You must be extremely happy with the new puppy you just brought home, as well as the little cachorrito to have a new best friend. It is now time to give him a name, and what a great moment to get you more attached to the Spanish language than giving a Spanish Dog Name to him or her.
Naming your pet is EXTREMELY important, your pet’s name reflects his or her personality, remember that you’ll be calling your dog 1,000,000 times, so take your time to find the perfect name!
There are many reasons why you might look into Spanish dog names:
- You can take advantage of your Spanish Lessons and talk to your dog exclusively in Spanish.
- You want to reflect your love for the Spanish Language and the Spanish Culture.
- You want a name that reflects your dog’s personality and identity.
Cute, funny, and lovable, We’re bringing you the best Spanish Dog Names for your little Spanish puppy and we’re going to teach you some essential vocabulary that you can use with him/her as well.
Vocabulary for dogs in Spanish
Basic terms for dogs in Spanish
El perro es el mejor amigo del hombre. – Perro (male dog)
The dog is the man’s best friend.
Mis perros son muy juguetones. – Perros (Dogs).
My dogs are very playful.
Mi perrita hembra se llama Chicha. – Perra/Perrita (Female dog)
My female dog is called Chicha.
Mi perro es apenas un cachorro. – Cachorro/a (puppy)
My dog is just a puppy.
Describing your pet in Spanish
Can you describe your pet in Spanish? These terms will help you out when describing the basic aspects of a dog.
Adjectives for dogs in Spanish
| Español | English | Example |
| Chico / pequeño | small | Mi cachorra aún está muy pequeña. |
| Grande | big | You Tengo un pitbull que es muy grande. |
| Peludo | furry | Mi puddle es muy peludo, me encanta! |
| Hembra | female | Tengo cuatro perros, dos macho y dos hembras. |
| Macho | male | Adopté a un perro macho. |
| Amistoso | friendly | No te preocupes, mi perra es amistosa, no hará ningún daño! |
| Juguetón | playful | Mi cachorro es muy juguentón, ¡se la pasa jugando todo el día! |
| Tímido | shy | Ten cuidado, mi perro es muy timido, ¡no lo asustes! |
| Tierno | sweet | Tu perra es muy tierna, ¿cómo se llama? |
| Adorable | adorable | Me encanta esta perra, es muy adorable. ¡Me la llevo! |
Dog-related nouns in Spanish
| Español | English |
| (El) Refugio | Place where abandoned animals are cared for. |
| (El/La) Cachorro/a | Very young dog. |
| (La) Caquita | Solid animal waste. |
| (El) Pis | Liquid animal waste. |
| (La) Mordida | Biting action. |
| (La) Raza | Ethnicity of the animal. |
| (El) Perro de aguas | Breed of dog. |
| (La) Ansiedad | Feelings of nervousness, fear, and worry. |
Dog-related verbs in Spanish
| Spanish Verbs | Meaning |
| Adoptar (un animal) | Take in an animal as a pet. |
| Portarse bien / mal | Be good or bad. |
| Adaptarse | Accommodate to a situation. |
| Hacer sus necesidades | Go to the bathroom. |
| Ladrar | The sound of dogs *woof* (English) / *guau* (Spanish) |
| Morder | Put pressure on the teeth. |
| Acariciar | Touch affectionately with your hands. |
| Dar de comer | Feed. |
| Hacer caso | Pay attention, show interest. |
| Escarbar | Make a hole in the ground with your hands. |
| Sacar (al perro) | Walk the dog and go out with him to the street. |
| Dar la patita | When the animal greets with its paw. |
The best names that you can put to your cute little friend
Now let’s show you the real reason you came in, we thoroughly researched the most popular Spanish dog names out there, and we hope you can consider giving one of these to your puppy!
Top 10 best Spanish names for male dogs
After doing in-depth research, we gathered the most popular Spanish names for dogs for you to choose from.
