Small Dog Names

Small dogs have an oversized sense of self, and the best small-dog names lean into it. Tiny names work, but ironic big names (Tank for a Chihuahua, Brutus for a Yorkie) often work harder. Every pick on this page is filtered for small or tiny breeds and screened against training-command clashes.

The funniest naming move with a small dog is intentional mismatch: the biggest name you can find on the smallest dog you can find. The dog will rise to it.

Cute names land too, but watch out for diminutives that age awkwardly. Tiny is great at twelve weeks and weird at twelve years.

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247 names

Ada

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Means noble, short, smart and elegant.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Addie

Aki

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท calm

Japanese for autumn, warm and golden.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Aki-bun

Bella

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Means beautiful, sweet and classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bell, Belly

Birdie

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Cheerful and chirpy, a sweet little charmer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bird, Birds

Blondie

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Golden, glamorous and full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Blon, Blondy

Bonsai

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท sweet

A tiny perfect tree, small and serene.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bon, Sai

Brigitte

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

French chic with old-cinema glamour.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gigi, Bri

Brownie

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, rich and chocolatey-sweet.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Brown, Brownster

Celeste

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท chic ยท calm

Heavenly and serene, sky-born grace.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Celly, Lestee

Charlie

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Friendly, easygoing and universally loved.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Char, Chuck

Cherie

Uncommon

chic ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

French for darling, sweet and affectionate.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cher

Churro

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Sweet, cinnamon-dusted and full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Choo

Clara

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท gentle

Means bright and clear, gentle and timeless.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Clare, Lala

Coco

Familiar

chic ยท refined ยท warm ยท playful

Chic, rich and a little bit famous.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cokie

Cocoa

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Rich, warm chocolate-brown.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Coco, Coa

Cookie

Very common

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, classic and impossible not to love.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cook

Cosmo

Familiar

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท goofy

Of the cosmos, a little bit magic, a little bit goofy.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Coz

Cupcake

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, frosted and totally adorable.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cup, Cakey

Dahlia

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท gentle ยท bold

A bold, layered bloom, striking and elegant.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dolly, Dahl

Daisy

Very common

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

A cheerful little flower, pure sunshine.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dais, Dee

Dango

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Sweet skewered dumplings, playful in a row.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dan

Echo

Uncommon

powerful ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

The nymph whose voice still lingers.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Eck, Echy

Etta

Uncommon

friendly ยท classic ยท refined ยท soft

Soulful and small, a vintage charmer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Et, Ettie

Frankie

Familiar

friendly ยท classic ยท soft ยท sweet

Cool and friendly, a jazzy little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Frank, Franks

Gizmo

Familiar

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Quirky little gadget of a pet, endlessly fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Giz, Gizzy

Goldie

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท classic ยท earthy

Bright, warm and sweet as treasure.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gold, Goldy

Greta

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท bold

Crisp and self-assured, old-screen elegance.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gretchen, Gigi

Halo

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A ring of light, soft and a little angelic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hal, Hally

Hana

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท earthy

Japanese for flower, delicate and pretty.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hani

Holly

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright evergreen with berries, festive and warm.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hol, Hollie

Honey

Very common

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, golden and warm.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hun, Honeybee

Hoshi

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท earthy ยท sweet

Japanese for star, bright in the dark.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hosh

Indie

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Free-spirited and cool, one of a kind.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ind, Indi

Ivy

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Climbing evergreen, pretty and persistent.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ives

Jasmine

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Fragrant white blossom, sweet and soft.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Jaz, Jazzy

Juliette

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

Romantic and timeless, pure French elegance.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Jules, Etta

Juno

Familiar

powerful ยท regal ยท soft ยท sweet

Roman queen goddess, small name, big presence.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Junie

Kuro

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท calm ยท sharp

Japanese for black, clean and cool.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ku

Lily

Very common

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Pure and graceful, a soft, pretty classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lils, Lil

Loki

Familiar

powerful ยท goofy ยท quirky ยท sharp

The trickster god, charming troublemaker.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lo, Lokes

Lola

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Sassy, fun and impossible to ignore.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lo, Lolo

