100+ European Dog Names: Ideas for Sophisticated & Cultured Dogs
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From Russia to Portugal, there are 50 countries in Europe, all with fascinating and unique cultures. So why not look at European dog names for your pup?
To help you find the perfect name, we’ve gathered over 100 great options from all over the continent. Keep reading to find European dog names for males and females, and stick around for our lists of names from Eastern Europe, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain. From famous city names to popular first names, we’ve got it all. With so many to choose from, you shouldn’t have any trouble finding a European dog name that’s just right for your puppy.
Female European Dog Names
Is your dog a little lady? Here are our favorite European dog names for females:
- Madrid
- Alzbeta
- Daisy
- Adalina
- Violet
- Susanna
- Helen
- Olivia
- Barbara
- Europa
- Isabella
- Ingrid
- Mareike
- Illona
- Pearl
- Berlin
- Claire
- Alice
- Lotte
- Audrey
- Charlotte
- Peyton
- Abigail
- Elizabeth
- Maja
- Isla
- Barcelona
- London
- Mia
Male European Dog Names
More of a prince? Choose from our list of unique male European dog names:
- Oslo
- Giotto
- Leon
- Windsor
- Claude
- Marcello
- Henry
- Erik
- Cyrus
- Johann
- Garcia
- Jakob
- William
- Dane
- Paris
- Romeo
- Peter
- Freddie
- Paulo
- Ethan
- Shakespeare
- Lisbon
- Rome
- Franco
- Kennedy
- Edward
Eastern European Dog Names
Eastern Europe includes countries like Poland, Bulgaria, and Romania and is full of interesting Slavic names. Here are the best dog names from Eastern Europe:
- Rasputin
- Dasha
- Bela
- Klaudia
- Ludmila
- Anton
- Nastya
- Czar
- Lukas
- Tanya
- Borya
- Lala
- Anastasia
- Shari
- Svetlana
- Olga
- Boris
- Danica
- Sandor
- Magda
- Pavel
- Lida
- Vlad
- Misha
- Sasha
- Natalia
- Dacso
- Milena
- Oleg
German Dog Names
If you’re looking for a great European dog name, why not travel to Germany, land of schnitzel, beer steins, and castles? Here’s a quick list of the best German dog names, or read the full list here.
- Britta
- Lola
- Brunhilde
- Fritzi
- Trudi
- Schnitzel
- Axel
- Marta
- Blitz
- Hansel
- Rolf
- Heidi
- Hans
- Max
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French Dog Names
Is France a good place to find dog names? Oui, oui, monsieur! Here are some of our favorite French names for your puppy:
- Marie
- Félicité
- Papillon
- Pinto
- Noir
- Libellule
- Philippe
- Pierre
- Fille
- Coquette
- Bordeaux
- Amie
- Bijou
- Fleur
- Monet
- Esmé
- See Also: The Complete Guide to French Dog Names
Italian Dog Names
Ah, Italy. This sunny land of pasta, art, and Vespas is an inspirational place to look for dog names. From Bella to Renzo, you can hardly go wrong:
- Beatrice
- Bianca
- Rita
- Bella
- Natala
- Rosa
- Belinda
- Margherita
- Anita
- Pippa
- Aldo
- Virginia
- Lugo
- Gianna
- Brando
- Faust
- Marco
- Venice
- Leonardo
- Stefano
- Lorenzo
- Romano
- Alfredo
- Carlo
- Liliana
- Roma
- Paola
- Ernesto
- Gemma
- Renzo
Spanish Dog Names
If your pup reminds you of paella and bullfights, why not pick a dog name in español? Here’s our list of the best European dog names from Spain:
- Che
- Chico
- Tabasco
- Posada
- Elena
- Oso
- Esmeralda
- Sonora
- Fresca
- Fiesta
- Mariposa
- Maria
- Diego
- Corazon
- Mariana
- Armando
- Benito
- Flor
- Domingo
- Anna
- Bonita
- Blanca
- Fernando
- Amor
- Frida
Finding the Right European Name for Your Dog
Europe is a diverse, history-soaked place brimming with special dog names! Whether you choose a name from Eastern Europe or Spain, Italy, or France, there are plenty of great options.
How should you decide on which European dog name to pick? Think about your dog’s personality. Are they more of a worldly Parisian or a friendly Spaniard? Would they rather raise a stein in Germany or take a gondola in Venice? Once you pick the right country, it should be smooth sailing, as long as you can pronounce the name!
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