115+ Best Latin Dog Names for Cultured Canines
Latin is a crazy language–and without it, we simply wouldn’t have the English language. According to Dictionary.com, 80 percent of English words come from Latin origins. So if you are someone who has an appreciation for language or the origins of it (we’re looking at you, linguists), Latin dog names are a great idea.
Whether you’re looking for a name that nods to history or a modern-day take on Latin favorites, this list covers it all. We’ve scoured the internet for Latin names for dogs to help you in your quest.
Most Popular Latin Dog Names
Stumped on some of the best dog names with Latin origin? Here are the ones we think stand above the rest:
- Caesar
- Amalie (means “hard working” and “industrious)
- Cato (wise)
- Maximus
- Valentina (from the Latin word valens, meaning “healthy, strong”)
- Cirrus (lock of hair)
- Celeste (from the Latin word caelestis meaning “sky, heaven”)
- Tiberius
- Brutus
- Calpurnia
- Lucius (light)
- Rufus (fom the Latin word meaning “red-haired”)
- Lucretia (wealth)
- Cleopatra
- Seneca (from the Latin word senectus, which means “old”)
- Adela (of the nobility, noble)
- Dexter (right)
- Amadeus (from the Latin words amare “to love” and deus “god”)
- Tacitus (still, quiet, silent)
Female Latin Names for Dogs
Trying to find a suitable Latin name for your sweet girl? Here are the best Latin female dog names we could find:
- Hadriana
- Alma
- Hortensia
- Cassia
- Mariana
- Bea
- Fabia
- Hilaria
- Callista
- Domitia
- Antonia
- Calpurnia
- Flavia
- Claudia
- Fausta
- Julia
- Livia
- Cornelia
- Servilia
- Petronia
- Sabina
- Tullia
- Autumn
- Ava
- Balbina
- Valeria
Latin Names for Male Dogs
Latin names for male dogs are always a good idea for a loyal and strong companion. Here are some of our top latin names for boy dogs:
- Cassius
- Titus
- Julius
- Gaius
- Crispin
- Germanicus
- Constantine
- Sebestian
- Auburn
- Carey
- Jude
- Adrian
- Horace
- Tarquin
- Emilius
- Silas
- Atticus
- Leo
- Antony
- Augustine
- Magnus
- Bennett
- Galileo
- Chester
- Vernon
- Virgil
- Marcellus
- Oliver
- Orlando
- Cecil
- Elias
Ancient Latin Dog Names
These ancient names are centuries old (the older, the better!).
- Ulpius/Ulpia (male/female)
- Adelais
- Priscilla
- Ovid
- Agrippina
- Galba
- Otho
- Vitellius
- Romulus
- Remus
- Milo
- Hercules
- Josephus
- Quentin
Cool Latin Dog Names
Your pup is unlike any other, and therefore deserves a Latin name much cooler than others. Here are some names that have a unique edge:
- Vitus
- Albus
- Cadence
- Aquila
- Cornelius
- Drusilla
- Nero
- Longinus
- Agatha
- Appolonia
- Zeno
- Jupiter
- Vulcan
- Caligula
- Octavia
- Abacuc
- Moyses
- Dante
- Belvedere
