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Chihuahua Names

The Chihuahua dog breed‘s charms include their small size, big personality, and variety in coat types and colors.

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Chihuahua Names For Boys

Aja

To Drive, Propel

Arctic

a waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow

Artic

Cold northern region.

Audi

Listen

Bambi

Child

Bambino

a young child

Baxter

Baker

Beemer

BMW Motorcycle Rider.

Blackie

Dark-furred pet cat.

Blondie

Famous female singer-songwriter.

Bolt

Explosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.

Brewster

Brewer

Bubbles

Bubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."

Buster

Tough guy; a man of great strength.

Capulet

Romeo's family name.

Casanova

an Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)

Champ

Short for "champion".

Charlie

Free man

Chevy

annoy continually or chronically

Chip

A word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.

Cody

Helpful

Corky

Light, buoyant, lively

Cuddles

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

Doodle

To draw or sketch aimlessly.

Downy

covered with fine soft hairs or down

Dungaroo

Australian outback slang.

Fancy

Caprice, whim or illusion.

Farley

From the fern-covered clearing

Feathers

Soft, light, airy.

Foxy

marked by skill in deception

Ghost

Breath, soul, spirit, being

Gidget

A modern term for a silly ditzy girl.

Ginger

Reddish Orange Color

Gunner

Strong in battle (in Swedish).

Hairy

having or covered with hair

Havoc

Devastation or ruinous damage.

Jack

God Is Gracious

King

Ruler

Klein

Small, little

Loki

The sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.

Lovebug

Affectionate nickname for loved one.

Macaroon

small biscuit/cookie

Mayo

Family Of Matthew

Monkey

one who is playfully mischievous

Moosey

Cuddly, playful, fun.

Muffin

a sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan

Nibbles

eat intermittently; take small bites of

Nutmeg

East Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace

Opie

Loving, endearing nickname.

Panda

large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae

Paris

French for handsome prince of troy

Pebbles

Small Rocks

Peppy

Full of drive and fast on the pickup.

Phantom

something existing in perception only

Piccolo

Small, little

Pippa

Lover Of Horses

Pongo

type genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans

Powder

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

Prince

Royal Son

Rex

King

Ruffles

a noisy fight

Rumba

Rhythmic Dance

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Scooter

Small light mode of transportation.

Scout

First Explorer

Shadow

Shade From Sun

Shaggy

The cartoon sleuth from scooby doo

Shiloh

His Gift

Silky

having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light

Sinatra

United States singer and film actor (1915-1998)

Skittle

a bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles

Skittles

a bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins

Smalley

American chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943)

Snuggles

position comfortably

Speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Stormy

Impetuous Nature

Sugar

Sweet Crystal Spice

Tad

Praise

Teacup

as much as a teacup will hold

Teddy

Gift of god

Tic Tac

"Time to play!"

Tinker

small mackerel found nearly worldwide

Tiny

very small

Tonka

Strong, sturdy, durable.

Tug

a sudden abrupt pull

Tweek

Anxious, nervous energy.

Wiggles

move to and fro

Zippy

quick and energetic

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Characteristics of Chihuahuas

first-time owners

Are Chihuahuas good for first time owners?

Chihuahuas are a good choice for a first-time dog owners, because they are relatively easy to handle and don't require prior experience.

comfortable alone

Can Chihuahuas be left alone?

Chihuahuas are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Chihuahuas good with kids?

Chihuahuas adore children, and tend to treat them very gently as if they were their own. While caution is advised with any dog, Chihuahuas certainly inspire a lot of confidence around kids.

obesity risk

Do Chihuahuas gain weight easily?

Chihuahuas have a moderate risk of gaining weight, but obesity is not common.

shedding potential

Do Chihuahuas shed a lot?

Chihuahuas are not known to be heavy shedders, so you can expect to have a pretty easy ride as far as hair collection is concerned.

drool factor

Do Chihuahuas drool a lot?

Drooling will not be a concern for you with Chihuahuas.

health

Do Chihuahuas have health problems?

Unfortunately, Chihuahuas are prone to some quite unpleasant illnesses, sometimes stretching to arthritis, hip dysplasia and even cancer. But if you look after your pup and pay attention to their needs, they won't necessarily encounter these issues.

intelligence

Are Chihuahuas intelligent?

Chihuahuas are very smart dogs, and can learn new commands with 10 or so repetitions.

prey drive

Do Chihuahuas have a prey drive?

Chihuahuas will chase small creatures, but it's an urge that can be settled quite easily with training.

tendency to bark

Do Chihuahuas bark a lot?

Chihuahuas are sometimes vocal, but barking is not a major concern.

energy level

Do Chihuahuas have a lot of energy?

Chihuahuas have a moderate amount of energy. Although they have a desire to run around outside, they will not complain on slower days.

intensity

Are Chihuahuas intense?

Chihuahuas tend to be calm and unreactive dogs.

playfulness

Are Chihuahuas playful?

Chihuahuas are very playful dogs that will impose themselves upon you to have their play needs met.

apartment living

Can Chihuahuas be apartment dogs?

Chihuahuas make fantastic apartment dogs. They don't need much space or physical activity, so they're perfectly happy in a city condo or smaller apartment.

sensitivity

Are Chihuahuas sensitive?

Chihuahuas are highly sensitive and really take punishment to heart. They are very easily stimulated in general, so require gentle and stable leadership in order to flourish.

cold weather tolerance

Can Chihuahuas handle cold weather?

Chihuahuas cannot handle cold weather, and we strongly recommend not to adopt this type of dog if you live in wintry conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Chihuahuas tolerate hot weather?

Caution is advised with Chihuahuas in hot weather, because they are not well adapted and find it difficult to cool down.

family dogs

Are Chihuahuas good family dogs?

Chihuahuas love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Chihuahuas make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Chihuahuas get along with other dogs?

Chihuahuas are quite confrontational dogs, and therefore tend to end up in disputes with other dogs more often than not.

friendly with strangers

Are Chihuahuas friendly with strangers?

Chihuahuas form close bonds with their owners, but tend to be quite wary of other people. While socialization is something that can be nurtured in any dog, this breed tends to be uncomfortable with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Chihuahuas need a lot of grooming?

Chihuahuas require no effort whatsoever when it comes to grooming. Hooray!

size

Do Chihuahuas get big?

Chihuahuas are tiny specimens, usually able to be carried in a bag with ease.

easy to train

Are Chihuahuas easy to train?

Chihuahuas are very easy to train, because they have a reasonable temperament and enjoy the learning process.

mouthiness

Are Chihuahuas mouthy?

Chihuahuas nip a lot as puppies, but tend to grow out of it quickly.

wanderlust

Do Chihuahuas run away?

Chihuahuas might like to explore, but they rarely wander far. They just have strong desires to be close to their companions.

exercise needs

Do Chihuahuas need a lot of exercise?

Chihuahuas are downright lazy, and convincing them to move their ass is probably the biggest challenge you'll face as an owner.

statistics

How popular are Chihuahua Names?

Chihuahua Names currently rank in 51st place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of April 2024, Chihuahua Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Chihuahua Names?

These Chihuahua Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Teddy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Havoc.

Lovebug scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Jack.

How does interest compare across the United States for Chihuahua Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Chihuahua Names.

The states that love Chihuahua Names the most are Oklahoma, Rhode Island and West Virginia.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Delaware, Wisconsin and Nebraska.

Which countries have the most love for Chihuahua Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Chihuahua Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Chihuahua Names are Latvia, Tunisia and Myanmar.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Brazil, China and Israel.

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