Shiba Inu Dog Names

When it comes to naming a Shiba Inu, you’re celebrating one of the most iconic and spirited dog breeds. Known for their fox-like features and bold personality, Shiba Inus deserve a name as unique and special as they are. Whether you’re considering a name inspired by their Japanese roots, fiery coat, or playful temperament, we’ve got you covered.

And once you’ve chosen the perfect name, keeping your pup protected with Lemonade Pet insurance can help ensure your journey together is worry-free.

Naming is serious business

Choosing the right name for your Shiba Inu can feel like a big deal, because it is! It’s the name you’ll call out at the dog park, whisper during cuddle time, and engrave on their ID tag. So yeah, it’s worth taking your time. But don’t stress, we’ve got 700 names below to spark some inspiration!

What Lemonade’s Shiba Inu owners are actually naming their dogs

Real names from real pet parents. Scroll through for a little inspiration, then dive into our full list below.

Top male Shiba Inu names	Top female Shiba Inu names
Mochi	Mochi
Yoshi	Luna
Hiro	Yuki
Simba	Nala
Kuma	Coco
Milo	Mika
Haru	Suki
Kobe	Momo
Kai	Akira
Koji	Yumi
Leo	Miso
Loki	Miku
Zuko	Kira
Kiba	Eevee
Bear	Zoey
Kenji	Mia
Koda	Keiko
Hachi	Lola
Yuki	Mocha
Shiro	Kona
Niko	Zoe
Haku	Daisy
Tofu	Uni
Max	Sophie
Katsu	Hana
Taro	Honey
Miso	Nova
Momo	Penny
Uni	Dakota
Apollo	Chloe
Hoshi	Roxy
Boba	Kiko
Jiro	Ruby
Lucky	Sakura
Archie	Lucy
Toro	Ellie
Winston	Arya
Kitsune	Emi
Nobu	Saki
Hunter	Sasha
Hachiko	Nami
Zeus	Haru
Cooper	Koko
Rocky	Ginger
Teddy	Miko
Maru	Yuna
Theo	Bella
Pepper	Umi
Sora	Maya
Happy	Aki
Sunny	Yoko
Miko	Sushi
Toshi	Maggie
Sake	Summer
Benji	Zelda
Charlie	Kaya
Fox	Kiki
Akira	Trixie
Nikko	Cookie
Meeko	Matcha
Kiko	Poppy
Fuji	Azuki
Ghost	Emiko
Rex	Kitsu
Tenshi	Nori
Teemo	Korra
Tobi	Toast
Nico	Tsuki
Bruno	Stella
Ace	Mari
Seiko	Sesame
Odin	Shiva
Kona	Boba
Zoro	Cali
Oreo	Anya
Soba	Hazel
Lemon	Kiwi
Toby	Xena
Chance	Kai
Sumo	Belle
Nori	Foxy
Ollie	Gouda
Hudson	Michi
Goku	Kitsune
Chase	Sadie
Joji	Latte
Mako	Kana
Aki	Sora
Mylo	Nymeria
Blue	KIKO
Udon	Oreo
Kenzo	Kuma
Benny	Shiro
Ren	Pepper
Bobo	Katsu
Buddy	Molly
Booboo	Kuro
Kobi	Taro
Stanley	Sandy
Curry	Coconut

Traditional Japanese names that just hit different

These names pull from Japanese culture, language, and history; and they suit a Shiba’s dignified roots perfectly.

• Akira
• Hana
• Kenji
• Yuki
• Sora
• Riku
• Nami
• Koji
• Miko
• Asahi
• Hiroshi
• Kaito
• Yoshi
• Suki
• Ryota
• Nori
• Taro
• Mika
• Hiro
• Kazu
• Yuna
• Daichi
• Rei
• Shun
• Aiko
• Naomi
• Tomo
• Kira
• Sota
• Ren
• Fuji
• Goro
• Hoshi
• Izumi
• Jiro
• Kanna
• Masa
• Nao
• Oki
• Ryo
• Sachi
• Taki
• Umi
• Yori
• Zen
• Asa
• Beni
• Chiyo
• Daisuke
• Emiko

Japanese nature names as beautiful as your Shiba’s coat

Japan’s natural world is full of poetry, and these names borrow from it shamelessly.

