Maltese Shih Tzu Names

The Maltese Shih Tzu, also known as the Mal-Shi, Malti zu, and the Malt-Tzu, is a dog breed hybrid. One of the few “designer dogs” not originating with a Poodle, and therefore not one of the ubiquitous “Poo” or “Doodle” hybrids, the adaptable Maltese Shih Tzu is an adorable, sweet little guy with a long name. Created with the same goal as the Doodles — to be a small companion who doesn’t shed much and is therefore more appropriate for people with allergies — the Maltese Shih Tzu is a classic cross, a sweet lapdog who likes to play with the kids.

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AldenOld, wise friend.
AllyFriend, Partner
AlvieNoble friend.
AlvinNoble Friend
AmityFriendship.
AmyBeloved
ArbyFast food restaurant chain.
AriannaVery Holy
AstonAston martin sports cars remain james bond's preferred mode of conveyance.
AubreeNoble Ruler
BanditA thief.
BellaBeautiful; short for Isabella.
BenderOne Who Bends
BiscuitAny of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".
BlackieDark-furred pet cat.
BoltExplosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
BoomerLarge, loud or notable; also a slang term for people of the Baby Boomer generation.
BroncoWild Horse
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
Buzzera push button at an outer door that gives a ringing or buzzing signal when pushed
CaptainThe leader of a group of people
CarterOne who transports goods by cart or wagon.
ChaosThe void before the birth of the universe, titan god, total disorganization and confusion.
ChaseSkilled hunter or huntsman.
ChicoDiminutive form of Francisco; means small, boy or child.
ChipperHappy and upbeat, also the name of the braves monosyllabic former baseman, chipper jones.
ChumFriend or pal.
ClaraA movie about an astronomer becomes obsessed with searching for life beyond earth.
CocoCook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
CocoaPowdered Chocolate
Crackerjacksomeone excellent of their kind
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
DartSudden swift movement.
DiamondBrilliant Gem
Dugouta canoe made by hollowing out and shaping a large log
DungarooAustralian outback slang.
FizzBubbly, effervescent.
Fluffylike down or as soft as down
FlurryA gust of wind or the move in a hurried fashion.
FriskyLively, frolicsome and playful.
GambitA chess opener in which a pawn is sacrificed to obtain an advantage.
GingerReddish Orange Color
Gopherany of various terrestrial burrowing rodents of Old and New Worlds; often destroy crops
Grounder(baseball) a hit that travels along the ground
GunnerStrong in battle (in Swedish).
HopperOne that jumps from activity to activity. Famous American painter Edward Hopper, most notable painting, Nighthawks.
IggyFirey One
IsabelleGod Is My Oath
JokerA master criminal in dc comics' batman.
Jumboof great mass; huge and bulky
June BugInsect of summertime.
KayoGood, Beautiful, Generation
KickTo drive or force as in ''she kicked it into high gear.'' Also Kathleen ''Kick'' Kennedy.
Kickera player who kicks the football
LarkA playful excursion, frolic or adventure.
LevinDear friend.
LiltA buoyant motion.
LivelyFull Of Life, Energy
LolaSorrows
MeekoLittle Mischief
MeleeConfusion, turmoil, involving hand-to-hand combat.
MitraAngel.
MittDiminutive Form Of Milton
MoxieVerve, vigor or courage. the origins of the term are from an american soft drink, trademarked as ''moxie.''
MulliganIrish version of burgoo
NemoNo one knows.
NolaFair Shoulder
PaisleyChurch
Pala close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
PartnerA friendly, romantic or professional affiliation.
PatchNoble
PecotaBaseball player projection system
PepperThe pepper pad a handheld game console.
PixieFairy
PrinceRoyal Son
Pucka vulcanized rubber disk 3 inches in diameter that is used instead of a ball in ice hockey
QuincyPerson From Quincy, France
RascalMischievous person or animal.
RebaSnare
RedRed Haired
RibbieCute nickname for Riba
RipTo move with great speed or violence.
RocketA raccoon in marvel comics.
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
Roveran adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
RowenaWhite spear or famous friend.
RuthieCompassionate friend.
SadiePrincess
SahirFriend.
Scampone who is playfully mischievous
Screwballa whimsically eccentric person
SisterFemale sibling, also used as a term of endearment for females.
SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
Slidera person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
Sluggera boxer noted for an ability to deliver hard punches
SparkleTo be brilliant, lively and vivacious or to effervesce.
SparkyAn electrician
SpazSpastic.
StaticDifficulty or trouble.
StormTo deliver a violent attack or assault. barrage.
Sweetiea person loved by another person
SwiftFleet capable of moving at high velocity.
SydneyContraction Of St. Denys
TallulahLeaping Water
TestarossaUnveiled in Paris 1984, Ferrari's Testarossa sports car is Italian for ''redhead.'' A nice name for any of the speedy copper colored breeds.
TinkCute, mischievous fairy.
TobyGod Is Good
TrounceTo defeat decisively.
VitesseFrench pronounced VEE-tessa. Means speed. Also the name of a top Dutch soccer team.
Wagmove from side to side
Whiffa short light gust of air
WinthropFriend's village.
YadiraFriend.
YasmineJasmine Flower
ZealFervor, ardor, enthusiasm.
ZipEnergy, vim and vigor.
ZipperOne who zips around at lightening speed.

Maltese Shih Tzu Names currently rank in 38th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Maltese Shih Tzu 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 Maltese Shih Tzu Names?

These Maltese Shih Tzu Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

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

Yadira 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 Bella.

How does interest compare across the United States for Maltese Shih Tzu Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Maltese Shih Tzu Names.

The states that love Maltese Shih Tzu Names the most are Hawaii, Nebraska and Connecticut.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin.

Which countries have the most love for Maltese Shih Tzu Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Maltese Shih Tzu Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Maltese Shih Tzu Names are Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia and Qatar.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Italy, Switzerland and Ukraine.