We are going to share our magnificent list of small dog names. Full of inspiration and ideas for picking the perfect names for little dogs. It can be tricky to decide on just one name when there are so many choices, and so many people with their own opinions about which name is the best! But with our help you’ll soon find something that everyone agrees on.
The Best Small Dog Names
Small dog names come in a lot of different shapes and sizes. In fact, some tiny puppies suit rather big and bold choices. Whether you are looking for popular small dog names, or want to give it a unique twist, there are lots of awesome options. Here are our top 40 small dog names:
| Tinker | Micro |
| Chico | Bambi |
| Pippin | Nacho |
| Scamp | Titch |
| Twiglet | Button |
| Cub | Doodle |
| Squirt | Angel |
| Nugget | Bubbles |
| Gidget | Tonka |
| Wiggles | Flick |
| Sweetie | Bean |
| Cob | Skittles |
| Dolly | Niblet |
| Shrimp | Cutie |
| Minnie | Tic Tac |
| Popcorn | Dumpling |
| Twinkle | Noodle |
| Pickles | Tweek |
| Twist | Zippy |
| Scout | Teddy |
Small male dog names
Names for little dogs can be seriously snappy. Short and sweet, just like them. These traditionally human styled, single syllable names will suit your mini breed down to the ground!
- Ace
- Alf
- Ben
- Blake
- Bob
- Brock
- Bud
- Cal
- Cole
- Dale
- Dax
- Ford
- Han
- Ian
- Jay
- Jon
- Kai
- Kel
- Kip
- Leo
- Lex
- Mac
- Max
- Moe
- Ned
- Pat
- Po
- Raz
- Reed
- Roy
- Russ
- Sam
- Tate
- Tim
- Van
- Zac
And of course, let’s not forget the classic ‘Rex’! This way of naming your small dog can of course be replicated for the little girls among us!
Small female dog names
When you are thinking up traditional human style names for tiny pups, it pays to think short. Dog names that roll quickly off the tongue are a great way to honor the size of your pup! Here are our favorite little girl dog names, which are brief in length and fast to say:
- Amy
- Ana
- Ash
- Belle
- Beth
- Dot
- Eda
- Elle
- Eve
- Fern
- Fi
- Flo
- Gem
- Grace
- Hope
- Ivy
- Jen
- Jess
- Joy
- Kay
- Liv
- Lou
- May
- Mia
- Nel
- Nya
- Ola
- Paige
- Peg
- Quinn
- Rose
- Sky
- Tess
- Tia
- Wren
- Zoe
But, of course, boy dog names or girl dog names don’t have to be short in size. They can just be a reflection of their tininess.
Small dog names that literally mean small
Let’s kick off with some ideas that name your dog in a very literal sense. Either small dog names inspired by other languages, or using English words which mean small!
- Little
- Pico
- Limit
- Titchy
- Petit
- Slight
- Mini
- Tiny
- Mali
- Slip
- Bitty
- Klein
- Pequena
- Bach
- Obere
- Kecil
- Iti
- Yar
Little dog names
Small dog names for boys or girls don’t have to be so on the nose. They can be inspired by similarly little objects, or ideas! It’s always fun to use the world around you, or the things you like, as inspiration. Here are some fun little pup names for you to try out on your new furry friend:
- Aurora
- Bambi
- Beetle
- Blossom
- Brooke
- Bug
- Bunny
- Calypso
- Charmer
- Chica/o
- Coco
- Demi
- Glitterbug
- Hiccup
- Kid
- Logan
- Matches
- Missy
- Radar
- Robin
- Perriwinkle
- Petal
- Pippin
- Prince/ss
- Sassy
- Sausage
- Smidge
- Spider
- Sweetpea
- Swift
- Tadpole
- Teddy
- Tonka
- Tween
- Twig
- Zuzu
Tiny dog names
Little puppy names for small breeds are bound to be adorable. But what’s even cuter than a small dog? A tiny one, of course! Small names for tiny dogs and toy dogs can be as teeny as they are. Here are some really minute ideas for naming your Chihuahua, Papillon or other tiny toy pup!
