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Small Dog Names: 800 Ideas For Naming Your Little Fur Baby

When you bring a new dog home, it is one of the most exciting and rewarding moments in both their life and yours. They will finally have a place that they can call home, where they can curl up next to you on the bed, or by your feet. For your part, you get an exercise partner, a devoted companion, an emotional support, and a goofball that will fill your day with smiles and laughter.

However, you haven't come up with a name yet for your new family member.

Below we have listed 100 of the best small dog names currently in use. Whether you use the list to gain inspiration for your new dog's name, or you simply choose one of the names below, make sure you choose a name that you know you, your family, and your new pal will love.

100 Best Small Dog Names

Copper
Meadow
Aria
Justine
Bonnie
Cutie
Tabitha
Sansa
Caramel
Greta
Eva
Trixie
Bitsy
Olivia
Patches
Delilah
Poppet
Gigi
Emmie
Ivy
Cleo
Shelby
Piper
Honeybear
Elsa
Kewpie
Whiskey
Sugar
Bea
Bean
Missy
Ellie
Widget
Josie
Tessa
Paisley
Angel
Brownie
Gracie
Sydney
Yoko
Lacey
Luna
Boo
Cupcake
Ridley
Eden
Abby
Lila
Kali
Evie
Jewel
Clover
June
Lexie
Hayley
Ginny
Mia
Theodora
Tasha
Holly
Coco
Nala
Rosie
Carmen
Dakota
Daisy Mae
Minnie
Grace
Scout
Bear
Bee
Shadow
Phoebe
Agatha
Roxie
Cookie
Naomi
Tootsie
Maddie
Ella
Jasmine
Belle
Honey
Jawa
Samantha
Kahlua
Remington
Dottie
Cali
Lily
Cassie
Lady
Ziva
Athena
Emma
Princess
Winnie
Riley
Hazel

Cute Small Dog Names

One of the best parts of having a small or miniature dog is that they will stay small and cute forever. Choose an adorable name that matches their miniature size to solidify your new dog's 'awww' factor.

Below we have compiled a list of cute small dog names for you to browse.

Ghost
Beatrice
Sissy
Melody
Flo
Baby
Sugar
Nadia
Hazel
Blue
Rose
Magdalena
Eleanor
Annie
Archie
Boots
Harley
River
Lolita
Rio
Kane
Reaper
Panther
Zorro
Cuddles
Zelda
Licorice
Ziggy
Oso
Dimples
Dumpling
Jasper
Jazz
Fergus
Lola
Sumo
Fluffy
Sundance
Freckles
Polar
Gizmo
Tex
Thea
Thorn
Zuma
Thunder
Titus
Magnus
Toby
Mowgli
Trinity
Walter
Zappa
Weezer
Onyx
Skye
Noodles
Shrek
Whale
Zeppelin
Whopper
Wilder
Stormy
Jax
Shamu
Omega
Winter
Oliver
Sirius
Shade
Shadow
Sequoia
Nova
Nugget
Puck
Sierra
Pierre
Royal
Luca
Rover
Roscoe
Quigley
Roo
Lucifer
Johnny
Rollo
Notorious D.O.G.
Nitro
Eclipse
Night
Scooter
Shandy
Nash
Mystery
Mustang
Moxie
Montana
Waffles
Max
Cash

Cute Big Dog Names

Regardless of size, our drooling, fur-covered companions have the potential to be cute and adorable no matter what.

If you are looking for big dog names that can help emphasize your new pal's adorable behavior and looks, then take a peek at the list below.

Akiva
Morsel
Hugo
Munchkin
Bacon
Nel
Niblet
Noodle
Ola
Oliver
Barney
Biggie
Otto
Paige
Medusa
Pat
Pebbles
Peewee
Peg
Pickles
Popcorn
Liv
Poppy
Bruiser
Primrose
Eden
Puny
Biggie Smalls
Quark
Quinn
Reed
Rhubarb
Rocket
Big Mac
Bertha
Mystique
Roo
Rose
Abigail
Roy
Runt
Russ
Scamp
Rogue
Scout
Shorty
Shrimp
Shrimpy
Ace
Skittles
Sky
Smalley
Sprout
Starlet
Sweetie
Tate
Tess
Tim
Tinker
Tiny
Titch
Tonka
Big Foot
Lou
Tucker
Tweek
Acadia
Twiglet
Twinkle
Bubba
Baby
Mac
Twist
Uno
Van
Babe
Wiggles
Yogi
Yonder
Barfly
Yukon
Max
May
Barnabas
Mia
Atticus
Min
Minnie
Althea
Alfalfa
Chewbacca
Aero
Moe
Beowulf
Bigfoot
Rocco
Barkley
Medea
Alexa
Hope

Small Female Dog Names

If you know you are bringing home a Bella or a Lily, but just haven't decided on what to call her, look at the list below.

