- Amica (girlfriend)
- Amore (love)
- Aurora (dawn)
- Baia (prank; Bay)
- Bella (beautiful)
- Bellissima (very beautiful)
- Bianca (white; the White)
- Calma (the quiet one)
- Camilla (the honorable one)
- Carina (mistress)
- Chiara (bright; clear; bright)
- Dea (goddess)
- Diva (the divine)
- Dolce (sweet)
- Donna (woman)
- Felice (happy)
- Fiamma (flame)
- Fine (end)
- Frecetta (small arrow)
- Gaia (happy; lively)
- Gina (queen)
- Gioia (joy)
- Grazia (grace)
- Luce (light)
- Luna (moon)
- Mare (sea)
- Neve (snow)
- Piccola (small; young)
- Pink (rose)
- Rotonda (round)
- Viva (hurray; Cheers)
Male dog names
- Amico (friend)
- Angelo (angel)
- Bacio (kiss)
- Baldo (boldly; bold)
- Bambino (child)
- Bello (beautiful)
- Bigio (gray)
- Bombo (bumblebee)
- Bosco (forest)
- Bravo (good; good)
- Bruno (brown)
- Chiazzato (spotted)
- Cioccolato (chocolate brown)
- Da Capo (beginning)
- Diavolo (devil)
- Gonzo (simpleton)
- Leonchito (lion)
- Lupo (wolf)
- Mario (lone fighter)
- Mezzo (middle)
- Monte (mountain)
- Nano (tiny)
- Nero (black)
- Orco (giant; Ogre)
- Orso (bear)
- Sogno (dream)
- Pepe (pepper)
- Pezzato (pied)
- Picco (tip; Summit)
- Piccolo (small; the small)
- Pino (pine)
- Poco (short; small; little)
- Primo (the first)
- Rocco (roar; scream)
- Rosso (red)
- Solo (only)
- Tesoro (treasure)
Classic Italian dog names
But there are also very simple Italian dog names. These are not distinguished by a meaning, but by their classic aura. The names are timelessly beautiful and never lose their charm. That is why they are often used as dog names. Often they are inspired by human first names.
Female dog names
- Alessa
- Bea
- Brina
- Cosma
- Dalia
- Diana
- Elda
- Ella
- Emilia
- Elvia
- Fiore
- Gemma
- Gia
- Gianna
- Gigi
- Gina
- Giulia
- Isabella
- Marcia
- Maria
- Mea
- Mia
- Paola
- Pietra
- Roccia
- Sienna
- Sofia
- Valentina
- Zanna
Male dog names
- Andrea
- Augusto
- Carlo
- Dario
- Don
- Emilio
- Enzo
- Fido
- Fredo
- Geronimo
- Giacomo
- Gianni
- Gino
- Gio
- Giorgio
- Giovanni
- Giuseppe
- Guido
- Lapo
- Leonardo
- Livio
- Luca
- Luigi
- Marco
- Matteo
- Nico
- Nino
- Nilo
- Orlando
- Oro
- Paisano
- Paolo
- Peppi
- Pietro
- Pio
- Pippo
- Remo
- Ricci
- Romeo
- Sal
- Silvio
- Tino
- Umberto
- Valentino
- Vito
Famous Italians as role models
Some names are also inevitably associated with famous Italian personalities and characters. How about if you get inspired by this? Call your dog like a really great Italian:
- Armani (fashion designer)
- Caesar (Rom. Emperor)
- Calimero (cartoon duck)
- Cicero (Roman. Politician and philosopher)
- Dante (poet)
- Da Vinci (painter)
- Fabio (ital. Model and actor)
- Ferrari (car brand)
- Galileo (polymath)
- Gucci (fashion company)
- Lamborghini (car brand)
- Maserati (car brand)
- Michelangelo (painter)
- Mona Lisa (painting by Da Vinvi)
- Pavarotti (opera singer)
- Pirelli (tire manufacturer)
- Polo (famous traveler)
- Raffael (painter)
- Versace (fashion company)
Italian culture as inspiration
But Italian culture has even more to offer. How about using Italian food or cities as a model for your dog name?
- Alessandria
- Amalfi
- Biscotti
- Cannoli
- cappuccino
- Caprese
- capri
- Casoria
- Catania
- espresso
- Gelato
- Giotto
- gnocchi
- grappa
- Calabria
- Lazio
- Linguine
- Milano
- Naples
- Palermo
- pasta
- Pesto
- Pizza
- Pisa
- Pompeii
- Roma
- Sicilia
- Siena
- Tiramisu
- Tivoli
- Tuscany
- Trevi
- Venice
- Vino
tip: When choosing a name, let yourself be inspired by the Italian way of life. Call your dog like your favorite restaurant on Lake Garda or the beautiful beach by the sea. What is allowed is allowed.
frequently asked Questions
Italian names are short, easy to call, and have nice meanings. If you're still a big fan of Italy or the Italian way of life, an Italian dog name is really perfect for your four-legged friend.
Italian dog names go best with breeds from Italy. These include Bolognese, Bracco Italiano, Italian Greyhounds or Spinone Italiano. But Italian dog names are also suitable for all other breeds.
Yes. Dogs generally respond to the sound and type of voice, not the meaning of the words. If you teach your dog the name well, it shouldn't be a problem.
