Chinese Dog Names

If you're bring home a pug or a Shih Tzu, or if you're just fascinated by Chinese culture, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here's an inspiring list of Chinese dog names to get you going.

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Ah
Used as a prefix in Chinese names to show familiarity or affection.
Ah lam
Means "like an orchid" in Cantonese, often used as a female name.
Aiguo
Means "patriotic" in Chinese, often used for boys' names.
Aine
No connection between Aine and Chinese culture or language exists.
An Ni
Associated with peace and tranquility in Chinese culture and language.
Bambang
No connection to Chinese culture or language exists.
Bo
A common surname and means "wave" in Mandarin.
Bowen
Common Chinese surname, also means "scholar" in Mandarin.
Chang
Common surname in China, often meaning "long" or "often" in Mandarin.
Chang-chang
A common Chinese name, often indicating prosperity or flourishing.
Chang Pu
Associated with traditional Chinese medicine, specifically a healing herb.
Changing
Represents transformation, a key concept in Taoism and I Ching philosophy.
Chao
Common surname in China, also means "stir fry" in Mandarin.
Chaoxiang
A common Chinese name, often symbolizing "surpassing expectations".
Chen
A common surname in China, often linked to royalty and nobility.
Chen Gong
A strategist during the late Eastern Han dynasty in Chinese history.
Cheung
Common surname in China, often associated with Cantonese speakers.
Chi
Represents vital life force or energy in traditional Chinese philosophy.
Chong
Common surname in China, often associated with descendants of ancient clans.
Chu
Common surname and ancient state in Chinese history and culture.
Chun Hua
Refers to "spring flower" in Mandarin, symbolizing renewal and beauty.
Chung
A common surname, often symbolizing "middle" or "center" in Mandarin.
Chynna
Resembles "China", indicating Chinese origin or influence.
Dao
Represents a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, meaning "way" or "path".
Daze
No connection between "Daze" and Chinese culture or language exists.
Deke
Not connected to Chinese culture or language.
Deli
Refers to a Chinese city in Heilongjiang Province.
Di Di
Means "younger brother" in Mandarin, often used affectionately.
Dingxiang
Represents a city in China and translates to "stability" in Chinese.
Dong
Common surname and means "east" in Mandarin.
Dong Mei
A common female name in China, meaning "winter plum".
Fang
Common surname and means "square" or "room" in Mandarin.
Fao
Associated with a Chinese surname, often spelled as "Fào".
Far
Associated with the Mandarin word for "flower", pronounced "fā".
Fu Han
Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a male given name.
Gan
Gan refers to a group of Chinese dialects spoken in Jiangxi province.
Gang
Refers to a Chinese surname and means "strong" or "river" in Mandarin.
Gen
Gen signifies root or origin in Chinese language.
Gui
Common surname in China, also means "precious" or "honorable" in Mandarin.
Hao
Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "good" or "brave" in Mandarin.
Heng
Associated with Chinese surnames, also means "permanent" in Mandarin.
Hope
Symbolizes optimism and aspiration, often used in names and phrases.
Hou
Associated with Chinese surnames, often meaning "marquis" or "noble".
Hua
Means "flower" in Mandarin and symbolizes beauty and grace.
Huan
Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a male first name.
Huang
Common surname in China, also means yellow, symbolizing earth and centrality.
Hudie
Means "butterfly" in Mandarin and symbolizes transformation and love.
Hui
Refers to a Muslim ethnic group and a Mandarin Chinese dialect.
Hui-ying
A common Chinese name, often meaning "bright wisdom" or "intelligent".
Huiqing
A Chinese name, often symbolizing wisdom and celebration.
Jasmine
Commonly used in traditional Chinese tea for its fragrant aroma.
Ji
Common surname and means "lucky" or "auspicious" in Chinese language.
Jia
Means "family" or "home" in Mandarin Chinese language.
Jian
Associated with Chinese swords, also a common male given name.
Jiao
Refers to a Chinese currency unit and means "horn" in Mandarin.
Jing
Common in Chinese names, represents "capital" or "quiet and peaceful".
Jude
No direct connection between "Jude" and Chinese culture or language exists.
Jun
Associated with Chinese royalty, signifies talent, truth, and handsomeness.
Junjie
A common male name in China, often meaning "handsome" and "outstanding".
Kai
Means "victory" in Mandarin and "open" or "start" in Cantonese.
Kang
Common Chinese surname, also means "healthy" or "strong" in Mandarin.
Ken-Zhi
A combination of Chinese words meaning "healthy" and "knowledge".
Kun
Associated with masculinity, often used for boys in Chinese culture.
La
Used as a respectful suffix in Mandarin, showing politeness or familiarity.
Laire
No connection between Laire and Chinese culture or language exists.
Lance
No direct connection between "Lance" and Chinese culture or language exists.
Laquan
Laquan has no connection to Chinese culture or language.
Lee
Common surname in China, often spelled as Li, meaning "plum tree".
Lei
Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a personal name.
Lian
Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "lotus" or "to link, connect".
Liang
Common surname and means "bright" or "clear" in Mandarin.
Liko
No connection between Liko and Chinese culture or language exists.
Lin
A common surname in China, often meaning "forest" or "fine jade".
Ling
Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a female first name.
Lok
