Chihuahua names are important — generally, there is so much in a name! Chihuahua owners know they are a small dog with a lot of personality, so finding the right Chihuahua dog names can be a real task.
But, fret not. This list is packed with ideas for every kind of Chihuahua — coming right up!
Our Favorite Chihuahua Names
These seventy names are our favorites for 2019:
- Luna
- Rocky
- Coco
- Daisy
- Bruiser
- Chi
- Sophie
- Mia
- Lulu
- Pepper
- Ginger
- Olivia
- Petunia
- Piper
- Tucker
- Ollie
- Rosie
- Oreo
- Chip
- Lily
- Jasper
- Onyx
- Lexie
- Phoebe
- Rex
- Nacho
- Ziggy
- Mickey
- Millie
- Roscoe
- Dean
- Reese
- Mollie
- Loki
- Thor
- Bruno
- Scooby
- Lady
- Tot
- Tiny
- Tater
- Axl
- Tatum
- Jelly
- Chewy
- Leo
- Baby
- Jojo
- Honey
- Candy
- Pebbles
- Bam Bam
- Gatsby
- Royce
- Bella
- Bentley
- Nala
- Zoe
- Simba
- Maya
- Gracie
- Duke
- Rico
- Jan
- Pixie
- Marley
- Bernie
- Scotty
- Bean
- Runt
Best Chihuahua Dog names
There are several things you need to take into account when naming a dog. Even an adorable tiny one like our Chihuahuas. All dogs need training – even if it’s just to come when they are called as a minimum.
So you want your Chihuahua dog names to be something that is easy for you to say, and also simple for him to understand. You don’t want it to sound like any other commonly called word, or another pet’s name, for example.
Words of two syllables or less are popular for this reason.
But you don’t have to stick to the rules, after all, this is your new puppy! Here are some of the types of names you can expect to see in this article.
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The most popular names for Chihuahuas, unsurprisingly, tend to follow the most popular ones for humans. Our pups are part of the family, after all.
Female Chihuahua Names
Girl Chihuahua names come in all shapes and sizes. Here are some of the female ideas we love.
- Abigail
- Alice
- Angelina
- Aurora
- Betty
- Blossom
- Crystal
- Daisy
- Destiny
- Emerald
- Gloria
- Honey
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jade
- Amelia
- Anita
- Ariel
- Ashley
- Cecilia
- Ella
- Emily
- Emma
- Evelyn
- Evita
- Gina
- Grace
- Judy
- Kayla
- Kylie
- Lucy
- Maya
- Nita
- Noel
- Nora
- Peyton
- Quinn
- Ramona
- Rene
- Sabina
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Male Chihuahua Names
Boy Chihuahua names can be fierce, cute, or even unisex. So, sit back and choose from our platter of great boy choices here.
- Asher
- Avery
- Bradley
- Bran
- Brandon
- Charlie
- Cole
- Danny
- Ethan
- Harper
- Jack
- Jacob
- Liam
- Lucas
- Mason
- Miles
- Oliver
- Omar
- Oscar
- Owen
- Raymon
- Samuel
- Tomas
- Tony
- Will
- Wyatt
- Zack
- Joe
- Logan
- Luke
- Marcus
- Micah
- Mike
- Noah
- Rowan
- Ryan
- Ryder
- Tommy
- Victor
- Vincent
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Good Chihuahua Dog Names
Still need more? We’ve got you covered. Here are some more boy and girl ideas for your fierce little pup.
- Aiden
- Alex
- Anthony
- Ben
- Billy
- Caleb
- Calvin
- Conner
- Dizzy
- Elijah
- Evan
- Gordon
- Isaac
- Jessie
- Joy
- Lily
- Luna
- Mercy
- Pearl
- Princess
- Rosa
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Sugar
- Sunflower
- Sweetie
- Viola
- Violet
- Willow
- Ambrosia
Brown Chihuahua Names
Many pet owners enjoy naming their pets based on their colors. We know Chihuahuas can come in a few different colors, but here are some ideas if your pup is brown. These also work well if they have a smidge of brown on their coat.
- Taupe
- Moose
- Leather
- Brunette
- Bambi
- Brun (brown in Swedish)
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Nestle
- Mocha
- Hazelnut
- Brown Sugar
- Clove
- Cookie
- Sandy
- Whisky
- Sahara
- Savannah
- Beige
- Sepia
Long-Coat Chihuahua Dog Names
Long-haired Chihuahuas can be a bit high maintenance in terms of grooming. Still, everyone who owns one will tell you that they can be majestic with all that floof. Then, of course, they totally rock the scraggly look when they’re wet. These ten names are inspired by this breed of Chihuahuas.
- Shaggy
- Floof
- Ruffles
- Silky
- Snuggles
- Furby
- Feathers
- Poof
- Duchess
- Queen
Spanish Chihuahua Names
Chihuahuas originated in Spanish-speaking South America — Mexico, to be precise. It’s only right then that we give a nod to that heritage. If you had the same idea, you’ll love these ideas.
