Finding the perfect name for your new pup is no small task. You want something that fits their personality, suits their tiny frame, and feels just right when you call it out at the dog park. Female small dog names can be as big as your imagination, and whether you’re looking for something spunky, sweet, or a touch of elegance, we’ve got a massive list to help.
Plus, it’s never too early to start thinking about protecting your furry best friend with Lemonade pet insurance, so you can focus on the fun parts of dog parenting, like picking the name! Let’s dive in.
How to choose your small dog’s name
Choosing a name isn’t just about what sounds cute, it’s about finding something meaningful to you and your pup. Will they grow into it? Does it roll off the tongue easily? Are you totally cool yelling it across a park? There’s a lot to consider (maybe more than you thought), but don’t stress.
Grab a coffee, kick back, and scroll through these 700+ ideas. We’ve grouped them into playful themes to match your dog’s personality and vibe.
Top female small dog names at Lemonade
We analyzed thousands of Lemonade pet insurance policies to see which girl dog names are most popular among small breed owners. From classic picks like Bella to trendy choices like Mochi, here are the top 5 female names for each of the most popular small breeds in our community.
| Breed | #1 | #2 | #3 | #4 | #5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Bulldog | Luna | Lola | Bella | Stella | Coco |
| Shih Tzu | Bella | Luna | Coco | Lola | Daisy |
| Maltipoo | Luna | Bella | Coco | Daisy | Mia |
| Yorkshire Terrier | Bella | Luna | Coco | Chloe | Daisy |
| Pembroke Welsh Corgi | Luna | Winnie | Daisy | Mochi | Maple |
| Chihuahua | Luna | Bella | Lola | Coco | Chloe |
| Cavapoo | Luna | Winnie | Daisy | Penny | Coco |
| Pomeranian | Luna | Bella | Coco | Mochi | Chloe |
| Miniature Schnauzer | Luna | Lucy | Pepper | Bella | Coco |
| Pug | Luna | Lola | Stella | Penny | Daisy |
Classy and sophisticated names
For small dogs with big elegance, these names bring the class.
- Chanel
- Astrid
- Genevieve
- Victoria
- Colette
- Duchess
- Amelia
- Priscilla
- Sloane
- Vivienne
- Charlotte
- Odette
- Clara
- Estelle
- Leona
- Beatrice
- Evangeline
- Seraphina
- Cordelia
- Arabella
- Penelope
- Adelaide
- Anastasia
- Valentina
- Gwendolyn
- Josephine
- Marguerite
- Theodora
- Isadora
- Octavia
- Celeste
- Francesca
- Gabrielle
- Juliette
- Rosalind
- Guinevere
- Clementine
- Persephone
- Ophelia
- Imogen
- Delphine
- Viviana
- Lillian
- Emmeline
- Cordelia
- Beatrix
- Evangeline
- Genevra
- Isadora
- Jacqueline
- Katherine
- Lilliana
- Madeline
- Natalie
- Olivette
- Philippa
- Quintessa
- Rosalind
- Sabrina
- Tabitha
- Ursula
- Veronica
- Wilhelmina
- Ximena
- Yvonne
- Zara
- Alexandria
- Belinda
- Cassandra
- Diana
- Eleanor
- Felicity
- Georgiana
- Helena
- Isabella
- Jasmine
- Katarina
- Lucinda
- Miranda
- Nicolette
- Ophelia
- Portia
- Quintessa
- Rebecca
- Sophia
- Tatiana
- Valentina
- Winifred
- Xandra
- Yasmin
- Zelda
- Antoinette
- Bernadette
- Constance
- Dorothea
- Esperanza
- Francine
- Gabriela
- Henrietta
- Ingrid
- Juliana
- Kathryn
Cheerful and playful names
For the pups who bring endless joy and laughter, these names fit the bill.
