Italian Dog Names
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
Capri
Italian island known for its stunning beauty
Cara
Beloved or friend in Italian
Caramella
Italian for caramel
Caramello
Italian for caramel
Carice
Beloved
Carino
Italian for 'darling' or 'cute'
Carli
Darling or little one
Carlo
Free man
Carlotta
Free woman
Carmine
A deep red color or pigment, derived from the cochineal insect.
Carmo
A name of Italian origin, often associated with a gentle and caring personality
Caro
Dear or beloved in Italian
Caruso
Italian surname meaning 'little man' or 'the young one.'
Cassila
A variant of the name Cassia, often associated with the cinnamon plant
Casto
Pure or chaste in Italian
Cesare
Italian form of Caesar, meaning 'long-haired'
Cetto
A nickname that can refer to someone with a strong character
Chacco
A playful and fun name, often associated with dogs that are energetic and lively
Charlotta
Free man
Chianti
A type of red wine produced in Italy
Chicco
Little one or small
Chio
Gift or present
Chu
Small cup in Italian
Cici
A term of endearment or a playful nickname
Cillo
A diminutive form of 'cillo' in Italian, which can be associated with little or small.
Cimbo
A combination of playfulness and companionship
Cino
Italian for cup or small container
Ciro
Sun
Claudio
Lame or disabled
Corrado
Italian form of Conrad, meaning 'brave counsel'
Corsaro
Italian for 'pirate'
Cosa
Italian for thing
Cosima
Order, harmony
Costello
Little tail
Cresso
Italian for cup
Cristina
The name Cristina is derived from the Latin word 'Christianus,' meaning 'follower of Christ.'
Cupa
A term of endearment, often associated with cuddly and cute animals.
Dacapo
From the beginning; again
Dacco
A diminutive or affectionate form of the name 'Dacian', potentially meaning 'from Dacia or the lands of the Dacians'.
Dado
A small wooden block used in games, especially dice
Daggo
A playful and energetic character.
Dalla
A term for a traditional dance in certain cultures
Damilo
A name of Italian origin, often associated with strength and resilience
Dannos
Derived from the Italian word meaning 'gifted'.
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'.
Dario
Derived from the Persian name Darius, meaning 'to possess' or 'to maintain'
Darro
A variant of the name 'Daro', which means 'gift' or 'beloved' in various cultures.
Dasco
A name of uncertain origin, possibly derived from Italian or Spanish, often associated with a brave or daring nature.
Dasko
A playful and energetic spirit
Della
Noble or a form of the word 'delicate'.
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.
Desmo
Derived from Italian, often associated with speed and performance.
Dessy
Diminutive form of the name Desdemona, which means 'unlucky' or 'ill-fated'.
Dieno
Gift of God
Dino
Derived from the word dinosaur, often used as a playful name
Dio
God in Italian
Diora
A name of Italian origin meaning 'golden' or 'of gold'
Diro
A name used to denote strength and bravery.
Diva
A celebrated female singer or performer
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
Donni
Derived from the Italian masculine name 'Donato', meaning 'given'.
Dorano
Italian, often associated with the meaning of 'gift' or 'donation'.
Doria
A name that often signifies 'gift' or 'from the sea' in several interpretations.
Dorina
Derived from the Latin word 'dorus', meaning 'gift'.
Drago
Dragon
Drasso
Derived from the Italian word meaning 'to drag' or 'to pull'.
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
Ettore
Brave and strong, a legendary hero from Italian folklore.
Fango
Italian for mud or slush
Fendi
A luxury fashion brand known for its leather goods, shoes, and ready-to-wear clothing.
Figaro
A character from Italian opera known for being a barber and clever schemer
Filippa
Italian form of Philip, meaning lover of horses
Filippo
Lover of horses
Fiore
Italian word for flower
Fiorella
Little flower
Fiorina
Little flower
Firenze
The capital city of Tuscany, known for its art and architecture.
Fiyero
A character from the musical 'Wicked', known for his charm and charisma
Flavio
An Italian name that means 'yellow' or 'blonde'
Florence
Flourishing or prosperous
Fonzi
A playful or charming person; also associated with the character Arthur Fonzarelli from the television series Happy Days.
Foschia
A breeze or gust of wind in Italian, often associated with freshness and vitality.
Frances
From the French name meaning 'free one'
Franco
Free man