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