Cilantro — Dog Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity
Cilantro (see-LAN-tro), 3 syllables — The Spanish word for coriander, an herb used in cooking.. Verified by the Pets In The City editorial team, with real popularity data from our Auckland community.
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What does Cilantro mean?
Modern: The Spanish word for coriander, an herb used in cooking.. Cilantro is the Spanish word for coriander, a culinary herb used in various cuisines around the world.
Our editors checked this meaning before publishing. Names with several genuine origins are shown as separate senses rather than a single claim.
Is Cilantro a good dog name?
Cilantro has not been formally rated for calling yet. As a rule of thumb, one or two clear syllables work best for recall. With 3 syllables, it has a longer, more musical sound; many owners use a shorter nickname for recall.
Before you commit, say it out loud a few times and check it does not clash with a household name or a training cue like "sit" or "no".
Cilantro popularity in the Pets In The City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Cilantro in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.
Popularity comes from anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. It reflects our community, not a national census.
What kind of dog does Cilantro suit?
It suits any dog — it is used across the board in our community. Owners often pick Cilantro for its modern, food-inspired feel. Treat these as suggestions — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Cilantro's New Reputation
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion.
The other pups are wagging their tails, wondering if Cilantro will spice up playtime or just add a dash of confusion! Who knew daycare could have such a zesty newcomer?
Names similar to Cilantro
- Alfalfa — A plant name used for animal fodder.
- Algodon — Spanish word for 'cotton'.
- Bonito — A type of fish in the mackerel family.
- Burrata — A fresh Italian cheese.
- Bustelo — Associated with a popular coffee brand.
- Cannella — Italian for 'cinnamon'.
- Canolli — A type of Italian pastry filled with sweet cream.
- Cappucci — Refers to a type of coffee drink.
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By the numbers
- 3 syllables — nickname-friendly
- Meaning and pronunciation verified by our editors
- Data from 5 Auckland Pets In The City centres
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