Italian Dog Names

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Abele
Abele is an Italian male name meaning "breath, vapor".
Abelie
Derived from Italian word "Abelia", a type of flowering plant.
Abramo
Italian version of the biblical name Abraham, meaning "father of many".
Achille
Derived from Greek mythology, popular in Italian literature and names.
Adalberto
A common male name in Italy, derived from Germanic roots.
Adalfieri
Derived from Germanic roots, common in Italian literature and history.
Adalina
Derived from Adalberto, an old Italian name meaning noble and bright.
Adamo
Derived from Latin, means "to love" in Italian, often used as surname.
Adolfo
A common male name in Italy, often linked to nobility.
Adone
Adone is the Italian version of the Greek mythological figure Adonis.
Affonso
Affonso is an Italian variant of the name Alfonso.
Agapeto
Derived from "agape", it signifies "beloved" in Italian.
Agata
Common female name in Italy, derived from Greek meaning 'good'.
Agostino
Common Italian male name, derived from Latin "Augustinus", meaning "the exalted one".
Alba
Means "dawn" in Italian and is a city in Piedmont region.
Alberta
Named after Princess Alberta of Italy by her husband.
Alda
Derived from old German, means "old" or "elder" in Italian.
Alessa
Derived from Alessandro, a common name in Italy.
Alessia
A popular feminine name originating from Italy.
Allegra
Means "joyful" or "lively" in Italian, often used for girls' names.
Annetta
Derived from Anna, a common name in Italy.
Arabella
Derived from "orabella", meaning beautiful altar in Italian.
Arturo
A common male name in Italy, derived from Arthurian legend.
Aurelio
A popular male name derived from Latin, meaning "golden".
Baldovino
An Italian variant of Baldwin, often used as a male first name.
Basilio
Derived from Greek, commonly used in Italian literature and opera.
Benedetto
A common Italian name, meaning "blessed", often linked to Saint Benedict.
Benigno
A common male name in Italy, meaning kind, gentle.
Brunhilda
Not connected to Italian culture or language.
Calandra
Derived from Italian, meaning "lark", a type of songbird.
Calogera
Derived from Greek, popular in Sicily, means "beautiful elder" in Italian.
Capri
Famous Italian island known for its beauty, history, and luxury tourism.
Celia
Derived from Latin, commonly used in Italian literature and songs.
Chiara
A popular female name in Italy, meaning "clear" or "bright".
Coco
Popular nickname in Italy, often used for people named Niccolò.
Colombina
A character in traditional Italian Commedia dell'arte theater.
Dafne
Derived from Greek mythology, popular in Italian literature and opera.
Dante
Famous Italian poet who wrote "The Divine Comedy" in the vernacular.
Dario
A common male name in Italy, often linked to Saint Darius.
Davide
An Italian variant of David, often used in Italy.
Debora
Common female name in Italy, derived from Hebrew meaning "bee".
Demetrio
Derived from Greek, commonly used in Italian language and culture.
Desi
Not directly linked to Italian culture or language.
Diamante
Means "diamond" in Italian and is a town in Calabria, Italy.
Dino
Common masculine name, derived from Italian for "day", symbolizes strength.
Dorotea
A feminine name of Italian origin meaning "gift of God".
Drago
Drago translates to "dragon" in Italian language.
Duilio
A traditional male name originating from ancient Roman times.
Edmondo
A common male name in Italy, derived from Old English elements.
Egidio
A common male name in Italy, often linked to Catholic saints.
Elario
Derived from Helarius, a Latin name meaning "cheerful, happy".
Elda
Common female name in Italy, derived from German meaning "battle".
Elena
A popular female name derived from Greek, common in Italy.
Elma
Derived from Italian, meaning "protective" and "will".
Elmo
Derived from Italian word "Elmo" meaning helmet, often used in names.
Eloisa
Derived from famous Italian poet Dante's character, Heloise.
