Nacho Libre Inspired Dog Names

Introduction

The luchador - a Mexican wrestler both adored and misunderstood - is a coveted position in Hispanic culture. Always dressed in boldly colored outfits completed with a mask, the luchador is an elusive yet powerful figure. Ignacio, an individual who was raised in a local orphanage and still works there, wants nothing more than to be a wrestler, but the nuns at the orphanage forbid it. After being robbed, Ignacio decides to don the traditional mask of the luchador and wrestle in order to make some money. Ignacio is renamed "Nacho," and he does not let a few defeats discourage him from his dream.

Nacho Libre Dog Names in Pop Culture

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Nacho

Nacho Libre is the name of Ignacio's alter ego, the luchador who can fly like an eagle. Of course, Ignacio can't reveal his real identity because the nuns at the orphanage do not approve of his wrestling. Yet, Ignacio continues to wrestle for a couple of different reasons. First, Ignacio can hide his identity with the traditional luchador masks. He truly believes his identity will not be revealed, and he can continue to wrestle without fear of reprisal from the nuns. Next, Ignacio does intend to use much of the money he wins to help improve the lives of the orphans. (It only helps matters that Nacho brings home some money whether he wins or loses a match; he needs only to show up to wrestle.) Of course, Ignacio is eventually found out, and he is forced to live away from the orphanage for a time. Eventually, Ignacio's friends help him to get the support of the Church since he is wrestling for the benefit of the children (orphans). Ignacio eventually goes on to defeat his nemesis, Ramses, and he buys the bus he had promised the orphans.

HGTV's Jillian Harris is a proud dog parent. The host of the popular show Love it or List it, Harris and her partner Justin Pasuto have chosen to honor their Boxer with an Instagram account. The couple's Boxer carries the moniker "Nacho Cilantro." Nacho's Instagram account follows him through his everyday activities, and he has a following almost as popular as his human mom's.

Nacho's humans found him in Mexico (it is not known whether he was literally rescued or if they happened upon the puppy while visiting Mexico). As he grew, Nacho came to enjoy walks on the beach with his family. He loves to travel, and Mom Jillian loves to dress him up. Nacho can be found wearing the latest fashionable scarf or the latest studded collar. He loves to be around other dogs, and, when given the opportunity, Nacho loves to play with his friends. At the end of the day, if Nacho won't answer his humans, he can often be found buried under a few throw pillows on Mom and Dad's bed!

Perhaps one of the most interesting posts regarding Nacho Cilantro has to do with a shopping excursion with Mom. Nacho learned to ride in his human brother's car seat (the seat was unoccupied at the time). No matter how much Jillian begged, Nacho didn't want to move. This silly pup boasts a total of 10,400 followers on Instagram. He is happy to be with his human family, and his loving nature makes him a hit on social media.

Nacho Libre Dog Name Considerations

Nacho Libre is the story of Ignacio, an adult orphan who works to improve the lives of the young children living in the orphanage where he was raised. Ignacio is mesmerized by the idea of wrestling in the Mexican tradition. As a luchador, Ignacio isn't quite a success, but he begins to earn money that he can put toward further improving the lives of the orphan children around him.

Although there are no consistent canines featured in the film, one can find some doggy associations with the movie. First, many individuals associate the Chihuahua breed with Mexico. Certainly, there is a city in Mexico named for the dog that is said to have lived during the time of the Aztecs. Therefore, the Chihuahua is suited for a name from the movie Nacho Libre.

Another dog associated with Mexico is the Xoloitzcuintli, also called the Mexican Hairless Dog. This dog's unique appearance makes them a stand-out no matter what. Christening them a name from the Nacho Libre film will only add to their extraordinary appeal.

