Basque Dog Names

Introduction

Basque is the language spoken in the Basque Country, a region that straddles between southwestern France and Northwestern Spain. The residents of this region are characterized not just by the language but also for their common culture and mutual ancestry. This language is unique and isolated - which means that it is unrelated to any other language in Europe and the world – and is spoken by less than a million individuals. Because of its individuality, clear pronunciation, and beautiful sound, the Basque language appeals to a lot of dog owners who would like to give their furbabies a special and lovely-sounding name.

Basque Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Basque Name

Bolivar

As charming and unique as it is, the Basque language is still relatively unknown to most people. However, over the years, more and more have discovered the beauty of this language. In fact, Basque names are becoming a trend for dog owners who are looking to give their furry buddies an exquisite moniker. There are also some well-known canines who have a name coming from the Basque language. One of the most famous examples of a dog with a Basque-inspired name is Bolivar, which means “mill on the shore”.

Bolivar, also known as Bernie, Bornworthy and Tolliver, is the non-anthropomorphic dog owned by Donald Duck. He is a Saint Bernard dog who was first introduced to the world in the show Alpine Climbers, a Mickey Mouse cartoon, which aired on July 25, 1936. In the show, Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Pluto head out to the Alps in search for Edelweiss and eagle eggs and get tangled in a series of unfortunate events that also brought Bolivar into the mix.

Originally a rescue dog from the Alps, Bolivar appeared on the show when he saved Pluto from freezing out in the snow. Later on, Mickey Mouse and Donald finally find Pluto, who is drunk from the Bolivar’s brandy. It was revealed that Bolivar was subsequently adopted by Donald Duck. Aside from Alpine Climbers, he also appeared in the Silly Symphonies cartoon entitled More Kittens, which showed Bolivar’s move from the Alps to the city of Duckburg, the home of Donald. Since moving to the city, he no longer considered himself a rescue dog; he even refuses to go near snow even under Donald’s instructions.

The canine character was also featured in the 1938 comic strip called Forbidden Fruit, where it was confirmed that his owner is Donald Duck. He became a recurring character and was depicted as a significant part of the Duck family. In fact, he was not only the family dog; he also served as companion to Donald’s nephews – Huey, Dewey and Louie.

Unlike most animal characters in the Disney world, Bolivar is different as he is not anthropomorphic, save for a number of human-like facial expressions. In general, he acts just like how a dog would. Even though he is not the most intelligent dog, Bolivar is extremely easy-going and friendly, which is why he is so likable. While his name has been changed through the years (mostly for the political implications), Bolivar was the moniker that stood out and, since 1992, this original name was used exclusively in the United States.

Basque Dog Name Considerations

Picking a name for the latest addition to your household is one of the more exciting things about being a new dog owner. More often than not, furparents want to give one-of-a-kind names that match their dog's unique attributes. A clever way to give your pooch an extraordinary name is to turn to other languages for inspiration. The Basque language can be a perfect choice because it is uncommon and at the same time, sounds lovely when pronounced.

When choosing a Basque name for your pooch, you may want to make a few considerations. One of the things to take into account is the length; names with no more than two or three syllables are the optimal choice for a dog name. Some Basque names fall under this criterion but there are a few that are exceptionally long. In case you do feel like going for a lengthy name choice, be sure to have a shortened version of this name that you can use.

Another consideration before making a final choice on the name is your dog’s qualities. There are several Basque names that can match your dog’s attributes. For instance, if you have a black-coated dog, you can give them the name “Beltz”, which means “black” in Basque.

Male Basque Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Lehoi Basque name meaning “lion”
1	Ander Basque for of “Andrew”, which means “manly”
1	Zuri Basque name meaning “white”; good for white-coated dogs
1	Anker Basque name meaning “fierce”
1	Dabi Basque name meaning “dearly loved”
1	Luken Basque name meaning “bringer of light”
-1	Bolivar Basque name meaning “mill on the shore”
-1	Xabat Basque name meaning “savior”
-1	Beltz Means “black” in Basque; good for black-coated dogs
-1	Ahio Basque name meaning “wish”
-1	Arkaitz Basque name meaning “rock”
-1	Eder Basque name meaning “good looking”
-1	Ozen Basque name meaning “howler”
-1	Ganix Basque form of “John”, which means “God is gracious”
-1	Kerman Basque name meaning “brother”
-1	Tipi Basque name meaning “small”; good for small-sized dogs
-1	Yuli Basque name meaning “youthful”
-1	Zorion Basque name meaning “happiness”
-1	Gergori Basque form of “Gregory”, which means “watchful; vigilant”
-1	Lagun Basque name meaning “friend”
-1	Bernat Basque form of “Bernard”, which means “bold as a bear”
-1	Argi Basque name meaning “light”
-1	Ekaitz Basque name meaning “storm”
-1	Fermin Basque name meaning “strong”
-1	Gilamu Basque name meaning “resolute protector”
-1	Gau Means “night” in Basque; good for dark-coated dogs
-1	Patxi Basque name meaning “free”
-1	Amets Basque name meaning “dream”
-1	Balio Basque name meaning “valor”
-1	Ortzi Basque name meaning "sky"

Female Basque Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Maite Basque name meaning “love”
0	Laguna Basque name meaning “companion”
0	Alaia Basque name meaning “joy”
0	Motela Basque name meaning “snow”; good for white-coated dogs
0	Ume Means “girl” in Basque
0	Bigun Basque name meaning “soft”
0	Angelu Basque name meaning “angel”
0	Esti "Sweet” is the meaning of this Basque name
0	Izar Basque name meaning “star”
0	Lili Means “lily” in Basque
0	Otsana Basque name meaning “she-wolf”
0	Zurine Basque name meaning “white”; good for white-coated dogs
0	Maritxu Basque name meaning “beloved”
0	Alaba Basque name meaning “daughter”
0	Artizar Basque name meaning “morning star”
0	Pozne Basque name meaning “happiness”
0	Gorria Basque name meaning “red; good for red-coated dogs
0	Berezi Basque name meaning “special”
0	Arrosa Basque name meaning “rose”
0	Bitxi Basque name meaning “gem”
0	Handia Basque name meaning “big”; good for large dog breeds
0	Lerden Basque name meaning “graceful”
0	Onsa Basque name meaning “good”
0	Basa Basque name meaning “wild”
0	Neska Basque name meaning “lass”
0	Ederne Basque name meaning “beautiful”
0	Zilar Basque name meaning “silver”
0	Uda Basque name meaning “summer”
0	Pellkita Basque name meaning “happy”
0	Dorote "Gift from God” is the meaning of this Basque name