250 Perfect Names for Your Tiny Pup

Whether you’ve recently added a Chihuahua, Dachshund, Yorkshire Terrier, or other pint-sized dog to your family, they need a name that fits their diminutive stature but is still packed with personality.

Little dog names can range from ones that pay homage to their size or offer a bit of hilarious irony (like Zeus). Your small dog needs a big name, and we’re here with plenty to choose from.

Top 100 Small Dog Names

With popular names like Lulu, Cookie, and Gizmo, you’re sure to find a name for your small dog on this list.

1. Bella
2. Coco
3. Luna
4. Daisy
5. Lola
6. Peanut
7. Lily
8. Chico
9. Charlie
10. Milo
11. Chloe
12. Lucy
13. Max
14. Buddy
15. Rocky
16. Zoe
17. Mia
18. Penny
19. Bailey
20. Princess
21. Rosie
22. Lulu
23. Toby
24. Cookie
25. Jack
26. Minnie
27. Nala
28. Molly
29. Roxy
30. Gizmo
31. Taco
32. Poppy
33. Oliver
34. Sophie
35. Paco
36. Lucky
37. Teddy
38. Baby
39. Bruno
40. Honey
41. Leo
42. Pepper
43. Ruby
44. Tito
45. Bambi
46. Stella
47. Bear
48. Gracie
49. Cooper
50. Millie
51. Chewy
52. Ginger
53. Louie
54. Ollie
55. Prince
56. Gigi
57. Sadie
58. Oreo
59. Ellie
60. Romeo
61. Bean
62. Dobby
63. Brownie
64. Loki
65. Pixie
66. Pablo
67. Tiny
68. Maya
69. Chica
70. Pepe
71. Marley
72. Frankie
73. Blu
74. Nina
75. Willow
76. Bandit
77. Harley
78. Nacho
79. Maggie
80. Simba
81. Buster
82. Duke
83. Rocco
84. Lady
85. Rico
86. Mocha
87. Zeus
88. Bentley
89. Joey
90. Nugget
91. Piper
92. Ziggy
93. Izzy
94. Oscar
95. Angel
96. Callie
97. Diego
98. Peaches
99. Phoebe
100. Biscuit

Male Names for Small Dogs

Your good little boy requires a name that’s just as irresistible as he is.

1. Winston
2. Frank
3. Gus
4. Archie
5. Otto
6. Moose
7. Dash
8. Dexter
9. Henry
10. Rolo
11. Otis
12. Woody
13. Slinky
14. Murphy
15. Benny
16. Reggie
17. Ralph
18. Theo
19. Tucker
20. Finn
21. Arlo
22. Hugo
23. Walter
24. Beau
25. Ozzy
26. Benji
27. Jax
28. Ace
29. Kobe
30. Cody
31. Chase
32. Gucci
33. Thor
34. Baxter
35. Jasper
36. Alfie
37. Kash
38. Cash
39. Jackson
40. Louis
41. King
42. Mickey
43. Koda
44. Sammy
45. Tyson
46. Rex
47. Jake
48. Rambo
49. Snickers
50. Nico

Female Names for Small Dogs

Although she’s small in stature, your little girl dog will live up to a name that represents her big, bright personality.

1. Lexi
2. Chanel
3. Abby
4. Kira
5. Winnie
6. Mila
7. Sasha
8. Belle
9. Ella
10. Mimi
11. Nova
12. Hazel
13. Dolly
14. Khloe
15. Holly
16. Kiki
17. Layla
18. Remi
19. Tilly
20. Trixie
21. Dior
22. Dixie
23. Ivy
24. Maddie
25. Missy
26. Sassy
27. Emma
28. Olive
29. Sophia
30. Sugar
31. Ava
32. Gabby
33. Koko
34. Paisley
35. Bonnie
36. Mochi
37. Paris
38. Annie
39. Mini
40. Pippa
41. Riley
42. Cocoa
43. Joy
44. Leia
45. Maisie
46. Tina
47. Delilah
48. Pebbles
49. Buttercup
50. Olivia

Pop Culture Small Dog Names

With names pulled from favorite movies and TV shows, Toto or Hercules just might fit your little pup.

1. Shadow
2. Toto
3. Hercules
4. Chance
5. Comet
6. Petey
7. Bruiser
8. Eddie
9. Beethoven
10. Cujo
11. Hooch
12. Shaggy
13. Clue
14. Lassie
15. Skip
16. Wishbone
17. Jip
18. Blue
19. Diddy (Kong)
20. Milou
21. Napoleon
22. Pikachu
23. Snoopy
24. Yoshi
25. Tramp

Food Names for Small Dogs

Small and sweet, give your mini canine companion a foodie name that’s equal parts funny and nods to their size, like Cupcake or Dumpling.

1. Potato
2. Beans
3. Waffles
4. Pumpkin
5. Sushi
6. Pickle
7. Chip
8. Muffin
9. Butter
10. Mac
11. Bacon
12. Tofu
13. Bagel
14. Basil
15. Cupcake
16. Ham
17. Maple
18. Toast
19. Toffee
20. Dumpling
21. Waffle
22. Banana
23. Brie
24. Cheddar
25. Cheese