Italian Dog Names

Kosimo

Italian variant of the name Cosimo, meaning 'order' or 'decency'.

Lallo

A playful or lively spirit

Lambo

Short for Lamborghini, a luxury sports car brand

Lanzo

A variation of the name Roland, meaning 'famous land'.

Leonora

Light

Leta

Of the name meaning 'joyful' or 'happy'

Lidia

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

Liliana

Derived from the Latin word 'lilium', meaning 'lily', which symbolizes purity and beauty

Loretta

Laurel or sweet bay tree

Lotti

A diminutive form of Charlotte, meaning 'free man'.

Luca

Bringer of Light

Luce

Light

Luci

Bringer of light

Lunetta

Little moon

Lusie

A diminutive form of the name Lucia, meaning light.

Maldo

A diminutive form of the name Amal, meaning 'hope' in Arabic.

Mallo

A type of sweet dessert or pastry

Malto

Italian for 'malt'

Manni

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

Marcelo

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

Marea

Tide or sea in Italian.

Marga

A name of Italian origin often associated with pearls.

Marianna

Of the sea

Marra

A name of Italian origin meaning 'bitterness'.

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

Minelli

A diminutive form of the name 'Mina', often used in Italian contexts to express affection

Mino

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

Mirella

Feminine form of 'Mirel', meaning 'admirable' or 'wonderful'.

Mizzi

A diminutive form of 'Maria' in some cultures, often associated with sweetness.

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

Monza

A city in Italy known for its racetrack.

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'.

Nallo

Italian for a small, playful entity

Nanzo

A name of unknown origin, often associated with being lively and energetic

Nelio

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

Nella

Shining light or brightness

Nellina

Italian diminutive form of the name Eleanor or Helen, meaning 'bright, shining light'.

Nerla

A name of Italian origin, meaning 'sister'.

Neve

Snow

Nicolai

Victory of the people

Niena

The meaning is often associated with the concept of 'a little girl' or 'young lady' in Italian.

Ninana

Italian diminutive form of 'Anna', meaning 'grace' or 'favor'.

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

Ondi

A diminutive form derived from the Italian word for water

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

Orsen

Bear cub

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.

Paccia

A term of endearment in Italian, often used for a cute or beloved pet

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

Papina

A term of endearment in some languages, often associated with sweetness and affection.

Parlo

Italian for I speak

Pasco

Italian name meaning 'Easter'

Pasta

A type of noodle served with various sauces

Pedina

Italian for pawn (in chess)

Pela

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