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Dog Names by Origin
Are you searching for a dog name that honors the heritage of you dog's breed? A French name for your Poodle perhaps, or a Japanese name for you Shiba Inu? Or, do you want to celebrate your own heritage in your pup's name?
Our collection of dog names by origin is the perfect place to start. Take a look below at our lists of names from around the world.
French Dog Names
You might be looking for a French dog name if your dog is a French breed, such as a French bulldog, a poodle, a basset hound, or a Bouvier. Alternatively, if you have French heritage or live in a French-speaking area, these names might be ideal for you too!
Popular French dog names include Fifi, Beau, Remi, Coco, Sophie, Belle, and Chance, though you might also like Adele, Esme, Lilou, and Sabine for female dogs and Percy, Jules, Bleu, and Quincy for male dogs.
This list also features cute French dog names like Cosette and Lou, along with badass French dog names like Axelle, Calixte, and Solange. There are even French food names like Pomme (apple) and Citron (lemon).
See the entire collection of French names for dogs below.
German Dog Names
German dog names are ideal for dog breeds that originated in Germany, so if you're naming a German Shepherd, a Dachshund, a Doberman, or a Shorthaired Pointer, this might be the list for you.
Popular German dog names include Matilda, Elsa, Amelia, and Adelaide, along with Otto, Emmett, Leo, and Rudy. If you want something quirkier, more obscure German names are Hildegarde, Bertram, Theobald, and Griselda.
German dog names may be inspired by the German name data released in recent years. The top names in Germany in 2025 include options like Anton, Elias, Oskar and Felix for boys, as well as Mila, Maja, Frieda, and Leni for girls.
Here's our full collection of German names for dogs.
Hawaiian Dog Names
Hawaiian names are rising in popularity in the US for babies, and this trend is carrying over into the canine world too. Appealing to those who love travel, Hawaiian dog names conjure up imagery of blue skies, coloful flowers, mountain ranges, and sparkling seas.
Popular Hawaiian dog names include lyrical options for female dogs, such as Leilani, Kailani, and Alani, while for boys, options include short, sweet Kai and Koa.
Other popular options include Hawaiian dog names for popular culture such as Moana, Maui, Lilo, Nani, Keanu, and Auli'i.
Check out our entire collection of Hawaiian dog names.
Irish Dog Names
Some of the most popular dog names have Irish origins, including Molly, Murphy, Finn, Mac, Riley, Brody, and Rory, but there are plenty more options to get you inspired.
Perfect for Irish dog breeds such as Irish Setters and for red-haired dogs, female Irish dog names are Maeve, Orla, and Fia, while male Irish dog names include Rafferty, Dermot, and Declan. There are also plenty of gender neutral Irish dog names like Quinn, Darby, and Lennon.
Take a look at the full list of Irish dog names, ranging from friendly and familiar to quirky and unexpected.
Italian Dog Names
If you're naming an Italian Greyhound, a Neapolitan Mastiff, or a Cane Corso, this list of Italian dog names might inspire you.
Popular Italian dog names include international options like Mia, Sienna, Lucia, and Gemma, along with Luca, Dante, Romeo, and Enzo.
You might decide an elegant, romantic Italian dog name is right for your pup, such as Orlando, Taddeo, and Luciano, or perhaps Francesca, Verona, and Allegra. Alternatively, short, sweet Italian names include Rosa, Lilla, Elio, and Rocco.
Browse even more Italian dog names below.
Japanese Dog Names
Japanese names like Kenzo, Kenji, Kiyomi, and Rumi are trending for dogs just as they are for babies. So if you're looking to name a Shiba Inu or a Japanese Spitz, if you have Japanese heritage, or love Japanese art, culture, and media, then this list of Japanese dog names is for you.
Popular Japanese names include multicultural options like Remi, Kai, Kona, and Michi, but there's also Nemi, Kiko, Tazu, Hiro, Kiba, Mori, and Yuto to consider.
Other microtrends include Japanese food names for dogs such as Katsu, Matcha, Mochi, and Nori, and anime dog names like Eren, Sakura, Naruto, and Ichigo.
Browse our full collection of Japanese dog names below.
Spanish Dog Names
Spanish dog names are among the most popular right now, with Luna, Bella, Lola, and Leo ranking in the Top 10.
Other Spanish dog names include Alma, Laia, Maya, and Rubi for female dogs and Chico, Joaquin, Reyes, and Teo for male dogs.
Mexican dog names are also included on this list, such as Bruno, Chita, Dulce, and Nando.
You may wish to use a Spanish dog name for a breed with Spanish or Mexican heritage, like a Chihuahua, Bichon Frisé, Papillon, or Xolo.
From cute to badass, from popular to unique, we have a whole variety of Spanish names for you to browse below.
Are you still looking for the perfect name for your pup?
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