- Alberto
- Anna
- Armando
- Barbacoa
- Camilla
- Carnitas
- Delilah
- Demetrio
- Diego
- Eduardo
- Enrique
- Estrella
- Esteban
- Fabio
- Felicia
- Felipe
- Hector
- Inez
- Inigo
- Isabella
- Julia
- Marco
- Maria
- Mia
- Nico
- Olivia
- Pepe
- Petri
- Raul
- Rico
- Rosa
- Sergio
- Sofia
- Sonia
- Valentina
- Valentino
- Vito
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Mexican Chihuahua Dog Names
As a breed commonly associated with Mexico, many feel that their Chihuahua should have a Mexican inspired name.
After all, it’s a big part of their history!
Here is our list of our favorite Mexican-inspired Chihuahua dog names.
- Cancun
- Monterrey
- Burrito
- Salsa
- Chicha
- Chorizo
- Fajita
- Sangria
- Tabasco
- Tortilla
Cute Teacup Chihuahua Names
Chihuahuas are already one of the smallest breeds of dogs.
The teacup variety is even smaller!
A tiny dog seems like it should have an appropriate name.
Here is our list of ideas for tiny dogs.
- Alexa
- Angelo
- Ava
- Bev
- Calisto
- C.C.
- Felix
- Gabby
- Jordi
- Levi
- Liz
- Maxi
- Melanie
- Missy
- Nina
- Papi
- Peanut
- Penny
- Silas
- Silvia
- Sissy
- Tina
- Vera
- Videl
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Unique Chihuahua Dog Names
If you’re looking for a unique and memorable name for your Chihuahua, consider one of these unusual ideas.
We’ve included several Nahuatl names, a fitting tribute to the Chihuahua’s South American origins.
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- Astro
- Bubbles
- Carmine
- Citlali
- Draco
- Gremlin
- Hugo
- Leilani
- Meztli
- Nibbler
- Paisley
- Quetzalli
- Spazzy
- Squirt
- Tlaloc
- Xander
- Xavi
- Xavier
- Xiana
- Ximo
- Xiomara
- Xochitl
- Zamien
- Zapp
More unique dog names here!
Badass Chihuahua Names
Being tiny, some of the best names for Chihuahuas are rough and tough sounding.
Be it because your Chihuahua has a big dog attitude in a little dog body or for humor, we have you covered.
Check out our list here of badass Chihuahua dog names!
- Ajax
- Ares
- Axle
- Blake
- Bonnie
- Borden
- Bruno
- Brutus
- Buster
- Butch
- Clyde
- Duke
- Fang
- Fenris
- Gunner
- Jaxon
- Khan
- Lex
- Loki
- Ozzie
- Rambo
- Razor
- Ripper
- Rocky
- Shredder
- Spike
- Titan
- Turbo
- Vlad
- Warrior
- Zabine
If you want more ideas make sure you take a look at our tough names guide!
Cool Names for Chihuahuas
If your Chihuahua is the coolest pup on the block, then they need an equally cool name to match.
- Apollo
- Artemis
- Athena
- Carmen
- Caspar
- Damian
- Gabriel
- Gavin
- Hera
- Hermes
- Jace
- Joyce
- Melody
- Mikel
- Octavia
- Regina
- Sassy
- Skylar
- Tristan
- Venus
- Veronica
- Vivian
- Weston
- Zeus
- Zoey
More cool dog names here!
Funny Chihuahua Puppy Names
If you enjoy a good joke, there are two ways you could spin your choices. One is giving ironic names — too large for them. The other way is giving them tinier than possible names. We’ve got both sides covered. Here are some funny ideas for you.
- Barracuda
- Big Mac
- Atlas
- Titan
- Dane
- Sumo
- Goliath
- Giant
- Bull
- Everest
- Thimble
- Thumbelina
- Tinkerbell
- Tinker
- Comma
- Dot
- Penny
- Atom
- Crumb
- Pea
Chihuahua Names Summary
There you have ‘em! Over 300 names for your choosing. We’ve tackled popular, male, female, cool, cute, badass, and even breed ideas for you. Hopefully, you’ve found a special one for your very special pup.
What’s your Chihuahua called? We’d love to hear your own ideas. Let us know in the comments below!
References and Further Reading
- AKC. Chihuahua Breed.
- This article has been updated for 2019.
Wendy Johnson says
I’m naming my chi SAGE…
Pamela J. Hoskinson says
My little long hair chihuahua name is Pumpkin we call her Punky
Lyra says
I really like the name Diego, Apollo, nico, axle and Zeus
Ionne says
I have a chihuahua mixed with Jack russel,his name is Beast.
I named him that because I thought of the movie Beauty and the Beast and also because when someone breaks in the house they think beast is this huge dog when out comes a little one.
Sue says
Love your dog’s name!! I have a chihuahua/rat terrier who thinks she is so tuff and i regret giving her the name tinker.. i wish i would of given her a stronger name. Haha