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- Female Mexican Dog Names
- Male Mexican Dog Names
- Food-Inspired Mexican Dog Names
- Dogs & Puppies
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- Female Names
- Male Names
- Food Names
- Geography Names
- Chihuahua Names
- Spanish Names
- Cute Names
- Historic Names
- Unique Names
Whether you're looking for a Mexican dog name for your Mexican dog breed, such as a Chihuahua or a Xoloitzcuintli (also known as the Mexican hairless dog), or want to give your pup a moniker that reflects the culture and language of Mexico, you're sure to find the right name to suit your lovable and furry friend.
Here are 260 more-than-perfecto Mexican dog names.
Female Mexican Dog Names
Find the perfect name for your darling niña!
- Adalia
- Adriana
- Ana
- Antonia
- Ariana
- Aurora
- Camila
- Carmen
- Catalina
- Clarisa
- Daniela
- Elena
- Elisa
- Esmerelda
- Estelle
- Frida
- Frida
- Gabriela
- Gloria
- Josefina
- Juana
- Lola
- Lucía
- Luisa
- Lía
- Martha
- María
- Maya
- Mira
- Nina
- Rosa
- Rosalinda
- Sara
- Selena
- Silvia
- Sofía
- Teresa
- Valeria
- Vanessa
- Verónica
- Xiomara
Male Mexican Dog Names
These boy names are popular choices in Mexico and Spain, rooted in Hispanic culture and the Spanish language.
- Adrian
- Alejandro
- Antonio
- Arturo
- Caleb
- Carlos
- Daniel
- David
- Diego
- Eduardo
- Emilio
- Ezra
- Fabio
- Fernando
- Francisco
- Gabriel
- Gerardo
- Hugo
- Javier
- Jesús
- Jorge
- José
- Juan
- Julian
- Leo
- Lorenzo
- Luis
- Manuel
- Marco
- Martín
- Mateo
- Miguel
- Oscar
- Pablo
- Paco
- Pedro
- Poncho
- Ricardo
- Roberto
- Salvador
- Santiago
- Sebastián
- Sergio
- Tomas

Food-Inspired Mexican Dog Names
If your pup is a comida connoisseur, try one of these names inspired by Mexico's rich and well-known cuisine. (We won't judge if you sneak your pup a little elote now and then.)
- Asada
- Bean
- Birria
- Burrito
- Canela
- Carnita
- Ceviche
- Chalupa
- Chilaquiles
- Chile
- Chimichanga
- Chorizo
- Churro
- Cotija
- Elote
- Empanada
- Enchilada
- Fajita
- Flan
- Flauta
- Fresca
- Frijoles
- Guacamole
- Horchata
- Jícama
- Margarita
- Migas
- Mole
- Nacho
- Paloma
- Pico
- Poblano
- Pozole
- Quesadilla
- Queso
- Ranchero
- Rice
- Salsa
- Sopapilla
- Taco
- Tajín
- Tamale
- Taquito
- Tortilla
- Torta
- Tostada
- Yuca
Mexican Dog Names Inspired By Places
Mexico is home to a wide range of landscapes, from mountains to deserts to rainforests. Inspired by Mexico's diverse and beautiful geography, consider one of these dog names.
- Acapulco
- Cancún
- Chiapas
- Chihuahua
- Colima
- Cozumel
- Durango
- Ensenada
- Guadalupe
- Hidalgo
- Ixtapa
- Jalisco
- Juárez
- Mazatlán
- Morelia
- Mérida
- Oaxaca
- Puebla
- Reynosa
- Saltillo
- Sonora
- Tabasco
- Tijuana
- Toluca
- Torreón
- Veracruz
Mexican Dog Names for Chihuahuas
The Chihuahua is one of the world's most popular Mexican dog breeds. Check out these pint-sized names.
- Tiny
- Little
- Bonbon
- Smidge
- Mini
- Micro
- Pixie
- Toy
- Baby
- Nano
- Smol
- Button
- Squirt
- Crumb
- Pip
- Peanut
- Boo
- Cutie
- Pebble
- Wink
- Blink
- Mochi
- Piccolo
- Trinket
- Bottlecap
- Skittle
- Cork
- Kiss
- Twig
- Pin
- Cashew
- Mouse
- Penny
Spanish Mexican Dog Names
One of these popular Spanish dog names can capture your pup's unique personality, whether they're sweet as can be or a little more sassy.
- Amiga/o, meaning friend
- Amor, meaning love
- Bella, meaning beautiful
- Chica/o, meaning girl or boy
- Corazón, meaning heart
- Diablo, meaning devil
- Feliz, meaning happy
- Fiera/o, meaning fierce
- Loco/a, meaning crazy
- Luna, meaning moon
- Mariposa, meaning butterfly
- Pan, meaning bread
- Querida, meaning dear one
- Risa, meaning laughter
- Sol, meaning sun
- Solana, meaning sunny spot
- Tigre, meaning tiger
- Toro, meaning bull
- Vida, meaning life
Cute Mexican Dog Names
Try one of these names for your adorable new puppy.
- Alma, meaning soul
- Bebé, meaning baby
- Beso, meaning kiss
- Bonita, meaning pretty
- Chiquita/o, meaning little one
- Conejito, meaning little bunny
- Gordito/a, meaning chubby in an affectionate way
- Hermosa, meaning beautiful
- Lindo/a, meaning pretty
- Nena/e, meaning baby girl or boy
- Palomita, meaning little dove (or popcorn)
- Paz, meaning peace
- Perrita/o, meaning little dog
- Pollito, meaning little chick
- Precioso/a, meaning precious
- Principe/Princesa, meaning prince or princess
Historic Mexican Dog Names
These historic Mexican dog names are inspired by famous Mexican figures and historical landmarks.
- Diaz
- Zapata
- Madero
- Cardenas
- Kahlo
- Rivera
- Pancho
- Salma
- Infante
- Del Toro
- Bernal
- El Tajín
- Uxmal
- Zacatecas
- Morelia
- Palenque
Unique Mexican Dog Names
These Mexican names are special—perfect for hipster dog parents.
- Armondo
- Raul
- Samuel
- Rafael
- Belén
- Lani
- Desi
- Adela
- Mireya
- Basilio
- Videl
- Elvio
- Ginez
- Ramiro