Lottie

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and bouncy, a charming little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lot, Lots

Lucy

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Means light, cheerful and bright.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lu, Goose

Luna

Very common

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท refined

Latin for moon, luminous and quiet.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lu, Lulu

Lyra

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

A constellation shaped like a harp, graceful.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ly, Lyri

Mango

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet tropical sunshine.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mango

Milo

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Warm, friendly and effortlessly charming.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mi, Miles

Miso

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Japanese fermented soybean paste, warm, savoury, comforting.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mimi, Mizou, Mini

Misty

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Soft and grey, like morning fog.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mist

Mocha

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Rich coffee-and-chocolate warmth.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mo, Chacha

Mochi

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Soft, squishy rice cake, irresistibly poke-able.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mo, Chi-chi

Momo

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท warm

Japanese for peach, round and sweet.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mo

Nacho

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท bold

Cheesy, crunchy and full of personality.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cho

Nala

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท powerful

Means gift or beloved, warm and lion-hearted.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nal, Nallie

Nico

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Sleek and modern, cool without trying.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nic, Nicky

Nina

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Small and spirited, a soft, bright classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nene, Ninja

Ninja

Familiar

soft ยท clean ยท goofy ยท sweet

Silent, swift and always up to something.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ninj, Ninny

Nora

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท calm

Crisp and timeless, means honour.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nori, Nono

Nori

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Seaweed wrap for sushi, sleek and dark.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
No-no, Riri

Nova

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

A bright new star, radiant and bold.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Novi

Olive

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท friendly

From the olive tree, peace and good taste.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ollie, Liv

Ollie

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Cheerful and bouncy, pure good-boy energy.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ol, Olls

Oreo

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Dark and light, sweet through and through.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Reo, O

Pancake

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Flat-out adorable and very into breakfast.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cake, Pan

Pansy

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

A small, sweet, velvety bloom.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pans

Penny

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright as a new copper coin.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pen, Pennie

Percy

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet and a bit posh, a charming little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Perc, Percy

Pippa

Uncommon

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright and bouncy, a peppy little classic.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pip, Pips

Poppy

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

A bright wild flower, cheerful and bold.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pops, Poppet

Posy

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

A little bunch of flowers, sweet and small.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pose, Posie

Praline

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท chic ยท soft

Sweet, nutty and Southern-soft.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Praline, Liney

Primrose

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท gentle

An early spring flower, delicate and bright.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Prim, Rosie

Queenie

Uncommon

regal ยท classic ยท soft ยท sweet

A tiny monarch with big opinions.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Queen, Q

Remy

Familiar

chic ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

Charming little name, clever and quick.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Rem, Remi

Renee

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท classic ยท gentle

Means reborn, soft and timeless.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ren, Nene

Rosie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Warm and rosy, sweet and friendly.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ro, Rose

Ruby

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท earthy

A deep red gem, warm and precious.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Roo, Rubes

Sadie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and spunky, a feel-good favourite.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sade, Sades

Sammy

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Easygoing and friendly, a good-time name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sam, Sammers

Sausage

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Long, low and very food-motivated.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sauce, Sizzle

Snowy

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท gentle

Bright, pure and soft as fresh snow.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Snow

Soba

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Buckwheat noodle, understated and elegant.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sobi

Stella

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Means star, bright and a little glamorous.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Stel, Stelly

Sunny

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Pure warmth and good cheer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sun, Sunbeam

Sushi

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

Sleek, fresh and bite-sized.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sush, Shi

Tawny

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท calm

A warm golden-brown, soft and natural.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Taw

Teddy

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Means gift, soft and huggable, like a bear.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ted, Teds

Tilly

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and cheerful, a soft little charmer.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Til, Tils

Toby

Very common

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Friendly and bouncy, a feel-good name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tobes, Tobs

Toffee

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet, sticky and golden-brown.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toff

Tomo

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท friendly

Means friend, warm and easygoing.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
To, Tomi

Tootsie

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Sweet, soft and a little old-fashioned.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toots

Turbo

Uncommon

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky

Maximum speed, minimum brakes.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Turb, Turby

Vega

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท bold ยท sharp

A brilliant blue-white star, sleek and sharp.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vee, Veggie

