Lima Dog Names

Introduction

Have you ever been to Peru, or, looked it up on the internet? If so, you’ll find Lima is the capital of the Republic of Peru. The region has quite a diverse range of climates, with lush tropical Amazon rainforests in the north, cold temperatures resulting from the various elevations of the mountains, as well as the Humboldt Current that brings colder temps to the Pacific coastal areas of the country. The climate conditions and unusual flora and fauna of the countryside make utilizing this theme to name that new pup quite an educational process.

Lima Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog with a Lima Name

Macchu Pichu

In 2008, the Republic of Peru, of which Lima is capital, almost made it to the top of the “mountain” of the over 340 different canine breeds in the world. They came close, “but no cigar,” as the saying goes when our pop culture spotlight almost made it to the United States White House! Here’s how all of that happened to Macchu Pichu (a name variation shared with Machu Picchu, the ancient Incan city located high in the Andes Mountains) in 2008:

Then President Barack Obama announced his interest in adopting a pet. As you can imagine, there were dozens of pets offered by the President’s friends, ambassadors, various politicians and such, including one from a Peruvian citizen named Claudia Galvez. Claudia was not only a Peruvian citizen, but she was also the head of the Peruvian Hairless Dog Association, and she threw her hat (or pup) into the fray with her assertion that “Macchu Pichu was ready to live in the White House.” Her position further strengthened when President Obama announced that his daughter, Malia, suffered from allergies associated with certain canine breeds.

Macchu began to look better and better - why is that, you ask? Because he is a representative of the rare and singular species of canine indigenous to Peru called Perro Calato. This dog breed is the “perfect dog” because they are hairless, therefore not carrying the problems associated with hair or fur such as fleas, wood ticks, shedding and staying clean. Additionally, this breed’s body temperature is higher than other dog breeds, alleged to have curative powers that date back to at least 300 B.C., back to pre-Incan cultures.

Getting back to Macchu’s story, even some of the most reputed news sources like Reuters and AP were in total agreement that the hypoallergenic traits made Macchu an optimal choice for the President’s family dog. AOL even ran a poll that revealed Macchu’s popularity for the job, but alas, Macchu Pichu lost the “election” when President Obama chose instead a Portuguese Water Dog whom he named “Bo.” While the rest is history, there is a nugget to be had in this story - while Macchu Pichu didn’t win the prize, he came to the top of the list - quite a feat for a breed that is one of the most singular in the world!

Lima Dog Name Considerations

The climate conditions of the Republic of Peru, of which Lima is the capital, ranges from the tropical moisture of the rainforests in the north to the colder temperatures in the mountainous regions of the south. The country is predominately Catholic, with the primary language spoken being Peruvian Spanish, followed by Quechua (of Incan origin) and Aymara (of Andes origin). They favor sports like football/soccer for the guys and volleyball for the gals, in addition to horseracing, swimming, and tennis. Utilizing Lima (Peru) for a naming theme opens a football field-sized room of potential labels for your precious pup. This theme might include monikers like Santiago, Spanish for St. James, or Vanessa, referring to Phanessa the mystic goddess of ancient Greek brotherhood, or Arturo, a name of Celtic origin that in Spanish means bear. You could look to geographical locations like Lake Titicaca, which lies in the Southeastern section of Peru or even consider mythical personages like the Latin Lima, a goddess of the threshold. You will find these among the names listed here to mix with those that popped into your mind as you read these suggestions.

