500+ Spanish Dog Names

Unfashionable name, with the rather poignant lone sound.

Heard in Spain more as a last name, but would work here as an alluring first.

This variation on Moses got a boost from Moises Alou, a Dominican-American baseball player who spent 17 seasons in the National League.

A word that carries a broad range of connotations across Europe, all of which ultimately derive from the Roman term for a country estate. Villa is well established as a surname, especially in Spanish-speaking countries, and has also occasionally been used as a first name for girls.

The name of cities in Mexico and Colorado, Durango is a pleasant, fresh option from the atlas.

Adds some spunk and Latin rhythm to mundane Martin.

Loyola is a Spanish surname occasionally used as a first name for girls. This is most likely in honor of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, founder of the Jesuits. Loyola O'Connor was an American silent film actress.

Colorful middle name choice.

Orlanda is an intriguing feminization of Orlando, almost unknown in this country.

Sancha of Leon was an 11th century princess who became Queen of Spain after her brother was killed by Ferdinand I, whom she then married. A twisted tale indeed, but Sancha is one of those names that is both historic and extremely rare -- no babies were named Sancha or Sancho in the US in 2021. Sancho Panza was the sidekick of the fictional Don Quixote.

O-ending short forms are almost invariably appealing, though this might seem slight as the child grows up.

Hermosa, the name of a California beach town, means "beautiful".

Rhythmic, tangoish name quite popular in Spanish-speaking cultures.

Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon may be a worthy namesake, but "poncey" is British slang for effeminate. An alternative might be Quintus, this name's Latin equivalent, or one of its variations.