500+ Spanish Dog Names
- Juanita
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of JuanDescription:
Pervasive in all Spanish-speaking cultures, Juanita, like Juana, has not emigrated.
- Ambar
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"amber"Description:
The Spanish variation of the 80s and 90s American favorite Amber has an international flair.
- Gema
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"gem"Description:
The Italian Gemma is rising, and Spanish Gema is following suit. More fresh and exciting than Emma or Ruby, Gema is a lovely alternative.
- Mena
Origin:
Spanish, diminutive of FilomenaDescription:
Actress Mena Suvari (named after an Egyptian hotel) made this name seem especially appealing. Mena is also a minor Roman goddess of fertility.
- Mincho
Description:
Mincho is an uncommon masculine name with several possible origins. In Bulgarian and Macedonian, it serves as a diminutive form of names containing 'min' such as Mincho, Benjamin, or Minsent. In Japanese contexts, Mincho (明朝) refers to a type of font similar to serif typefaces in Western typography, though it's not typically used as a given name in Japan. The name may also have connections to Spanish or Portuguese language communities. With its distinctive sound and compact two-syllable structure, Mincho has a friendly, approachable quality. The name is extremely rare in English-speaking countries, making it a highly unique choice. Those named Mincho would likely have a distinctive identity in most communities, rarely encountering others who share their name.
- Navarro
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"from Navarre"Description:
Dashing surname for the Basque kingdom.
- Olalla
Origin:
Galician or Spanish form of Eulalia, Ancient GreekMeaning:
"sweetly speaking"Description:
A playful and spirited form of Eulalia, familiar in Spain.
- Cinco
Origin:
Spanish word nameMeaning:
"five"Description:
Following the trend of number names for babies, Cinco has the potential to be a fast riser in the coming years. Even more so now that Cassie used it as the middle name for her daughter Sunny, born in 2021.
- Consuelo
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"she who brings consolation"Description:
Consuelo is a chic, highly sophisticated Spanish name that works well with Anglo surnames. It was regularly on the U.S. popularity list through 1983, reaching as high as Number 339 in 1930.
- Ysabel
Origin:
Spanish variation of Isabel, variation of Elizabeth, HebrewMeaning:
"pledged to God"Description:
Ysabel is the original spelling of this ever-more-popular name, though to English-speakers, the initial Y may confuse pronunciation. Only 14 baby girls were given the Ysabel spelling in the US last year, while Isabel and Isabelle were each given to about 1800 babies.
- Flor
Origin:
SpanishMeaning:
"flower"Description:
Attractive Spanish name heard in the movie Spanglish. Roll that final r. Or say it the French way: Fleur.
- Moises
Origin:
Spanish and Portuguese variation of MosesDescription:
This variation on Moses got a boost from Moises Alou, a Dominican-American baseball player who spent 17 seasons in the National League.
- Galo
Origin:
Spanish from LatinMeaning:
"from Gaul"Description:
Hispanic name of two saints, celebrated on July 1 and October 16.
- Sevilla
Origin:
Spanish place-nameDescription:
This legendary Andalusian city, according to myth founded by Hercules, is an undiscovered baby name destination.
- Rolando
Origin:
Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese variation of Roland, GermanMeaning:
"famous throughout the land"Description:
Rolando, along with brother name Orlando, are among the most attractive and appealing of Latinate names. It has been in the US Top 1000 every year since 1946.
- Jovita
Origin:
Spanish, feminine variation of Jove, Roman king of the godsDescription:
Lively and joyful. Jovie could be a cute short form.
- Tere
Description:
Tere is a feminine name with diverse origins across multiple cultures. In Spanish contexts, it often serves as a nickname for Teresa, meaning 'harvester' or 'to harvest.' In Estonian, Tere means 'hello' or 'greetings,' giving the name a friendly, welcoming association. It also appears in Filipino naming traditions. This short, two-syllable name embodies simplicity and warmth with its soft sounds. While never reaching widespread popularity in English-speaking countries, Tere maintains a steady presence in Spanish-speaking regions and parts of Europe. The name's cross-cultural nature makes it internationally accessible while remaining distinctive. With the growing appreciation for concise, meaningful names, Tere offers parents a choice that's both unpretentious and rich in cultural connections.
- Amada
Origin:
Feminine variation of Amado, SpanishMeaning:
"loved"Description:
Amada is an unusual Spanish name that's becoming more famous thanks to Ryan Gosling and Eva Mendes, who named their second daughter Amada Lee and their first Esmeralda Amada. Amada was also the name of two characters played by Mendes and, not coincidentally, her grandmother's name. In 2015, it was used for only 21 girls while brother name Amado was used for twice as many girls, but we predict the name will become more popular thanks to its new star power. Related names include the Latin saints' name Amatus, the musical Amadeo, and even Amy and Amanda.
- Sancha
Origin:
Spanish, from LatinMeaning:
"sacred"Description:
Sancha of Leon was an 11th century princess who became Queen of Spain after her brother was killed by Ferdinand I, whom she then married. A twisted tale indeed, but Sancha is one of those names that is both historic and extremely rare -- no babies were named Sancha or Sancho in the US in 2021. Sancho Panza was the sidekick of the fictional Don Quixote.
- Jadiel
Origin:
Spanish variation of YadielDescription:
Jadiel and Yadiel are Spanish versions of the Hebrew Yehudiel, the name of one of the archangels. It's been in the US Top 1000 since 2008, but still hovers towards the bottom.
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