Chihuahua Names
101 Names for your New Chihuahua Puppy
The Chihuahua names list is another fun one since Chihuahuas are so popular and often in the limelight. Ever heard of Paris Hilton? Of course you have.
Before you reached this page, you probably already knew about her Chihuahua puppy named Tinkerbell. Another of her Chi pups is “Bambi,” and she also has a Yorkshire Terrier.
Another famous Chi name is Gidget from the popular Taco Bell commercials. Yo quiero Taco Bell? In the animated famous dog names category, Tito was a Chihuahua in Disney’s Oliver and Company.
When I put the Chihuahua names list together, some of my picks were in the “obvious” category, like Chi Chi and Tiny. Some were opposites of this little dog’s stature, like Hulk and Big Boy, and some I just liked.
For example, Gizmo, which also appears on the Pug dog names list, reminds me of a character in the Gremlins movie from the 1980s. I also like Willy, but not for any particular reason.
One thing to remember when naming your Chihuahua puppy is to match your dog’s personality and purpose with their name. Some people like one syllable dog names and others just want something cute, clever or fun. Famous dog names are also popular choices.
If you have not decided on this dog breed yet but want to learn more, visit our Chihuahua dog breed information page. You might be surprised at what you learn.
Below is a list of my favorite 101 Chihuahua dog names. Take a look and have fun.
If you don’t find a name you like, return to our Dog Names by Breed page to see more categories, or expand your search to our list of more than 4,000 puppy names.
| Name | Meaning |
| Abby | From Abigail – Father’s happiness. |
| Abe | A great nickname for Abraham which is Hebrew of “father of nations” |
| Angel | A kind, lovable person – saintly. |
| Ant | Cheeky and quite-witted, especially when around new people |
| Baby | A young animal. An object or personal concern or indulgence. |
| Bambam | Always active and bouncing; full of life |
| Bambi | Baby, Little one. Another of Paris Hilton’s Chihuahua names. |
| Beanie Baby | Friendly and sociable; the name of a popular stuffed animal |
| Bella | Beautiful. |
| Belle | Beautiful woman. |
| Bentley | Farm where the grass bends. |
| Famous Name: Douglas Wagner Bentley (September 3, 1916 – November 24, 1972) was a Canadian hockey hall of famer. He played hockey for 30 years in which he played left wing and was known as a “complete” player. | |
| Bianca | White or pure. |
| Big Boy | Adult, grown up. |
| Blondie | One with golden coloured hair. |
| Boogie | A dancer, just like the dance |
| Brownie | Moist chocolate cake with nuts. |
| Brutus | Hearty and Stupid. |
| Buffy | A childish nickname for Elizabeth |
| Bunny | Small and gentle; loves curling in your lap |
| Candy | Confectionery made with sugar. |
| Carlito | Literally means “small Carl”. Carl means “man” |
| Cash | Cool, amazing, and influencial, just like Johnny Cash |
| Chaos | Great disorder or confusion. |
| Chi Chi | Very popular for Chihuahua names. |
| Chicklet | A female dog with hair shaped like a mullet, long on back and short on sides |
| Chili | Small and hot, just like the food |
| Chipolte | An easer of bad days, just like the Mexican food |
| Chipper | Always happy, alert, and energetic, just like a small bird |
| Crouton | Small piece of toasted or fried bread |
| Cuddles | To nestle or snuggle. |
| Dallas | From the dales, also means wise. |
| Famous Name: Robert Dallas Campbell (born 17 September 1970) is a British television presenter and stage actor. He’s known in BBC One’s Supersized Earth, Bang Goes The Theory, ( BBC America 2013) Egypt’s Lost Cities, BBC Four’s Horizon Guides, The Drake Equation: The Search for Life. | |
| Daphne | Laurel (a type of evergreen tree or bush) |
| Dash | To move with haste, to rush. Punctuation. Long sound in Morse code. |
| Deedee | Pesky and nosy like Dexter’s older sister |
| Diggers | Loves digging; enjoys burying bones and other things in the yeard |
| Dinky | Of small size. (hard to imagine why this is here, huh?) |
| Dolly | Spanish – From Dolores – Lady of sorrow. |
| Electron | A great dog name if you love Chemistry |
| Elf | Small, mischievous creature with magical powers. |
| Espresso | Having a rich dark brown fur |
| Gandhi | Non-violent and peaceful, even when pestered or provoked |
| Famous Name: Mahatma Gandhi (October 2, 1869 – January 30, 1948) ) was known as the father of the Indian independence movement. Gandhi was born on October 2, 1869, in Porbandar, India. He spent 20 years in South Africa to fight against discrimination. | |