• Momiji
• Sakura
• Kaze
• Tsuki
• Kumo
• Shiro
• Mori
• Kiku
• Ame
• Natsu
• Fuyu
• Haru
• Rin
• Yama
• Kawa
• Hotaru
• Hayashi
• Arashi
• Murasaki
• Shizuku
• Tane
• Midori
• Kirishima
• Yukiwa
• Kaede
• Asagiri
• Sumire
• Kōyō
• Ibuki
• Matsu
• Tobi
• Kasumi
• Shirayuki
• Inazuma
• Kurumi
• Natsume
• Iruka
• Hinoki
• Sugi
• Tanuki
• Raion
• Kitsuné
• Okami
• Koi
• Ume
• Botan
• Suiren
• Yamabuki
• Mikan
• Shio

Fox-coded names for the dog who knows they’re basically a fox

Shibas didn’t choose to look like foxes. Or maybe they did. These names lean into the energy.

• Foxglove
• Vixen
• Russet
• Ember
• Cinder
• Fennec
• Blaze
• Copper
• Tawny
• Sable
• Auburn
• Sienna
• Scarlett
• Reynard
• Foxy Brown
• Ginger Fox
• Fox Trot
• Todd (it’s literally what a male fox is called)
• Vulpix
• Ninetails
• Zorro
• Crimson
• Marmalade
• Cheddar
• Paprika
• Topaz
• Amber
• Carnelian
• Pumpkin Spice
• Cheeto Dust
• Flair
• Flame
• Torchic
• Sundance
• Firetail
• Soleil
• Goldie Locks
• Tangerine Dream
• Clementine
• Marigold
• Saffron
• Whiskey Neat
• Brandy
• Copperpot
• Rusty Nail
• Ginger Rogers
• Hazel Nut
• Harvest
• Coppercake
• Sundrop

Anime and manga names for the cultured Shiba household

Your Shiba has main character energy. Lean into it.

• Naruto
• Sasuke
• Kakashi
• Itachi
• Goku
• Vegeta
• Totoro
• Ponyo
• Chihiro
• Haku
• Kiki
• Jiji
• Spike (Bebop)
• Faye
• Edward Wong
• Luffy
• Zoro
• Nami (Straw Hat)
• Usopp
• Chopper
• Mikasa
• Levi
• Erwin
• Ymir
• Historia
• Killua
• Gon
• Kurapika
• Leorio
• Meruem
• Rimuru
• Milim
• Gobuta
• Shiroe
• Akatsuki
• Kirito
• Asuna
• Sinon
• Eugeo
• Alice
• Izuku
• Bakugo
• Todoroki
• Shoto
• Ochako
• Tsuyu
• Iida
• Denki
• Jirou
• Tokoyami

Samurai and warrior names for the fiercest Shiba on the block

Because your dog has the strategic mind of a feudal general and the patience of absolutely no one.

• Bushido
• Katana
• Ronin
• Kensei
• Shogun
• Daimyo
• Shuriken
• Kabuto
• Ninjato
• Wakizashi
• Musashi
• Nobunaga
• Hideyoshi
• Ieyasu
• Takeda
• Sanada
• Yukimura
• Saigo
• Kenshin
• Shishio
• Hattori
• Jubei
• Raizo
• Toshiro
• Goemon
• Benkei
• Tomoe
• Ushiwaka
• Yoshitsune
• Swordtail
• Shinobi
• Ninjago
• Tenchu
• Rurouni
• Battosai
• Iaido
• Dojo
• Tatami
• Kumade
• Glaive
• Yari
• Naginata
• Tanto
• Odachi
• Masamune
• Muramasa
• Tessaiga
• Totsuka
• Kusanagi
• Excali-bork

Dramatic diva names because the Shiba scream is real

Shibas are known for their signature scream. These names honor the chaos.

