500+ Mexican Dog Names For Your Furry Amigo

When you welcome a new dog into your family, one of the first things to do is choose the perfect name for your dog. This might feel like a daunting task to some new dog owners. However, inspiration can be found everywhere, especially in different cultures. 

The country of Mexico is rich in culture and history, from the food to the geography, from ancient civilizations to modern art and music. It could be that the perfect dog name for your new friend comes from the Spanish language! 

For certain dogs like Chihuahuas or a Xoloitzcuintles (Mexican Hairless dog) or another Mexican dog breed, of course it makes sense to consider a Mexican name for your pup. However, there are so many unique and cute Mexican dog names that make great choices for many popular dog breeds!

Whether you’ve got a big or small dog, a Mexican dog breed or more common type, or a pup whose personality is a little picante (spicy), this list without a doubt has the best Mexican dog names to pick from!

If you’re the new proud mom or dad to a new puppy or rescue dog, definitely consider these amazing names inspired by Mexican culture. But remember that to properly honor the language, make sure you practice the correct pronunciation; get your tongue ready to roll your R’s in true Spanish form! 

Female Mexican Names For Your Girl Dog

Here are some beautiful ideas for female Mexican dog names. These names range from cute to classic. Some are more popular than others; “Lola,” “Maya,” and “Sofia,” are all great names, but perhaps you’re looking for something a little less common, like “Nayeli” or “Rafaela.” 

Can’t you just picture a Chihuahua named Lupe? Or how about Gloria the Golden Retriever? There’s no shortage of great ideas for female Mexican dog names for your amiga. 

Alba

Alicia

Ana

Angelica (Geli for short)

Anita

Antonia

Araceli

Bianca

Camila

Carmen

Carolina (“Caro” is a common nickname)

Catalina

Clarisa

Daniela

Elena

Elisa

Esmerelda

Estella (“Stella” for short)

Gloria (Glori for short)

Inés

Isabella (Bella is a cute nickname)

Josefina

Juana

Julia

Lena (Nickname for people named Magdalena)

Leticia

Lola

Lucia

Luisa

Lupe (Lupita is a cute nickname version)

Mabel (Nickname for people named Maria Isabel)

Majo (Nickname for people named Maria José)

Malena (Nickname for people named Maria Elena)

Maria

Marta

Maya

Mira

Nayeli

Nina

Paquita

Pilar

Rafaela (“Rafa” for short)

Reina (“Queen” in Spanish)

Rosa

Sara

Silvia

Sofía

Teresa

Tina (Short for Cristina)

Valentina

Verónica (“Vero” for short)

Ximena

Yolanda (“Yoli” is a cute nickname)

Male Mexican Dog Names

One of the coolest things about many Mexican names is that they already have unique nicknames. This is especially true for these male Mexican dog names. 

Toño, Nando, Pepe, and Lalo are all super common nicknames in Latin America that are excellent names for boy dogs, since they are already shortened to two-syllables and will quickly catch the attention of a new puppy or rescue dog when you begin to train them. 

Alejandro (“Ale” for short)

Alejo

Andrés

Ángel

Antonio (“Toño” is a common nickname)

Armando (“Mando” for short)

Arturo

Carlos

Chepe (Nickname for people named José)

Daniel

Diego

Domingo

Eduardo (“Eddie” for short)

Emilio

Ernesto (“Neto” for short)

Fabio

Fernando (“Nando” for short)

Francisco (“Cisco” could be a nickname)

Gabriel

Gerardo

Gregorio (“Goyo” is a common nickname)

Guillermo (“Memo” is a common nickname for Guillermo)

Jesús

Jorge

José

Juan

Lalo (Another nickname for people named Eduardo)

Luis

Manuel

Marco

Martín

Mateo

Miguel

Pablo

Paco

Pedro

Pepe (Common nickname for people named José)

Rafael (“Rafa” for short)

Raúl

Rey (“King” in Spanish)

Ricardo

Roberto (“Beto” for short)

Salvador

Santiago

Sebastián (“Sebas” for short)

Quetzin

Tomás

Funny Mexican Dog Names For Goofy Dogs

The best Mexican name for your pup will be just as unique and fun as they are!  