Elpidio
Derived from Greek, commonly used in Italy, means "hope".
Emiliana
Feminine form of Emiliano, popular in Italian-speaking regions.
Emiliano
A popular male name in Italy, often linked to Emilia-Romagna region.
Ennio
Famous Italian composer for spaghetti westerns and other films.
Enzio
Associated with Italian royalty, specifically King Enzio of Sardinia.
Ercole
Ercole is the Italian version of the Greek hero Hercules.
Ermete
Equivalent to Hermes in Italian mythology and language.
Erminia
Derived from German, popular in Italy, often found in Italian literature.
Ernesta
A feminine given name of Italian origin meaning "serious" or "resolute".
Estachio
Derived from Eustachio, an Italian masculine given name.
Ettore
A common male name in Italy, derived from Greek "Hektor".
Eugenio
A common male name in Italy, derived from Greek meaning "well-born".
Eustachio
An Italian variant of Eustace, often used in religious contexts.
Ezio
Derived from Italian, meaning "eagle", popularized by video game character.
Ezzelin
Associated with medieval Italian nobility, particularly the Ezzelino family.
Fabio
A common male name originating from Italy.
Fabrizio
Common male name in Italy, derived from Latin for "craftsman".
Fabrzia
A feminine given name of Italian origin meaning "craftsman."
Fedele
Means "faithful" in Italian and is a common male first name.
Felipe
Spanish version of the Italian name Filippo, meaning lover of horses.
Feliza
Derived from Latin, means "happy" in Italian.
Ferro
Means "iron" in Italian and is a common surname.
Fiammentta
A character in Boccaccio's Decameron, meaning "little flame" in Italian.
Filberto
A male given name of Italian origin meaning "very bright".
Fina
Derived from Italian, meaning "fine" or "refined".
Fino
Refers to "fine" or "refined", often linked to food and wine.
Fiore
Means "flower" in Italian and is a common surname.
Fiorella
A popular Italian female name meaning "little flower".
Fiorenzo
A masculine given name, popular in Italy, meaning "blooming" or "flourishing".
Firmino
Derived from "Firmus", a Latin name meaning "firm, steadfast".
Flavio
A common male name originating from Italy, meaning "blonde."
Fons
Associated with Latin origin, meaning "spring" or "source" in Italian.
Fulvio
A common male first name originating from Italy.
Gaspare
A traditional Italian male name, often associated with Epiphany celebrations.
Gennaro
A common male first name, originating from Naples, Italy.
Gerolamo
An Italian variant of Jerome, often linked to historical figures.
Gervasio
A common male name in Italy, derived from Germanic roots.
Giacinto
An Italian masculine name, meaning "hyacinth" in English.
Giampaolo
A common male name in Italy, often shortened to "Paolo".
Giorgio
A common male name in Italy, often linked to fashion designer Armani.
Giraldo
Derived from Gerard, common in Northern Italy.
Giustina
A feminine Italian name meaning "just" or "fair".
Grazia
Popular Italian women's magazine and means "grace" in Italian language.
Gregario
Derived from Italian, meaning "watchful" or "alert".
Guiditta
A feminine given name, popular in Italy, meaning "woman from Judea."
Gustavo
Common male name in Italy, derived from Old Norse "Gautstafr".
Imelda
No connection to Italian culture or language exists.
Italia
Represents the country of Italy and its language, traditions, and history.
Jemma
Derived from Gemma, a popular name in Italy.
Jolanda
A common female name in Italy, derived from Greek "violet."
Lalia
Derived from Italian, meaning "talkative" or "well-spoken".
Lauretta
A diminutive form of Laura, popular in Italian literature and music.
Leopoldo
Common Italian male name, derived from Germanic roots meaning "bold people".
Lessie
No connection to Italian culture or language is evident.
Letizia
Common female name in Italy, also name of Spanish queen.
Lia
Derived from Italian, meaning "weary" or a short form of Julia.
