199 Italian female and male dog names

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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)
Segugio italiano in the garden
"Dea" looks like a 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)
Bulldog stands on meadow
Has he always been your dream dog? Then "Sogno" would be a suitable name.
  • 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
Bolognese dog close-up
"Zanna" would be a lovely Italian dog name for her.

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
Shepherd with Italian dog name
"Remo" works well as an Italian dog name.
  • 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)
Spinone italiano stands on a grassy field
Isn't there something very fashionable about “Versace”?

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
Dachshund in nature
The city of "Tivoli" also makes a beautiful Italian dog name.
  • 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

Why should I give my dog ​​an Italian name?

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.

For which breeds are Italian dog names particularly suitable?

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.

Does my dog ​​understand the name even if it does not come from an Italian breed?

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.

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