With some 43 million native speakers, Spanish is the second most spoken language in the United States. This figure is mainly due to a large Mexican population in the country, which means that Mexican dog names should be widely understood.
Whether it’s the deeper meaning behind them or just their Latino lilt, here are the best Mexican dog names for your chiquito canino.
Names worthy of a muchaco
We’ll start by examining which Mexican and Spanish male names are suitable for dogs. Many soccer players bore the name Diego (Maradona was the uncrowned king of the game), so this name would go well with a playful and resolute mutt.
- Fernando would be a great name for a dog strong as a bull
- Oscar for an attention-seeking animal
- Sebastián for a gentle flower, and
- Emilio for a dog you love dearly.
The list of famous male names goes on with:
- Roberto
- Javier
- Alejandro (Lady Gaga said “hi”)
- Carlos
- Francisco
- Antonio
- Jorge
- Fabio (a common name in Italy as well)
- Luis
- Manuel
- Juan
- José (could the last two names be more Spanish?)
- Pedro
- Paco (for a peaceful pup)
- Ricardo
- Mateo
- Pablo
- Gabriel (a divine name)
- Eduardo
- Miguel
- Hugo
- Adrian
When it comes to godlike names, then apart from Gabriel, we suggest:
- David (if you have Jewish roots)
- Jesús
- (San) Salvador
- Martín
- Santiago
Modern names include:
- Poncho (yes, after the outer garment)
- Sergio
- Gerardo
- Marco (another Italian-sounding name)
- Caleb
- Leo (a good name for a lion-hearted pup)
- Tomas
- Ezra
- Daniel (pronounced differently than in English)
- Julian
- Arturo
- Lorenzo
Many soccer players bore the name Diego (Maradona was the uncrowned king of the game), so this name would go well with a playful and resolute mutt.
Names worthy of a muchacha
When it comes to girl names:
- Esmerelda
- Nina (a “little girl”)
- Rosa
- Frida (after the lauded Mexican painter)
- Carmen
- Rosalinda
- Maria, and
- Lola
sound the most Mexican. Then we have the international name such as:
- Ana
- Gloria
- Elena
- Sofía
- Sara (for a wise lady)
- Elena
- Selena
Josefina also sounds French a bit and Antonia Italian.
The full list goes on:
- Adriana
- Martha (could be a patriotic name after George Washington’s wife)
- Luisa
- Teresa (a name many European women leaders bore)
- Verónica
- Elisa
- Lucia
- Silvia
Cuban-American singer & songwriter Camila (Cabello) has a catchy name, while Mira(nda) is a name for a pup everyone admires. Finally, there are:
- Juana
- Xiomara
- Ariana
- Estelle (the star of your life)
- Lía
- Catalina
- Gabriela
- Aurora (the dawn of your life)
- Adalia
- Vanessa
- Valeria (sounds like a Roman matron)
- Clarisa (did you watch the eponymous 1993 telenovela?)
Cuban-American singer & songwriter Camila (Cabello) has a catchy name, while Mira(nda) is a name for a pup everyone admires.
Food-inspired Mexican dog names
Let’s face it, every time you are thinking about which food to order, Mexican is among the top three cuisines.
Well, Burrito and Taco are not only delicious dishes but suitable dog names.
Would you like some Salsa with your Nacho?
- Margarita is a girl name that slides down the throat,
- Paloma suits a white pup perfectly,
- Tortilla is ideal for a dog that likes to wrap around its owner,
- Churro befits a slender canine, such as a Dachshund, and
- Taquito is a name every small dog will wear with pride.
Then there are:
- Pico (for a canine with a reddish fur coat, perhaps?)
- Jícama
- Tamale
- Queso
- Carnitas
- Bean(s) (another small-dog name)
- Frijoles
- Flan
- Canela
- Enchilada (for a pup with a chill personality)
- Tajín
- Ceviche
- Mole
- Horchata
- Pozole
- Poblano
- Yuca
Traditional Mexican cuisine is so multicultural that we could never complete the list of catchy dish names. We’ve all heard of:
- Quesadilla
- Fajita, and
- Guacamole but
- Elote
- Sopapilla, and
- Cotija
also sound like interesting dog names Finally, make sure your Tostada is Fresca (good names for a canine duo).
Burrito and Taco are not only delicious dishes but suitable dog names.
Places in Mexico as inspiration for dog names
When we think of Mexico, we probably think of a vast desert but in fact, the country is home to all sorts of landscapes, from rainforests to rugged mountains. Charming place names in Mexico can definitely serve as inspiration for naming your mutt Cancún (for example).
Acapulco is another world-famous name (and seaside resort), while folks will also recognize names such as:
- Tijuana
- Juárez
- Guadalupe
- Toluca
- Veracruz
- Sonora (it’s also a state, not only a desert), and
- Puebla
Lesser-known Mexican place names
The Mexican countryside conceals many more names suited for a pet canine:
- Reynosa
- Durango (suitable for a hunting and/or large dog)
- Colima
- Hidalgo
- Mérida
- Saltillo (has a small dog ring to it, doesn’t it?)
- Mazatlán
- Ensenada
- Ixtapa
- Cozumel
Depending on your knowledge of Mexican geography, the list is virtually endless:
- Morelia
- Chiapas
- Chihuahua (yes, this breed has its own state in Mexico)
- Oaxaca
- Torreón
- Jalisco
- Tabasco (a “sassy” state in the southeast of the country)
Bonus category: Mexican dog names with a deeper meaning
Apart from being widely spoken, Spanish is considered the language of love and passion, much like Italian or French. Mexican dog names, therefore, can have a deeper meaning, symbolizing the relationship you share with Fido.
If you find your pet precious, then name it Precioso or Preciosa.
Loveable names
Speaking of passion, the following names articulate it well:
- Beso is a “kiss,”
- Linda & Lindo mean “pretty,”
- “Baby” is Bebé,
- Amor is “love,”
- Corazón is “heart,” and
- Querida is a “loved one” – the ideal name for a newborn female dog (as well as Bonita – “the pretty one”).
If you find your pet precious, then name it Precioso or Preciosa.
Pollito (“little chick”) is another endearment term, as well as Alma, the canine “soul” of your life.
Feliz and Sol are names for a dog that make you smile with happiness.
Goofy names
Moving on from loveable names, we present you with a selection of goofy names that may or may not refer to the physical traits of your mutt. Gordito/Gordita, meaning “chubby,” is by far the all-time favorite.
- Perrita or Perrito is perfect for a small dog breed
- Hermosa is well-suited for a beautiful girl
- Toro for a pup that charges like a bull
- (Son)Risa for a happy-go-lucky dog, and
- Loco/Loca for a mutt with a will of its own.
Mexican dog names aren’t just melodious but they convey a deeper meaning. Naming your family dog Diablo means burglars will think twice before jumping over the fence. Joking aside, we hope that you now have a wider pool of catchy Mexican-sounding names to choose from.
