Dog Names > Nacho

Nacho

Unisex

Meaning

a tortilla chip topped with cheese and chili-pepper and broiled

Origin

Spanish

Pronunciation

/ˈnɑːtʃoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Nacho:

Dogs named Nacho tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, beauty, empathy, and friendship.

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

Naming your dog Nacho suggests that you have a fun and playful personality. You likely enjoy spending time with your pet and have a good sense of humor.

Is Nacho a good dog name?

Nacho has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Nacho 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

1,711

451

New York City Dog Name Database

493

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Nacho is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Nacho was, in the past month, the 475th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Nacho 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.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Nacho was viewed 92 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Nacho is most adored in Georgia, Missouri and Nevada.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Minnesota, Colorado and Wisconsin.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Nacho is found in these categories:

spanish

A popular snack in Spanish culture, derived from Ignacio "Nacho" Anaya.

food

Derived from a popular Mexican snack, it's a tasty choice for pups.

small

Nacho is cute, playful, and perfect for a pint-sized pup!

funny

Plays on popular snack, evokes humorous imagery of canine cheese fiesta.

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Taco

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Ninja

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Frito

Chips

Comments (1)

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Katie (Pennsylvania, United States)

I named my dog nacho just because it was a fun name many people love the name and people think it’s unique.
January 04, 2022

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