Mexican Puppy Names for a Spanish Speaking Pup
By Janice A. Jones | Last Updated January 24, 2020
If your new pup greets you with "Hola" instead of a bark, you know you need to find him a great Mexican Puppy Name.
Mexican Dog NamesHere's a list for all those who love the Spanish language and especially for all those great dogs who can trace their ancestry to Mexico or even other Spanish speaking countries.
Just Who Might They Be?
Breeds of Small Dogs Originating in Spanish Speaking Countries
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Mexican Puppy Names based on Common Food and Drink Names
Agave - Type of sugar and ingredient in the making of Tequila
Burrito - Popular Mexican food
Cayenne - Type of Pepper
Cemita - Type of Sandwich
Ceviche - Seafood dish made with raw fish cured in citrus juice
Chalupa - Corn cups filled with a variety of meat and vegetables
Chai - Tea
Chili - Popular Mexican soup
Chimichanga - (Chimi for short) Tex-Mex food
Chipotle - Type of Pepper
Churro - Fried dough pastry
Concha - Sweet bread
Corona - Mexican Beer
Enchilada - Corn tortilla stuffed with filling
Flan - Mexican Dessert
Guacamole or Guac for short - Avocado dip
Kahlua - Mexican Liqueur
Margarita - Popular Mexican Alcoholic Drink
Mole - Rich sauce used in many Mexican dishes
Morita - Type of pepper
Nacho - Tortilla chips covered with cheese and other toppings
Platano - Banana
Pozole - "hominy"
Queso - Cheese
Relleno (Chile Relleno) Pepper stuffed with cheese and fried
Salsa - Mexican Sauce made with tomatoes,
Sangrita - Spanish type of Wine
Sopa - Soup
Taco - Popular Mexican food
Tamale - Popular Mexican food stuffed into a corn husk
Tapas - Snack Food
Tequila - Popular Mexican Liquor
More Information about Great Mexican Cuisine can be found here.
Mexican Puppy Names Based on Place Names
Ameca - City in West Central Mexico
Campeche - State in Southeastern Mexico
Cancun - City on the Caribbean
Cozumel - Island in the Caribbean and popular cruise ship destination.
Durango - City in North Central Mexico
Juárez - City in Northern Mexico
La Paz - City in Baja California
León - City in Central Mexico
Puerto Vallarta (Vallarta or something similar for a dog's name) City on the Pacific Ocean in west central Mexico
San Pedro - City in Northeastern Mexico
Silao - City in North Central Mexico
Sonora - State in Northwestern Mexico
Tabasco - State in Southeastern Mexico
Tepic - City in West Central Mexico
TJ - Slang for Tijuana
Tijuana - Border city between U.S. and Mexico
Veracruz - State in East Central Mexico
Mexican Puppy Names: Boy Dog Names
Aarón - Light Brighter
Adrián
Agustín
Alejo - defender
Alejandro
Alex
Alexander
Alonso
Álvaro
Andrés - Warrier
Ángel - Angelic
Antonio - Inestimable
Armando - bold man
Axel
Bautista
Bruno
Camilo
Carlos - Charles
Carlos - Means Man
Cayo - Lord
Celino - Heaven
Christian
Christopher
Cristóbal
Damián
Dante
Diego - Teaching
Dylan
Eduardo
Elías
Emiliano
Emilio
Emmanuel
Esteban
Facundo
Felipe - Friend of Horses
Fernando
Francisco
Franco
Gabriel
Gael
Gerardo
Hugo
Ian
Ignacio
Iker
Jacobo - Jacob
Javier - January
Jerónimo
Jesús
Joaquín - Established by God
Jorge - George
José - God will Give
Joshua
Josué
Juan - John
Julián
Kevin
Lautaro
Leonardo
Lorenzo
Lucas
Luciano
Luis
Manuel
Manuel
Mario
Martín
Mateo
Matías - Gift from God (Hebrew)
Matthew
Maximiliano
Máximo
Miguel
Miguel Ángel Who is like God