Mexico has a bunch of creative slang words used between friends – and since your pup is obviously your BFF, a name like Ese or Carnál is a perfect pick. Is your Pit Bull just the best, coolest dog in the world? Call him or her Chido or Neta, which both refer to something that’s super cool or supremely good (which, if we’re being honest, describes all dogs)!

You might notice that some of these Mexican names end with a suffix “-ito” (for a boy) or “-ita” (for a girl). This usually signifies that something is especially small or cute. So, any of the names ending in -ito or -ita are perfect choices for small dogs. 

Lastly, remember to pay attention to the different variations for female and male dogs! 

Bandita	“bandit” in Spanish (for a female)
Bandito	“bandit” in Spanish (for a male)
Carnál	Mexican slang for “bro”
Chica	“girl” in Spanish
Chico	“boy” in Spanish
Chido	“cool” in Mexican slang
Cosita	“little thing” in Spanish
Ese	A nickname friends call each other
Gordita	meaning “fatty” but in a cute way (for a female)
Gordito	meaning “fatty” but in a cute way (for a male)
Gringa	meaning “foreigner” typically with light skin (for a female)
Gringo	meaning “foreigner” typically with light skin (for a male)
Guëy	meaning “dude”
Jefa	meaning “boss” in Spanish (for a female)
Jefe	meaning “boss” in Spanish (for a male)
Loca	“crazy” in Spanish (for a female)
Loco	“crazy” in Spanish (for a male)
Neta	Mexican slang for something really good or true
Pachuco	Term for Mexican-American subculture group
Picante	“Spicy” in Spanish
Piñata
Taco Bell	Fast food restaurant chain
TexMex	A type of fusion cuisine
Tía	“dude” for a female
Tío	“dude” for a male

Mexican Dog Names Inspired by Animals

Another wonderful source of inspiration for dog names comes from the animal kingdom. Your dog might possess certain characteristics in their appearance or personality that remind you of a certain animal. Give it a spicy twist by using the Spanish word instead! 

Your swiftly sprinting Greyhound could be Gacela (meaning “gazelle”), while an always-snoozing St. Bernard could be Perezoso (meaning “sloth”), or Perez for a shortened, fun option. 

Your dog’s specific breed can also serve as inspiration for his or her name. Mariposa, meaning butterfly, is such an adorable name for a Papillon (which is the French word for butterfly). Lobo (wolf) is a perfect pick for dogs like Huskies or Alaskan Malamutes. 

You can also choose a Mexican name of an animal that is related to your dog’s appearance. For example, if your dog has a stripey or brindle coat, you could call him or her Tigre, meaning tiger; Toro (bull) is a fitting name for any pup that is of the bully breed variety.

Abeja	“bee” in Spanish
Águila	“Eagle” in Spanish
Araña	“spider” in Spanish
Ardilla	“squirrel” in Spanish
Ballena	“Whale” in Spanish
Camello	“camel” in Spanish
Canguro	“kangaroo” in Spanish
Capibara	“Capybara” in Spanish
Cebra	“Zebra” in Spanish
Chapulín	“grasshopper” in Spanish
Cobaya	“guinea pig” in Spanish
Colibrí	“Hummingbird” in Spanish
Conejo	“rabbit” in Spanish
Cordero	“lamb” in Spanish
Cuervo	“Crow” in Spanish
Delfín	“Dolphin” in Spanish
Erizo	“hedgehog” in Spanish
Gacela	“gazelle” in Spanish
Gallina	“Hen” in Spanish
Gallo	“Rooster” in Spanish
Garza	“Heron” in Spanish
León	“lion” in Spanish (male)
Leona	“lion” in Spanish (female)
Loba	“wolf” in Spanish (female)
Lobo	“wolf” in Spanish (male)
Mariposa	“Butterfly” in Spanish; “Mari” for short
Mosca	“fly” in Spanish
Oso	“bear” in Spanish
Perezoso	“sloth” in Spanish (Perez for short)
Pez	“Fish” in Spanish
Pingüino	“penguin” in Spanish
Puma	“Mountain Lion” in Spanish
Quetzal	Type of colorful bird
Rana	“Frog” in Spanish
Tiburón	“Shark” in Spanish
Tigre	“Tiger” in Spanish
Toro	“Bull” in Spanish
Tucán	“Toucan” in Spanish

Unique Dog Names From Mexican Geography

As we mentioned before, Mexico is quite a large country and is full of many amazing places. From cities to famous landmarks, even archeological sites from ancient cultures, these Mexican dog names are absolutely one-of-a-kind! We’re willing to bet you’ve never met any dogs named Mochis or Tulúm at the dog park!