- Bruno (Most Popular)
- Maximo
- Niño
- Lucas
- Toby
- Milo
- Zeus
- Pancho
- Bimba
- Leo
Other popular Spanish names for male dogs you should consider
| Balto | Leon | Mateo | Pokemón |
| Bruno | Lobo | Negro | Poncho |
| Chico | Loki | Odi | Rey |
| Dante | Luca | Oliver | Rio |
| Guardian | Luka | Oreo | Rocco |
| Hugo | Macho | Pac | Sancho |
| Leche | Otto | Pluto | Simba |
| Fido | Dobby | Canelo | Taco |
| Chupeta | Doki | Kiko | Rambo |
| Brando | Wilo | Toston | Pepito |
Top 10 best Spanish names for female dogs
We didn’t forget our female dogs either. Here are the most popular names for female dogs in Spanish culture.
- Coco (Most Popular)
- Maya
- Camila
- Luna
- Molly
- Nala
- Mila
- Frida
- Kira
- Lola
Other popular Spanish names for female dogs
| Frida | Princesa | Aceituna | Crema |
| Flor | Ariana | Esmeralda | Vainilla |
| Nube | Estrella | Margarita | Cosita |
| Arenita | Pelusa | Chispita | Linda |
| Bella | Nina | Nana | Abril |
| Banana | Perdita | Chispitas | Amor |
| Blanca | Canela | Bombón | Almendra |
| Laia | Laika | Lila | Isla |
| Merlina | Matilda | Mila | Cuki |
Food-inspired Spanish dog names
If your dog is a food-lover, you might as well want to pick these food names in Spanish:
Choose a name that sounds good and makes you happy. The most important thing is that you like the name and that it makes you smile every time you call your dog. You can use Spanish names that are cute, funny, or creative. For example, “Coco” is a common and adorable name for dogs, it is normally used on dog breeds that have short, white, brown, curly hair. like poodles.
- Empanada
- Churro
- Tortilla
- Gazpacho
- Arepa
- Salchicha (perfect for Dachshund dogs)
- Patata
- Galleta
- Taco
- Chorizo
- Tomate
- Paella
- Hierba
- Croqueta
- Gamba (meaning prawn)
- Sabroso/a (meaning tasty)
- Jamon
Spanish dog names are inspired by their temperament or appearance
In the same way, here are some names that you can give to him/her if you want the name to reflect his personality or appearance:
- Blanco/a (In case your dog is white)
- Alma (If your dog is quiet)
- Lobo (If your dog is always howling)
- Zorro (If your dog is aggressive / loves to hunt)
- Mullido/a (If your dog is fluffy and soft)
- Pequeño/a (If your dog is small)
- Dulce (If your dog is kind)
- Feliz (If your dog is happy and Joyful)
- Lindo/a (If your dog is cute)
- Tonto/a (If your dog is silly)
Powerful names in Spanish for dogs
If you want to give a charismatic Spanish name with a strong presence to your dog, here are some ideas:
- Kronos
- Kira
- Alano
- Luna
- Thor
- Nala
- Zeus
- Lola
- Max
- Bimba
- Rambo
- Ares
- Sif
- Fenrir
- Fantasma
- Merlin
Looking for great ideas to name your kitty in Spanish? We have also compiled a list of the best Spanish cat names. Make sure to check it out!
Best funny dog names in Spanish
Pick these Spanish names if your dog is always playful and silly:
- Bam-Bam
- Bandido
- Barbas
- Bola
- Comida
- Coco
- Casanova
- Darth Perro
- Perro Ninja
- Feíto
- Milaneso
- Pollo frito
- Perro
- Topo
- Hamburgueso
Cute dog names in Spanish
And finally, we’re bringing you the cutest name for your cute puppy:
- Señor Bigotes
- Bizcocho
- Bolita
- Señor Orejas.