- Atom
- Bitsy
- Colt
- Cub
- Dice
- Dinkie
- Elf
- Fawn
- Filly
- Fry
- Gizmo
- Gnat
- Ion
- Itsy
- Jellybean
- Kit
- Micro
- Nano
- Neutron
- Nib
- Nymph
- Particle
- Paws
- Peanut
- Pip
- Pupa
- Rip
- Roo
- Scamp
- Smudge
- Tip
- Tinker
- Titch
- Twiglet
Miniature dog names
How about the size up from toy? Miniature dogs! Mini names for miniature breeds, anyone? If you have a Miniature Schnauzer, Poodle or Pinscher then why not celebrate them every day with a great miniature dog name!
- Beau
- Bitty
- Bonbon
- Boodle
- Bullet
- Button
- Chewie
- Diamond
- Dobby
- Doodle
- Fudge
- Gnome
- Halo
- Imp
- Ladybug
- Lilliput
- Midge
- Mite
- Mustard
- Nacho
- Pee wee
- Pico
- Pipsqueak
- Pixie
- Puddles
- Raisin
- Ruby
- Shorty
- Smurf
- Spud
- Squirt
- Teenie
- Wasp
- Whisp
Cute small dog names
It’s undeniable that miniature breeds are seriously adorable. In fact, cute names for tiny dogs can have a whole category to themselves! Cute little pup names are the best. But they aren’t always all great matches for your small breed dog. Here are some fun ideas that reflect your pup’s size, as well as their sweet nature. Do any suit your pup?
- Angel
- Baby
- Bambino
- Biscuit
- Bonbon
- Bubbles
- Buzz
- Candy
- Caramel
- Cherub
- Chippy
- Cloud
- Cookie
- Cutie
- Darling
- Flossy
- Gidget
- Honey
- Joy
- Lolly
- Marbles
- Minnie
- Nectar
- Nipper
- Noodle
- Nugget
- Peppy
- Pickle
- Pony
- Skipper
- Sweetie
- Tadpole
- Tootsie
- Treasure
- Twinkle
Check out 200 more cute names here! There is nothing wrong with picking cute names. But some people want to have something a bit more unusual.
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Unique names for small dogs
Every pup is an individual. And your precious little bundle of fur deserves a name that makes them stand out from the crowd. Even things from all around you can make great unusual ideas for naming tiny dogs. When thinking up unique ideas we like to look to the natural world, and beyond, to get inspired. Do any of these take your fancy?
- Autumn
- Castle
- Chaos
- Cotton
- Daisy
- Echo
- Forest
- Honor
- Hopper
- Leaf
- Mars
- Meadow
- Needle
- Nemo
- North
- Ocean
- Peach
- Pluto
- Rainbow
- River
- Rue
- Rumour
- Seal
- Slinky
- Squirrel
- Sterling
- Stick
- Tablet
- Tiptoe
- Twist
- Valley
- Venus
- Sunflower
- Yap
Check out 300 more unique names here! And is there any better way to be unique, than to have a laugh at the same time?
Funny small dog names
It’s fair to say that what is funny to one person, isn’t alway funny to another. But there are a few ways to guarantee a laugh. And one of them is to get a little silly.
Just remember to stay family friendly. You don’t want to be shouting something crude across the dog park every morning! Here are some of our favorite funny ideas for naming your small dog.
- Arrow
- Beano
- Blip
- Bonkers
- Captain
- Chancy
- Cheat
- Cheeks
- Clown
- Crab
- Crumpet
- Cuckoo
- Dragon
- Fiddle
- Flipper
- Gadget
- Guru
- Hob Nob
- Jazz
- Jelly
- Jingles
- Khan
- Killer
- Niggle
- Piffle
- Prowler
- Rascal
- Rowdy
- Swag
- Trace
- Tumble
- Tweet
- Whammy
- Wiggles
- Yip
Big names for small dogs
Another great way to come up with a list of funny names is to choose a big dog name for your tiny dog! It’ll be funny and ironic! Big names for little dogs are understandably popular, after all, who doesn’t love ironic dog names! It’s good for a giggle. But it also shows that within your pup’s tiny form is a seriously big personality.
