Small Dog Names

Small pup, big attitude. These adorable little names are perfect for small dogs of all kinds, including chihuahuas and pomeranians.

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Angel
They're heavenly cute, gentle, and bring joy like celestial beings.
Babe
Babe suggests cuteness, youthfulness, and a tiny, lovable size.
Baby
They're tiny, cute, and need lots of love and care!
Bambi
Bambi's gentle, innocent nature mirrors that of tiny, lovable pups.
Bantam
Bantam means tiny and feisty, just like these pint-sized pups!
Bean
Beans are tiny, cute, and fit snugly in your palm, like pups!
Bear
They're cuddly, fierce, and loveable, just like real bears!
Bitty
Bitty means tiny, perfect for pint-sized pups with big personalities!
Bubbles
Bubbles are playful, cute, and light, just like tiny pups!
Buddy
Buddy suggests friendliness, warmth, and companionship, perfect for pint-sized pups.
Button
Cute, round, and tiny as a sewn-on fastener, perfect for cuddling!
Chicklet
Chicklet mirrors a tiny, cute gum piece, perfect for pint-sized pups.
Chico
Chico means tiny in Spanish, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Clementine
Cute, sweet, and easy to peel, just like the citrus fruit!
Cob
Cob is short and sweet, just like these pint-sized pups!
Coco
Coco sounds sweet, playful, and perfectly suits a pint-sized pup!
Cookie
Sweet, bite-sized, and brings joy like a delicious treat.
Corky
Bouncy, lively nature mirrors a cork popping from a bottle.
Cub
Cubs are young, playful, and cuddly, just like tiny pups!
Cupcake
Sweet, petite, and a delightful treat to cuddle with.
Cutie
Adorable pups melt hearts, and "Cutie" perfectly captures their charm.
Daisy
Daisies are petite, cute, and bring joy, just like tiny pups!
Dolly
Dolly oozes cuteness, perfect for petite pups with big personalities!
Doodle
Doodles are playful, cute, and as lovable as a quick sketch!
Dumpling
They're round, soft, and oh-so-squishy, just like a real dumpling!
Elf
Elves are tiny, playful, and magical, just like pint-sized pups!
Fifi
Fifi sounds dainty, delicate, and perfectly suited for petite pooches.
Flick
Quick, playful movements mimic a flickering flame or a light switch.
Gidget
Gidget combines "girl" and "midget", perfect for petite, playful pups!
Gigi
Gigi sounds cute, playful, and perfect for a pint-sized pup!
Half Pint
Half Pint refers to their pint-sized stature and big personality!
Hazel
Hazel evokes warmth, sweetness, and a dash of playful mischief.
Hobbit
They're pint-sized adventurers with big hearts, just like Tolkien's characters!
Honey
Sweet, warm, and comforting, just like the golden syrup.
Jellybean
Sweet, colorful, and bite-sized, just like the sugary treat.
Klein
Klein means tiny in German, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Lille
Lille means little in French, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Liten
Liten means tiny in Swedish, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Little
Tiny stature and petite size make this moniker perfectly fitting.
Micro
Micro means tiny, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Mimi
Mimi sounds cute, petite, and playful, perfect for tiny pups!
Mini
Mini signifies tiny size, perfect for pint-sized pooches!
Minnie
Minnie sounds like mini, hinting at a petite, pint-sized pup!
Morsel
Tiny pups are like tasty tidbits, easily gobbled up with love.
Munchkin
Munchkins are tiny, cute creatures, just like pint-sized pups!
Nacho
Nacho is cute, playful, and perfect for a pint-sized pup!
Niblet
Niblet suggests a tiny, cute, and bite-sized morsel of joy.
Noodle
Noodle is playful, wiggly, and as lovable as a bowl of spaghetti.
Nugget
Tiny, golden, and precious like a piece of gold.
Olive
Olive suggests petite size, cute roundness, and a dash of spunk!
Opie
Opie sounds cute, playful, and perfect for a pint-sized pup!
Osito
Osito means little bear in Spanish, perfect for cuddly pups!
Pea
Peas are tiny, cute, and easy to cuddle, just like pint-sized pups!
Peanut
Peanuts are tiny, cute, and loved by all, just like these pups!
Pearl
Pearls are precious, tiny, and bring joy, just like petite pups!
Pebbles
Tiny stones are cute and adorable, just like petite pups!
Peewee
Peewee means tiny, perfect for pint-sized, pocket-sized pups!
Pequeña
Pequeña translates to "tiny" in Spanish, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Petit
Petit means tiny in French, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Petunia