- Cacahuete
- Chupete
- Comino
- Coquito
- Flaco
- Fofo
- Chanchito
- Güapeton/Güapetona
- Algodon
- Cremita
- Angelito
What to say to your pup: 10 essential Spanish commands for your dog
Teaching your dog commands in Spanish can be a rewarding way to practice the language. And you’ll have a lot of fun showing off your Spanish-speaking dog!
There are plenty of helpful words and phrases you can learn to teach Spanish commands to your perrito. Here are some of the most common ones:
1. “Good boy” and “Bad boy” in Spanish
When you’re training your dog, you’ll need a phrase to reward him with positive praise and affection. So when he’s done well, you can say:
- ¡Buen Chico!
- ¿Quién es un buen perro eh? ¿QUIÉN?
- ¡Buen Perro!
On the other hand, if he behaves not too well, you can say:
- ¡Mal perro, mal!
- ¡PERRO, MALO!
- ¡No lo vuelvas a hacer! ¿Me entendiste?
2. “Let’s Go” in Spanish
“Let’s go!” means “¡vamos!” and you can use it to command your dog to get moving from the place he’s at, you may also want to tell him to go somewhere specific, like outside. In that situation, use “¡Para afuera!” if you want him to go outside.
3. “Sit” and “Stay” in Spanish
The two golden commands that every dog should learn are “sit” and “stay”.
These two commands are the basics for teaching obedience and the starting point for other tricks, so it’s good to start here with Spanish dog commands. For “sit”, you can say:
- Siéntate
- Sentado
And for “stay”, you can use:
- Quieto
- Quedate ahi
- No te muevas
4. “Take It” and “Drop It” in Spanish
If you’re playing with your dog, these are useful phrases to learn. You can tell your dog to “take it” by saying:
- ¡Tóma-lo/la!
- ¡Agarra-lo/la!
- ¡Coge-lo/la!
If you’re playing with a ball, you’ll need to tell your dog to drop it so you can throw it again. In that case, say suelta. If you’re combining it with the noun of what you want your dog to drop, add “lo” or “la”, like Suelta la bola (“Drop the ball”).
QUICK TIP…
The suffixes lo, la, los, and las at the end of every verb in command form are what we call direct object pronouns in Spanish. They are used to stand in for a noun that has directly received the action of a verb and has already been mentioned in either the same sentence or in a previous sentence.
They’re used to avoid repeating the object in the same sentence. So, instead of “Suelta la bola”, you can say, “sueltala”.
We cover this topic in depth in our guides on Spanish direct object pronouns and on how to master “Lo” in Spanish.. Make sure to check them out too.
5. “Stop” and “Quiet” in Spanish
You can use these commands to tell your dog not to do something.
- ¡Detente!
- ¡Para!
- ¡Ya basta!
If your dog is barking too much, go on and say:
- ¡Silencio!
- ¡Deja de ladrar!
6. “Give Me Your Paw” in Spanish
A cute little trick to teach your dog is to “shake” or “give me your paw” for that you can say:
- Dame tu pata.
- ¿La patita?
- Dame la patita.
We have even more commands that you can teach to your cachorrito, check the 15 Easy Dog Commands in Spanish to Teach Your Pup!
We’re Happy That You’re Happy
Choosing a name for your dog is a very fun and important part of your dog’s life, it is the moment you’re going to read the unique aspects of your dog and summarize all of them with an original name.
And why not? Let’s use what we’ve learned in our Spanish lessons, and teach your new dog these cool commands in Spanish, do you think he would be able to understand and follow your orders?
Last but not least, we would like to give you another small challenge to use this new Spanish vocabulary that we just showed you. The challenge is to call one of your family or friends who knows Spanish and describe the basic aspects of your dog completely in Spanish, do you think you can do that?
Now, the great question is: are you ready to take your and your cachorrito’s Spanish to the next level? You can sign up for a free Spanish lesson or a 7-day free trial of our group classes so you can practice what you learned. It’s completely free, and your dog will surely thank you for that!
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