100+ Popular Spanish Dog Names and Their Meanings
The Best Spanish Names for Boy and Girl Dogs
Are you looking for a fun, cute, unique, or traditional name for your new canine companion? Whether you're the proud parent of a pug puppy, recently adopted a rescue dog from a shelter, or decided to save the life of a senior dog, here are some excellent Spanish dog names and their meanings for you to choose from.
Finding the right name for your best friend is important—you have a lifetime of love and companionship ahead of you. So, let's take a look at some popular Spanish names so you can find that perfect name or nickname.
Popular Spanish Dog Names for Girls
Spanish Name
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Abril
| April
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Acacia
| —
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Adela
| —
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Aida
| —
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Alba
| Sunrise
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Alegra
| Joy
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Alita
| Small wing
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Alma
| Soul
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Beatriz
| —
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Bebe
| Baby
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Bella
| Beautiful
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Bonita
| Cute
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Is Your Dog an Amiga?
"Amigo" (masculine) and "Amiga" (feminine) is a cute and casual name in Spanish that can work for any breed of dog.
Popular Spanish Dog Names for Boys
Spanish Name
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Adan
| Adam
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Alegro
| Joy
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Amar
| To love
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Amor
| Love
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Amigo
| Friend
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Benito
| Benedict
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Bolero
| Spanish dance
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Bonito
| Pretty
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Carlitos
| Diminutive for Carlos
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Castro
| —
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Che
| —
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Chico
| Boy
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Cielo
| Sky
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Cool Spanish Dog Names for Females
Spanish Name
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Carmina
| —
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Chela
| Drink
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Chia
| —
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Chica
| Young girl
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Chiquita
| Little girl
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Coco
| —
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Conchita
| Diminutive of seashell
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Dahlia
| Dalia
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Dulce
| Sweet
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Eva
| Eve
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Fiesta
| Party
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Flor
| Flower
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Frida
| —
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Ines
| Agnes
|
Is Your Dog a Gordo?
"Gordo" might be a cute name for a pug, English bulldog, or another cuddly breed.
Cool Spanish Dog Names for Males
Spanish Names
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Chiquito
| Tiny
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Cruz
| Cross
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Dante
| —
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Diego
| —
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Felipe
| Philip
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Fidel
| —
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Frito
| Fried
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Gitano
| Gypsy
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Gordo
| Pudgy
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Guey
| Dude
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Guido
| —
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Hugo
| —
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Unique Names for Girls
Spanish Name
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Juanita
| —
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Lela
| —
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Lola
| —
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Lucia
| —
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Lulu
| Louisa
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Luna
| Moon
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Lupe
| Wolf
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Luz
| Light
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Manda
| Sends
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Mariposa
| Butterfly
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Marta
| —
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Maya
| Mayan civilization
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Mija
| Mi Hija—my daughter
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Mona
| Female Monkey
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Is Your Dog an Oso?
"Oso" or bear is a powerful name for a strong dog.
Unique Names for Boys
Spanish Name
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Inca
| ref. to Peruvian Empire
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Jugo
| Juice
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Leon
| Lion
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Lobo
| Wolf
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Luz
| Light
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Marco
| —
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Nacho
| —
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Nino
| Boy
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Omar
| —
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Oso
| Bear
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Paco
| Francisco
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Padre
| Father
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Pancho
| Nickname Francisco
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Pedro
| —
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Spanish Dog Names for Females
Spanish Name
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Nene
| Babe
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Nina
| Child
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Paloma
| Dove
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Paz
| Peace
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Pilar
| Pillar
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Pina
| Pineapple
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Reina
| Queen
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Risa
| Laughter
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Rosa
| Rose
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Sierra
| Mountain range
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Solana
| —
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Tequila
| —
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Tia
| Aunt
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Tierra
| Earth
|
Vida
| Life
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Is Your Dog a Reina?
Do you think your dog is a queen? Maybe she's a "Reina."
Spanish Dog Names for Males
Spanish Name
| English Meaning
|
|---|---|
Pepe
| Nickname for Jose
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Poco
| Little
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Quito
| —
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Rico
| Rich
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Rio
| River
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Rojo
| Red
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Sanchez
| —
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Santo
| Holy
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Sol
| Sun
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Taco
| —
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Tigre
| Tiger
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Tito
| —
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Toro
| Bull
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Zorro
| Fox
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