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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AjaTo Drive, Propel
Arctica waterproof overshoe that protects shoes from water or snow
ArticCold northern region.
AudiListen
BambiChild
Bambinoa young child
BaxterBaker
BeemerBMW Motorcycle Rider.
BlackieDark-furred pet cat.
BlondieFamous female singer-songwriter.
BoltExplosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
BrewsterBrewer
BubblesBubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."
BusterTough guy; a man of great strength.
CapuletRomeo's family name.
Casanovaan Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)
ChampShort for "champion".
CharlieFree man
Chevyannoy continually or chronically
ChipA word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.
CodyHelpful
CorkyLight, buoyant, lively
Cuddlesmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
DoodleTo draw or sketch aimlessly.
Downycovered with fine soft hairs or down
DungarooAustralian outback slang.
FancyCaprice, whim or illusion.
FarleyFrom the fern-covered clearing
FeathersSoft, light, airy.
Foxymarked by skill in deception
GhostBreath, soul, spirit, being
GidgetA modern term for a silly ditzy girl.
GingerReddish Orange Color
GunnerStrong in battle (in Swedish).
Hairyhaving or covered with hair
HavocDevastation or ruinous damage.
JackGod Is Gracious
KingRuler
KleinSmall, little
LokiThe sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
LovebugAffectionate nickname for loved one.
Macaroonsmall biscuit/cookie
MayoFamily Of Matthew
Monkeyone who is playfully mischievous
MooseyCuddly, playful, fun.
Muffina sweet quick bread baked in a cup-shaped pan
Nibbleseat intermittently; take small bites of
NutmegEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
OpieLoving, endearing nickname.
Pandalarge 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
ParisFrench for handsome prince of troy
PebblesSmall Rocks
PeppyFull of drive and fast on the pickup.
Phantomsomething existing in perception only
PiccoloSmall, little
PippaLover Of Horses
Pongotype genus of the family Pongidae: orangutans
Powdera mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
PrinceRoyal Son
RexKing
Rufflesa noisy fight
RumbaRhythmic Dance
RustyAlways slow-moving.
ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
ScoutFirst Explorer
ShadowShade From Sun
ShaggyThe cartoon sleuth from scooby doo
ShilohHis Gift
Silkyhaving a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
SinatraUnited States singer and film actor (1915-1998)
Skittlea bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
Skittlesa bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
SmalleyAmerican chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943)
Snugglesposition comfortably
Speedycharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
StormyImpetuous Nature
SugarSweet Crystal Spice
TadPraise
Teacupas much as a teacup will hold
TeddyGift of god
Tic Tac"Time to play!"
Tinkersmall mackerel found nearly worldwide
Tinyvery small
TonkaStrong, sturdy, durable.
Tuga sudden abrupt pull
TweekAnxious, nervous energy.
Wigglesmove to and fro
Zippyquick and energetic

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

As of November 2026, 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 Benin, Latvia and Tunisia.

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