Have you taken a favorite vacation to Mexico, or do you dream of going? Do you have Mexican heritage coming from one of these famous places? While some of these names are a mouthful to say, they are also easy to shorten, creating the perfect name for your perro. Also, you’ll find that most of these names are appropriate for either a boy or girl dog.

Alamo	Location of a famous battle between Mexico and Texas
Calakmul	Mayan archeological site
Campeche	City
Cancún	City
Chapala	City
Chiapas	State; “Chia” for short
Chichen Itza	Mayan temple; “Chichi” or “Itza” are good nicknames
Colima	City; “Coli” for short
Cozumel	City; “Cozu” or “Mel” both work as nicknames
Durango	City
El Arco	Geographic landmark in Cabo San Lucas
Ensenada	City
Hidalgo	State
Ixtapa	City
Jalisco	State; “Jali” for short
Juárez	City (Ciudad Juárez)
Lucas	City of Cabo San Lucas
Marieta	Group of islands in Nayarit
Mérida	City; “Méri” for short
Mexicali	City; “Cali” is a cute nickname
Mita	City (Punta Mita)
Mitla	Zapotec archeological site in Oaxaca
Mochis	City (Los Mochis)
Monte Albán	Zapotec archeological site in Oaxaca
Morelia	City
Morelos	State
Nayarit	State; try “Naya” for a nickname
Oaxaca	City
Palenque	Mayan archeological site
Paz	City (La Paz); “paz” also means “peace” in Spanish
Puebla	City
Quintana Roo	State; many options for nicknames like “Quinta,” “Tana,” and “Roo”
Reynosa	City
Saltillo	City
Sinaloa	State
Sonora	State
Sumidero	Sumidero Canyon; “Sumi” for short
Tabasco	State
Taxco	City
Teotihuacán	Ancient temple; try “Teo” as a nickname
Tijuana	City
Tonina	Mayan archeological site
Torreón	City; “Torre” for short
Tulúm	City
Uxmal	Site of Mayan ruins in Yucatán (pronounced oosh-mal)
Veracruz	City; “Vera” or “Cruz” are both good nicknames
Xalapa	City
Yucatán	State
Zacatecas	City; “Zac” or “Tecas” are both great nicknames

Colorful Names for Your Canine Amigo

There are many popular dog names derived from colors. But some of them might seem a bit too commonplace for your dog’s special personality. Instead, try using the Spanish word for your color of choice! It gives a creative twist to a possibly overused name. 

For example, an Irish Setter could be called Cobre instead of Copper. Your blue-eyed puppy would make an adorable Azul. 

Many of these names will work for either a boy or girl dog. But, remember that in Spanish, words can be feminine or masculine – so be sure you choose the right version for your puppy.  

Azul	“Blue” in Spanish
Blanca	“White in Spanish” (female)
Blanco	“White” in Spanish (male)
Cian	“Cyan” in Spanish
Cobre	“Copper” in Spanish
Crema	“Cream” in Spanish
Gris	“Grey” in Spanish
Lavanda	“Lavender” in Spanish
Marfíl	“Ivory” in Spanish
Mostaza	“Mustard” in Spanish
Naranja	“Orange” in Spanish
Negra	“Black” in Spanish (female)
Negro	“Black” in Spanish (male)
Oro	“Gold” in Spanish
Plata	“Silver” in Spanish
Roja	“Red” in Spanish (female)
Rojo	“Red” in Spanish (male)
Salmón	“Salmon” in Spanish
Violeta	“Violet” in Spanish

Dog Names Inspired By Classic Mexican Drinks

Let’s be honest, who hasn’t occasionally been inspired after a couple of cocktails? Margaritas and Tequila are almost synonymous with Mexico, and either is a fun option for your spunky pup! But, the fun doesn’t stop there! Here are even more dog name ideas based on popular drinks in Mexico. 

