Amigo

Male

Meaning

A friend or comrade; derived from the word "amar" meaning "to love".

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/əˈmiːɡoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Amigo:

Dogs named Amigo tend to be good-natured, and loving. This name is also associated with companionship, empathy, and friendship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Amigo?

It suggests that you are a friendly and outgoing person who values companionship and loyalty.

Is Amigo a good dog name?

Amigo has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Amigo isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Amigo was, in the past month, the 687th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of October 2024, Amigo 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, Amigo was viewed 0 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Amigo is most adored in Rhode Island, Missouri and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Mexico, Illinois and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Amigo:

  1. German Shepherd
  2. Chow Chow
  3. Labrador Retriever
  4. Chihuahua
  5. Cockapoo

Amigo is found in these categories:

friendly dog names
friendly

Amigo means buddy in Spanish, perfect for a lovable pooch!

spanish dog names
spanish

Means "friend" in Spanish, reflecting camaraderie and warmth in the culture.

Dog names like Amigo:

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Noble; ready for battle
Amigo dog name meaning

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Hayley Garibay (Oregon, United States)
My dog is a year old and when I first saw him the day he was born I knew his name would be Amigo and it fits him he is a red heeler / Australian shepherd/ border collie mix and he is so loving loyal and my constant companion and always by my side never leaves me
June 16, 2024

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