- Sunny
- Poppy
- Daisy
- Clover
- Bubbles
- Pixie
- Peanut
- Happy
- Minnie
- Tinker
- Skippy
- Bambi
- Jolly
- Sprinkle
- Snickers
- Giggles
- Bouncey
- Zippy
- Pickle
- Merry
- Chirpy
- Twinkle
- Doodle
- Sparkle
- Wiggles
- Bingo
- Cheerio
- Fizz
- Gizmo
- Hiccup
- Jester
- Kiwi
- Lollipop
- Munchkin
- Noodle
- Paprika
- Quibble
- Rascal
- Squirt
- Tickle
- Upbeat
- Wobble
- Yippee
- Zigzag
- Breezy
- Cuddles
- Dimples
- Ember
- Frolic
- Gummy
- Hopscotch
- Jellybean
- Kookie
- Lively
- Mango
- Nutmeg
- Optimist
- Puddle
- Quirky
- Rainbow
- Shimmer
- Tango
- Unicorn
- Vanilla
- Whimsy
- Yodel
- Zesty
- Bounce
- Carnival
- Dancer
- Echo
- Firefly
- Glee
- Harmony
- Icicle
- Jamboree
- Kaleidoscope
- Limerick
- Melody
- Nirvana
- Orchestra
- Prism
- Quest
- Rhythm
- Symphony
- Tempo
- Universe
- Vibe
- Whirlwind
- Xylophone
- Yoyo
- Zinger
- Anthem
- Bliss
- Crescendo
- Delight
- Euphoria
- Festive
- Giggle
- Hallelujah
- Inspiration
- Jubilee
Nature-inspired names
These names channel the beauty of the outdoors to match your pup’s free spirit.
- Willow
- Dahlia
- Maple
- River
- Fern
- Blossom
- Meadow
- Juniper
- Petal
- Lilac
- Cedar
- Rose
- Acorn
- Thistle
- Breeze
- Aspen
- Coral
- Daffodil
- Ember
- Forest
- Ginger
- Hazel
- Iris
- Jasmine
- Kale
- Lavender
- Moss
- Nutmeg
- Olive
- Pine
- Quartz
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Tulip
- Violet
- Wren
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
- Aurora
- Birch
- Clementine
- Dune
- Eucalyptus
- Flora
- Gardenia
- Heather
- Ivy
- Jade
- Koa
- Lotus
- Magnolia
- Narcissus
- Opal
- Peony
- Rain
- Sequoia
- Thyme
- Valencia
- Walnut
- Xylem
- Yucca
- Zephyr
- Autumn
- Bamboo
- Canyon
- Desert
- Evergreen
- Fig
- Grove
- Hickory
- Indigo
- Junco
- Kelp
- Lichen
- Marigold
- Nectar
- Orchard
- Poplar
- Quail
- Reed
- Stone
- Terra
- Umbra
- Valley
- Wildflower
- Xerophyte
- Yellowstone
- Zion
- Arbor
- Brook
- Cliff
- Delta
- Elm
- Fjord
- Glacier
- Harbor
- Isle
- Journey
- Knoll
- Lake
- Mountain
- Nova
- Ocean
Tiny but mighty names
Because small dogs have some of the biggest personalities around.
- Roxy
- Cleo
- Scout
- Lexi
- Storm
- Fiona
- Blaze
- Pepper
- Harley
- Juno
- Nova
- Bristol
- Nikita
- Zara
- Raven
- Rebel
- Diva
- Fierce
- Titan
- Spark
- Vixen
- Bolt
- Phoenix
- Danger
- Rocket
- Turbo
- Viking
- Warrior
- Zeus
- Ace
- Boss
- Chief
- Duke
- Flash
- Gunner
- Hunter
- Justice
- King
- Legend
- Maverick
- Ninja
- Onyx
- Power
- Quest
- Ranger
- Spike
- Thriller
- Ultra
- Victor
- Wolf
- Xtreme
- Yankee
- Zorro
- Atlas
- Bandit
- Chaos
- Diesel
- Edge
- Falcon
- Gladiator
- Hero
- Impact
- Jaguar
- Knight
- Lightning
- Monster
- Nuclear
- Outlaw
- Phantom
- Quick
- Rambo
- Savage
- Thunder
- Unknown
- Venom
- Wicked
- X-ray
- Yeti
- Zest
- Arrow
- Bullet
- Crusher
- Dynamo
- Explosion
- Fire
- Grit
- Hurricane
- Iron
- Jet
- Killer
- Laser
- Machine
- Nuclear
- Overdrive
- Predator
- Quantum
- Razor
- Steel
- Tank
- Ultimate
- Velocity
- Weapon
- Xterminator
- Yearning
- Zenith
Cute and sweet names
Perfect for your snuggly, lovable little companion.
