Latin dog names

Latin words and Roman names with their meanings. Many are short, strong and easy to call across a park.

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Girl names (23)

Aemilia

Roman family name, the source of Emily · Latin

Amabilis

Latin for lovable · Latin

Amica

Latin for friend · Latin

Aquilina

Roman name meaning eagle like · Latin

Caelia

Roman name meaning heavenly · Latin

Candida

Latin for bright white · Latin

Caritas

Latin for love and kindness · Latin

Copia

Latin for abundance and plenty · Latin

Drusilla

Roman diminutive of Drusus · Latin

Fabia

Roman name from faba, bean · Latin

Fausta

Feminine of Faustus, meaning lucky · Latin

Flavia

Roman name meaning golden · Latin

Flos

Latin for flower · Latin

Gratia

Latin for grace · Latin

Honoria

Roman name meaning honour · Latin

Laeta

Latin for joyful · Latin

Mirabilis

Latin for wonderful and astonishing · Latin

Natura

Latin for nature · Latin

Nubes

Latin for cloud · Latin

Salix

Latin for willow tree · Latin

Silva

Latin for forest · Latin

Spes

Latin for hope · Latin

Vulpes

Latin for fox · Latin

Boy names (40)

Agnus

Latin for lamb · Latin

Albus

Latin for white · Latin

Amicus

Latin for friend · Latin

Ardor

Latin for blaze or burning zeal · Latin

Audax

Latin for bold and daring · Latin

Bellator

Latin for warrior · Latin · big dogs

Caelum

Latin for sky and heaven · Latin

Catulus

Latin for puppy · Latin · small dogs

Celer

Latin for swift · Latin

Celsus

Roman name meaning tall · Latin · big dogs

Clarus

Latin for clear and bright · Latin

Claudius

Roman family name borne by an emperor · Latin

Crispus

Roman name meaning curly haired, ideal for a curly coat · Latin

Custos

Latin for guardian · Latin

Drusus

Roman family name, possibly from a Celtic word for oak · Latin

Dux

Latin for leader · Latin

Faustus

Roman name meaning lucky · Latin

Ferox

Latin for fierce · Latin

Fidus

Latin for faithful, the root of the classic dog name Fido · Latin

Flavius

Roman name meaning golden haired · Latin

Fortis

Latin for brave and strong · Latin

Fulgur

Latin for lightning · Latin

Gaius

Roman name possibly meaning to rejoice · Latin

Gladius

The short sword of the Roman legions · Latin

Hilarius

Roman name meaning cheerful · Latin

Hortus

Latin for garden · Latin

Ignis

Latin for fire · Latin

Invictus

Latin for unconquered · Latin · big dogs

Justus

Roman name meaning just · Latin

Laurus

Latin for laurel · Latin

Lepidus

Latin for charming and pleasant · Latin

Numa

Name of the second king of Rome · Latin

Octavius

Roman name meaning eighth · Latin

Passer

Latin for sparrow · Latin · small dogs

Primus

Latin for first · Latin

Robur

Latin for oak strength · Latin · big dogs

Severus

Roman name meaning stern · Latin

Tiro

Latin for a recruit or beginner, also the name of Cicero's loyal secretary · Latin

Valens

Latin for strong and healthy · Latin

Validus

Latin for strong and sturdy · Latin

Names for either (3)

Fidelis

Latin for faithful · Latin

Lenis

Latin for gentle and mild · Latin

Vox

Latin for voice, for a dog who has a lot to say · Latin

Breeds that suit these names

Cane Corso Not published

Neapolitan Mastiff 49.9 to 68 kg

Spinone Italiano Not published

Bracco Italiano 24.9 to 40.8 kg

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