Nicolás
Pablo
Pedro - Peter
Rafael - Good has Healed
Raúl
Ricardo
Roberto
Rodrigo
Samuel
Santiago - St. James
Santino
Sebastián
Sergio
Simón
Thiago
Tomas - Twin
Valentín
Valentino
Vicente
Mexican Puppy Names: Girl Dog Names
Abigail - from Hebrew meaning Father's joy
Abril - Spanish for April, signifying spring
Adriana - from Latin meaning of the Adriatic
Agustina - from Latin meaning Great, Majestic
Aitana - from Latin, places of the mountains
Alba From the Latin meaning White Rock
Alejandra -Defender of mankind
Alessandra - Defender of men
Alexa
Allison
Alma
Amanda
Amelia
Ana Ana
Ana
Andrea
Antonella
Antonia
Araceli
Ariadna
Ariana
Ashley
Bianca
Camila
Carla
Carmen
Carmelo
Carolina
Caroline
Casandra
Catalina
Celia
Clara
Claudia
Constanza
Cora
Corina
Daniela
Delfina
Elena
Elizabeth
Emilia
Emily
Emma
Estela
Fabiana
Fátima
Florencia
Francisca
Gabriela
Gabriela
Gloria
Guadalupe
Irene
Isabel
Isabella
Isidora
Ivanna
Jazmín
Jimena
Josefa
Josefina
Josefina
Juana
Juana
Julia
Juliana
Julieta
Laura
Leticia
Lola
Luana
Lucia
Luciana
Luisa
Luna
Magdalena
Maite
Malena
Manuela
Maria
María
María
Maria José
María Paula
Mariana
Mariangel
Martina
Mía
Micaela
Michelle
Miranda
Montserrat
Natalia
Nicole
Olivia
Paula
Paulina
Rafaela
Rebeca
Regina
Renata
Romina
Rosa
Salomé
Samantha
Sara
Silvana
Silvia
Sofia
Sophie
Valentina
Valeria
Valery
Verónica
Victoria
Violeta
Yolanda
Zoe
Mexican Puppy Names Based on Common Spanish Words
Alba - Daybreak
Alma – Soul
Aminga – Friend (female)
Amigo – Friend (male)
Azul - Blue
Bebé - Baby
Blanco – White
Bonita – Pretty
Cafe - Brown
Che – Buddy or Dude
Chico / Chica - Kid
Chiquito / Chiquita - Little One
Cómico - Funny
Cordero – Lamb
Diablo – Devil
Domingo – Sunday
Feliz - Happy
Fiesta – Party
Gordito - Chubby
Hola – Hello
Luna - Moon
Isla - Island
Jefe - The Boss
Loma - Hill
Mono - Monkey
Nigra - Black
Niña - Girl
Oso - Bear
Paloma - Dove
Perla - Pearl
Pico - Sharp peak
Piñata - Container of candy and trinkets often seen at Children's Parties
Princesa - Princess
Príncipe - Prince
Querida – Dear
Queso - Cheese for a dog that loves Cheese
Oso - Bear
Perro - Dog
Plata - Silver
Playa - Beach
Querida – Dear
Ratón-Mouse (for a shy little dog)
Rico - Rich
Roja - Red
Santo – Saint
Sierra – Mountains
Sol – Sun
Solana – Sunny Spot
Tigre – Tiger
Toro – Bull
Vida - Life
Yuca - Type of Plant native to South America
Zorro - Fox
Boy Puppy Names Index
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Having lived with dogs and cats most of her life, Janice served as a veterinary technician for ten years in Maryland and twelve years as a Shih Tzu dog breeder in Ohio.
Her education includes undergraduate degrees in Psychology with a minor in biology, Early Childhood Education, and Nursing, and a master's in Mental Health Counseling.
She is a lifelong learner, a dog lover, and passionate about the welfare of animals. Her favorite breed for over 50 years has been the Shih Tzu, but she has also lived with Poodles, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Beagles, English Bulldogs, Carin Terriers, and a Cocker Spaniel.
When not writing, reading, and researching dog-related topics, she likes to spend time with her eight Shih Tzu dogs, husband, and family, as well as knitting and crocheting. She is also the voice behind Miracle Shih Tzu and Smart-Knit-Crocheting
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