Shih Tzu Names

The name “Shih Tzu” means little lion, but there’s nothing fierce about this dog breed. This pooch is a lover, not a hunter.

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AmyBeloved
AngelMessenger of god
ArticCold northern region.
BabyInfant
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
BambiChild
BlackieDark-furred pet cat.
BlitheCarefree, heedless, joyful and merry
BlitzAn overwhelming all out attack.
Booa cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt
BrownieA legendary good-natured elf that performs helpful services at night. Also a small square of rich chocolate cake.
BudBeer staple
Buttermilkresidue from making butter from sour raw milk; or pasteurized milk curdled by adding a culture
Captain FluffCuddly pet leader.
CharlieFree man
Cloudylacking definite form or limits
CocoCook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
CodyHelpful
CookieSmall files that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.
Coquetteflirt
Cuddlesmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
Cupcakesmall cake baked in a muffin tin
CurlyGrumpy cowpoke from the movie city slickers
DaisyDay's eye. The petals of a daisy open during the day, revealing its yellow centers, and then close at night.
DancerOne Who Dances
Elfbelow 3 kilohertz
EllaYoung Girl
EllieShort Form Of Names Beginning With El
FabioBean
FeathersSoft, light, airy.
FifiDiminutive Form Of Josephine
FluffernutCute, fluffy nut.
Fluffylike down or as soft as down
FurbyInteractive toy creature.
GableGod Is Bright
GhostBreath, soul, spirit, being
GingerReddish Orange Color
GoldieMade Of Gold
Half Pintdisparaging terms for small people
Hobbitan imaginary being similar to a person but smaller and with hairy feet; invented by J.R.R. Tolkien
HolidayRest day.
JoyJoy
Kodiakbrown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia
Konathe name of a star
Lagunaa body of water cut off from a larger body by a reef of sand or coral
LilaLilac Tree
LittleSmall Man
LoLovely and optimistic.
LokiThe sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.
LolaSorrows
LovebugAffectionate nickname for loved one.
LucyLight
LuluFamous Warrior
MaggiePearl
MarleyPleasant seaside meadow
MaxGreatest
Microextremely small in scale or scope or capability
MimiFaithful guard
Moonshinethe light of the Moon
NanaSeven
NutmegEast Indian tree widely cultivated in the tropics for its aromatic seed; source of two spices: nutmeg and mace
OlafAncestor's Heir
OpieLoving, endearing nickname.
OtisWealth
OwenThe Yew Tree Or Youth
OzzieStrong in hebrew.
Pala close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
Pancakea flat cake of thin batter fried on both sides on a griddle
Peachyof something resembling a peach in color
PebblesSmall Rocks
PieniSmall, little
PookieCute nickname for child.
Pouncemove down on as if in an attack
Powdera mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
PrinceRoyal Son
RexKing
Ringletany of various butterflies belonging to the family Satyridae
RingoApple
RomcomRomantic comedy film.
Roveran adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
RudyFamous Wolf
RustyAlways slow-moving.
Sadie MaeLoving grandmother figure.
Scruffyshabby and untidy
ShastaPraised, Commended
ShelbyThe shelby cobra; initially manufactured in 1962 using the a/c ace shell.
ShrimpySmall and cute.
Silky DownySoft and fluffy texture.
SkipTo move in a light springy manner. to escape secretly in haste.
SkipperShip Captain Or Master
Skittlea bowling pin of the type used in playing ninepins or (in England) skittles
Skittlesa bowling game that is played by rolling a bowling ball down a bowling alley at a target of nine wooden pins
Smoothiesomeone with an assured and ingratiating manner
Snowballplant having heads of fragrant white trumpet-shaped flowers; grows in sandy arid regions
Spota job in an organization
Sprinklesbits of sweet chocolate used as a topping on e.g. ice cream
Squathaving a low center of gravity; built low to the ground
Sweetiea person loved by another person
TadPraise
TangoA ballroom dance of Latin American origin, particularly Argentina
TonkaStrong, sturdy, durable.
Tuga sudden abrupt pull
VegaStooping Eagle
VelvetSoft Fabric
VioletPurple/blue Flower
WalterArmy Ruler
WookieeFurry space creature.
ZaraPrincess

Shih Tzu Names currently rank in 2nd place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, 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 Shih Tzu Names?

These Shih Tzu 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 Blitz.

Micro 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 Shih Tzu Names?

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

The states that love Shih Tzu Names the most are Texas, New Mexico and District of Columbia.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Michigan, Alaska and Delaware.

Which countries have the most love for Shih Tzu Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Shih Tzu Names are Aruba, Togo and Macao.

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