Do you love Mexican culture?
If you can’t get over there for your next vacation, why not consider naming your pooch after something Mexican-inspired? Check out this list of Mexican places, foods, landmarks and more!
Mexican Locations For Dog Names
- Carmen: Named for “Playa del Carmen”, which is a popular and beautiful beach in Yucatán Peninsula
- Copper / Copper Canyon: A canyon series in Mexico that is deeper than the Grand Canyon!
- Oaxaca: A very traditional Mexican city, it has escaped a lot of modernization.
- Tulum: Tulum features some of the most beautiful beaches and most awe-inspiring ruins.
- Isla Cozumel: One of the best places to scuba dive!
- Izamal: Every building in this city is yellow!
- Mérida: A sweet city that is chock-full of art galleries, restaurants, museums, and theaters.
- Mazatlán: A beautiful beach and town full of vivid, historic Mexican culture
- Guadalajara: The second largest city in Mexico, and home of many diverse museums and other cultural sights.
- Akumal: The direct translation means “Place of the Turtles”, and is a nesting ground where sea turtles lay their eggs.
Mexican Landmarks For Dog Name Ideas
- (San) Lorenzo: Largest city in Mesoamerica between 1200-900 BC
- Balankanche: A series of ancient Mayan caves
- Azulejo: Comes from “Casa de los Azulejos”, and is an urban palace from 1793.
- Ángel: Comes from “Ángel de la independencia”, which is a large statue of an angel that was erected in 1910
- Zólaco: Named for a vibrant city square in México
Dog Names Inspired by Important Mexican People
- Frida / Kahlo: Frida Kahlo was an artist who suffered from a lot of injuries. Her art is displayed all over the world, although there is the “museo Frida Kahlo”, which is museum dedicated to her work, in Mexico.
- Hernan: Man who conquered the Aztec Empire
- Cortes: Last name of the man who conquered the Aztec Empire
- Hidalgo: Miguel Hidalgo was a Mexican priest who led others to take up arms against the Spanish
- Benito Juarez: Juarez ruled and helped to modernize Mexican culture
- Pancho: Pancho Villa is a bandit who joined the revolution
- Diego Rivera: Husband to Frida Kahlo, artist, and socialist
- Rodolfo Neri Vela: The first Mexican who traveled to space!
Mexican Food Dog Names
- Tamale
- Burrito
- Taco (Everyone knows what a Taco is, but did you know that the word “taco” means “cleats”? Yes, as in soccer cleats!)
- Enchilada
- Mole
- Churro
- Pan de Muerto: Pan de Muerto translates to “Bread of the dead”, and it is a staple around Día de Los Muertos, or, the day of the dead!
- Taquito
- Tequila: Tequila was traditionally made in the Mexican city of Guadalajara.
- Salsa
Other Mexican Dog Name Ideas
- Amigo/a: Friend
- Lobo: Wolf
- Perro: Dog
- Zorro: Fox
- Alma: Soul
- Che: Buddy
- Bonita: Pretty
- Sierra: Montana
- Sol: Sun
- Toro: Bull
- Solana: Sunny spot
- Tigre: Tiger
- Paloma: Dove
Popular Male Mexican Names
- Miguel
- Alejandro
- José
- Pedro
- Juan
- Ricardo
- Jorge
- Roberto
- Jesús
Popular Female Mexican Names
- Rosa
- Maria
- Juana
- Verónica
- Gabriela
- Adriana
- Gloria
Did we miss any Mexican pup names that you like? Like us know in the comments!
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