There’s something undeniably catchy and endearing about dog names that end in O. From their rhythm and flow to their often vibrant and memorable nature, these names stand out in a crowd. Whether you’re drawn to the elegance of names like ‘Marcelo’ and ‘Alejandro,’ the playfulness of ‘Banjo’ and ‘Tango,’ or the classic charm of ‘Bruno’ and ‘Arlo,’ you’ve got lots of options!
- Albino: White or pale.
- Alejandro: Defender of mankind.
- Alfonso: Noble and ready.
- Alvaro: Guardian.
- Amadeo: Lover of God.
- Ambrosio: Immortal.
- Antonio: Priceless or highly praiseworthy.
- Apollo: God of music, arts, and knowledge in Greek mythology.
- Arlo: Fortified hill.
- Arturo: Noble, courageous.
- Bamboo: A fun dog name ending in O if you love the Caribbean!
- Banjo: An apt name for the dog of a music lover.
- Benito: Blessed.
- Bingo: A classic dog name (and a fun name if you think your dog might later become a therapy dog at nursing homes, where bingo is a daily highlight)
- Bruno: Brown.
- Calypso: A sea nymph in Greek mythology, who detained Odysseus.
- Cameo: A carved gem portrait.
- Carlito: Free man.
- Carlo: Free man.
- Carmelo: Garden.
- Cesco: Free.
- Cheeto: A name to make everyone smile at the dog park (and the name of our first cat!)
- Chico: Boy or small.
- Cielo: Sky.
- Cleo: To praise, acclaim.
- Consuelo: Consolation.
- Cupertino: Derived from a town in California, famous for tech companies.
- Curro: Free.
- Dario: Wealthy.
- Delano: Of the night.
- Diego: Supplanter.
- Dino: Little sword.
- Draco: Dragon.
- Elmo: Protector.
- Enzo: Winner.
- Ernesto: Serious, resolute.
- Fabio: Bean grower.
- Federico: Peaceful ruler.
- Fernando: Adventurous, daring.
- Filippo: Lover of horses.
- Flavio: Blond.
- Francesco: Free or from France.
- Franco: Free.
- Fresco: Fresh.
- Galileo: From Galilee.
- Geronimo: Sacred name.
- Giacomo: Supplanter.
- Gilberto: Bright pledge.
- Gino: Famous.
- Giorgio: Farmer.
- Giulio: Youthful.
- Guido: Forest guide.
- Gustavo: Staff of the Goths.
- Hideo: Excellent man.
- Hugo: Mind, intellect.
- Ignacio: Fiery.
- Indigo: A deep blue dye.
- Inigo: Fiery.
- Ivo: Yew tree.
- Jacinto: Hyacinth flower.
- Jericho: City of the moon.
- Jethro: Abundance.
- Joao: God is gracious.
- Joaquino: God will establish.
- Juno: Roman goddess.
- Kazuo: Harmonious man.
- Laredo: City in Texas.
- Largo: Long, tall.
- Laszlo: Glorious ruler.
- Lauro: Laurel.
- Leonardo: Brave lion.
- Lorenzo: From Laurentum, Italy.
- Luciano: Light.
- Mano: Shark.
- Marcelo: Young warrior.
- Marco: Warlike.
- Mario: Male, virile.
- Mateo: Gift of God.
- Mauricio: Dark, moorish.
- Maximo: Greatest.
- Nacho: Diminutive of Ignacio.
- Nando: Adventurous, daring.
- Nico: Victory of the people.
- Octavio: Eighth.
- Orlando: Famous land.
- Otto: Wealth, prosperity.
- Pablo: Small.
- Pacifico: Peaceful.
- Paolo: Small.
- Pedro: Stone.
- Piero: Stone.
- Pietro: Stone.
- Plato: Broad-shouldered.
- Reno: Adventure or challenge.
- Ricardo: Powerful leader.
- Roberto: Bright fame.
- Rodrigo: Famous ruler.
- Rollo: Famous throughout the land.
- Rosco: Deer forest.
- Sancho: Holy.
- Santiago: Saint James.
- Santo: Saint.
- Sergio: Servant.
- Silvio: From the woods.
- Stefano: Crown, wreath.
- Tadeo: Praised.
- Tango: A dance form.
- Tauro: Bull.
- Teo: God.
- Theo: Divine gift.
- Tino: Small.
- Tito: Giant.
- Tomaso: Twin.
- Tonio: Priceless.
- Ugo: Mind, intellect.
- Umberto: Renowned warrior.
- Valentino: Strong, healthy.
- Vasco: Crow.
- Vinicio: Wine.
- Vito: Life.
- Vittorio: Victor, conqueror.
- Wilfredo: Desiring peace.
- Xeno: Foreign, strange.
- Yoshio: Righteous man.
- Zerlino: Beautiful dawn.
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Paris Permenter is the award-winning co-author, with John Bigley, of over 30 pet and travel books including The Healthy Hound Cookbook and Texas with Dogs, both available through Simon and Schuster. Paris is also a member of the Dog Writers Association of America.
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