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Havanese names: Spanish names for a little Cuban dog
The Havanese is Cuba's national dog, a small, sturdy companion with a silky coat. Spanish and Cuban-inspired names, plus sweet food names, suit them well.
40 havanese names with meanings
- Tacothe Mexican dish
- Cookiethe treat
- LolaSpanish nickname for Dolores
- BelénSpanish for Bethlehem
- Nachothe snack; also a Spanish nickname for Ignacio
- BonitaSpanish "pretty"
- Daisythe flower; Old English "day's eye"
- CanelaSpanish "cinnamon"
- LunaLatin for "moon"
- MochiJapanese rice cake
- Cupcakesweet treat
- MomoJapanese "peach"
- Muffinthe baked treat
- Sugarplum"visions of sugarplums" in "The Night Before Christmas"
- ChurroSpanish fried pastry
- DulceSpanish "sweet"
- ChicoSpanish "boy, little one"
- Plumplum pudding
- Olivethe olive tree, a symbol of peace
- Ellienickname for Eleanor, "light"
- SolSpanish "sun"
- PacoSpanish nickname for Francisco
- LuluFrench nickname
- Sugarsweet and white
- Cranberrythe festive red berry
- Poppythe red flower
- Pippanickname for Philippa
- Tiny Timthe boy in "A Christmas Carol"
- Mittenswhite paws
- Dumplingthe stuffed dough
- Buddy"friend"
- BellChristmas bells
- Cocofrom chocolate/cocoa; also Coco Chanel
- Precioustreasured
- Honeysweet golden honey
- Gingerthe spice; reddish fur
- Ollienickname for Oliver
- LeoLatin "lion"
- Joy"Joy to the World"
- Zuzuthe little girl in "It's a Wonderful Life"
Tips for choosing
- Spanish ideas: Lola, Paco, Chica.
- Cuban flavours: Mango, Mojito, Rumba.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good havanese name?
Popular picks from this list include Taco, Cookie, Lola, Belén, Nacho. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.