Is your pup always up for a chill, good time? “Chela” is a Mexican slang word used for “beer” that is more unique and (in our opinion) cooler-sounding than cerveza – the actual Spanish word for beer.  

If you’re not a fan of alcohol, there are plenty of other great names here. Imagine a cream-colored Lab named Horchata, or a sweet Chihuahua named Jarritos, after the popular Mexican soda brand. It doesn’t get cuter than that!

Atole	A breakfast drink
Bohemia	Brand of beer
Café	“Coffee” in Spanish
Carajillo	Hot coffee with liquor
Chela	“Beer” in Mexico
Clamato	Type of tomato juice used in cocktails
Coca Cola	THE most popular drink in Mexico
Corona	Brand of beer
Dos Equis	Brand of beer
Fanta	Popular soda in Mexico
Fresca	Popular soda in Mexico
Horchata	Traditional drink made from rice
Indio	Brand of beer
Jarritos	Brand of soda in Mexico
Jugo	Juice in Spanish
Jumex	Popular brand of juice in Mexico
Leche	Milk in Spanish
Margarita	Cocktail made with tequila
Mezcal
Michelada	Beer cocktail
Minerva	Brand of beer
Modelo	Brand of beer; “Negra Modelo” for a black dog
Mundet	Popular brand of cider in Mexico, one of the oldest sodas in the country
Pacifico	Brand of beer
Paloma	Cocktail made with tequila
Peñafiel	Brand of carbonated drinks in Mexico
Raicilla	Distilled spirit
Sangria
Sidral	“Cider” in Spanish
Tecate	Brand of beer
Tecito	“Little tea” in Spanish; Tecita for female
Tejate	A traditional drink from Oaxaca
Tequila
Victoria	Brand of beer
Vino	Wine in Spanish

Food Inspired Mexican Dog Names

Truly, who doesn’t love Mexican food? Of course, there are many foods that your canine friend shouldn’t eat.

When you think about Mexican food, immediately a taco plate, burritos, rice and beans come to mind. But Mexico is quite large, and there is considerable diversity in the cuisine between regions. Here we’ve included names honoring specific dishes from Mexico, as well as the Spanish words for other common foods. 

If you’re a comida connoisseur, you’ll absolutely love these names for dogs inspired by the dynamic, colorful, and rich flavors of Mexico!  

Adobo	Stew with spices and marinade
Albahaca	“Basil” in Spanish
Almendra	“Almond” in Spanish; Al for short
Amaranto	“Amaranth” in Spanish, an ancient grain
Arroz	“Rice” in Spanish
Asado	Grilled meat
Batata	“Sweet potato” in Spanish
Bírria	A traditional Mexican meat stew
Bombón	A candy or sweet
Burrito
Caldo	A type of soup
Carnitas	Type of cooked meat
Cayenne	Type of hot pepper used in Mexican cooking
Cemita	Type of sandwich from Puebla
Chalupa
Chamoy	Popular sauce
Chilaquile	Chila could be a cute nickname
Chili
Chimichanga	Tex-mex dish
Chokis	Popular brand of cookies in Mexico
Cholula	Brand of Mexican hotsauce
Chorizo	“Sausage” in Spanish
Chupatín	“Lollipop” in Spanish
Cilantro
Cocada	Dessert made from shredded coconut
Col	“Cabbage” in Spanish
Cotija	Type of cheese; “Coti” or “Tija” could both be cute nicknames
Elote
Enchilada
Fajita
Flan	Dessert eaten in Mexico
Fresa	“Strawberry” in Spanish
Frijol	“Bean” in Spanish
Guacamole
Huevo	“Egg” in Spanish
Jalapeño	Type of hot pepper often used in Mexican cooking
Jícama	Vegetable
Lima	“Lime” in Spanish
Melón	“Melon” in Spanish
Memela	Popular street food dish from Oaxaca
Menudo	Traditional Mexican Soup
Miel	“Honey” in Spanish
Mole	A famous Mexican sauce, pronounced “moh-lay”
Molote	A type of Mexican pastry
Nacho
Paleta	Popsicles in Mexico
Pan	“Brean” in Spanish
Picadillo	A traditional Mexican dish
Pico	Pico de Gallo, a type of salsa
Piña	“Pineapple” in Spanish
Plátano	“Banana” in Spanish
Poblano	A type of chili used in Mexican cooking
Pollo	“Chicken” in Spanish
Pozole
Quesadilla
Queso	“Cheese” in Spanish
Sabritas	A popular brand of snacks in Mexico
Salsa
Serrano	Type of hot pepper often used in Mexican cooking
Taco
Tajín	Popular seasoning
Takis	A popular brand of snacks in Mexico
Tamal	A traditional Mexican food
Taquito
Tlayuda	Traditional Oaxacan dish
Torta	Type of sandwich in Mexico