We have put together a list of female puppy or dog names for the diminutive girl puppy in your life.

Ember
Knight
Rory
Marmaduke
Luna
Majestic
Dolly
Ava
Opal
Shiloh
Mika
Bella
Millie
Munchkin
Marley
Happy
Kaia
Biscuit
Leeloo
Zuzu
Lily
Pixie
Layla
Lena
Jude
Cordelia
Kona
Addison
Olive
Yasmine
Zilla
Penelope
Madden
Koda
Darcy
Cinderella
Macy
Sparkle
Lizzie
Moon
Mocha
Goldilocks
Poppy
Betsy
Peanut
Gazelle
Sandy
Rainbow
Maggie
Lucky
Sophie
Dido
Baby
Amber
Gail
Winnie
Gypsy
Pee Wee
Carly
Kit Kat
Peaches
Choco
Ruby
Tahiti
Kiwi
Nermal
Pepper
Isabelle
Lilly
Bubbles
Brandy
Lynx
Heidi
Punky
Willow
Loretta
Peach(es)
Daphne
Angie
Alma
Mai
Scampers
Danica
Mavis
Squirt
Evy
Zoey
Avery
Cora
Wilma
Gloria
Pebbles
Ginger
Kit
Chloe
Betty
Roma
Islay
Madonna
Eartha

See more female dog names

Small Male Dog Names

On the other side of the coin, we have boy names. If you already know that your new dog is going to be a boy, you can cut down on browsing time by taking a look at this list that has been put together to cater to your needs for your good boy puppy or dog.

Comet
Arthur
Zeus
Max
Ginger
Ben
Loki
Bruce
Rufus
Oreo
Dexter
Rudy
Tank
Ziggy
Ruben
Simba
Chester
Toby
Nova
Remington
Juno
Scout
Woody
Archie
Copper
Teddy
Brodie
Bear
Koda
Sam
Moose
Barley
Diesel
Bentley
Duke
Harvey
Casey
Ranger
Milo
Jax
George
Jack
Billy
Finn
Bobby
Louie
Barney
Marley
Hank
Ace
Henry
Logan
Bandit
Shadow
Ozzy
Rusty
Blu
Sparky
Winston
Brody
Gizmo
Oakley
Alfie
Merlin
Jasper
Jake
Leo
Griffin
Gus
Oliver
Beau
Cody
Bertie
Bailey
Rocco
Harry
Oscar
Angus
Harley
Ernie
Charlie
Chance
Buster
Buddy
Baxter
Augie
Snickers
Gunner
Hunter
Avalanche
Rocky
Mack
Justice
Sarge
Hulk
Captain
Mocha
Mudd
Chewbacca
Tanner

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Funny Little Dog Names

Some of these would be perfectly normal names for the average size dog, but when you have a little chihuahua running around with the name 'Mad-Dog' you can't help but laugh.

Check out our list of funny names for little dogs below.

Phantom
Valkyrie
Squirtle
Chinchilla
Popcorn
Mad-dog
Killer
Cujo
Thor
Vixen
Piggly Wiggly
Cookie
Applejack
Chop Suey
Flossie
Fudge
Button
Notebook
Lulu
Rogue
Penny Lane
Marshmallow
Muffin
Goliath
Percy
Boss
Mawr
Biggie
Zeus
Oreo
Noodles
Peanut Butter
Mocha
Tiger
Kiwi
Wrangler
Archer
Sarge
Pennywise
Clooney
Munchkin
Moon
Pumpkin
Tankerbell
Sprocket
Snuggles
Bubbles
Tinkerbell
Pebbles
Owl
Hoot
Dickens
Zipper
Punkin Head
Taffy
Winston Churchill
Kanga Roo
Shoes
Sunshine
Scrapple
Meatloaf
Django
Fang
Rookie
Storm
Squat
Ringo
Rex
El Nino
Spike
June Bug
Booger
Misdemeanor
K-Nine
Sasha
Sable
Samson
Nibbles
Hunter
Allie
Frida
Poet
Dora
Nessie
Addie
Emmylou
Shasta
Lois
Steffi
Yuki
Tribble
Panda
Aubree
Isadora
Rococo
Dorothy
Nikita
Kennedy
Whoopi
Angel

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Unique Little Dog Names

These names aren't often given out to our four-legged friends, but when it fits, it fits.