Vera

Uncommon

classic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท calm

Means truth, sleek and old-Hollywood.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vee, Vivi

Willa

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท earthy ยท classic

Soft and strong, a willow of a name.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Will, Willy

Winnie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Sweet and old-fashioned, like a honey-loving bear.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Win, Winnie-boo

Yuki

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท earthy

Japanese for snow, perfect for a white coat.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Yu-yu

Ziggy

Uncommon

friendly ยท goofy ยท soft ยท sweet

Zippy and electric, full of fun.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zig, Zigs

Zinnia

Rare

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A bright, bold bloom, cheerful and vivid.

Easy to call
10/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zin, Zinny

Acorn

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Small now, mighty later, a little oak-in-waiting.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Corny, Acey

Amber

Familiar

refined ยท earthy ยท classic ยท gentle

Warm fossilised gold, glowing and timeless.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Am, Ammy

Bagel

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Round, chewy and very food-motivated.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bagey

Bao

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Fluffy steamed bun, round and huggable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Baobao

Basil

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท earthy ยท friendly

Fragrant herb, fresh, classic and a touch posh.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Baz

Beatrix

Rare

regal ยท classic ยท refined ยท friendly

Old-world charm with a literary wink.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bea, Trixie

Belle

Familiar

chic ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

French for beautiful, graceful and warm.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bella, Bee

Bijou

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

French for jewel, small, sparkling and precious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bee, Jou

Biscuit

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm and golden, makes everything better.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bisco, Biccy

Blossom

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Soft spring flowers in full bloom.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bloss, Blossie

Bramble

Rare

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Tangled wild hedge, scrappy and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bram, Bumble

Brie

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท chic ยท refined

Soft French cheese, creamy and refined.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bri

Bubbles

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

Light, fizzy and full of joy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Bub, Bubba

Button

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท classic ยท gentle

As cute as a button, small and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Buttons, Butty

Cinder

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท soft

Warm ash and glowing embers.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cindy, Cin

Cleo

Familiar

regal ยท powerful ยท refined ยท friendly

Short for Cleopatra, queenly and clever.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Cleocat, Leo

Clover

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท friendly

A lucky little leaf, sweet and fortunate.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Clo, Lovey

Comet

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky

Fast, bright and gone in a streak.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Com, Cometty

Coral

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft sea-pink, pretty and bright.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cora, Coco

Cricket

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Tiny, chirpy and full of hops.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Crick

Croissant

Rare

chic ยท warm ยท playful ยท goofy

Buttery, flaky and very, very French.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Croy, Sonny

Crumble

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, sweet and a little bit messy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Crumb, Crumby

Crystal

Familiar

refined ยท classic ยท sharp ยท calm

Clear, bright and a little dazzling.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cris, Crys

Cuddles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Exactly what the name promises.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cuddle

Custard

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft, sweet and golden-yellow.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Cussy

Daphne

Uncommon

friendly ยท powerful ยท refined ยท earthy

A nymph turned laurel, graceful and clever.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Daph, Daffy

Donut

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Round, sweet and full of holes-of-fun.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dough, Nut

Dumpling

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Plump, soft and made to be squeezed.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dump, Dumpy

Ember

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท soft

A glowing coal, warm, witchy and alive.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Em, Emmy

Freckle

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

For the one with little speckles everywhere.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Freck, Freckles

Fudge

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Rich, dense and irresistibly sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Fudgey

Garnet

Rare

refined ยท classic ยท earthy ยท bold

A deep red stone, rich and warm.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gar, Nettie

Ginger

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Fiery, warm and a little zesty.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gin, Gigi

Gumdrop

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Small, squishy and sugar-sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Gum, Droppy

Harriet

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท sharp

Spirited and classic, means home-ruler.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hattie, Harri

Haru

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท sweet ยท earthy

Japanese for spring, bright and hopeful.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Haru-bun

Heather

Uncommon

earthy ยท classic ยท friendly ยท gentle

Hardy moorland bloom, soft and resilient.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Hev, Heath

