Naming your dog can be a fun way to reflect your heritage, and if you’re Italian, what a great way to show off your amore for Italia! Even if you don’t have an Italian background, you might be looking for the perfect name for your Italian dog breed. Among the most well-known include the Italian greyhound, Cane Corso, Bolognese, and Neapolitan mastiff, though that’s only the beginning. There’s a wide range of looks and personalities, so we’ve given a lot of thought to our list of best Italian dog names. There’s variety to fit any dog, from a tough Bruno to a tiny Piccolo.
We selected these Italian dog names through a combination of outside research and digging through our database of dog names nationwide. Many of these names are unique, while others show up on the list of top 100 dog names.
50 Best Italian Dog Names
- Aio (tutor or teacher)
- Amico (friend)
- Amore (love)
- Angelo
- Antonio/a
- Bambino (child)
- Bella (beautiful)
- Bianca (white)
- Biscotti
- Carina (cute)
- Cesare / Caesar
- Ciao (hello)
- Diego
- Dolce (sweet)
- Donatello
- Faro (lighthouse)
- Florence
- Galileo
- Gelato
- Giovanni
- Leonardo (Leo)
- Luca
- Luigi
- Luna (moon)
- Marco
- Mario
- Matteo
- Michaelangelo
- Milan
- Mira
- Nero (black)
- Pesto
- Piccolo (small)
- Primo (first)
- Raphael
- Roma
- Rosa
- Siena
- Sofia
- Sorriso (smile)
- Stella
- Tiramisu
- Uno (one)
- Valentina/o
- Venti (twenty)
- Verona
- Versace
- Vincenzo
- Vita (life)
- Ziti
Still not satisfied? The best Italian dog names might come from history, art, celebrity culture, fashion, fine dining, and even your family tree. Most of all, be sure it’s a good fit for you and your pet, because the best Italian dog names are simply the ones you like best.
More Dog Names
Here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching through our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new dog name data each year. You can also check out our Dog Name Generator! We’ll delve into our huge Rover database of dog names and based on the information you provide, we’ll give you some dog-name-related intel. We’ll tell you the two most popular dog names for your dog’s breed and gender, and if you’re looking for a name that stands out from the pack, you’re in luck! We’re throwing in a third, decidedly random option that’s just for fun.
Good luck and have fun choosing the perfect name for your new friend!