Petunia sounds cute, delicate, and brings to mind tiny, colorful flowers.
Piccolo
Piccolo means tiny in Italian, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Pickles
Pickles are tiny, cute, and loved by many, just like petite pups.
Pieni
Pieni means tiny in Finnish, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Pip
Pip sounds peppy, playful, and perfectly suits pint-sized pooches!
Pippin
Pippin means seed or kernel, perfect for tiny, sprightly pups!
Pixie
Pixies are tiny, playful, and magical, just like these adorable pups!
Popcorn
Pops with energy, light as a kernel, and irresistibly snackable!
Poppy
Poppies are petite, vibrant, and bring joy, just like tiny pups!
Porkchop
Porkchop is cute, chunky, and brings to mind cuddly, playful pups.
Puny
Puny means tiny, perfect for a pocket-sized pooch!
Runt
Runt means the tiniest pup in a litter!
Scamp
Scamp suggests mischief, energy, and playful naughtiness, perfect for pups!
Scout
Scouts are adventurous, curious, and always ready to explore!
Scrappy
Shows their feisty spirit and never-give-up attitude despite their size.
Shorty
Shorty suits pint-sized pups because it means not tall or long.
Shrimp
They're tiny, cute, and can fit in your pocket like sea critters!
Shrimpy
Shrimpy suggests tininess, like the petite seafood snack!
Skip
They often hop around joyfully, like they're skipping!
Skittles
Colorful, playful, and sweet, just like the candy!
Smalley
The name playfully hints at their petite, pint-sized stature.
Smartie
Cute, clever, and compact, they're like bite-sized bundles of brilliance!
Spot
Spot is playful, easy to say, and reminds us of tiny markings.
Spud
Potatoes are tiny, cute, and cuddly, just like little pups!
Squirt
Squirt suggests a tiny, energetic burst, just like pint-sized pups!
Sugar
Sweet, tiny, and brings joy just like a spoonful of sugar.
Sweet Pea
This name mirrors their cute, tiny, and lovable nature.
Sweetie
Cute, cuddly pups often have endearing, affectionate personalities like a sweetheart.
Tad
Tad means a tiny amount, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Teddy
Cuddly and cute, they resemble a child's favorite plush bear.
Teensy
Teensy suggests a tiny, adorable pup that fits in your pocket!
Thumbelina
She's a tiny fairy tale character, perfect for pint-sized pups!
Tic Tac
Tiny, playful, and quick like the pop of a minty candy.
Tinker
Tinkering around, they're playful, energetic, and always up to mischief!
Tiny
The name mirrors their pint-sized, pocket-friendly stature perfectly.
Titch
Titch suggests tininess, perfect for pint-sized pooches!
Tonka
Tonka toys are tough and tiny, just like these feisty pups!
Toto
Famous tiny pup from Wizard of Oz sets the pint-sized standard!
Trixie
Trixie sounds playful, cute, and full of spunky energy!
Tweek
Tweek suggests energy, playfulness, and a dash of adorable mischief.
Twiglet
Twiglet suggests a tiny, playful, and adorable creature.
Twinkle
Sparkles in their eyes match stars, while their energy mimics shooting stars.
Twist
Twisty movements and playful energy often characterize these pint-sized pups.
Webster
Webster sounds like a tiny, feisty, and playful pup!
Wiggles
They're energetic, always bouncing and jiggling with joy and excitement.
Yoshi
Yoshi means "good luck" in Japanese, perfect for tiny pups!
Zippy
They're quick, energetic, and full of life, just like lightning!

Staying on the small theme, these names mean small or are in some way related to the word.

Small Dog Names currently rank in 13th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of May 2025, small dog 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 Small Dog Names?

These small dog 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 Yoshi.

Shrimp 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 Buddy.

How does interest compare across the United States for Small Dog Names?

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

The states that love small dog names the most are Louisiana, Rhode Island and Utah.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in District of Columbia, Wyoming and Hawaii.

Which countries have the most love for Small Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of small dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE small dog names are Turkmenistan, Togo and Botswana.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Serbia, Estonia and China.