Pug Names

Pugs often are described as a lot of dog in a small space. These sturdy, compact dogs are a part of the American Kennel Club’s Toy group, and are known as the clowns of the canine world because they have a great sense of humor and like to show off. Originally bred to be a lap dog, the Pug thrives on human companionship.

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BabeDeath, destruction and run.
BeautyBeauty
BeltzaBlack in Basque.
Black PearlMysterious, valuable treasure.
BlackieDark-furred pet cat.
Blackoutpartial or total loss of memory
BlitzAn overwhelming all out attack.
BlossomFlower, Bloom
BombonSweet chocolate treat.
BubblesBubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
Casanovaan Italian adventurer who wrote vivid accounts of his sexual encounters (1725-1798)
CashmereWool From The Kashmir Goat
ChanelAs in coco
ChipperHappy and upbeat, also the name of the braves monosyllabic former baseman, chipper jones.
ChloeDaphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
ChristmasChrist-feast
ClementineCitrus fruit
Cobnut of any of several trees of the genus Corylus
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
CupidAncient roman god of love.
CutieCute and adorable.
DaisyDay's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
DarkLittle Or No Light
DenverFrom The Passage Of The Danes
DiceLike the dice you roll
DollyCute Child
DottieGift of God.
DukeLeader, commander, governor of a province
DungarooAustralian outback slang.
EffieDiminutive Form Of Euphemia
FlipTo react to something with excitement or astonishment."
Frecklesa small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
HoneySweet As Honey
JellybeanSmall, sweet candy.
JemimaDove
JetTo move or travel rapidly, especially if jet-propelled.
Konathe name of a star
Ladya woman of refinement
LilleSmall, little
LoLovely and optimistic.
Macaroonsmall biscuit/cookie
Mayonnaiseegg yolks and oil and vinegar
Mighty(Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree
Milkshakefrothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
MimiFaithful guard
MinnieOf The Sea Or Bitter
Miss PiggyFunny, sassy pig.
MitziMary, Mother Of God (Bitter)
MollyOf The Sea Or Bitter
NellieLight
Nocturnea pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)
Noirblack
Noodleinformal terms for a human head
OpieLoving, endearing nickname.
Pantherlarge American feline resembling a lion
Pawnleave as a guarantee in return for money
PepperA hot-tasting powder prepared from dried and ground peppercorns, commonly used as a spice or condiment to flavor food.
PeppyFull of drive and fast on the pickup.
Pipa mark on a die or on a playing card (shape depending on the suit)
PixieFairy
Pomegranateshrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit
PoptartFilled pastry snack.
PrincessA daughter of a monarch.
QueenieFun and sassy.
RavenDark-colored.
RedRed Haired
RollickTo frolic or behave in a free, jovial way.
RufusRed
RustyAlways slow-moving.
SallyDiminutive Form Of Sarah
Scottieold Scottish breed of small long-haired usually black terrier with erect tail and ears
ShadowShade From Sun
Shrimpdisparaging terms for small people
SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
SladeFrom the valley
SparkyAn electrician
SpazSpastic.
Speedycharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
SpiritSoul
Spota job in an organization
SpunkySpirited, plucky
StormTo deliver a violent attack or assault. barrage.
SugarSweet Crystal Spice
Sweetiea person loved by another person
Teacupas much as a teacup will hold
Tinkersmall mackerel found nearly worldwide
Tinyvery small
TitchSmall or tiny
TrixieA fictional sleuth, made famous in books
Tuga sudden abrupt pull
Tulipany of numerous perennial bulbous herbs having linear or broadly lanceolate leaves and usually a single showy flower
Voodooa charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers
Wagmove from side to side
Wigglesmove to and fro
WinnieWhales - blessed reconciliation
WolfieLovable wolf character.

Pug Names currently rank in 45th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2026, Pug 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 Pug Names?

These Pug 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 Raven.

Pomegranate 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 Max.

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

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

The states that love Pug Names the most are Vermont, Arizona and North Dakota.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Minnesota, Georgia and Michigan.

Which countries have the most love for Pug Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Pug Names are Somalia, Rwanda and Curacao.

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