Male Lima Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Aaron This name took hold in Peru after the Protestant Reformation; means mountain of strength
0	Albert American and European name found to be incredibly cool in Peru
0	Alejandro Spanish name that means defender of mankind
0	Angel Peruvians follow the Spanish custom of using this name for boys
0	Annie For boys, surprise - this is the 41st most popular name; meaning grace
0	Brayan 42nd most popular name for boys in South America and Mexico
0	Carlos Name meaning free man
0	Cisco Diminutive of Francisco; nickname meaning free man
0	Cristopher Spanish variation of Christopher which reigns in Peru; means follower of Christ
0	Diego Spanish version of James meaning supplanter
0	Eduardo Stalwart of Spanish and Peruvian nomenclature meaning wealthy guardian
0	Ernesto Widely used name in Peru meaning serious
0	Hector Greek mythical name used in Peru since turn of 20th century meaning holding fast
0	Isac Peruvian spelling variation of Isaac meaning laughter
0	Julio Hispanic equivalent of Julius meaning youthful; a great name for July births
0	Marcos Spanish and Portuguese name of Latin origin meaning God of war
0	Juan Hebrew origin which in Spanish is the variation of John, meaning Yahweh is gracious
0	Macchu PIchu The Perro Calato dog who almost made it to the United States White House
0	Luis Old High Germanic and old French origin, in Spanish means famous in war
0	Pedro Old Greek word that in Spanish and Portuguese means the rock, the stone
0	Roberto Old High Germanic origin word that in Spanish, Italian and Portuguese means fame, bright
0	Jaime Hebrew origin, in Spanish means Yahweh may protect; holder of the heel
0	Jorge Old Greek origin, in Spanish means farmer, earthworker
0	Rafael Hebrew origin, in Spanish Portuguese and German means God has healed
0	Enrique Old High Germanic origin that in Spanish means home, rich, powerful, power
0	Santiago Spanish name meaning St. James
0	Sergio Etrusk origin, in Spanish, Portuguese and Italian means servant, vassal, soldier
0	Gustavo Old Norse origin, in Spanish means goth, stick, staff
0	Renzo Shortened form of Lorenzo meaning a man from Laurentum crowned with laurel
0	Arturo Celtic origin, in Spanish means the bear

Female Lima Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Lima Latin name for mythical goddess of the threshold
0	Andrea Spanish and in top 100 Peruvian names; feminine form of Andrew
0	Veronica One of the high ranking top 100 Peruvian names
0	Juana Spanish diminutive of Juanita which means Yahweh is gracious
0	Mia Shortened form of Maria, in Spanish meaning bitter
0	Carmen Hebrew origin, a Spanish title that refers to Virgin Mary Our Lady of Carmel
0	Luz Spanish title of Mary meaning the light
0	Milagros Spanish title of the Virgin Mary, Our Lady of Miracles
0	Margarita Old Greek origin, in Spanish it means the pearl
0	Mercedes Spanish name referring to Mary of Mercies, Mercy and Grace
0	Rocio Spanish title of Mary, Mary of the Dew
0	Mayums Japanese origin and popular in Peru, means true bow (as in archery)
0	Claudia Spanish and Italian name meaning the limping
0	Titcaca A lake in the Southeastern section of Peru
0	Marta Aramaic origin that in Spanish and Italian means mistress
0	Cecilia Latin origin that means blind in Spanish
0	Rosa Latin origin name that means rose in Spanish and Italian
0	Ana Hebrew origin, in Spanish and Portuguese it means He (God) was gracious
0	Vanessa Greek origin meaning butterfly; comes from Phanessa the mystic goddess of ancient Greek brotherhood
0	Katalina Old Greek origin that means pure in Spanish
0	Lucia Latin origin name that means the bright; born at day break in Spanish
0	Silvana Peruvian teen actress Silvana Canote
0	Magdalena Hebrew origin, in Spanish name means of Magdala
0	Jimena Old Spanish and Portuguese name for hearkener, listener
0	Luisa Old high Germanic origin name that means famous, fight, battler, war in Spanish and Italian
0	Sonia Greek origin name that in Spanish means wisdom
0	Cristina Latin origin name that in Spanish means Christian, disciple of Christ
0	Leticia Latin origin, In Spanish and Portuguese means joy, happiness
0	Stephany Spelling variation of Stephanie used in Peru which means garland
0	Noelia Means Christmas; Spanish name that is popular with Peruvian parents