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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AhUsed as a prefix in Chinese names to show familiarity or affection.
Ah lamMeans "like an orchid" in Cantonese, often used as a female name.
AiguoMeans "patriotic" in Chinese, often used for boys' names.
AineNo connection between Aine and Chinese culture or language exists.
An NiAssociated with peace and tranquility in Chinese culture and language.
BambangNo connection to Chinese culture or language exists.
BoA common surname and means "wave" in Mandarin.
BowenCommon Chinese surname, also means "scholar" in Mandarin.
ChangCommon surname in China, often meaning "long" or "often" in Mandarin.
Chang-changA common Chinese name, often indicating prosperity or flourishing.
Chang PuAssociated with traditional Chinese medicine, specifically a healing herb.
ChangingRepresents transformation, a key concept in Taoism and I Ching philosophy.
ChaoCommon surname in China, also means "stir fry" in Mandarin.
ChaoxiangA common Chinese name, often symbolizing "surpassing expectations".
ChenA common surname in China, often linked to royalty and nobility.
Chen GongA strategist during the late Eastern Han dynasty in Chinese history.
CheungCommon surname in China, often associated with Cantonese speakers.
ChiRepresents vital life force or energy in traditional Chinese philosophy.
ChongCommon surname in China, often associated with descendants of ancient clans.
ChuCommon surname and ancient state in Chinese history and culture.
Chun HuaRefers to "spring flower" in Mandarin, symbolizing renewal and beauty.
ChungA common surname, often symbolizing "middle" or "center" in Mandarin.
ChynnaResembles "China", indicating Chinese origin or influence.
DaoRepresents a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, meaning "way" or "path".
DazeNo connection between "Daze" and Chinese culture or language exists.
DekeNot connected to Chinese culture or language.
DeliRefers to a Chinese city in Heilongjiang Province.
Di DiMeans "younger brother" in Mandarin, often used affectionately.
DingxiangRepresents a city in China and translates to "stability" in Chinese.
DongCommon surname and means "east" in Mandarin.
Dong MeiA common female name in China, meaning "winter plum".
FangCommon surname and means "square" or "room" in Mandarin.
FaoAssociated with a Chinese surname, often spelled as "Fào".
FarAssociated with the Mandarin word for "flower", pronounced "fā".
Fu HanAssociated with Chinese culture, often used as a male given name.
GanGan refers to a group of Chinese dialects spoken in Jiangxi province.
GangRefers to a Chinese surname and means "strong" or "river" in Mandarin.
GenGen signifies root or origin in Chinese language.
GuiCommon surname in China, also means "precious" or "honorable" in Mandarin.
HaoCommon in Chinese culture, often meaning "good" or "brave" in Mandarin.
HengAssociated with Chinese surnames, also means "permanent" in Mandarin.
HopeSymbolizes optimism and aspiration, often used in names and phrases.
HouAssociated with Chinese surnames, often meaning "marquis" or "noble".
HuaMeans "flower" in Mandarin and symbolizes beauty and grace.
HuanAssociated with Chinese culture, often used as a male first name.
HuangCommon surname in China, also means yellow, symbolizing earth and centrality.
HudieMeans "butterfly" in Mandarin and symbolizes transformation and love.
HuiRefers to a Muslim ethnic group and a Mandarin Chinese dialect.
Hui-yingA common Chinese name, often meaning "bright wisdom" or "intelligent".
HuiqingA Chinese name, often symbolizing wisdom and celebration.
JasmineCommonly used in traditional Chinese tea for its fragrant aroma.
JiCommon surname and means "lucky" or "auspicious" in Chinese language.
JiaMeans "family" or "home" in Mandarin Chinese language.
JianAssociated with Chinese swords, also a common male given name.
JiaoRefers to a Chinese currency unit and means "horn" in Mandarin.
JingCommon in Chinese names, represents "capital" or "quiet and peaceful".
JudeNo direct connection between "Jude" and Chinese culture or language exists.
JunAssociated with Chinese royalty, signifies talent, truth, and handsomeness.
JunjieA common male name in China, often meaning "handsome" and "outstanding".
KaiMeans "victory" in Mandarin and "open" or "start" in Cantonese.
KangCommon Chinese surname, also means "healthy" or "strong" in Mandarin.
Ken-ZhiA combination of Chinese words meaning "healthy" and "knowledge".
KunAssociated with masculinity, often used for boys in Chinese culture.
LaUsed as a respectful suffix in Mandarin, showing politeness or familiarity.
LaireNo connection between Laire and Chinese culture or language exists.
LanceNo direct connection between "Lance" and Chinese culture or language exists.
LaquanLaquan has no connection to Chinese culture or language.
LeeCommon surname in China, often spelled as Li, meaning "plum tree".
LeiAssociated with Chinese culture, often used as a personal name.