Male Nacho Libre Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Chancho Chancho is a friend of Ignacio, he cooks at the orphanage
0	Ignacio Lead character, loves wrestling, intends to use money to benefit orphans
0	Jack Jack Black plays the role of Nacho/Ignacio
0	Nacho A great name for any playful dog, this is Ignacio's wrestling moniker
0	Esqueleto Nacho's tag team partner; this name means "skeleton" in Spanish
0	Hector Hector Jimenez plays the role of Esqualeto
0	Darius Darius Rose plays the role of Chancho in the film
0	Juan Juan Pablo is one of the orphans whom Ignacio cares for
0	Moises Moises Arias played the role of Juan Pablo, a sickly orphan
0	Chuy Chuy is a minor character, this name fits a Chihuahua
0	Carlos Carlos Maycotte plays the role of Segundo Nunez
0	Segundo Segundo's name means "second" in Spanish, this name might fit a second dog in the family
0	Guillermo Meaning "William" in Spanish, this was the name of another orphan
0	Ricky Richard Montoya played the role of Guillermo in the film
0	Ramses Ramses is the name of Nacho's chief foe in the world of luchador
0	Cesar Cesar Gonzalez played the role of Ramses
0	Rafael Rafael Montalvo plays the role of an elderly monk who lives at the orphanage
0	Julio Julio Sandoval plays the role of a Snaggle Tooth Monk
0	Ventura Meaning "adventure," this name belonged to the man playing one of the wrestling referees
0	Felipe Felipe Hernandez plays the role of a second arena referee
0	Antonio "Anthony" in English, this name belongs to one of the ring announcers in the film
0	Peter Peter Stormare plays the role of the Emperor
0	Armando Armando Gaytan is a coliseum announcer in the film
0	Troy Troy Gentile plays the role of Young Nacho in the film
0	Silencio Silencio means "silent, quiet" in Spanish, this name might be good for a the Basenji - the barkless dog
0	Agustin Using "Gus" for short, this name is fitting of an English Bulldog
0	Ricardo Ricardo is a popular Hispanic name, it is reminiscent of Ricky Ricardo of I Love Lucy
0	Enrique "Henry" in Spanish, this name is fitting of a regal dog
0	Galindo This family name is often associated with athletic prowess
0	Ramon "Raymond" in English, this name is fitting of a laid-back pup

Female Nacho Libre Inspired Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Jerusha Jerusha Hess co-wrote Nacho Libre
0	Ana Ana de la Reguera plays the role of Sister Encarnacion
0	Candidia Candidia is a worker at the orphanage alongside Ignacio
0	Carla Carla Jimenez plays the role of Candidia in the film
0	Maria Maria Gonzalez plays the role of a peasant woman in the film
0	Lisa Lisa Owen plays the role of Nacho's mother
0	Rosenda Rosenda Hernandez plays the role of an unnamed woman in the film
0	Rachel Rachel Thorpe plays the role of "Hero Girl" in the film
0	Julia Julia Pistor worked as a producer for the film
0	Sharon Sharon Seto plays the role of a field producer in the film
0	Carol Carol Lewis worked in the casting department of the film
0	Hania Hania Robledo was in charge of art direction for the film
0	Graciela Graciela Mazon worked as a costume designer for the film
0	Ruth Ruth Bermudo worked as an assistant makeup artist
0	Anadia Anadia Buenrostro worked as an assistant hairstylist for the film
0	Lourdes Lourdes Delgado worked as a key hairstylist on the film's set
0	Esther Esther Lorneli also worked as a hairstylist on the set of the film
0	Sandra Sandra Mgueli worked as a makeup artist on the set of the film
0	Roz Roz Music was the hair and makeup stylist for Jack Black
0	Patricia Patricia Romero worked in the special effect makeup department of the film
0	Gloria Gloria Serrano worked as an assistant special effects artist
0	Susie Susan McNamara worked as a production manager in the photography department
0	Missy Melissa Barnes worked as an assistant director of photography for the film
0	Alida Alida Castelan worked as an art department coordinator
0	Pia Pia Corti worked as lead in the art department for the film
0	Aimee Aimee Dominguez worked as a property master on the film set
0	Claudia Claudia Fernandez worked as an assistant set dresser for the film
0	Laura Laura Gonzalez worked as a set dresser for the film
0	Eugenia Eugenia Ogarrio worked as a greens person for the film
0	Magali This unique name works perfectly for a Chihuahua or a Xolo dog