Means "happiness" in Cantonese and is common in Chinese surnames.
Longwei
Means "dragon greatness" in Chinese, often used for boys' names.
Luliv
No clear connection between Luliv and Chinese culture or language exists.
Manchu
Refers to a major ethnic group from Northeast China.
Mei
Means "beautiful" in Mandarin and is a common female name.
Mei-hui
A common female name in China, often meaning "beautiful wisdom."
Mei Mei
Means "little sister" in Mandarin, often used as a term of endearment.
Meilin
A common female name in China, meaning "beautiful jade."
Meiling
A common female name in China, often meaning "beautiful bell".
Meiying
A common female name in China, meaning "beautiful flower".
Mey
Associated with Chinese surname Mei, meaning beautiful or plum.
Meyli
Meyli translates to "beautiful and profitable" in Mandarin.
Min
Associated with a group of Chinese dialects spoken in Fujian province.
Ming-Hua
A common Chinese name, often symbolizing brightness and beauty.
Mingmei
A common female name in China, often symbolizing brightness and beauty.
Minsheng
Refers to "people's livelihood" in Chinese, often used in business names.
Muse
No direct connection between "Muse" and Chinese culture or language exists.
Nao Nao
Associated with Mandarin term for cute, often used for children or pets.
Ning
Common in Chinese culture, often used as a surname or given name.
Nuan
Means "warm" in Mandarin, often used in names.
Nuo
Associated with ancient Chinese ritual dances and exorcism ceremonies.
Nuwa
Associated with creation myth, she mended the heavens and created humans.
On
Associated with peace and stability in Chinese culture and language.
Ping
Common surname and means peaceful in Mandarin.
Quan
Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "spring" or "fountain" in Mandarin.
Qui
Associated with Chinese language, often a surname or given name.
Quon
Associated with Chinese surnames, often spelled as "Kwun" or "Kwan".
Rong
Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a surname or given name.
Rune
Not directly linked to Chinese culture or language.
Shan
Means "mountain" in Mandarin and often used in Chinese names.
Shilin
Refers to a famous stone forest in China and means "stone forest".
Shu
Associated with Chinese mythology, representing longevity and healing.
Shu-hui
A common Mandarin name, often symbolizing wisdom and kindness.
Shuang
Means "double" or "bright" in Mandarin, often used in names.
Shun
Associated with a legendary Chinese emperor and means "smooth, fast".
Song
Refers to a historical dynasty and means "pine tree" in Mandarin.
Su
Common surname in China, also means "plain" or "revive" in Mandarin.
Susu
Associated with a traditional Chinese money-saving practice.
Sying
Associated with Chinese language, possibly a transliteration of a name.
Tangtang
A common nickname in China, often used affectionately for children.
Tao
Represents fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, meaning "way" or "path".
Wang Li
A common Chinese name, often associated with Mandarin language textbooks.
Wei
Common surname and means "power" or "great" in Mandarin.
Weisheng
A common Chinese name, often meaning "maintain life" or "health".
Weizhe
A common Chinese name, often meaning "mighty" or "powerful".
Wenyan
Refers to classical written Chinese language used in ancient times.
Xia
Refers to the first dynasty in China's historical records.
Xiaolian
A common Chinese given name, often symbolizing "little lotus".
Xin
Common in Chinese names, often meaning "new" or "heart".
Xiu
Associated with Chinese language, often used as a female name.
Xue
Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "snow" or "to study".
Xun
A common surname and given name in China, often linked to ancient nobility.
Ya
Associated with elegance and refinement in Chinese culture.
Yawen
A common female name in China, often meaning elegant and graceful.
Yingzie
Yingzie is a Mandarin term meaning "baby eagle".
Yongrui
A common Chinese name, often symbolizing "forever sharp" or "eternal wisdom".
Yue
Refers to moon in Chinese, also a common given name.
Yuming
A common given name in China, often symbolizing brightness and clarity.
Yuze
Commonly used in Chinese, often as a male given name.
Zhen
A common Chinese name, meaning precious, chaste or real in Mandarin.
Zheng
Common Chinese surname, also refers to an ancient stringed musical instrument.
Zhenzhen
A common female name in China, often symbolizing preciousness or treasure.
Zhi
Associated with wisdom and knowledge in Chinese culture.
Zi
Commonly used as a respectful title or suffix in Chinese culture.

Chinese Dog Names currently rank in 64th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of July 2025, chinese dog names seem increasingly popular with new puppy owners. Our stats show that they are more 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 Chinese Dog Names?

These chinese dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

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

Meilin 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 Bo.

How does interest compare across the United States for Chinese Dog Names?

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

The states that love chinese dog names the most are Delaware, Virginia and California.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Kansas, Connecticut and Washington.

Which countries have the most love for Chinese Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of chinese dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE chinese dog names are Mali, Myanmar and Madagascar.

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