Yorkshire Terrier Names

Small in size but big in personality, the Yorkshire Terrier makes a feisty but loving companion. The most popular toy dog breed in the U.S., the “Yorkie” has won many fans with his devotion to his owners, his elegant looks, and his suitability to apartment living.

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AnnaGracious, Merciful
BabeDeath, destruction and run.
Babushkaa woman's headscarf folded into a triangle and tied under the chin; worn by Russian peasant women
BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
Bambinoa young child
BearBear-like
BeautyBeauty
BoltExplosive leap forward or upright; the action of a rifle.
BuckyThe winter soldier in captain america.
BuddyCompanion, partner; perhaps a version of the word "brother".
BusterTough guy; a man of great strength.
Buttona device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
CandyBright, Sweet
Captain FluffCuddly pet leader.
CharlieFree man
ChicoDiminutive form of Francisco; means small, boy or child.
ChloeDaphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel
CocoCook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
Coffeea medium brown to dark-brown color
CookieSmall files that hold a modest amount of data specific to a particular client and website.
Dimplesa chad that has been punched or dimpled but all four corners are still attached
DollyCute Child
DoodleTo draw or sketch aimlessly.
DorothyGift Of God
Downycovered with fine soft hairs or down
DukeLeader, commander, governor of a province
EllieShort Form Of Names Beginning With El
FeatherHair Covering Of Bird
FergusSuperior
Fleurflower
Fluffylike down or as soft as down
FollyFoolishness, madness or lunacy, the ziegfeld follies were elaborately staged productions incorporating hundreds of beautiful smiling young ladies endlessly fanning out across the stage.
FritzPeaceful ruler; diminutive of Friedrich.
FurbabyLovable pet companion.
FurballFurry ball of fur.
FurbyInteractive toy creature.
Go-goFull of energy and vitality. a mod 1960s discoteque the whisky a go-go.
GradyDescendant of the noble or illustrious one
Grizzlyshowing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair
HolidayRest day.
HoneySweet As Honey
HugzShowing affection/love.
JackGod Is Gracious
JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character
JellybeanSmall, sweet candy.
Jestera professional clown employed to entertain a king or nobleman in the Middle Ages
Kodiakbrown bear of coastal Alaska and British Columbia
LeelaSport, Play
LibertyFreedom
LitenSmall, little
Lucky CharmGood luck charm.
MacSon
Macaroonsmall biscuit/cookie
Macintosha waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
MaxGreatest
Microextremely small in scale or scope or capability
Milkshakefrothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream
MimiFaithful guard
Minia very short skirt
MinnieOf The Sea Or Bitter
Mischiefreckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
MitziMary, Mother Of God (Bitter)
MoonFrom The Moon
MooseyCuddly, playful, fun.
MunchkinSmall, cute people.
Naughtysuggestive of sexual impropriety
NibletSmall, cute, morsel.
OdieLovable, loyal companion.
Pastrya dough of flour and water and shortening
PebblesSmall Rocks
Phantomsomething existing in perception only
Poma disparaging term for a British person
Pomegranateshrub or small tree native to southwestern Asia having large red many-seeded fruit
Powdera mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks
PrincessA daughter of a monarch.
Pudding(British) the dessert course of a meal (`pud' is used informally)
Puffinany of two genera of northern seabirds having short necks and brightly colored compressed bills
Queen of FluffSoft, cuddly royalty.
QueenieFun and sassy.
RedRed Haired
RollickTo frolic or behave in a free, jovial way.
RomcomRomantic comedy film.
Roveran adult member of the Boy Scouts movement
RushTo move with great speed, often in a hurried manner.
SargeAs in sargent.
Scampone who is playfully mischievous
SchmoopyCute and cuddly.
ScoobyA famous cartoon canine sleuth
ScooterSmall light mode of transportation.
ScoutFirst Explorer
ShadowShade From Sun
ShrimpySmall and cute.
Silkyhaving a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
SmalleyAmerican chemist who with Robert Curl and Harold Kroto discovered fullerenes and opened a new branch of chemistry (born in 1943)
Smoochan enthusiastic kiss
Sockshit hard
SophieWisdom
Speedycharacterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
StormyImpetuous Nature
Strawberrya soft red birthmark
SugarSweet Crystal Spice
SundanceFestival of creativity.
TallulahLeaping Water
TeddyGift of god
ThumbelinaTiny fairy tale girl.
Tinyvery small
TrixieA fictional sleuth, made famous in books
TwinkleSporadically Light Up
ValentinaStrength, Health
VegaStooping Eagle
VelvetSoft Fabric
WebsterWeaver
Whippersnappersomeone who is unimportant but cheeky and presumptuous
Woollyconfused and vague; used especially of thinking
ZannieGift of God/Grace.
ZaraPrincess
ZoebelleBeautiful life force.
Zunia member of the Pueblo people living in western New Mexico

Yorkshire Terrier Names currently rank in 24th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkshire Terrier Names?

These Yorkshire Terrier 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 Duke.

Whippersnapper 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 Yorkshire Terrier Names?

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

The states that love Yorkshire Terrier Names the most are Oklahoma, Nevada and Rhode Island.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Nebraska, New Mexico and Louisiana.

Which countries have the most love for Yorkshire Terrier Names?

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

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Yorkshire Terrier Names are Uganda, Palestine and Aruba.

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