Choosing a name for your Havanese is an exciting part of bringing them into your family. Known for their affectionate, cheerful, and playful personalities, Havanese dogs are a popular breed in the U.S., cherished for their friendly nature and fluffy coats. These small yet lively dogs make wonderful companions and thrive on close connections with their humans.
To help you find the perfect name, we’ve compiled a list of 198 popular Havanese names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Havanese Names
Here are some popular boy names for Havanese that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bandit | Mischievously charming |
| Barney | Strong as a bear |
| Baxter | Old english for "baker" |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Beau | French for "handsome" |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Benny | Endearing diminutive of benjamin; son of the right hand |
| Bentley | |
| Biggie | Implies larger than life; significant |
| Bingo | Game-inspired; fun and lively |
| Biscuit | |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | |
| Buzz | Energetic, always buzzing around |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chester | Old english "fortress or walled town" |
| Chewie | Great for a dog that loves to chew, or a "star wars" reference |
| Chewy | Suggestive of something chewable |
| Chico | Boy in spanish; small and lively |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Coconut | Tropical, sweet, fun |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Desi | |
| Elvis | Immortalized by elvis presley; charismatic |
| Enzo | |
| Fluffy | Describes a dog's soft fur |
| Gatsby | Suave and mysteriously affluent, literary |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Gizmo | Nickname for a mechanical gadget |
| Gus | Gus - disney ("cinderella") inspired; lovable |
| Hank | Derived from henry; 'home ruler' |
| Harry | Often associated with "home ruler" |
| Harvey | French origin, meaning "battle worthy" |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hershey | Sweet as chocolate, lovable |
| Hugo | Derived from hugh, meaning 'mind, intellect' |
| Hunter | |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Javier | |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Jimmy | Supplanter; charming and endearing |
| Kobe | Supplanter; also reminiscent of the basketball star |
| Koda | Native american for "friend" |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Levi | Joined, attached in harmony |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Mambo | Latin dance; rhythmic and lively |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Marty | Diminutive of martin; "warrior of mars" |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mojito | Bubbly and refreshing personality |
| Mojo | Magical charm or influence |
| Murphy | Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" |
| Murray | Settlement by the sea; resilient |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Pablo | Spanish, short for "paul," small or humble |
| Parker | Park keeper; naturalist |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Ralph | Old english origin, meaning "wolf counsel" |
| Rex | |
| Ricky | Often diminutive of richard; "powerful leader" |
| Rico | Rich and strong in spanish |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Sammy | Diminutive of samuel; "god has heard" |
| Scruffy | Endearingly unkempt or untidy |
| Sebastian | Revered, from latin for "revered" |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Simon | Hebrew, meaning "he has heard" |
| Skipper | Captain-like; leads the way |
| Smokey | Named for smoke-like coloring |
| Snickers | Sweet, like the candy bar |
| Snowy | Perfect for a white coated dog; bright and pure |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Theo | Short for theodore, means "gift of god" |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Toto | Famous dog from "the wizard of oz" |
| Tucker | Old english, "fabric pleater;" |
| Wally | Diminutive of wallace, "foreigner" or "stranger" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Zeke | Short for ezekiel; hebrew, "god will strengthen" |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
| Ziggy | Zestful, influenced by david bowie's ziggy stardust |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
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Female Havanese Names
Here are some popular girl names for Havanese that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abby | |
| Alice | Noble and truthful |
| Ava | |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bandit | Mischievously charming |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Betty | Vintage charm, meaning "pledged to god" |
| Bunny | Cute and cuddly, reminiscent of a rabbit |
| Cali | Short for california; sunny and cheerful |
| Cece | |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chelsea | |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Dixie | Associated with the nostalgic south |
| Dusty | Often used for pets with grey or sandy fur |
| Ella | German/english, "all, completely; fairy maiden" |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Eloise | French, famed in literature for mischief and charm |
| Emma | Universal, meaning "whole" |
| Georgie | Familiar form of george; friendly and lovable |
| Gigi | French diminutive of names like gilbert or virginia |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Hannah | Grace or "favor" |
| Havana | Named after the vibrant cuban capital |
| Havanese | |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Holly | After the holiday plant, festive or born in winter |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Jane | |
| Jenny | Endearing form of jennifer; fair spirit |
| Juniper | Youthful and fresh; a berry-producing bush |
| Katie | Pure, simple and always popular |
| Kiki | Double joy; cheerful and lively |
| Koko | Possibly from cocoa; sweet and rich |
| Lacey | Delicate and fine like lace fabric |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Lexie | Defender of man |
| Licorice | Dark, sweet, and intriguing |
| Lila | Arabic for "night"; mysterious |
| Lilly | Named after the flower, pure and beautiful |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Lucie | Light, illuminating presence |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lulu | Pearl; precious |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Maddie | Variant of madeline, meaning "high tower" |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Miley | Popularized by singer miley cyrus |
| Millie | Short for mildred; "gentle strength" |
| Mimi | French diminutive for "beloved" |
| Missy | Familiar form of "mistress" or young lady |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Mousse | Light and fluffy character, or chocolate lover |
| Nina | Spanish for "little girl" |
| Noodle | Slender and twisty; playful |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Paisley | Scottish pattern; intricate and colorful |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Penelope | Greek origin, symbolizes faithfulness |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Piper | Musical, cheerful personality |
| Pippa | Short for philippa; lover of horses |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Sadie | Vintage name meaning "princess" |
| Samantha | |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Sookie | Derived from susannah, meaning "lily" |
| Sophia | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Sugar | Sweet-natured and affectionate |
| Tess | |
| Trixie | Fun and lively with a trickster spirit |
| Vida | Life in spanish; vibrant |
| Willow | Graceful tree symbolizing flexibility |
| Winnie | Short for winifred; gentle friend |
| Xena | Warrior; from "xena, warrior princess" |
| Ziggy | Zestful, influenced by david bowie's ziggy stardust |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |