Italian Dog Names

Marea

Tide or sea in Italian.

Marga

A name of Italian origin often associated with pearls.

Marto

A name often associated with Mars, the Roman god of war.

Masco

A term used in some Latin languages implying a robust or manly figure

Matteo

Gift of God

Matti

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

Matto

Italian for crazy or mad

Mauro

The name Mauro is derived from the Latin 'Maurus', which means 'dark-skinned' or 'swarthy'.

Medora

Guardian

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'.

Mima

A diminutive form of names such as Maria

Mino

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

Molina

Derived from Italian, meaning 'mill' or 'grinding'

Mona

Noble one

Mondi

Derived from a word meaning 'world' or 'earth' in several languages.

Mondo

World or universe

Monti

Mountain

Mossa

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

Naldo

Derived from the Germanic name 'Arnwald', meaning 'eagle power' or 'strong as an eagle'.

Nelio

A diminutive form of 'Cornelio', which means 'horn' in Latin.

Nella

Shining light or brightness

Nerla

A name of Italian origin, meaning 'sister'.

Neve

Snow

Ninna

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

Niola

A name of Italian origin meaning 'the champion'.

Nocciolina

Italian for 'little nut'

Nona

Italian term for grandmother

Norica

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

Norie

A variation of the name 'Norina', often associated with honor.

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'

Olio

Means a mixture or medley; it refers to a diverse collection.

Oliv

Olive tree, symbol of peace and prosperity

Oliva

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

Oliviana

Derived from the olive tree, symbolizes peace and fertility.

Omina

The Italian word for omen or sign

Onda

Wave

Orella

Italian for 'little gold or golden one'

Orino

A small stream or brook in Italian

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'.

Oro

Gold in Italian

Orsina

Little bear

Orso

Italian for bear

Oschi

A playful and affectionate term in Italian, often used for pets

Osco

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

Osso

Italian for 'bone'

Ostra

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

Paccos

A playful term or nickname commonly used in some cultures to refer to a pet

Pacifico

Calm, peaceful

Pacino

Italian surname derived from the name 'Benedetto', meaning blessed.

Pado

Refers to a cheerful character or playful nature

Palermo

City in Italy known for its rich cultural heritage

Pamina

A character in the opera 'The Magic Flute' by Mozart, representing love and innocence

Panna

A type of sweet dessert in Italian cuisine

Paola

Small

Parlo

Italian for I speak

Pasco

Italian name meaning 'Easter'

Pasta

A type of noodle served with various sauces

Pela

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

Pella

Derived from a term meaning 'a small cup' or 'to hold'.

Peppi

A playful and lively term of endearment, often used for pets

Peppino

Little pepper

Perdi

A name derived from the Italian word meaning 'lost'

Pesto

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

Piccola

Italian for small or little

Piccolo

Small or little in Italian

Piera

Italian for rock or stone

Pippino

A playful and cheerful name, often associated with small and lively characters

Ponto

A small point or dot

Presto

Immediately or without delay

Principessa

Princess in Italian

Puchi

A term of endearment in Italian, often used for small or cute things

Pupi

Derived from the Italian word for 'puppy' or 'little doll'

Querro

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

Quido

Gifted or intelligent

Quillina

A diminutive form of the name Quilla, related to the Latin word for feather.

Quinci

Derived from the Italian term meaning 'fifth'

Quini

Derived from the Italian word for 'five'

Quinto

Fifth in Spanish and Italian

Quista

A unique name often associated with qualities of intelligence and strength

Radella

Derived from Italian 'radella,' meaning little wheel or circle.

Rago

Italian for 'to rake' or 'to gather'.

Randoro

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

Ranno

A diminutive form often used in Italian, suggesting smallness or endearment

Rasto

A name derived from the Italian language, often associated with youthfulness and vitality.

Reis

Italian for king

Ribella

A rebellious spirit or someone who challenges authority

Rigo

A name of Italian origin meaning 'powerful' or 'valiant'

Rimma

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

Rino

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

Ritmo

Rhythm

Rizzo

Derived from Italian, possibly a play on the word 'ristorante' referring to a dining experience or 'rizz' meaning charm.

Roberta

Bright fame.

Rocco

Rest

Rochi

A variant of the name Roch, which can mean 'rest' or 'peace'.

Roco

A name often associated with strength and boldness