Italy is one of the top holiday destinations for Germans. Why not bring the “dolce vita” lifestyle home with an Italian dog name? We have prepared a list of beautiful Italian dog names for you.

In a nutshell

  • short and sweet to call
  • beautiful meanings
  • Inspired by famous Italians
  • Italian culture provides input

Peculiarities of Italian dog names

Italian names are particularly suitable for dogs. Many Italian dog names are two syllables and end in a vowel. So the names for your dog are very memorable. In addition, the names can be called particularly well.

Nevertheless, there are a few things to consider when it comes to Italian dog names:

  • easy pronunciation
  • correctness of the names
  • clear meaning
  • do not choose names that are too similar

notice: Avoid names associated with negative memories or highly political or religious themes. Mussolini might sound nice, but should your dog really be named after the former Italian dictator?

Italian dog names with meaning

Many Italian dog names have really beautiful meanings. It is a good idea to choose a name that suits the dog. So you can name your darling after his appearance or the character of the dog. But you can also just choose the name because it has a beautiful meaning.

Female Dog Names

  • Aqua (water)
  • Alba (dawn)
  • Alma (soul)
  • ambergris
  • Amica (girlfriend)
  • amore (love)
  • Aurora (dawn)
  • Baia (prank; bay)
  • Bella (beautiful)
  • Bellissima (very nice)
  • Bianca (white; the white one)
  • Calma (the quiet one)
  • Camilla (the Honorable)
  • Carina (lover)
  • Chiara (bright; clear; luminous)
  • Dea (goddess)
"Dea" looks like a goddess.
  • Diva (the divine)
  • Dolce (cute)
  • Donna (woman)
  • Felice (happy)
  • fiamma (flame)
  • fine (end)
  • Frecetta (little arrow)
  • Gaia (cheerful; cheerful)
  • Gina (Queen)
  • Gioia (joy)
  • Grazia (Grace)
  • Luce (Light)
  • Luna (Moon)
  • sea
  • Neve (snow)
  • Piccola (small; young)
  • pink (rose)
  • Rotonda (round)
  • Viva (Hooray; Cheers)

Male Dog Names

  • amico (friend)
  • Angelo (Angel)
  • Baccio (kiss)
  • Baldo (bold; cheeky)
  • Bambino (child)
  • Belle (beautiful)
  • Bigio (grey)
  • Bombo (Bumblebee)
  • Bosco (Forest)
  • Bravo (good; nice)
  • Bruno (brown)
  • Chiazzato (spotted)
  • Cioccolato (chocolate brown)
  • Da Capo (beginning)
  • Diavolo (devil)
  • Gonzo (simpleton)
  • Leonchito (lion)
  • lupo (wolf)
  • Mario (lone fighter)
  • mezzo (middle)
  • Monte (mountain)
  • nano (tiny)
  • Nero (black)
  • Orco (giant; ogre)
  • Orso (bear)
  • Sogno (dream)
Has he always been your dream dog? Then "Sogno" would be a suitable name.
  • Pepe (pepper)
  • Pezzato (piebald)
  • Picco (peak; summit)
  • Piccolo (small; the little one)
  • Pino (pine)
  • Poco (short; small; little)
  • Primo (the first)
  • Rocco (roar; scream)
  • Rosso (red)
  • solo (only)
  • Treasure (treasure)

Classic Italian dog names

But there are also very simple Italian dog names. These do not stand out because of their meaning, but because of their classic aura. The names are timelessly beautiful and never lose their charm. That is why they are often used as dog names. Often they are inspired by human first names.

Female Dog Names

  • Alessa
  • bea
  • brina
  • cosma
  • Dalia
  • Diana
  • Elda
  • Ella
  • Emilia
  • Elvia
  • fiore
  • Gemma
  • Gia
  • Gianna
  • gigi
  • gina
  • Julia
  • Isabella
  • Marcia
  • Maria
  • mea
  • billion
  • Paola
  • Pietra
  • Roccia
  • sienna
  • Sofia
  • Valentina
  • Zana
"Zanna" would be a lovely Italian dog name for her.

Male Dog Names

  • Andrea
  • Augusto
  • carol
  • Dario
  • Don
  • Emilio
  • enzo
  • Fido
  • Fredo
  • Geronimo
  • Giacomo
  • Gianni
  • Gino
  • gio
  • Giorgio
  • Giovanni
  • Giuseppe
  • Guido
  • lapo
  • Leonardo
  • livio
  • Luca
  • luigi
  • Marco
  • Matteo
  • Nico
  • Nino
  • Nilo
  • Orlando
  • oro
  • paisano
  • Paolo
  • Peppi
  • Peter
  • pio
  • pippo
  • remo
“Remo” works well as an Italian dog name.
  • Ricci
  • Romeo
  • salt
  • Silvio
  • Tino
  • Umberto
  • Valentino
  • Vito

Famous Italians as role models

Some names are also inevitably linked to famous Italian personalities and figures. How about taking inspiration from this? Name your dog like a really big Italian:

  • Armani (fashion designer)
  • Caesar (Roman Emperor)
  • Calimero (comic duck)
  • Cicero (Roman politician and philosopher)
  • Dante (poet)
  • Da Vinci (painter)
  • Fabio (Italian model and actor)
  • Ferrari (car brand)
  • Galileo (polymath)
  • Gucci (fashion company)
  • Lamborghini (car brand)
  • Maserati (car brand)
  • Michelangelo (painter)
  • Mona Lisa (painting by Da Vinvi)
  • Pavarotti (opera singer)
  • Pirelli (tire manufacturer)
  • Polo (famous traveler)
  • Raphael (painter)
  • Versace (fashion company)
Isn't there something very fashionable about "Versace"?

Italian culture as inspiration

But Italian culture has even more to offer. How about taking Italian food or cities as inspiration for your dog name?

  • Alessandria
  • amalfi
  • Biscotti
  • cannoli
  • cappuccino
  • Caprese
  • capri
  • Casoria
  • Catania
  • espresso
  • gelato
  • Giotto
  • gnocchi
  • grappa
  • Calabria
  • Lazio
  • Linguine
  • Milano
  • Naples
  • Palermo
  • pasta
  • Pesto
  • Pizza
  • Pisa
  • Pompeii
  • Roma
  • Sicily
  • sienna
  • Tiramisu
  • Tivoli
The town of “Tivoli” also makes a beautiful Italian dog name.
  • Tuscany
  • Trevi
  • Venice
  • wine

tip: Let yourself be inspired by the Italian way of life when choosing a name. Name your dog like your favorite restaurant on Lake Garda or the beautiful beach by the sea. Anything that pleases is allowed.

frequently asked Questions

Why should I give my dog an Italian name?

Italian names are short, easy to call, and have beautiful meanings. If you're still a big fan of Italy or the Italian way of life, an Italian dog name is really perfect for your four-legged friend.

Which breeds are Italian dog names particularly good for?

Italian dog names best match breeds from Italy. These include Bolognese, Bracco Italiano, Italian Greyhounds or Spinone Italiano. But Italian dog names are also suitable for all other breeds.

Will my dog understand the name even if he is not of Italian breed?

Yes. Dogs generally respond to the tone and style of the voice, not the meaning of the words. If you teach your dog the name well, there shouldn't be any problems.

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