This list of unique names for little dogs will ensure that your little pooch is the only one that comes running when you call for him at the dog park.

Ziggy
Miley
Paris
Squat
Dory
Boots
Snickers
Lady Rover
Billie Jean
Tizzy
Rosebud
Java
Audrey
Tigress
Avalon
Etta
Sappho
Kendall
Gail
Tafiti
Saskia
Moana
Lotus
Sierra
Zera
Lainie
Jazzie
Kessa
Ruby Redd
Savannah
Lady Bird
Chai Chai
Sundance
Zara
Vida
Thelma
Tex
Taco
Sully
Quinn
Ophelia
Midnight
Queen
Keats
Indy
Iggy
Governess
Fletcher
Flapjack
Figaro
Denny
Darcy
Aurora
Tess
Suki
Irene
Elena
Kiana
Harbor
Ireland
Milah
Rhubarb
Midna
Pepita
Gouda
Bird
Beulah
Rouge
Cherokee
Betty White
Spring
Envy
Matcha
Maybelline
Reya
Rossi
Tinsley
Alita
Mimosa
Celine
Weasel
Harley
Prairie
Tupelo Honey
Tsunami
Scar
Moose
Caesar
Spicoli
Pandora
Tater Tot
Chief
Rage
Moki
Bulldozer
Mojo
Rambo
Viper
Bungee
Jett

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Big Names For Small Dogs

Whether you are looking to hit the comedic points of having a tiny dog named Thor, or you are hoping a big name will help your little guy live a big life, we have you covered.

Below is a list of names that would be expected on any Pit Bull or Lab, but don't let that stop you from giving these names to your new pup. Who knows? Your new Bichon Frise may feel better as a Cerberus, rather than a Fifi.

Blackberry
Dakota
Chance
Apollo
Bear
Bruno
Bubba
Bull
Crow
Bart
Colby
Bjorn
Alpha
Aero
Cerberus
Cedar
Brooklyn
Coffee
Black Jack
Bat
Cooper
Cliff
Bolt
Bingo
Caesar
Burly
Rocky
Blackbeard
Axle
Charcoal
Everest
Champion
Attila
Cocoa
Bastien
Avalon
Blackout
Cassius
Gus
Arya
Thor
Aurora
Alaska
Hercules
Artemis
Jumbo
Rain
Juno
Kong
Brawny
Beethoven
Moose
Agate
Titan
Orion
Rebel
Angus
Darkness
Ash
Zeus
Boomer
Bentley
Athena
Blizzard
Arrow
Wolf
Bess
Belle
Canaan
Rex
Daemon
Chase
Ozzy
Cinder
Chopper
Chief
Barney
Dante
Rocket
Dark Lord
Colossus
Aspen
Catnip
Smokey
Tank
Buck
Atlas
Albus
Blue
Canyon
Jupiter
Bandit
Canis
Fang
Buddy
Darth
Dash
Deadpool
Yeti
Vader

Ideas For Inspiration

Inspiration is something that can and does occur at any point throughout our day, regardless of whether we are awake or asleep. However, if you are pressed for time to find a name for your new pal, then you may be searching for sources of inspiration to trigger that perfect moment when you finally decide on a name for your furry friend.

One of the best places to begin is right here. Blogs like ours can give you the push you need to see the types of names that dog owners are using across the world. You may find the exact name you were searching for on one of these lists, or you may simply find names that help you better understand what it is that you are looking for in a name.

Choosing the perfect name can be a difficult process. If you are struggling to find your new dog's name, look around you, take a walk, go for a drive. Naming conventions for pets are limitless and can be as simple as naming them for a prominent feature on the coat, like with the classic name 'Spot'.

Names can also be quite complex and show off your intellectual prowess, or a certain fandom that you follow. Think of the most famous scientific names in history or your favorite characters in a novel or show.

If you want to avoid the scientific and the fictional, you can take a look at some of the more popular human names out there, or even performer names that are used wildly throughout Hollywood and media in general.

Still haven't found that perfect muse? Check out online gaming sites. The different variations of names there is absolutely astounding, and you may find a new hobby while you are at it.

Just remember to pick a name that you and your family will love so that when your furry friend comes home for the first time, they can be greeted by the name that will come to symbolize your love for them.

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