Mexican Names of Historical Figures and Famous People

Are you a history buff, or pop culture aficionado? You’ll absolutely love these names for dogs derived from the art, music, and history of Mexico. From revolutionaries to rappers, these Mexican dog names are guaranteed to be one-of-a-kind!

Alemán	Mexican rapper	Male
Amelio	Amelio Robles, transgender general of the Mexican revolution	Male
Amlo	Nickname for Mexico's president, Andrés Manual López Obrador	Male
Atotoztli	Daughter of Moctezuma (pronounced ah-toe-tosch-tlee)	Female
Belinda	Belinda Peregrín Schüll, musician	Female
Benito	Benito Juarez, former president of Mexico	Male
Cantinflas	Comedian	Male
Chavela	Chavela Vargas, a Mexican-Costa Rican musician	Female
Chavez	Cesar Chavez, Mexican-American activist	Male
Cheech	Cheech Marin, actor	Male
Chico Che	Musician	Male
Cuauhtémoc	Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan (pronounced kwa-teh-mok)	Mae
El Chapo	Famous Mexican cartel leader	Male
El Pipila	A hero from the Mexican war of Independence	Male
Eulalia	Eulalia Guzmán, teacher and archaeologist; “Lali” is a cute nickname	Female
Fobia	Band	Unisex
Fray Tormenta	Lucha libre wrestler	Male
Frida	Frida Khalo, artist	Female
Gael	Gael García Bernal, actor	Male
Guerrero	Vicente Guerrero, Mexico's first Black, Native president	Male
Guzmán	Joaquin Guzman, alias “El Chapo”	Male
Ilancuéitl	Queen of Tenochtitlan (prouncounced ih-lan-kwe-eet)	Female
Josefa	Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez, Mexican revolutionary	Female
Julieta	Julieta Venegas, musician	Female
Karla	Karla Souza, actress	Female
Lila	Lila Downs, musician	Female
Madero	Francisco Madero, Mexican revolutionary and former president	Male
Maná	Band	Unisex
Millonario	Infamous rapper	Male
Moctezuma	Aztec emperor	Male
Molotov	Band	Unisex
Natalia	Natalia Lafourcade, musician	Female
Octavio	Octavio Paz, poet	Male
Pancho	Pancho Villa, general in the Mexican Revolution	Male
Ritchie	Ritchie Valens, Mexican-American musician	Male
Rosario	Rosario Castellanos, poet	Female
Sabina	Maria Sabina, a famous Mexican shaman	Female
Salma	Salma Hayek, actress	Female
Santana	Carlos Santana, guitarist	Male
Selena	Selena Quintanilla, musician	Female
Thalía	Musician	Female
Zapata	Emiliano Zapata, Mexican revolutionary; Zapa for short	Male
Zoé	Band	Female

Movies, TV Shows and Books

Mexican culture appears in many shows and movies familiar around the world. These Mexican names you might recognize from popular cartoons and movies, and they make really great dog names for your furry friend!  

