260 Mexican Dog Names for Your Perrito Perfecto

A puppy named Mariposa or Conejito would be the cutest.

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
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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
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