Japanese Chin Names

The Japanese Chin dog breed hails from Asia, where he has been prized as a companion for more than a thousand years. He was a popular member of Chinese and Japanese imperial courts, and it was in Japan that his distinctive look was developed. This breed is elegant and dainty, mild-mannered and playful.

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AngelMessenger of god
Anglea biased way of looking at or presenting something
AphroditeThe goddess of love, goddess of love and beauty and daughter of zeus in ancient mythology; identified with roman venus, beauty, and fertility in greek mythology
ArrowA Projectile Fired From A Bow
AstonAston martin sports cars remain james bond's preferred mode of conveyance.
BeanThe seed of one of several genera of the flowering plant family Fabaceae.
BellaBeautiful; short for Isabella.
BernieBold As A Bear
BessieGod Is My Oath
BizzyBusy, energetic, active.
BrownieA legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
BunnyLittle Rabbit
BusterTough guy; a man of great strength.
Buttermilkresidue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture
Buttona device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
CeceThe goddess of agriculture, and motherly love
ChampShort for "champion".
CharlieFree man
ChesterA Fortress, Camp
ChickletSmall, cute child.
CinnamonThe Spice
CocoaPowdered Chocolate
CodyHelpful
Cool WhipDairy-based topping.
Cozyhaving or fostering a warm or friendly and informal atmosphere
Creamtoiletry consisting of any of various substances in the form of a thick liquid that have a soothing and moisturizing effect when applied to the skin
Crowther"From the crow's hill."
Cuba male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
CuddlebugSnuggly, loving creature.
Cuddlesmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
DaisyDay's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
DexterRight-handed, skilled
DidoWanderer
DollyCute Child
DoraGift
DulceSweet
DungarooAustralian outback slang.
EdieShort Form Of Edith
EllieShort Form Of Names Beginning With El
EmmaUniversal
FifiDiminutive Form Of Josephine
Fleeceouter coat of especially sheep and yaks
Fleurflower
FlipTo react to something with excitement or astonishment."
FluffernutCute, fluffy nut.
FollyFoolishness, madness or lunacy, the ziegfeld follies were elaborately staged productions incorporating hundreds of beautiful smiling young ladies endlessly fanning out across the stage.
FoxTelevision detective from the x files
Frecklesa small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
FreddyPeaceful ruler; diminutive of Frederick.
FriskyLively, frolicsome and playful.
FurbabyLovable pet companion.
GalaA festive celebration.
Go-goFull of energy and vitality. a mod 1960s discoteque the whisky a go-go.
Grizzlyshowing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
GunnerStrong in battle (in Swedish).
HannahGrace
HanselGod Is Gracious
HolidayRest day.
HoneySweet As Honey
Honeycomba framework of hexagonal cells resembling the honeycomb built by bees
JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character
JellybeanSmall, sweet candy.
JiffyAn instant or a flash.
Kodiakbrown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia
LilleSmall, little
LovebugAffectionate nickname for loved one.
LucaPerson From Lucania, Italy
LucyLight
LunestaSleep aid medication.
Macintosha waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
MarilynCombination Of Mary And Lynn
MarshmallowLazy and fluffy.
MistyCovered With Mist, Dew
Moonshinethe light of the Moon
MunchkinSmall, cute people.
MurrayFrom The Sea Town
NibbyCute, small, playful.
PeanutGround Nut Legume
Peeweesmall olive-colored woodland flycatchers of eastern North America
PepperThe pepper pad a handheld game console.
PetitSmall, little
Phantomsomething existing in perception only
Pom PomCheerful and playful.
PoofySoft, fluffy, cuddly.
Popcorncorn having small ears and kernels that burst when exposed to dry heat
QueenieFun and sassy.
Quinsya painful pus filled inflammation of the tonsils and surrounding tissues; usually a complication of tonsillitis
ReggieDiminutive Form Of Reginald Or Regina
RexKing
RickyBrave Ruler
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
Roveran adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
RugerRenowned-spear
SadiePrincess
Scampone who is playfully mischievous
ScoobyA famous cartoon canine sleuth
ScotchmallowMarshmallow with Scotch.
Scottieold Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
ScoutFirst Explorer
Scrappyfull of fighting spirit
ShortySmall person nickname.
SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
SnickerdoodleCinnamon sugar cookie.
Snugglesposition comfortably
Sockshit hard
SookieLily
Speedycharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
Spota job in an organization
SpunkySpirited, plucky
Strawberrya soft red birthmark
SugarSweet Crystal Spice
Sweethearta very attractive or seductive looking woman
Sweetiea person loved by another person
TadPraise
TeddyGift of god
TiaraCrown
TigerPowerful Cat, Tiger
TonkaStrong, sturdy, durable.
TotoDog in Oz stories.
Tuga sudden abrupt pull
TwinkleSporadically Light Up
VioletPurple/blue Flower
WhoopiCelebration
Wigglesmove to and fro
WookieeFurry space creature.
ZipperOne who zips around at lightening speed.
ZippityA play on Zip-a-Dee- Doo-Dah, Oscar winning song from Disney's Song of the South.
Zippyquick and energetic

Japanese Chin Names currently rank in 310th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Japanese Chin 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 Japanese Chin Names?

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

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

Snickerdoodle 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 Emma.

How does interest compare across the United States for Japanese Chin Names?

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

The states that love Japanese Chin Names the most are Maine, South Dakota and Wyoming.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in New Jersey, District of Columbia and Illinois.

Which countries have the most love for Japanese Chin Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Japanese Chin Names are Belarus, Algeria and Estonia.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Unknown, South Korea and Vietnam.