Dorkie Names

The Dorkie is a mixed breed dog–a cross between the Dachshund and Yorkshire Terrier. Laid-back and loyal, these pint-sized pups inherited some of the best qualities from both of their parents.

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• AldenOld, wise friend.
• AmesGod of war in greek mythology.
• AmigaFriend in Spanish.
• AmityFriendship.
• ArrowA Projectile Fired From A Bow
• AshSuccess
• BabeDeath, destruction and run.
• BallisticTo become irrational. Ballistics is the study of projectiles and bombs.
• BanditA thief.
• BangEnergy drink.
• BeemerBMW Motorcycle Rider.
• BenderOne Who Bends

• Billie JeanFamous song by MJ.
• BlitzAn overwhelming all out attack.
• BubblegumChewing gum treat.
• BubblesBubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."
• BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
• CaseyVigilant In War
• CharlieFree man
• Cheeseerect or decumbent Old World perennial with axillary clusters of rosy-purple flowers; introduced in United States
• CherryCherry Fruit
• ChipA word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.
• CinnamonThe Spice
• ClashNoise, collision, artful Punk band of the 1970s.

• Clutcha pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism
• CocoCook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
• ConnellyLove, friendship.
• CosmoOrder, harmony, beauty.
• Crankstart by cranking
• CraveTo desire urgently.
• Crowther"From the crow's hill."
• CurveballTricky surprise twist.
• CutterGem Cutter
• DaisyDay's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
• DakotaThe Allies
• Deuceone of the four playing cards in a deck that have two spots

• DriverCoachman, Operator Of A Vehicle
• EephusUnusual baseball pitch.
• ElizaMy god is a vow
• GambitA chess opener in which a pawn is sacrificed to obtain an advantage.
• GoofySilly, ridiculous.
• Grounder(baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
• HooliganRuffian or hoodlum. British soccer fans.
• Hoopsa game played on a court by two opposing teams of 5 players; points are scored by throwing the ball through an elevated horizontal hoop
• HopperOne that jumps from activity to activity. Famous American painter Edward Hopper, most notable painting, Nighthawks.
• InfernoA place that resembles hell.
• JackGod Is Gracious
• JokerA master criminal in dc comics' batman.

• JoltA high surge of electricity.
• KeenExtremely sensitive and responsive, possessing acute perception and showing a strong desire.
• KickTo drive or force as in ''she kicked it into high gear.'' Also Kathleen ''Kick'' Kennedy.
• LeelaSport, Play
• LolaSorrows
• Mai TaiA cocktail that's made with rum, Curaçao liqueur, orgeat syrup and lime juice.
• MitraAngel.
• MollyOf The Sea Or Bitter
• NakotahFriend to all.
• NefartariBeautiful companion.
• NikkiVictory Of The People
• OzzieStrong in hebrew.

• PartnerA friendly, romantic or professional affiliation.
• PeanutGround Nut Legume
• PearlSmooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk
• Pee WeeSmall child nickname.
• Pickleinformal terms for a difficult situation
• ProntoSpanish for quickly or immediately.
• Racketcelebrate noisily, often indulging in drinking; engage in uproarious festivities
• RedRed Haired
• ReiMy companion.
• Rookiean awkward and inexperienced youth
• RoxieDawn.
• RushTo move with great speed, often in a hurried manner.

• RustyAlways slow-moving.
• RuthieCompassionate friend.
• ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
• Scottieold Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
• ShadowShade From Sun
• ShastaPraised, Commended
• Shortstopthe fielding position of the player on a baseball team who is stationed between second and third base
• SkippyJumping kangaroo mascot.
• Skittlea bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
• SmasherSmashing, English slang for fabulous.
• SophieWisdom
• Southpawa person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right

• StellaStar
• Sweepera cleaning implement with revolving brushes that pick up dirt as the implement is pushed over a carpet
• TaffyDiminutive Form Of Dafydd
• Tateran edible tuber native to South America; a staple food of Ireland
• TiaAunt
• TiltTo rush at or charge. Also Janis Joplin's band, Full Tilt Boogie.
• TinkCute, mischievous fairy.
• Tuga sudden abrupt pull
• WhizGenius or to move with a rush and a sound.
• Windupa concluding action
• WinfreyPeaceful friend.
• WinnieWhales - blessed reconciliation

• ZaileyLively, Joyful Child
• ZoomTo increase or rise suddenly.

Dorkie Names currently rank in 167th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Dorkie 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 Dorkie Names?

These Dorkie 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 Inferno.

Nefartari 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 Buddy.

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

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

The states that love Dorkie Names the most are Mississippi, Alaska and Utah.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Iowa, Florida and Arizona.

Which countries have the most love for Dorkie Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Dorkie Names are Gabon, Namibia and Vietnam.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Spain, Colombia and Belgium.