• Diva
• Soprano
• Maestro
• Drama King
• Primadonna
• Tantrum
• Screamie
• Wailings
• Theatrics
• The Betrayed
• Sir Cries-a-Lot
• Miss Melodrama
• Lord Hysterics
• The Offended
• Devastation
• Perpetually Wronged
• Madam Grievance
• Count Dramcula
• Woe-Is-Me
• The Suffering
• Angst
• Brooding
• Vendetta
• Deeply Hurt
• Villainous
• The Wronged One
• Snubsworth
• Lady Disdainsworth
• Judgement
• Fury Road
• Maximum Displeasure
• The Inconvenience
• Miffed
• Passive Aggressive Pat
• Petty Biscuit
• Side Eye Sally
• Stink Eye Steve
• Cold Shoulder Charlie
• Silent Treatment Tina
• The Huff
• Exasperation Station
• Miss Unbothered
• Lord Won’t-sit
• Refuses-to-Come
• The Chaos Agent
• Goblin Mode
• Gremlin Hour
• Feral Launch
• Sir Zoomy McFloors
• Absolute Menace

Mythology and legend names for the ancient soul in a tiny body

Shibas have the aura of a creature who has lived many lifetimes and is tired of yours.

• Amaterasu
• Izanagi
• Izanami
• Susanoo
• Tsukuyomi
• Inari
• Raijin
• Fujin
• Benzaiten
• Ebisu
• Bishamonten
• Daikokuten
• Hotei
• Anansi
• Odin
• Fenrir
• Loki
• Freya
• Thor
• Baldur
• Artemis
• Hermes
• Apollo
• Ares
• Athena
• Hades
• Persephone
• Cerberus
• Anubis
• Bastet
• Sekhmet
• Thoth
• Ra
• Osiris
• Isis
• Set
• Horus
• Nephthys
• Quetzalcoatl
• Xiuhcoatl
• Tezcatlipoca
• Huitzilopochtli
• Pachamama
• Baku
• Kirin
• Ryujin
• Tengu
• Kappa
• Oni
• Yokai

Pop culture legends because Shibas belong in the spotlight

These are the names for the Shiba whose personality is already a whole franchise.

• Doge
• Cheems
• Dogecoin (the irony is the point)
• Much Wow
• Kabosu
• Such Name
• Bonk
• Shibe
• Stonks
• Mochi
• Dumpling
• Ramen
• Matcha Latte
• Boba
• Pocky
• Daifuku
• Taiyaki
• Dorayaki
• Onigiri
• Tempura
• Gyoza
• Takoyaki
• Yakitori
• Tonkatsu
• Katsu Curry
• Miso
• Tofu
• Edamame
• Wasabi
• Sashimi
• Nigiri
• Uramaki
• Temaki
• Tobiko
• Unagi
• Ikura
• Toro
• Hamachi
• Sake Roll
• Karaage
• Mentaiko
• Natto
• Furikake
• Dashi
• Konbu
• Tsukemono
• Karashi
• Shichimi
• Yuzu
• Ponzu

Fancy titles for the Shiba who runs this household

Let’s be real, they’re in charge and you both know it.

