Dog Names > Canela

Canela

Female

Meaning

Spanish for ‘cinnamon’.

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/kəˈneɪlə/

Traits associated with the name Canela:

Dogs named Canela tend to be loving, good-natured, and strong-willed. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Canela?

That you have a creative and unique sense of style. Canela is an unusual name for a dog, and it suggests that you like to stand out from the crowd.

Is Canela a good dog name?

Canela has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Canela isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

448

896

New York City Dog Name Database

154

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Naming your dog Canela is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Popularity: Historical Trend

Canela was, in the past month, the 134th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Canela is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

In general, this name has held steady in popularity with PupNames.com visitors.

In the past week, Canela was viewed 155 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Canela's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Canela is most adored in Idaho, Utah and Kentucky.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Iowa, Tennessee and Virginia.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Canela.

Canela is found in these categories:

brown

Canela means cinnamon in Spanish, matching their toasty fur!

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Comments (5)

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Canela (Guayas, Ecuador)

Well, my dog's name is cinnamon because she is very pretty, she has brown fur and that's why I gave her that name.
October 17, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Astrid (Departamento del Valle del Cauca, Colombia)

My puppy is 17 months old and her name is cinnamon, for her chocolate-colored fur, for her tenderness and sweetness.
April 27, 2023 ◆ Translated

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CANELA (Buenos Aires, Argentina)

That's what my dog is called.. As soon as I saw her, the name came up because of her beautiful cinnamon color.
November 28, 2022 ◆ Translated

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Paula (British Columbia, Canada)

Canela means cinnamon in Spanish
November 09, 2022

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Canela (La Libertad, Peru)

I love the name 💗 PS: My dog is called that
September 06, 2022 ◆ Translated

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