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Uncommon Dog Names for Whippets

Looking for uncommon dog names will unleash any new owner's creativity. In this list you'll find many Italian dog names that will tickle your imagination.

What’s in a puppy name? A special moment in our lives, a color, a sound, a song or a flavor that inspires our imagination, or a special characteristic of our whippet pup.

As a family game we put together a collection of uncommon dog names for whippets, maybe some of them will appeal to you or will inspire a further brainstorming.

Our mother language is Italian and many of the names below have Italian roots. I find that a flavor of Italy goes well with the whippet personality.

Following a well established Italian tradition the names you'll find below are in no particular order. They are just loosely arranged by domain of inspiration.

Just read them and let your creativity go wild until you find the special one that sounds just right for your whippet puppy.

Don't be afraid to use long names. Whippets are smart, they will learn their name quickly and respond without hesitation even to long and uncommon name.

Whippet in dead cucaracha position

Music:

Romanza, Canzone, Concerto, Cantata, Mirandolina, Figaro, Tarantella, Saltarello, Ballerina, Little Wing, Gypsy Eyes, Concertina, Madrigale, Capriccio

Wines:

Brunello, Brachetto, Dolcetto, Falanghina, Grignolino, Marzemino, Nebbiolo, Shiraz, Zibibbo, Barberino,

Precious Stones:

Zaffiro, Esmeralda, Rubino, Onix, Giada, Opale, Perla, Jet, Ambra

Spices:

Tapioca, Pepe, Cinnamon, Cannella, Cardamomo, Zafferano, Cumino, Peperoncino

Theatre:

Pulcinella, Colombina, Arlecchino

Winds:

Scirocco, Libeccio, Maestrale

Everything else:

Grillo, Camarillo, Jasmine, Tearose, Ibiscus, Trottola, Scintilla, Pippin, Merlin, Magenta, Drusilla, Grifonetto, Prunella, Artu, Orlando, Dancer, Bellablu, Giramomo, Ghirlando, Svaponaz, Petronella, Rufus, Domitilla, Stella, Luna, Ombra, Chaz, Azzurro, Celsius, Pinocchio

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Uncommon Dog Names: Laska Not rated yet
Alaska is a pretty county/state.
Well, I named my dog Laska with out the A and people think it is very unique!

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My favorite name is “Reine”.
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My dog's name is Porsche.
She's sleek and fast...just like the car she's named from.

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