| Gidget | Star of the famous Taco Bell commercials. Yo quiero Taco Bell? |
| Gizmo | A mechanical device or gadget. One of my favorite Chihuahua names. |
| Guapo | Means “handsome”, in any aspect |
| Guido | Ridiculously dim-witted and aggressive |
| Gypsy | One inclined to a nomadic way of life. |
| Harley | From the hare meadow. |
| Honey | Sweet syrup produced by bees |
| Hulk | I love using opposites for dog names. |
| Jabba | For Star Wars fans. |
| Jazz | For fans of the deepest and freest music, jazz |
| Jazzy | Smooth and fly, real and classy |
| June | Latin origin, meaning youthful; also born in the month of June. |
| Karma | Fate or destiny (Hinduism and Buddhism). |
| Killer | Aggressive and violent, despite their meager size |
| King | Acts like the king of the household |
| Kissy | Loves kissing or, rather, licking |
| Lucky | Having good luck. |
| Lucy | Added to the Chihuahua names list when my in-laws named their Chi Lucy. Now there are 102 names on the list! |
| Famous Name:Born in New York City on December 2, 1968, Lucy Liu is an American actress, model, artist, film producer (occasional), and director. She got her first big break on the hit comedy Ally McBeal. She was also one of the main casts | |
| Magnum | A large type of wine bottle. |
| Major | Army or Air Force rank above Captain but below Lieutenant Colonel. |
| Max | Large spring. Also popular is Maxx. |
| Mina | Attractive young woman, rather female dog |
| Mini | Something smaller than others of its type. Mini Cooper car. |
| Nacho | Crispy and spicy, just like the Mexican food. It does not exactly gel but this is one great name |
| Noodles | Brainy and intelligent, with “noodles” referring to the brain |
| Pablo | Little. Again, an obvious choice, and cute! |
| Paris | Brand of perfume. Paris Hilton also owns a Chihuahua puppy. |
| Famous Name: Paris Hilton is an American socialite, actress and entertainer. She got regular media attention because of her socialite lifestyle and short-lived romances. Conrad Hilton is her Great-grandfather. | |
| Peaches | Red, yellow skinned fleshy fruit. |
| Peanut | Edible nuts eaten raw or roasted. |
| Pinky | Colour pink. Little finger (pinkie). |
| Pixie | A fairy like creature. Playful and mischievous |
| Precious | One who is beloved, a darling. |
| Putt Putt | An interesting name contrast for a dog of small size and friedly demeanor |
| Rambo | I can just see a little Chi in camouflage. |
| Rebel | One that resists of defies authority (fits for a lot of dogs). |
| Rocky | An underdog who made it big. |
| Romeo | Man from Rome. |
| Roxy | From Roxanne – Brilliant dawn. |
| Rusty | Covered in rust – a brownish red colour. |
| Sergio | Italian for “servant”, if that’s how you see your dog |
| Shorty | Of less than average size. Appropriate among Chihuahua names. |
| Sir Barksalot | A formal yet funny name for a dog who Barks-a-lot |
| Skittles | Do you love Skittles candy? |
| Snippet | Means a small portion of something. A perfect name for a small dog |
| Speck | Anything small, perfect for a small dog breed |
| Stallone | Another Rambo reference. |
| Steve | The crowned one. |
| Famous Name: Considered as one of the greatest inventor and innovator in his generation, Steven Paul “Steve” Jobs was the co-founder, chairman, and CEO of Apple Inc. He was born on February 24, 1955, in San Francisco, California. Together with Wozniak, they developed Apple Computers. | |
| Superman | Strong and powerful; a superhero |
| Teardrop | Anything small, perfect for a small dog breed |
| Tamale | As in hot tamale. Also, one of my favorite Mexican food dishes. |
| Tikki | A cute-sounding name for a dog. Seems appropriate for a chihuahua |
| Tina | From Martina – Warlike one. |
| Tinkerbell | For the tiny princess pet. The name of Paris Hilton’s Chihuahua pup. |
| Tiny | Extremely small. |
| Titanic | Big, massive, epic. (Does not have to refer to physical size) |
| Tito | Featured in Disney’s animated movie, Oliver and Company. |
| Topaz | A yellow gemstone. |
| T-rex | Perfect opposite name for a chihuahua |
| Walker | Loves walking (can things get even more obvious?), in or out the house |
| Willy | Resolute protector. |
| Zig Zag | Moves in a left to rught pattern. Unsteady on his feet. |
| Zippy | Active, energetic, lively; zips from one place or action to another |
Can’t find the name you like on the Chihuahua Names list? Don’t give up. Return to our Dog Names by Breed page to do some more exploring. If you have a great name, tell us about it!
