There are several Mexican dog breeds, including the Chihuahua. But, whether you have a Mexican dog or not, there are some great Mexican dog names. Spanish words, Mexican locations, popular foods and beverages, and favorite Mexican names can all make terrific names for your pet.
Basic Spanish Words
These words are ordinary Spanish words but any of them would make a great name for your dog.
- Alba – Daybreak
- Alma – Soul
- Amiga – Friend (female)
- Amigo – Friend (male)
- Bella – Beautiful
- Blanco – White
- Bonita – Pretty
- Che – Buddy or Dude
- Chico
- Coco
- Corazon – Heart
- Cordero – Lamb
- Diablo – Devil
- Domingo – Sunday
- Fiesta – Party
- Hola – Hello
- Lobo – Wolf
- Luna – Moon
- Mariposa – Butterfly
- Oso – Bear
- Querida – Dear
- Risa – Laughter
- Santo – Saint
- Sierra – Mountains
- Sol – Sun
- Solana – Sunny Spot
- Tigre – Tiger
- Toro – Bull
- Vida – Life
- Zorro – Fox
Mexican cities, states, regions
Plan to visit Mexico? Love the sound of a city or region? Why not give your dog one of these names?
- Acapulco
- Cancun
- Celaya
- Chiapas
- Colima
- Cozumel
- Durango
- Ensenada
- Guadalupe
- Hidalgo
- Ixtapa
- Jalisco
- Juarez
- La Paz
- Leon
- Matamoros
- Mazatlan
- Merida
- Mexicali
- Monterrey
- Morelia
- Playa
- Puebla
- Quintana Roo
- Reynosa
- Saltillo
- Sonora
- Tabasco
- Tampico
- Tijuana
- Toluca
- Torreon
- Veracruz
- Zamora
Food and beverages
Do you love Mexican food? Enjoy a Mexican beverage? Maybe it’s your dog that loves Mexican food like a fish taco? Why not name him after one of these popular dishes?
- Burrito
- Chalupa
- Chilaquiles
- Corona
- Dos Equis
- Empanada
- Enchilada
- Fresca
- Gordita
- Guacamole
- Jicama
- Margarita
- Nacho
- Negra Modelo
- Paloma
- Panucho
- Salsa
- Sangria
- Taco
- Tamale
- Tequila
- Yucca
Popular male names
Try one of these popular Mexican male names for your dog.
- Alejandro
- Antonio
- Carlos
- Diego
- Domingo
- Eduardo
- Fernando
- Franscicso
- Gerardo
- Gordito (“Chubby,” affectionately)
- Javier
- Jesús
- Jorge
- José
- Juan
- Lupe
- Manuel
- Miguel
- Paco
- Pedro
- Rafael
- Raúl
- Ricardo
- Roberto
- Sebastian
Popular female names
If you have a female dog, why not use one of these lovely Mexican names for girls?
- Adriana
- Araceli
- Francisca
- Frida
- Gabriela
- Gloria
- Isabel (Izzy)
- Josefina
- Juana
- Juanita
- Leticia
- Luisa
- Maria
- Maya
- Nina
- Rosa
- Silvia
- Verónica
- Yolanda
Conclusion
If you like Mexican culture or you have a dog with Mexican heritage, a Mexican name can be a perfect fit. Choose a name that is fun for both you and your dog. Your dog will love answering to his unique name.