Iris

Familiar

powerful ยท earthy ยท refined ยท gentle

Goddess of the rainbow, colourful and serene.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Riri

Jade

Familiar

refined ยท earthy ยท soft ยท sweet

A cool green gem, serene and lucky.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Jadey

Latte

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, milky and comforting.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Lats, Lottie

Laurel

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท powerful ยท calm

Victory leaves, graceful and quietly proud.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Laur, Lolly

Leo

Very common

friendly ยท powerful ยท soft ยท sweet

Means lion, brave with a soft side.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Lee, Leo-bear

Lillian

Familiar

classic ยท friendly ยท refined ยท gentle

Soft and graceful, a lily of a name.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Lily, Lil

Louie

Familiar

friendly ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

Friendly and warm, a feel-good companion name.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Lou, Lou-lou

Mabel

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweetly old-fashioned, means lovable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
May, Mae

Maeve

Uncommon

friendly ยท refined ยท powerful ยท bold

Means intoxicating, a fierce, pretty classic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Mae, Mavie

Magic

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท soft ยท sweet

Pure enchantment in a name.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Maggie

Maple

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท earthy ยท soft

Warm syrup and turning autumn leaves.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Map, Mae

Marble

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท calm ยท sharp

Swirled stone, cool, smooth, one of a kind.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Marb

Meatball

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow

Round, warm and beloved.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Meaty, Ball

Monet

Rare

chic ยท refined ยท earthy ยท calm

After the painter, soft, dreamy and artful.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Mo, Nettie

Muffin

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Warm, soft and best in the morning.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Muff, Muffy

Nibbles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Always snacking, always adorable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nibs, Nibby

Noodle

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Long, floppy and impossible to take seriously.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Noods, Doodle

Noodles

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Wiggly, floppy and impossible to be cross with.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Noods

Nugget

Familiar

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Small, golden and absolutely delicious.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nug, Nuggy

Opal

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท classic ยท gentle

A shifting rainbow stone, soft and rare.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Opie, Ople

Patches

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

A patchwork coat full of character.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Patch

Peaches

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft, sweet and sun-blushed.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Peach

Peanut

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Tiny, nutty and impossibly endearing.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Nut, Nutty

Pebble

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท gentle

A small smooth stone, humble and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Peb, Pebbles

Pebbles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท classic

Little smooth stones, small and sweet.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Peb, Pebble

Pepper

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

A spark of heat and spice.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pep, Peppy

Pickle

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Tangy, sharp and a little bit of trouble.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pick, Pickles

Pickles

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Tangy, mischievous and full of crunch.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pick, Pickle

Pierre

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท friendly ยท regal

French for stone, refined and a touch dramatic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pip, Perry

Pip-squeak

Weird but cute

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

Small, loud and absolutely fearless.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pip, Squeak

Pixel

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky

The smallest unit of a picture, tiny but essential.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pix, Pixie

Pretzel

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Twisty, salty and a little knotted up.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zel, Pretz

Pudding

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Soft, sweet, best when slightly wobbly.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pud, Pudge

Pudge

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Soft, round and made for cuddles.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pudgy, Pud

Pumpkin

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Round, orange and full of cosy autumn charm.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Pump, Punky

Ramen

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

Warm, slurpy comfort in a bowl.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ram, Rami

Rose

Very common

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

The classic flower, beautiful and timeless.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Rosie, Ro

Saffron

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท earthy

The world's most precious spice, golden and rare.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Saff

Sage

Familiar

mysterious ยท cool ยท earthy ยท refined

Cleansing herb and quiet wisdom.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sagey

Sky

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

Wide, open and bright.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Skye

Snickers

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Sweet, nutty and a little bit cheeky.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Snick

Snowball

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท playful

Round, white and a little bit chilly.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Snow, Bally

Sorbet

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท soft

Light, bright and refreshing.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sorb, Bet

Sprinkles

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Tiny, colourful and full of joy.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Sprink

Stardust

Rare

earthy ยท refined ยท mysterious ยท cool

A sprinkle of the cosmos, dreamy and rare.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Dusty, Star

Sugar

Familiar

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet through and through.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Shug

Tater

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท mellow

Humble, round and endearingly silly.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tot, Tate

