Argentina Dog Names

Introduction

Wondering what to name your dog? Well, don't look much farther than these Argentine names! This is a collection of the top 60 most popular names in the country, each of them with meanings. Lists like these are great for new dog owners who are brainstorming ideas, especially those related to different cultures, countries and regions. This can come in handy for people who may even want to name a dog based on the breed origin. Whatever the case, check out these names and make a list of the ones that stick out to you! You never know what you might find.

Argentina Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with an Argentina Name

Capitan

It's the saddest story, and yet, also one that shows just how loving and loyal dogs truly are. Normally, this section celebrates fictional dogs, dogs in movies or those who make it into TV shows. You know, really inspirational and upbeat stories. But sometimes life just isn't that way. Or in this case, death.

Take Capitan, for instance. Capitan, or Captain in English, was a loving, loyal German Shepherd. He was part of the Guzman family in Cordoba, Argentina. And his story truly began when Miguel Guzman adopted the dog as a present for his then 13-year-old son Damian in 2005.

It was the best year for Capitan, full of toys, food, shelter, and the promise of a long life full of love and acceptance in a cozy family home. Only it wasn't meant to last. The following year, Mr. Guzman died suddenly. It is unclear what his cause of death was, there isn't much coverage on the subject, but it is known that it was sudden and unexpected.

To add salt to the wound, when the family returned from the funeral, Capitan was gone. No one knew where he'd gone, nor why. They searched for him, waited patiently, and often questioned whether losing Mr. Guzman was too much for the dog to bear.

Well, a few months later, they found him. And you'll never guess where. The cemetery.

That's right, somehow or another, Capitan had found the cemetery where his owner was buried. One day he turned up there, by himself, and began wandering around all the tombs until he found Mr. Guzman's.

And during the day he would walk around, sniff around the other tombs, but he'd always rush back to his owner's grave. And every night around 6 in the evening, he'd lie on top of the grave and stay there all night. Capitan lived in this manner for more ten years.

Seeing this unconditional love, and inability to let go, gained Capitan the status of a global sensation. Coverage of him can be found in most media outlets around the world.

Unfortunately, four years ago when the cemetery staff took him to the vet for a checkup, Capitan was diagnosed with kidney failure. They had the option to admit him to the vet, but the damage was too extensive. He would have died during surgery, so they decided to leave him in the cemetery where he lived and felt calm, alongside Mr. Guzman.

Argentina Dog Name Considerations

Whether you already have the dog at home or not, naming a new pup can be a challenging experience. It's super easy to just list off cute names and select one that has no meaning whatsoever, but that's not how everyone opts to go about the naming process.

If you're looking for a name with a really good meaning that connects with the dog on a whole new level, then it's time to take a look through several different names. For instance, these 60 names are all super popular in Argentina. And each one has a meaning all of its own. One name may work for a dog, but it may clash with another. Ultimately, it depends what you're going for.

You may want a name that reflects a dog's personality, appearance, or temperament. Some even opt for names that describe the dog's favorite toy.

But of course, if you don't have the dog yet, this can be tricky. You may not have any details until you finally see the dog and take them home with you. In this case, the best thing to do is list off names that you enjoy, note their meanings, and then select from that list once you've gotten to know the dog for at least a few days.

Male Argentina Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Alejandro It's a version of Alexander, which means "defender"
0	Alonzo It means "noble and ready," or "prompt"
0	Antonio The Spanish version of Anthony; it means "beyond praise"
0	Belen A strong Spanish and Palestinian in influence; it means "Bethlehem"
0	Carlo A variation of Carlos, but both mean the same thing; "free man"
0	Chico A short, affectionate term for "boy" often used to describe size of stature
0	Dante "Enduring, obstinate"; often selected because of its relation to Dante's Purgatorio
0	Eduardo It means "rich guard" and is often used for breeds like German Shepherds or other well-known guard breeds
0	Dario Fairly popular, just not as popular as some of the other names; means "maintain well"
0	Don Often used as a substitute for "sir"; means "world rule"
0	Enrique In reference to the long-lost Spanish singer; means "home ruler"
0	Esteban It's more of a Mexican name, but also used in Argentina; means "crown"
0	Federico It means "peaceful ruler"; very popular in Argentina
0	Felipe It means "lover of horses," making it the best name for dogs who live alongside horses
0	Fernando "Intelligent and brave"; a name that is highly popular, top five
0	Nicholas "Victor by the people, loved by all"
0	Marcelo "The militant"; used often, though not as often as some of the other names
0	Ricardo "Strong, brave"; very common name in Argentina, as well as the rest of Latin America
0	Facundo This name is rarely heard of outside of Argentina; "significant, eloquent"
0	Walter It's spelled the same as in English, but the ending is pronounced differently; it means "ruler of the army"
0	Eric Rarely used, but still a great option; "ruler of the law"
0	Javier Spanish spelling for Xavier; it means "new home"
0	Andres The male version of Andrea; it means "manlike, manly, brave"
0	Luciano Italian, Spanish and Portuguese; it means "lighting"
0	Leonardo Italian and Spanish; "lion, hard"
0	Branko Slavic in origin; "armor, defense"
0	Alim "Wise, learned"; Muslim in origin
0	Erwin Variant of Irwin; "boar friend, sea friend"
0	Dominic Variant of Dominick; "Lord"
0	Azarel Variant of Azarael meaning "God helps"

Female Argentina Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Lela "Dark-haired beauty"
0	Flor It means "flower" in Spanish
0	Federica The female version of Federico; "peaceful ruler"
0	Fuensanta Very uncommon outside of Argentina; "holy fountain"
0	Frida Also popular in Mexico, due to Frida Kahlo; it means "peace"
0	Gitana The Spanish version of "gypsy"
0	Ines "Meek, Chaste"; variant of Agnes
0	Luna "Moon"; Latin in origin
0	Lupe "Valley of the wolves"; short form of Guadalupe
0	Marcia Feminine form of Marcus; "of Mars"
0	Maricruz Often regarded as the long form of Mary; it means "Mary of the Cross"
0	Mona It translates to female monkey, but it actually has another meaning - "little noble one"
0	Natalia The Spanish form of Natalie; "Christ's birthday"
0	Nieve The Spanish word for "snow"
0	Orlando Not too popular in Argentina, but popular enough; means "famous country"
0	Julieta Variant of Julia or Julian; Roman, German, English and Spanish in origin
0	Melany "Black, dark in color"; perhaps a play on melanin, the pigment occurring in hair, skin, and eyes
0	Evelyn Derived from the Old French "aveline" meaning hazelnut
0	Aldana The combination of Alda and Ana
0	Agostina Italian form of Augustine; "worshipped, exalted"
0	Paula From the Latin Paulus, meaning "humble"
0	Laura The laurel tree has always been a symbol of honor and victory
0	Ana Variant of Anna; meaning "grace, favor"
0	Mayra Variant of Maire, a Gaelic form of Mary; "bitter"
0	Candela Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
0	Abril The month April; symbolizes spring
0	Dara A Biblical descendant of Judah, known for his wisdom; it means "wise"
0	Lara Popular surname and place name; means "protection"
0	Tamara Used as a symbol for beauty and fruitfulness; "palm tree"
0	Elin Variant of Helen; means "light" or "most beautiful woman"