Italian Dog Names

Alegra

Italian for joyful or happy.

Alegro

Italian for cheerful or happy

Alessia

Defender

Alphonso

Noble and ready.

Amadeo

Loves God

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'

Azzurra

Means 'sky blue' in Italian

Bari

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

Bazia

Derived from the Italian word for 'small fox'

Bellissa

Derived from the Italian word 'bella', meaning beautiful

Bibolo

A small playful dog, often used in Italian pet names

Bosco

Means 'woods' or 'forest' in Italian

Broni

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

Canisto

Italian for little dog

Canoli

A type of Italian pastry

Cara

Beloved or friend in Italian

Caramella

Italian for caramel

Caramello

Italian for caramel

Caro

Dear or beloved in Italian

Charlotta

Free man

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

Cresso

Italian for cup

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.

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'.

Drago

Dragon

Durina

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

Emilio

To strive or to excel

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

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.'

Giada

Jade

Gio

Italian diminutive of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'

Giorno

Italian for 'day'

Golfo

A term that can refer to a gulf or bay

Gozo

Joy or happiness

Ilmo

Italian word for 'he' or 'him'

Imelda

Derived from the Germanic name, meaning 'the powerful fighter'.

Jolanda

A variant of the name Yolanda, meaning violet flower

Juliet

Youthful or downy

Leonora

Light

Lidia

Derived from the name of a historical region in Asia Minor, associated with beauty and elegance.

Lunetta

Little moon

Manni

Short form of names like Emanuele, meaning 'God is with us'

Marcelo

A diminutive form of 'Marco', meaning 'warlike' or 'of Mars'.

Matti

A name of Italian origin, often associated with the meaning 'gift of God'.

Mella

Meaning 'a honey bee' in Italian

Merano

A town in South Tyrol, Italy, known for its beauty and health resorts.

Merla

Blackbird in Italian

Milani

A name of Italian origin meaning 'calm' or 'peaceful'.

Mino

A short form of various names, often used in Italian culture

Monti

Mountain

Mossa

A term used in Italian music indicating a change in tempo or style

Neve

Snow

Ninna

A pet name meaning 'little girl' or 'child' in Italian.

Norica

A name derived from 'Nor', meaning North, and 'ica', a diminutive suffix.

Ocarina

A musical instrument resembling a small wind instrument or a vessel.

Oletta

Derived from the Italian word 'oletta' meaning 'little olive' or 'olive branch'

Oliva

Derived from the Latin word for olive, symbolizing peace and harmony

Orio

Derived from the Italian word for 'gold', symbolizing wealth and brightness.

Ornela

The name Ornela is derived from the Italian word meaning 'little flower'.

Orso

Italian for bear

Osco

Italian variant of the name Oswald, meaning 'divine power'

Ostra

A type of shellfish; also means 'oyster' in Italian.

Pado

Refers to a cheerful character or playful nature

Panna

A type of sweet dessert in Italian cuisine

Pasco

Italian name meaning 'Easter'

Pela

Derived from the Italian word meaning 'cup' or 'bowl'.

Pesto

A sauce made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil

Ponto

A small point or dot

Querro

It means 'I want' or 'I desire' in Italian.

Quido

Gifted or intelligent

Quinto

Fifth in Spanish and Italian

Randoro

A name derived from the Italian 'randori', meaning to roam or wander.

Rino

Italian diminutive of the name Gerino, usually signifying 'little warrior'.

Ritmo

Rhythm

Romeo

A romantic hero in literature.

Ronda

A name of Italian origin, meaning 'a round shape' or 'circular'.

Rosaria

Meaning 'rose' in Latin, symbolizing beauty and love.