Alto

Alto has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Alto isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Alto is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Alto was, in the past month, the 2846th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Alto is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Alto was viewed 67 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Alto's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Alto is most adored in Wisconsin, Tennessee and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, New Mexico and Indiana.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Alto.

Most popular breeds named Alto:

1. German Shepherd

Alto is found in these categories:

celestial

Derived from Latin, it signifies "high", often associated with sky and stars.

musical

References a high singing voice in choral music.