Liborio
A common male name in Italy, often associated with Saint Liborius.
Loredana
Popular female name in Italy, often used in literature and music.
Loreto
A town in Italy, known for the house of Virgin Mary shrine.
Lothario
Derived from Italian literature, represents a man who seduces women.
Luciana
Derived from Latin, commonly used in Italy as a female name.
Luciano
A common male name in Italy, often linked to opera and mafia.
Lucrezia
Associated with Borgia family and Italian Renaissance, popular in Italian literature.
Ludovica
A popular female name in Italy, derived from Germanic elements.
Lupo
Means "wolf" in Italian and is also a common surname.
Mafalda
Popular Italian comic strip character created by Quino.
Malvolia
Derived from Italian, signifies ill will or malice.
Marcella
Feminine form of Marcello, popular in Italian naming traditions.
Margherita
Associated with a popular Italian pizza and a queen's favorite dish.
Maria
Common female name, often used in Italian songs, literature and religious contexts.
Marietta
Common feminine name in Italy, derived from Maria.
Marta
Common female name in Italy, derived from Latin for "lady".
Maura
Derived from Latin, means "dark-skinned" in Italian.
Melania
Derived from Italian word "mela" meaning apple, symbolizing sweetness.
Milana
Derived from Milan, a prominent city in Italy.
Mirella
Derived from Italian, often used as a feminine given name.
Natale
Means Christmas in Italian and is also a popular male name.
Nereza
Nereza doesn't have a direct connection to Italian culture or language.
Nerina
Derived from Italian word "nera" meaning black, often used for girls.
Nero
Associated with the color black and a Roman Emperor.
Nestore
A common male name, derived from Greek mythology, in Italy.
Nevio
Derived from Latin, commonly used in Italy, means "mole" or "birthmark".
Nilda
Not directly linked to Italian culture or language.
Noelia
Derived from "Noel", commonly used in Italy during Christmas.
Noemi
Popular Italian singer and a common female name in Italy.
Orabella
Derived from Italian words meaning "beautiful gold".
Ornella
Derived from Italian word "ornello", meaning flowering ash tree.
Orsina
Derived from Latin, commonly used in Italian literature and theater.
Orsola
Derived from Latin, commonly used in Italy, meaning "little female bear".
Ovidio
Famous Roman poet known for works like "Metamorphoses" and "Amores".
Palmira
A city in Italy, known for its Roman archeological sites.
Palmiro
A traditional Italian male name, often associated with older generations.
Pancrazio
An old-fashioned Italian male name derived from Greek meaning "all powerful".
Paola
A common female name in Italy, derived from Paulus.
Paolo
A common male first name in Italy, equivalent to Paul.
Peride
Commonly used in Italy, derived from Greek meaning "wearing a necklace".
Perla
Means "pearl" in Italian and is a common female name.
Petronel
Derived from Italian, meaning "little rock" or "Peter".
Piero
Common male name in Italy, often associated with art and history.
Pino
Common Italian first name, also means "pine" in the language.
Poldi
A nickname for Leopoldo, common in Italian-speaking regions.
Ponzio
Associated with a famous Italian footballer and a common Italian surname.
Porfirio
Derived from Greek, used in Italy, means "purple" or "wearing purple".
Prada
Luxury fashion brand originating from Italy, known globally for high-end products.
Primo
Means "first" in Italian and often used in names and titles.
Prospero
Prospero translates to "prosperous" in Italian, suggesting good fortune.
Rachele
An Italian variant of Rachel, meaning "ewe" in Hebrew.
Raimonda
A feminine given name of Italian origin, often linked to nobility.
Raul
Not traditionally linked to Italian culture or language.
Remigio
Derived from Latin, commonly used in Italy, means "oarsman" or "rower".
Remo
Associated with a saint and a popular Italian drum manufacturer.
Renato
Common male name in Italy, meaning "reborn" in Italian.
