Dolce

Dolce is an Italian adjective and adverb meaning 'sweet' or 'gentle,' from the Latin dulcis (sweet). In music, dolce is a performance direction indicating a soft, sweet, tender quality. The name is perhaps best recognized internationally through the Dolce and Gabbana fashion house, giving it a glamorous, Italian-luxury association alongside its simple, beautiful meaning.

Dolce is a name that sounds exactly like what it means — smooth, sweet, and unmistakably Italian. It suits a pet with natural elegance: a silky-coated dog who moves with liquid grace, or a cat whose presence in the room has a distinctly refined quality. The fashion association adds a touch of luxury without making the name feel pretentious, because at its core Dolce simply means 'sweet' — and that is the most honest thing you can say about a beloved companion. Any pet named Dolce is going to be thoroughly indulged, and rightfully so.