• Sir Floof-a-Lot
• Lord Biscuit
• Baron Von Sniff
• Duke of Mischief
• Prince Ruckus
• Emperor Snoot
• His Royal Naughtiness
• Grand Vizier Bork
• The Honorable Mr. Zoomies
• Lady Snaggletooth
• Countess Fluffington
• Duchess of Chaos
• Dame Destroys-a-Lot
• Baroness Von Bitey
• The Right Honorable Napper
• Sir Floofington the Fourteenth
• Madam Prissypaws
• Lord High Shedder
• Chief Bork Officer
• Supreme Overlord Wagsworth
• Admiral Zoomers
• General Mischief
• Captain Chaos
• Commodore Snuggles
• Major Tantrum
• Sergeant Side-eye
• Lieutenant Fluffy
• Colonel Snacksworth
• Officer Adorable
• Deputy Destruction
• High Chancellor Mischief
• Grand Poobah Paws
• The Exalted Mr. Sniff
• Her Majesty Miss Grumps
• Most Illustrious Chonk
• Professor Borksworth
• Doctor Dootsworth
• Master of Disaster
• Archduke of Ankles
• Viscount Velvet Paws
• The Indomitable Sir Bork
• Keeper of the Couch
• Guardian of the Treats
• Sovereign of the Sofa
• Warlord of Walkies
• Grand Marshal Snoot
• High Priest of Chaos
• Lord Absolute Unit
• Queen of the Zoomies
• King Fluffernutter

Gamer and tech names for the nerdy Shiba household

For the household where the Shiba has definitely chewed through at least one charging cable.

• Pixel
• Glitch
• Byte
• Cache
• Reboot
• Sudo
• Hexadecimal
• Kernel
• Codec
• Algorithm
• Bitrate
• Bandwidth
• Firewall
• Rootkit
• Debugger
• Respawn
• Hitbox
• Lag Spike
• Frame Drop
• Overclock
• Loadscreen
• Checkpoint
• Side Quest
• Final Boss
• Grind Mode
• Loot Drop
• Speedrun
• No-Clip
• God Mode
• Cheat Code
• Noclip Ninjadog
• Boss Fight
• Health Potion
• Mana
• Rogue Build
• Crit Hit
• Aggro
• Tank Mode
• Paladin
• Warlock
• Ranger
• Druid
• Necromancer
• Bard
• Sorcerer
• Artificer
• Monk
• Cleric
• Rogue
• Barbarian

Old Hollywood and vintage vibes for a Shiba with timeless glamour

This Shiba doesn’t follow trends. They set them, then ignore them.

• Humphrey
• Bogart
• Marlene
• Dietrich
• Greta Garbo
• Cary Grant
• Audrey
• Hepburn
• Katharine
• Vivien
• Clark Gable
• James Dean
• Marlon
• Bette Davis
• Rita Hayworth
• Ava Gardner
• Gene Kelly
• Fred Astaire
• Ginger Rogers (reprise, she deserves it twice)
• Judy Garland
• Frank Sinatra
• Dino (Martin, not the dinosaur)
• Sammy
• Liza
• Liz Taylor
• Rock Hudson
• Montgomery
• Gregory Peck
• Ingrid
• Sophia Loren
• Fellini
• Hitchcock
• Kubrick
• Wilder
• Capra
• Sturges
• Cukor
• Hawks
• Ford
• Huston
• Mankiewicz
• Lubitsch
• Murnau
• Bergman
• Tati
• Truffaut
• Godard
• Kurosawa
• Ozu
• Mizoguchi

Sports and competitor names for the dog who treats every walk like an Olympic trial

Your Shiba doesn’t fetch. They assess the situation, judge you for throwing the ball, and walk away.

• Blitz
• Slalom
• Podium
• Gold Medal
• Silver Bolt
• Turbo
• Nitro
• Speedster
• Fastpaws
• Sprint
• Marathon Muttley
• Half-Court
• End Zone
• Hat Trick
• Grand Slam
• Hole-in-One
• Full Send
• Power Play
• Overtime
• Sudden Death
• Penalty Box (he earned it)
• Red Card
• Yellow Card
• Off-side
• Buzzer Beater
• Slam Dunk
• Alley-Oop
• No-Look Pass
• Triple Double
• Sixth Paw
• MVP
• All-Star
• Hall of Famer
• Benched (the irony)
• Drafted
• Free Agent
• Trade Deadline
• Rivalry
• Dynasty
• Underdog (literally)
• Comeback
• Clutch
• Overtime Hero
• Championship
• Trophy
• Medal Stand
• Scoreboard
• Starting Lineup
• Walk-Off
• Wildcard

Spooky and supernatural names for the mysterious midnight Shiba

Shibas stare at walls at 3am. This category exists for a reason.