LianCommon in Chinese culture, often meaning "lotus" or "to link, connect".
LiangCommon surname and means "bright" or "clear" in Mandarin.
LikoNo connection between Liko and Chinese culture or language exists.
LinA common surname in China, often meaning "forest" or "fine jade".
LingAssociated with Chinese culture, often used as a female first name.
LokMeans "happiness" in Cantonese and is common in Chinese surnames.
LongweiMeans "dragon greatness" in Chinese, often used for boys' names.
LulivNo clear connection between Luliv and Chinese culture or language exists.
ManchuRefers to a major ethnic group from Northeast China.
MeiMeans "beautiful" in Mandarin and is a common female name.
Mei-huiA common female name in China, often meaning "beautiful wisdom."
Mei MeiMeans "little sister" in Mandarin, often used as a term of endearment.
MeilinA common female name in China, meaning "beautiful jade."
MeilingA common female name in China, often meaning "beautiful bell".
MeiyingA common female name in China, meaning "beautiful flower".
MeyAssociated with Chinese surname Mei, meaning beautiful or plum.
MeyliMeyli translates to "beautiful and profitable" in Mandarin.
MinAssociated with a group of Chinese dialects spoken in Fujian province.
Ming-HuaA common Chinese name, often symbolizing brightness and beauty.
MingmeiA common female name in China, often symbolizing brightness and beauty.
MinshengRefers to "people's livelihood" in Chinese, often used in business names.
MuseNo direct connection between "Muse" and Chinese culture or language exists.
Nao NaoAssociated with Mandarin term for cute, often used for children or pets.
NingCommon in Chinese culture, often used as a surname or given name.
NuanMeans "warm" in Mandarin, often used in names.
NuoAssociated with ancient Chinese ritual dances and exorcism ceremonies.
NuwaAssociated with creation myth, she mended the heavens and created humans.
OnAssociated with peace and stability in Chinese culture and language.
PingCommon surname and means peaceful in Mandarin.
QuanCommon in Chinese culture, often meaning "spring" or "fountain" in Mandarin.
QuiAssociated with Chinese language, often a surname or given name.
QuonAssociated with Chinese surnames, often spelled as "Kwun" or "Kwan".
RongAssociated with Chinese culture, often used as a surname or given name.
RuneNot directly linked to Chinese culture or language.
ShanMeans "mountain" in Mandarin and often used in Chinese names.
ShilinRefers to a famous stone forest in China and means "stone forest".
ShuAssociated with Chinese mythology, representing longevity and healing.
Shu-huiA common Mandarin name, often symbolizing wisdom and kindness.
ShuangMeans "double" or "bright" in Mandarin, often used in names.
ShunAssociated with a legendary Chinese emperor and means "smooth, fast".
SongRefers to a historical dynasty and means "pine tree" in Mandarin.
SuCommon surname in China, also means "plain" or "revive" in Mandarin.
SusuAssociated with a traditional Chinese money-saving practice.
SyingAssociated with Chinese language, possibly a transliteration of a name.
TangtangA common nickname in China, often used affectionately for children.
TaoRepresents fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, meaning "way" or "path".
Wang LiA common Chinese name, often associated with Mandarin language textbooks.
WeiCommon surname and means "power" or "great" in Mandarin.
WeishengA common Chinese name, often meaning "maintain life" or "health".
WeizheA common Chinese name, often meaning "mighty" or "powerful".
WenyanRefers to classical written Chinese language used in ancient times.
XiaRefers to the first dynasty in China's historical records.
XiaolianA common Chinese given name, often symbolizing "little lotus".
XinCommon in Chinese names, often meaning "new" or "heart".
XiuAssociated with Chinese language, often used as a female name.
XueCommon in Chinese culture, often meaning "snow" or "to study".
XunA common surname and given name in China, often linked to ancient nobility.
YaAssociated with elegance and refinement in Chinese culture.
YawenA common female name in China, often meaning elegant and graceful.
YingzieYingzie is a Mandarin term meaning "baby eagle".
YongruiA common Chinese name, often symbolizing "forever sharp" or "eternal wisdom".
YueRefers to moon in Chinese, also a common given name.
YumingA common given name in China, often symbolizing brightness and clarity.
YuzeCommonly used in Chinese, often as a male given name.
ZhenA common Chinese name, meaning precious, chaste or real in Mandarin.
ZhengCommon Chinese surname, also refers to an ancient stringed musical instrument.
ZhenzhenA common female name in China, often symbolizing preciousness or treasure.
ZhiAssociated with wisdom and knowledge in Chinese culture.
ZiCommonly used as a respectful title or suffix in Chinese culture.

Chinese Dog Names currently rank in 69th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, chinese dog 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 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 Jordan, Iraq and Bangladesh.