Rico
Derived from Italian, meaning rich or powerful ruler.
Rinaldo
Associated with Italian opera and literature, often used for heroic characters.
Roberto
Common male name in Italy, derived from Germanic roots meaning "bright fame".
Rocco
Common Italian name, linked to Saint Rocco, patron saint of the sick.
Rosabella
Derived from Italian words meaning "beautiful rose".
Rosalva
Derived from Italian words meaning "rose" and "foreigner".
Rosanna
Derived from Latin, commonly used in Italy, meaning "gracious rose".
Rosella
A common female name, also a diminutive form of Rosa in Italy.
Rosetta
Associated with a famous stone that helped decipher Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Rufino
A common male name in Italy, often associated with red wine.
Ruggero
An Italian masculine name, often linked to opera and literature.
Sandra
Derived from Alessandra, a common female name in Italy.
Sandro
Common male name in Italy, often used in art and literature.
Saveria
A feminine Italian name derived from Xavier, meaning new house.
Savio
Derived from Latin, meaning "wise", commonly used in Italian naming.
Selvaggia
A traditional Italian name meaning "wild" in English.
Serafina
Derived from Italian, meaning "burning one" or "seraphim".
Serafino
Derived from Italian, meaning "seraphim", a type of angel.
Sergio
A common male name originating from Latin, popular in Italy.
Severiano
Severiano is a male name of Italian origin meaning "stern".
Severo
Derived from Latin, means "stern" in Italian language.
Silvano
Derived from Latin, means "of the forest" in Italian.
Silvia
Common female name derived from Latin, meaning "from the forest".
Sofia
Popular Italian name, also famous actress Sophia Loren's first name.
Stefania
Common female name in Italy, derived from Greek meaning "crowned".
Stefano
Common male name in Italy, derived from Greek for "crowned" or "garland".
Sylvana
Derived from Latin, meaning "from the forest" in Italian.
Tacito
Derived from Latin, means "silent" in Italian, also a famous historian's name.
Taddeo
A common male name in Italy, often linked to art and religion.
Tammaro
A surname originating from Southern Italy, often linked to nobility.
Tatiana
Not directly linked to Italian culture or language.
Tecla
Derived from Greek, used in Italy, meaning "God's glory".
Teodosio
A common male name in Italy, often linked to historical figures.
Thorello
Derived from "Torello", a diminutive form of "Toro", meaning bull.
Tino
Common nickname for names ending in "tino" in Italy.
Tiziano
Famous Italian Renaissance painter, often known as Titian in English.
Uberto
A traditional Italian male name, often used in literature and opera.
Ugo
A common male name in Italy, derived from Germanic "hug", meaning heart.
Ulisse
Italian version of Odysseus, protagonist in Dante's Divine Comedy.
Umfredo
A traditional Italian male name, often used in medieval literature.
Valentino
Associated with Italian fashion designer and luxury brand.
Valeria
Common female name derived from Latin, meaning "to be strong".
Venice
Historic city in Italy, known for canals, gondolas, and rich cultural heritage.
Versace
A luxury fashion brand founded in Milan, Italy.
Vicenzo
A common male name originating from Italy.
Vinicio
A masculine given name of Italian origin, often shortened to Vinny.
Violetta
A popular female name, derived from "violetta" meaning little violet.
Vitalia
Derived from "vita", meaning "life" in Italian.
Vito
Common male name in Italy, often associated with mafia in popular culture.
Viviana
A popular feminine name in Italy, derived from Latin "vivus" meaning "alive".
Xaviero
Derived from Italian, meaning "new house" or "bright".
Yedda
Not traditionally linked to Italian culture or language.
Zeta
Sixth letter in the Italian alphabet, also means "a lot" in slang.

Italian Dog Names currently rank in 14th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of May 2025, italian dog names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

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Which are the cutest and most unique Italian Dog Names?

These italian dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Elmo is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Dante.

Vinicio scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Maria.

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