• Specter
• Phantom
• Wraith
• Poltergeist
• Banshee
• Ghoul
• Shadow Paws
• Nightshade
• Midnight
• Eclipse
• Umbra
• Penumbra
• Vesper
• Dusk
• Twilight
• Coven
• Salem
• Samhain
• Hex
• Jinx
• Curse
• Omen
• Raven
• Crow
• Morticia
• Gomez
• Wednesday
• Pugsley
• Lurch
• Thing (just Thing)
• Igor
• Van Helsing
• Dracula
• Carmilla
• Renfield
• Nosferatu
• Elvira
• Bellatrix
• Voldemort
• Nagini
• Dementor
• Hallow
• Haunting
• Possession
• Exorcism
• Apparition
• Incantation
• Séance
• Ouija
• Black Mirror

Wildly chaotic names that are too unhinged to categorize but perfect for a Shiba

These names defy explanation. So does your Shiba.

• Paw-sty
• Bark-arita
• Sir Zooms-a-Lot
• Waggy McWagface
• Borkimus Prime
• Señor Fluffbutt
• Woofgang Amadeus
• Bark Obama
• Hairy Paw-ter
• Chewbarka
• Snoop Dogg Jr.
• Droolius Caesar
• Winnie the Paw
• Jimmy Chew
• Santa Paws
• Paw-casso
• Leonardo DiCat-rio (lives with a cat, long story)
• Bark Twain
• Fuzz Aldrin
• Neil Arm-woof
• Paws Armstrong
• Indiana Bones
• Sherlock Bones
• Bark Kent
• Biscuit McFluffins
• Noodle Arms
• Wigglepants
• Mr. Bonksworth
• Princess Flopsalot
• Waffle Stomper
• Syrup Disaster
• Pancake Emergency
• Toast Champion
• Eggs Benedict Arnold
• Sir Licks-a-Lot
• Madame Chomp
• Lord Snack Attack
• Professor Wigglebutt
• Doctor Floof
• Captain Biscuit
• Major Boops
• General Fluffenstuff
• Admiral Snortle
• Commander Zoomsworth
• Sergeant Borkington
• Sir Naps-a-Lot
• The Big Woof
• Notorious D.O.G.
• DJ Borkmaster
• Fluffzilla

Time to start training

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect Shiba Inu dog name, it’s time to help your pup learn it! Start using your chosen name consistently from day one, saying it with joy and enthusiasm before meals, walks, and playtime to create positive associations.

Remember that dogs typically respond best to names that are one or two syllables, but don’t let that stop you from choosing longer names, you can always use a nickname for daily use while keeping the full name for special occasions. Practice calling their name in different tones and scenarios so they recognize it whether you’re calling excitedly at the dog park or softly when they’re lounging at home. Most pups learn their names within a few days to a week with consistency and positivity.

Before we go

You’ve named your dog. That’s the fun part. The next step is making sure they’re covered, because Shibas are smart, bold, and remarkably good at finding expensive ways to test your patience. Lemonade pet insurance is built for exactly this kind of dog: the one who eats something suspicious, sprints into the unknown, or simply decides that vet bills are your problem now.

Getting a quote takes about two minutes, and it’s one less thing to worry about when your beautifully named Shiba is out there living their best chaotic life.

A few quick words, because we <3 our lawyers: This post is general in nature, and any statement in it doesn’t alter the terms, conditions, exclusions, or limitations of policies issued by Lemonade, which differ according to your state of residence. You’re encouraged to discuss your specific circumstances with your own professional advisors. The purpose of this post is merely to provide you with info and insights you can use to make such discussions more productive! Naturally, all comments by, or references to, third parties represent their own views, and Lemonade assumes no responsibility for them. Coverage and discounts may not be available in all states.