- Apollo
- Beast
- Biggy
- Blimp
- Bolt
- Boomer
- Bruiser
- Buck
- Bulk
- Ceasar
- Colossas
- Cosmos
- Diesel
- Digger
- Dumbo
- Godzilla
- Hagrid
- Hefty
- Hercules
- Hulk
- Juggernaut
- Jumbo
- Jupiter
- Mammoth
- Manatee
- Moose
- Sasquatch
- Shrek
- Stretch
- Tank
- Titan
- Thunder
- Truck
- Tyson
- Wolf
Cool names for small dogs
Not sure about any of those ironic dog names? Maybe you want something that gives across a certain impression? Inspiration for cool names for small dogs can be found in anything and everything you find cool. Motorbike mad? Rev your engine and find that in the name! Follow the rugby? Seek out a name in the scrum!
Cool small dog names don’t need to talk down to your pup. Just think of a topic you find cool, and progress from there. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Axel
- Blade
- Blaze
- Bowie
- Carly
- Chase
- Cleo
- Cole
- Dolly
- Dread
- Dusty
- Edie
- Electra
- Etta
- Flick
- Flint
- Gears
- Harley
- Hendrix
- Iggy
- Jed
- Jett
- Journey
- Laser
- Ozzy
- Racer
- Ringo
- Rocky
- Rocket
- Shades
- Sheena
- Stevie
- Talon
- Trixie
- Zelda
Check out 250 more cool names here!
Best small dog names
Names for petite pups can be inspired by their size, but they don’t have to be. The best little pup names make a statement. About you, your dog, their look or their personality. Pick something you love, and that you will be happy to hopefully call out loud and proud in the dog park for the next ten years or more.
Let us know what your favorite choice was! Have you decided to go for any of these names? Or do you have any other great names for tiny pups we can add to this list?
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Diane Bolton says
Boo
Sherry says
I am getting a bìshon havanese x male puppy tomorrow I need names he is 8weeks old
Samantha Long says
I am getting a female staffy X wolf hound and I can’t find a name for her
Divine Sharon othniel says
and also if you want a very small dog get a toy poodle and Maltese breed together to get a Maltipoo
Divine Sharon othniel says
my maltipoo will probably be marble or zuzu. dunno yet any suggestions.
Lucy says
My little dog, we thought to call him Scout but we ended up with Freckles!
Haley says
I am getting a miniature poodle with Yorkie. She is mostly black with white on her paws. She is a fluffy ball and shouldn’t be any bigger than 5 lbs. Thought of Kiwi . And I like Birdie…anyone else
Kathy mannahan says
Birdie Mae was my grandma’s name. She lived all of her 97 years in Kentucky…..
Jeanne says
Oreo!
Charlotte says
I think maybe snowy, cookie, Oreo, sky, or maybe Mimi
matt says
these are all great names, does anyone know the breed name of the dog in the picture under ‘cute small dog names’?
Lucy says
Hi Matt, I’m afraid it wasn’t labelled on the stock photo, but I believe it’s a terrier mix of some variety.
Marsha says
Almost German Shepard. Has the big feet
Nick says
I believe it is a Rottweiler terrier mix some where around here
Rit says
Mine doggy gonna be coco
Annabelle says
Thanks this helped out so much now I’m gonna name my dog kip
Esther Ashford says
I understand this is comment section but I have a white male to lie named Snoopy And I’ve searched all over the internet for a middle name to match. Does any have any suggestions
Annabelle says
Kippy
Indu Dhanjal says
Snowy