Theo

Familiar

friendly ยท refined ยท classic ยท sharp

Means gift, a small, sweet classic.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Teddy, Theo-bear

Tiger

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท bold

Stripey, brave and a little bit wild.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tig, Tigey

Tigger

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky

Bouncy, stripey and full of spring.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tig, Tiggy

Tofu

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Soft, plain and quietly lovable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Toto

Truffle

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท calm

A rare, rich delicacy, fancy and a little decadent.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Truff

Tulip

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A neat, bright spring flower.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Tuli, Lippy

Venus

Uncommon

powerful ยท earthy ยท refined ยท gentle

Goddess and planet of love and beauty.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vee, Venny

Vesper

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท refined ยท earthy

The evening star, dusky and elegant.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Ves, Vessie

Violet

Familiar

earthy ยท refined ยท classic ยท friendly

A delicate flower and a soft purple-grey.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Vi, Lettie

Waffle

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Indecisive, golden and very lovable.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Waff

Waffles

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Cheerful, golden and a bit of a mess.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Waff

Wiggles

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท quirky

Cannot sit still, would not want to.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Wiggle, Wigs

Yuzu

Rare

soft ยท clean ยท warm ยท playful

A tart citrus, bright, zesty and fresh.

Easy to call
9/10
Syllables
2
Nicknames
Zu-zu

Bean

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Little, lively and full of beans.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Beanie, Beano

Beans

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท soft

Small, plentiful, full of energy.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Beanie, Beano

Boop

Weird but cute

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท playful

Named for the nose. Obviously.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Boopy

Boots

Familiar

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

For the one with four perfect little socks.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Bootsy

Cloud

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท calm

Soft, white and drifting.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Cloudy

Dior

Uncommon

chic ยท regal ยท refined ยท bold

Couture-grade glamour, sleek and luxurious.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Dee, Diori

Doot

Weird but cute

goofy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท quirky

A nonsense sound that somehow fits perfectly.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Dooty

Fern

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Soft woodland green, quiet and lovely.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Ferny

Fleur

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท earthy ยท gentle

French for flower, delicate and pretty.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Fleurie

Gloom

Weird but cute

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft

Cheerfully moody, a little rain cloud of a pet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Gloomy

Hex

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท quirky

A little spell, mischief in three letters.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Hexy

Nyx

Rare

mysterious ยท cool ยท powerful ยท refined

Greek goddess of night, dark and powerful.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Ny

Pan

Rare

powerful ยท earthy ยท goofy ยท quirky

The mischievous god of the wild.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Panny

Paws

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

All about those big adorable feet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Paw, Pawsy

Pearl

Familiar

classic ยท refined ยท earthy ยท calm

A lustrous gem of the sea, quietly elegant.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pearlie

Pip

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท playful

A tiny seed of a name, small but spirited.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Pippa, Pippy

Rin

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท refined ยท sweet

Means dignified, crisp and graceful.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Rinny

Socks

Familiar

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท classic

Four perfect little white feet.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sock, Socksy

Spook

Uncommon

mysterious ยท cool ยท goofy ยท soft

Jumpy, shadowy and endearingly spooky.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Spooky

Sprout

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท earthy ยท goofy

Tiny, fresh and just getting started.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Sprouty

Spud

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

A humble little potato of a dog.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Spuddy

Squish

Weird but cute

soft ยท sweet ยท goofy ยท warm

Soft, squeezable and very huggable.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Squishy

Star

Familiar

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท bold

Bright, shining and the centre of attention.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Starry

Toast

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Warm, golden and quietly comforting.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Toasty

Wren

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท refined

A tiny, bright, busy little bird.