- Honey
- Cookie
- Mochi
- Sugar
- Peach
- Lulu
- Candy
- Buttercup
- Marshmallow
- Bella
- Boo
- Nibbles
- Pudding
- Dove
- Snuggle
- Cupcake
- Sweetie
- Angel
- Pumpkin
- Precious
- Baby
- Cuddle
- Lovey
- Sweetpea
- Muffin
- Cherry
- Biscuit
- Caramel
- Cream
- Fudge
- Gumdrop
- Honeybun
- Icing
- Jelly
- Kisses
- Licorice
- Macaroon
- Nougat
- Oreo
- Peppermint
- Quiche
- Raisin
- Sherbet
- Taffy
- Vanilla
- Waffle
- Yogurt
- Zucchini
- Apricot
- Banana
- Coconut
- Danish
- Eclair
- Frosting
- Ginger
- Hazelnut
- Ice cream
- Jam
- Kiwi
- Lemon
- Mint
- Nutella
- Orange
- Pancake
- Quinoa
- Raspberry
- Strawberry
- Toffee
- Umbrella
- Velvet
- Whipped cream
- Xmas
- Yam
- Zucchini bread
- Apple pie
- Blueberry
- Cinnamon
- Donut
- Eggnog
- Flan
- Gingerbread
- Hot chocolate
- Ice pop
- Jello
- Key lime
- Latte
- Milkshake
- Neapolitan
- Oatmeal
- Pie
- Queso
- Root beer
- S’mores
- Tiramisu
- Upside down cake
- Vienna finger
- White chocolate
- Xmas cookie
- Yellow cake
- Zwieback
Celebrity-inspired names
For pups born to be fabulous and a little famous themselves.
- Oprah
- Rihanna
- Dolly
- Selena
- Adele
- Beyoncé
- Zendaya
- Lizzie
- Gaga
- Shakira
- Marilyn
- Whitney
- Greta
- Halle
- Britney
- Madonna
- Cher
- Aretha
- Diana
- Barbra
- Celine
- Tina
- Janet
- Mariah
- Christina
- Alicia
- Jennifer
- Scarlett
- Angelina
- Reese
- Sandra
- Julia
- Meryl
- Nicole
- Charlize
- Kate
- Emma
- Amy
- Taylor
- Ariana
- Katy
- Pink
- Avril
- Gwen
- Nicki
- Cardi
- Billie
- Dua
- Lizzo
- Lorde
- Bjork
- Stevie
- Joni
- Grace
- Audrey
- Elizabeth
- Sophia
- Ingrid
- Vivien
- Lauren
- Katherine
- Natalie
- Michelle
- Drew
- Cameron
- Gwyneth
- Sarah
- Jessica
- Cate
- Helen
- Judi
- Maggie
- Glenn
- Frances
- Diane
- Sigourney
- Jodie
- Susan
- Goldie
- Whoopi
- Bette
- Alanis
- Fiona
- Lauryn
- Erykah
- Missy
- Laurie
- Carrie
- Shania
- Faith
- Reba
- Martina
- Trisha
- LeAnn
- Patsy
- Loretta
- Tammy
- Crystal
- Wynonna
- Naomi
- Dolly
- June
- Rosanne
- Bonnie
- Emmylou
Short and snazzy names
Quick, easy names that still stand out from the crowd.
- Mia
- Ava
- Eve
- Ivy
- Kay
- Noa
- Sky
- Lux
- Rue
- Zoe
- Bay
- Ana
- Liv
- Cia
- Pix
- Max
- Rex
- Fox
- Dex
- Jax
- Hex
- Rox
- Sox
- Tex
- Wax
- Box
- Cox
- Lox
- Nox
- Pox
- Vex
- Zax
- Blu
- Fru
- Gru
- Hue
- Jew
- Kru
- Lou
- Moo
- New
- Poo
- Que
- Roo
- Sue
- Too
- Voo
- Woo
- Xoo
- Yoo
- Zoo
- Ace
- Ice
- Ode
- Use
- Axe
- Bye
- Cue
- Die
- Eye
- Fly
- Guy
- Hi
- I
- Jye
- Kye
- Lie
- My
- Nye
- Oye
- Pye
- Qye
- Rye
- Sly
- Try
- Uy
- Vie
- Why
- X
- Y
- Z
- Ash
- Bee
- Cat
- Dog
- Elf
- Fun
- Gem
- Hat
- Ink
- Jet
- Kit
- Lap
- Map
- Net
- Oak
- Pan
- Qat
- Red
- Sun
- Tap
- Urn
- Van
- Web
- X-ray
- Yak
- Zip
Training your pup
Now that you’ve chosen the perfect female small 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 everyday use while keeping the full name for special occasions. Practice calling their name in different tones and situations so they recognize it whether you’re calling excitedly at the dog park or speaking softly when they’re resting. Most dogs learn their names within a few days to a week with consistent, positive use.
Before we go
Finding the right name is just one part of welcoming a small dog into your life. While you’re at it, don’t forget to think about their future health and well-being. Getting pet insurance from Lemonade can help you feel ready for any “what-ifs.”
Now, go ahead, give your pup their name debut and enjoy all the happy tail wags to come!
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.
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