Pekingese Names

Pekingese were dogs bred for centuries to be the cherished companions of the imperial family of China. Today they are still cherished family companions and show dogs who greet everyone they meet with dignity and grace.

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AidaHappy
AngelMessenger of god
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
Apricota shade of pink tinged with yellow
AstonAston martin sports cars remain james bond's preferred mode of conveyance.
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
Beaniea small skullcap; formerly worn by schoolboys and college freshmen
Beanoa game in which numbered balls are drawn at random and players cover the corresponding numbers on their cards
Beeany of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
BellUnisexual name meaning ''beauty.''
BellaBeautiful; short for Isabella.
BiancaWhite
BirdieLittle Bird
BiscuitAny of various small flat sweet cakes or cookies. Literally means "twice cooked".
BubblesBubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
BusterTough guy; a man of great strength.
ButternutNorth American walnut tree having light-brown wood and edible nuts; source of a light-brown dye
Buttona device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
CapuletRomeo's family name.
CharlieFree man
CharlotteFree
CinnamonThe Spice
CocoaPowdered Chocolate
CodyHelpful
Cuba male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)
Cuddlesmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
DashA short fast race; to move quickly.
DiamondBrilliant Gem
Dimplesa chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
DollyCute Child
Dumplingsmall balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
FeathersSoft, light, airy.
FinnClear, fair or white
Fleecy(of fabrics) having soft nap produced by brushing
FlowTo proceed smoothly and continuously.
Fluffylike down or as soft as down
FonzieCool, confident, charismatic.
FoxTelevision detective from the x files
HavocDevastation or ruinous damage.
IcyFrozen Water
JackGod Is Gracious
JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character
Jestera professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
JiffCute, playful, fun.
JoyJoy
LanceLand
LexiDiminutive Form Of Alexander Or Alexis
LoLovely and optimistic.
LokiThe sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
LolaSorrows
LovieLoved One
Lucky CharmGood luck charm.
LulabellBeautiful flower girl.
MannyGod Is With Us
MarigoldYellow Flower
Marsh-mellowSoft, sweet, treat.
MarshmellowFluffy sweet treat.
MerryJoyous and playful.
Milkyresembling milk in color; not clear
MinnieOf The Sea Or Bitter
Monkeyone who is playfully mischievous
Moon MoonCute and silly nickname.
MunchkinSmall, cute people.
NanaSeven
OpieLoving, endearing nickname.
OzzyDivine spear
PaddingtonThe Estate Of Padda
PebblesSmall Rocks
PepperThe pepper pad a handheld game console.
PetitSmall, little
PiccoloSmall, little
Polarbeing of crucial importance
Pom PomCheerful and playful.
PrincessA daughter of a monarch.
ReubenSandwich
RexKing
RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
RoxieDawn.
RufusRed
SadiePrincess
SchmoopyCute and cuddly.
ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
Scottieold Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
Scrappyfull of fighting spirit
SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
Skittlea bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
Snoopyoffensively curious or inquisitive
Sockshit hard
SpankyPlayful, mischievous child.
SparkyAn electrician
Spota job in an organization
StormyImpetuous Nature
SugarSweet Crystal Spice
Teensy(used informally) very small
ThumbelinaTiny fairy tale girl.
TrixieA fictional sleuth, made famous in books
TuggerPuller, pusher, tugger.
TurboShort for turbocharger, the turbo kicks speed up a notch.
ValentineVigorous, Strong
Vanillaa flavoring prepared from vanilla beans macerated in alcohol (or imitating vanilla beans)
WatsonSherlock holmes smart sidekick.
Woollyconfused and vague; used especially of thinking
XenaA warrior princess in greek mythology.
YoshiLucky / righteous
ZipperOne who zips around at lightening speed.

Pekingese Names currently rank in 130th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Pekingese 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 Pekingese Names?

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

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

Capulet 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 Jack.

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

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

The states that love Pekingese Names the most are Maine, Mississippi and Louisiana.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Illinois, California and New York.

Which countries have the most love for Pekingese Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Pekingese Names are Kazakhstan, Suriname and Singapore.

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