Easy to call
8/10
Syllables
1
Nicknames
Wrenny

Amelie

Uncommon

chic ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Whimsical French charm, full of wonder.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Amy, Mel

Cannoli

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท refined

Sweet, crisp and a little bit extra.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Noli

Caramel

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft, sweet and golden.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Cara, Mel

Cinnamon

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท earthy ยท soft

Warm spice and reddish-brown glow.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Cinny, Nona

Clementine

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท classic ยท refined

A small bright citrus, sunny and sweet.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Clem, Tina

Coco-bean

Weird but cute

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Sweet little chocolate bean of a pet.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Coco, Bean

Dorothy

Uncommon

classic ยท friendly ยท soft ยท sweet

Sweet and storybook, means gift of God.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Dot, Dottie

Espresso

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท goofy ยท quirky

Tiny but absolutely buzzing with energy.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Press, Esso

Gelato

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท refined ยท soft

Smooth Italian ice cream, cool and sweet.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Gel, Lato

Honeybun

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Sweet, warm and freshly baked.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Bun, Honey

Indigo

Uncommon

refined ยท earthy ยท mysterious ยท cool

Deep dusk blue, moody and beautiful.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Indi, Iggy

Ivory

Uncommon

refined ยท classic ยท calm ยท regal

Creamy and pale, soft, classic luxury.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Ivy, Ives

Jellybean

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Tiny, colourful and full of surprises.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Jelly, Bean

Juniper

Uncommon

earthy ยท refined ยท soft ยท sweet

Fragrant evergreen with berries, fresh and lively.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
June, Junie

Marigold

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท classic

Bright golden-orange, cheerful and warm.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Mari, Goldie

Marshmallow

Uncommon

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท sweet

Soft, white and squishy-sweet.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Mallow, Marsh

Mortimer

Rare

classic ยท friendly ยท goofy ยท sharp

Dramatically old-fashioned, a comic gentleman.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Morty, Mort

Napoleon

Rare

regal ยท goofy ยท powerful ยท bold

Tiny in size, enormous in ambition.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Leo, Nap

Petunia

Uncommon

earthy ยท soft ยท sweet ยท goofy

A frilly bloom with an old-fashioned charm.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Petunia, Tuni

Potato

Uncommon

goofy ยท warm ยท playful ยท soft

Lumpy, beige and weirdly comforting.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tot, Tater

Reginald

Rare

regal ยท goofy ยท classic ยท friendly

Maximum dignity for minimum reason.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Reggie, Reg

Sakura

Uncommon

soft ยท clean ยท refined ยท earthy

Cherry blossom, fleeting, soft and beautiful.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Saku, Kura

Tater-tot

Uncommon

soft ยท sweet ยท warm ยท playful

Bite-sized, golden and irresistible.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Tot, Tater

Wasabi

Rare

warm ยท playful ยท soft ยท clean

Tiny, green and unexpectedly fierce.

Easy to call
6/10
Syllables
3
Nicknames
Wabi, Sabi

Sir-Reginald

Rare

goofy ยท regal ยท classic ยท mellow

Maximum dignity for minimum reason.

Easy to call
3/10
Syllables
4
Nicknames
Reggie, Reg

Our editor's picks

A hand-picked shortlist with the joke or angle attached.

  • Tank
    On a five-pound Pomeranian. Devastating comedy.
  • Brutus
    Yorkie energy. Will fight a Doberman in his head.
  • Nugget
    Small, golden, bite-sized. Honest.
  • Pickle
    Small, sharp, slightly weird. Perfect.
  • Beefcake
    On a Chihuahua. The joke writes itself.
  • Goblin
    For the one with the eyes. You know the one.

Naming tips

  • 01Two clear syllables (Olive, Biscuit, Pickle) carry better at a dog park than one-syllable names on a small dog, the sound has to do more work.
  • 02Avoid baby-talk names if you ever want strangers to take your dog seriously at the vet.
  • 03Ironic big names (Tank, Brutus, Hercules) are reliable comedy gold and tend to age well.

Frequently asked

+What is the best name for a Chihuahua?

Ironic large names dominate: Tank, Brutus, Hercules, Zeus. Tiny food names also work: Bean, Nugget, Pickle, Olive.

+Are small dog names different from big dog names?

Functionally, no. Any name that carries on recall and avoids command clash works on any size dog. But comedy-wise, mismatching size and name is half the fun of small-dog naming.

+What is a good name for a tiny female dog?

Olive, Pearl, Mabel, Daisy, and Beatrix all suit small female dogs. For ironic energy: Khaleesi, Stella, Athena.

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