Mexican dog names

Hola, pooch enthusiasts! We have a delightful treat for you today, inspired by the vibrant flavors of Mexico. So, get ready to explore our wonderful collection of Mexican dog names for your perrito perfecto.

Our pup-naming aficionados have curated a selection of Mexican dog names suitable for all sizes, breeds and genders. Whether you're welcoming a Chihuahua into your family or simply want to embrace the essence of Mexico, we’ve got you covered.

From lively names like Fiesta and Sol to majestic monikers like Aztec and Maya, each suggestion reflects the colorful tapestry of Mexican heritage, history, and food (of course). Anyone else hungry yet?

So, without further ado, let's em-bark on this exciting journey of Mexican dog names. ¡Vámonos!

Mexican dog names for males

With names steeped in Latin history, these Mexican boy dog names are paw-fect for your male perrito – whether you’ve brought home a Mexican breed or not.

• Santiago (Saint James)
• Diego (supplanter)
• Mateo (gift of God)
• Alejandro (defender of mankind)
• Felipe (lover of horses)
• Carlos (manly)
• Antonio (priceless)
• Javier (bright)
• Ricardo (powerful ruler)
• Miguel (who is like God)

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Mexican dog names for female dogs

Mexico is home to fabulous food, fiestas - and female dog names! Even if you pick one of the longer Mexican girl dog names, you can easily shorten it to something that’s a little easier to shout across the park.

• Isabella (devoted to God)
• Sofia (wisdom)
• Valentina (strong, healthy)
• Camila (attendant)
• Gabriela (God is my strength)
• Natalia (birthday of the Lord)
• Mariana (star of the sea)
• Ximena (one who hears)
• Luciana (light)
• Alma (soul)

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Cute Mexican dog names

The Spanish language is fiery and romantic, but also offers some adorable monikers for cute pups. So, why not pick one of these cute Mexican names for dogs that’ll melt your heart quicker than the cheese on a quesadilla?

• Coco
• Panchito
• Pepito
• Chiquito
• Nacho
• Lulu
• Lupita
• Chico 
• Chabela 
• Pequeño

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Mexican food-inspired dog names

If you’re hungry, feel free to skip this section. For the rest of you, we’ve got some Mexican dog names inspired by the nation’s exquisite food to whet your naming appetite…

• Taco
• Nacho
• Burrito
• Churro
• Enchilada
• Salsa
• Guacamole
• Queso
• Tamale
• Mole

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Aztec names for dogs

Aztec culture has some paw-some names to choose from (if you’re comfortable pronouncing them, that is!). Take a look at these Aztec names for dogs to see if you strike gold…

• Cipactli (crocodile)
• Citlali (star)
• Itzcóatl (obsidian snake)
• Xochitl (flower)
• Quetzalcoatl (feathered serpent)
• Tlaloc (god of rain)
• Cuauhtémoc (falling eagle)
• Huitzilopochtli (warrior god)
• Xipe Totec (flayed one)

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Names for Mexican breeds

With two instantly recognizable dog breeds, Mexico is one of the most well-known exporters of dogs in Latin America. If you’ve brought home a Chihuahua or a Xoloitzcuintli (the Mexican hairless dog), then you’ll want to check out these Mexican dog names…

Chihuahua names

As one of the smallest dog breeds in the world, the Chihuahua is about as cute as it gets. That’s why we’ve chosen some adorable Spanish words for this particular list of Mexican dog names…

• Paco
• Chico
• Coco
• Bella
• Pepito
• Nacho
• Lulu
• Frida
• Panchito
• Lupita

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Xoloitzcuintli names

Also known as the Mexican hairless dog, and often shortened to Xolo, this beautiful pooch is one of the few hairless breeds in the world. With such recognizable features, it makes sense to choose a unique Xoloitzcuintli name as well…

• Xolo
• Amaya
• Quila
• Zeltzin
• Teo
• Itzel
• Calpulli
• Xochitl
• Izel
• Citlalli

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