Artemio	Protagonist from the book “The Death of Artemio Cruz”	Male
Aura	Title character from the book “Aura”	Female
Baba Looey	Quick Draw McGraw cartoons	Male
Bender	Futurama	Male
Bulmbebee Man	The Simpsons	Male
Chespirito	“Little Shakespeare” nickname of actor Roberto Gomez Bolaños	Male
Chicarrón	Coco	Male
Cleo	From the movie, “Roma”	Female
Coco	Coco	Female
Cofi	Amores Perros	Male
CriCri	Character from a Mexican radio show	Unisex
Dominó	El Mariachi	Female
Don Ramón	El Chavo del Ocho	Male
Doña Florinda	El Chavo del Ocho	Female
El Chavo	El Chavo del Ocho	Male
El Chivo	Amores Perros	Male
El Dorado	Superhero from Super Friends	Male
El Guapo	Three Amigos	Male
El Mariachi	El Mariachi	Male
El Snowflake	Nacho Libre	Male
Héctor	Coco	Male
Imelda	Coco	Female
Macario	TItle character from the book “Macario”	Male
Machete	Character played by Danny Trejo	Male
Malinalli	Protagonist from the book “The Labyrinth of Solitude”	Female
Maru	Amores Perros	Female
Memín Penguín	Mexican comic book character	Male
Moco	El Mariachi	Male
Oscar	Oscar Martinez, The Office	Male
Panchito Pistoles	The Three Caballeros	Male
Ramses	Nacho Libre	Male
Renata	Amar te Duele	Female
Roma	From the movie, “Roma”	Female
Rubi Perez	Rubi, a telenovela	Female
Santos	Güeros	Male
Señor Vulturo	Looney Tunes	Male
Slowpoke Rodriguez	Looney Tunes	Male
Sombra	Güeros	Male
Speedy Gonzalez	Looney Tunes	Male
Tenoch	Y Tu Mamá, También	Male
Tito	Oliver & Company	Male
Ulises	Amar te Duele	Male
Zorro	Mask of Zorro	Male

Mythological Mexican Names For Dogs 

There are many Mexican names derived from the native Nahuatl language, spoken by the Aztecs several hundred years ago, and still spoken today. Some of these names coming from ancient civilizations are a bit complicated, so we’ve included their pronunciations as well as some suggested shortened versions.

Especially for Chihuahuas or a Mexican Hairless dog, these are some of the most Mexican dog names of all!

Ahuic	Aztec goddess of rivers and streams (pronounced ah-hwee-ik)
Atlacamani	Aztec goddess of storms (pronounced at-lah-kah-mah-nee)
Atlacoya	Aztec goddess of droughts (pronounced at-lah-koy-ah)
Ayauhteotl	Aztec goddess of mist; “Aya” for short (pronounced aya-tay-oht)
Camaxtli	Aztec god of the hunt; “Cam” for short (pronounced kah-maz-tlee)
Chantico	Aztec goddess of fire
Chupacabra	A legendary creature that attacks livestock
Coatlicue	Most revered Aztec goddess (pronounced coh-aht-lee-kway)
El Cucuy	The Mexican “boogeyman”
La Catrina	A figure from Mexican folklore associated with Day of the Dead
La Llorona	Ghost from a Mexican legend
La Malinche	An indigenous interpreter for Hernán Cortés
La Planchada	A ghost from Mexican folklore who haunts hospitals
Mayahuel	Aztec goddess of fertility (pronounced mah-yah-well)
Omecihuatl	Aztec goddess of duality and all creation (pronounced oh-may-see-waht)
Ometecuhtli	Aztec god of duality and life (pronounced oh-may-teh-kuht-lee)
Queztalcoatl	Feathered serpent from Aztec mythology (pronounced keh-tzal-coh-aht)
Tezcacoatl	“Serpent King” from Aztec mythology (pronounced tehs-kah-koh-aht)
Tlaloc	Aztec god of storms (pronounced tlah-lok)
Tonantzin	Aztec goddess of the earth (pronounced tohn-ant-seen)
Tzitzamitl	Grandmother goddess in Aztec folklore (pronounced tss-eets-ah-meet)
Xilonen	Aztec goddess of corn (pronounced schee-lo-nehn)
Xipe Totec	Aztec and Toltec god of spring (pronounced schee-pey toh-tek)
Xitlali	Aztec goddess of the moon (pronounced schee-tlah-lee)
Xochipilli	Aztec god of love and flowers (pronounced scho-chee-pee-lee)

Mexican Dog Names Derived From Nature

Do you love the outdoors as much as your four-legged friend? If so, you might be looking for a Mexican dog name based on the dazzling nature of Mexico. Here we’ve included both some Nahuatl and Spanish words for various elements of nature. 

