Italian Dog Names

Alegra

Italian for joyful or happy.

Alegro

Italian for cheerful or happy

Alesandro

Defender of men

Alessia

Defender

Alissia

Noble kind

Allura

Derived from the Italian word meaning 'dream' or 'to entice'

Alphonso

Noble and ready.

Amadeo

Loves God

Amerigo

Italian name meaning 'work ruler' or 'brave and powerful'

Amorita

Little Love

Anchi

A diminutive form of Anthony or a variation common in some cultures.

Anni

A diminutive form of the name Anna, often used to express affection

Anzo

Derived from a name meaning 'sacred' or 'holy'

Ascona

A name derived from a picturesque town in Switzerland

Atina

A name associated with a city in Italy, suggesting elegance and beauty.

Azzurra

Means 'sky blue' in Italian

Bambino

Italian for 'child' or 'baby'

Bari

A term used in various cultures, often relating to a place or have specific meanings in different contexts

Barkalangelo

A playful combination of 'bark' and 'Michelangelo', suggesting a creative spirit.

Basco

Derived from the Italian surname meaning 'from the Basques'

Bazia

Derived from the Italian word for 'small fox'

Bellissa

Derived from the Italian word 'bella', meaning beautiful

Benisa

A name of Italian origin, often associated with beauty and grace

Bevi

It means 'to drink' in Italian

Bibo

Italian for cup

Bibolo

A small playful dog, often used in Italian pet names

Blenda

A name of Italian origin that often refers to a blend or mix.

Bosco

Means 'woods' or 'forest' in Italian

Branca

Italian for 'white' or 'blank'

Branco

White in Italian

Brixen

A town in South Tyrol, Italy, known for its picturesque landscapes and rich history

Broni

Derived from the Italian word for 'bronze', symbolizing strength.

Buffi

Italian for 'funny' or 'jolly'

Cabu

A common term for a wooden carving or a piece of art

Caletto

A diminutive form of 'cale', meaning 'cup' in Italian

Canisto

Italian for little dog

Cannoli

A traditional Italian pastry consisting of a cannoli shell filled with sweet ricotta cheese.

Canoli

A type of Italian pastry

Capella

A star in the constellation Auriga and also means 'little cup' in Italian.

Capp

Italian for cup

Cara

Beloved or friend in Italian

Caramella

Italian for caramel

Caramello

Italian for caramel

Carice

Beloved

Carli

Darling or little one

Carmo

A name of Italian origin, often associated with a gentle and caring personality

Caro

Dear or beloved in Italian

Casto

Pure or chaste in Italian

Cesare

Italian form of Caesar, meaning 'long-haired'

Charlotta

Free man

Chianti

A type of red wine produced in Italy

Chicco

Little one or small

Chio

Gift or present

Cillo

A diminutive form of 'cillo' in Italian, which can be associated with little or small.

Cino

Italian for cup or small container

Claudio

Lame or disabled

Cosa

Italian for thing

Costello

Little tail

Cresso

Italian for cup

Cupa

A term of endearment, often associated with cuddly and cute animals.

Dalla

A term for a traditional dance in certain cultures

Darco

Derived from the name of the Italian actor and director, it symbolizes strength and charisma.

Darianna

Derived from the Italian name Daria, meaning 'possessing goodness'.

Dasco

A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Italian or Spanish, often associated with a brave or daring nature.

Dellina

Derived from Italian origins, it can signify the little Dell or small valley.

Delly

A diminutive form of the name 'Della', often associated with nobility and delicate beauty.

Dio

God in Italian

Diro

A name used to denote strength and bravery.

Doffo

A playful term used for a dog or puppy, often signifying cuteness

Domonika

A variant of the name Domenica, meaning 'belonging to the Lord'.

Donatello

Gifted

Dondi

A term of endearment in Italian

Drago

Dragon

Drea

Derived from the Italian word for 'dream'

Durina

Derived from Italian, meaning 'little door' or 'little entrance'.

Duro

Sturdy, strong in Italian

Emilio

To strive or to excel

Enzo

Ruler of the household

Ernesto

A form of Ernest, meaning 'serious' or 'determined'

Espresso

A strong coffee brewed by forcing boiling water under pressure through ground coffee beans

Fendi

A luxury fashion brand known for its leather goods, shoes, and ready-to-wear clothing.

Fiore

Italian word for flower

Firenze

The capital city of Tuscany, known for its art and architecture.

Frances

From the French name meaning 'free one'

Franco

Free man

Fresco

A method of mural painting on freshly laid wet plaster

Furia

Italian for fury or rage

Galilea

The name refers to a region in Israel, known for its beauty and historical significance.

Galileo

Named after the famous Italian astronomer Galileo Galilei, who made significant contributions to science and astronomy

Gallo

Italian for rooster

Gela

A name of Italian origin meaning 'gelato' or 'ice cream.'

Gessy

A playful and cheerful spirit

Giada

Jade

Giddi

A playful and energetic term that conveys joy

Gino

Short form of names like Giovanni, meaning God's gracious gift

Gio

Italian diminutive of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'

Giorno

Italian for 'day'

Gironimo

The Italian version of the name Geronimo, meaning 'sacred name'.

Gismo

A playful and adventurous companion.

Golfo

A term that can refer to a gulf or bay