Do you have a pup who is always looking for a sunny spot to relax? Call her Sol (meaning “sun”), or Luz (meaning “light). If you have a dainty girl dog like a Chihuahua or another small dog breed, how perfect is the name Jatziri (the Nahuatl word meaning “dewdrop”)? We think all of these nature-based dog names are absolutely beautiful! 

Adobe	Type of clay used to build homes
Agave	Type of plant
Arena	“Sand” in Spanish
Atzi	“Rain” in Nahuatl
Bahía	“Bay”in Spanish
Barranca	“Ravine” in Spanish
Brisa	“Breeze” in Spanish
Brumoso	“Misty” in Spanish; Brumosa for female. “Brumo” or “Bruma” could be nicknames
Cabo	“Cape” in Spanish, like “Cabo San Lucas”
Cactus	Type of plant
Cañon	“Canyon” in Spanish
Cenote	Underwater caves
Colina	“Hill” in Spanish; Coli for short
Desierto	“Desert” in Spanish
Flor	“Flower” in Spanish
Isla	“Island” in Spanish
Jamaica	“Hibiscus” in Spanish
Jatziri	“Dewdrop” in Nahuatl (pronounced yaht-see-ree)
Lluvia	“Rain” in Spanish
Luz	Light
Mar	“Sea” in Spanish
Metzli	“Moon” in Nahuatl (pronounced metz-lee)
Niebla	“Fog” in Spanish
Nieve	“Snow” in Spanish
Nogal	“Walnut tree” in Spanish
Nopal	“Cactus” in Spanish
Piedra	“Rock” in Spanish
Pitaya	Fruit from cactus plant, “Pita” for short
Playa	“Beach” in Spanish
Plumeria	Flowering shrub plant
Saguaro	Type of cactus
Sierra	“Mountain range” in Spanish
Sol	Sun
Tarragón	Licorice-smelling plant
Tecolotl	“Owl” in Nahuatl
Tierra	Earth
Tlalli	“Earth” in Nahuatl (pronounced tla-lee)
Xochitl	“Flower” in Nahuatl (pronounced scho-chee)
Yucca	Type of plant

Sporty Mexican Dog Names For Your Athletic Pup

What puppy doesn’t love to run, jump, and play? Here are some more dog name ideas for those super energetic dogs like Australian Shepherds or Border Collies. Of course, many of these relate to football (soccer), but there are some other well-known Mexican athletes whose names you might recognize on this list! 

Cesar	Julio Cesar Chavez Gonzalez, “The Caesar” of boxing
Campos	Jorge Campos, footballer
Canelo	Canelo Alvarez, boxer
Cementos	Mascot of football team Cruz Azul
Chiva	Mascot of football team from Guadalajara; Chivo for male
Copa	Copa Mundial, or World Cup
Cruz	Cruz Azul, Mexican football team
El Finito	Nickname for Ricardo López, boxer
El Káiser	Nickname of Rafael Márquez, footballer
El Santo	Mexican luchador
Furcio	Mascot of football team Atlas FC
Garra	Mascot of football team Tigres UNAL
Goyo	Mascot of football team Pumas UNAM
Hoya	Oscar de la Hoya, Mexican-American boxer
Leonel	Mascot of football team from Club León
Luchador	Term for Mexican wrestlers; Luchadora for female
Misterio	Rey Misterio, wrestler
Principito	“Little Prince”; nickname of Andrés Guardado, footballer
Rayados	Mascot of football team from Monterrey; Rayadas for female
Sergio	Sergio Perez, race car driver
Tuzo	Mascot of football team from Pachuca

Last Thoughts

We hope you’ve enjoyed this delightfully thorough compilation of fun, historic, classic, and cute Mexican dog names!  While these Mexican names are obviously fitting for a Chihuahua, Mexican Hairless dog, or another Mexican dog breed, you don’t necessarily have to own a Mexican dog to appreciate these unique names. 

You’ve likely chosen to adopt a rescue dog or puppy in order to enjoy life with your canine companion. These dog names based in Mexican culture range from colorful to classic, even inspiring and funny. Whichever name you pick for your pup will surely remind you to appreciate all the joys of life!

Think we’ve forgotten the perfect dog name for a Mexican dog? Let us know in the comments! Or, if you end up using a Mexican dog name from our list, let us know your inspiration for the name you chose!