Best Dog Names for Male Shih Tzus

Choosing a name for your male Shih Tzu is a big deal. This tiny, charismatic companion deserves a name that perfectly captures his personality, quirks, and charm. Whether you’re looking for something regal, playful, or completely unique, we’ve got you covered. Bonus: Once you’ve named your pup, protecting him with Lemonade pet insurance ensures that his playful nature doesn’t turn into financial surprises.

Ready to find the perfect name? Let’s dive into the delightful world of dog names tailored specifically for male Shih Tzus.

Why naming your Shih Tzu feels so personal

Okay, we get it. You’ve probably asked yourself, “Why is picking a name this hard?” Naming your furry best friend isn’t just about a label; it’s about identity. You’re choosing what you’ll call him when he’s snuggled up on your lap, bounding across the yard, or trying to sneak a bite of your sandwich.

It’s a big deal, but don’t worry—we’ve rounded up some seriously good suggestions to make the process smoother (and more fun).

What Lemonade’s Shih Tzu owners are actually naming their dogs

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

Top male Shih Tzu names
Milo
Teddy
Charlie
Max
Oreo
Gizmo
Coco
Leo
Oliver
Toby
Benji
Buddy
Rocky
Louie
Cooper
Mochi
Bentley
Chewy
Ollie
Prince
Lucky
Bear
Winston
Chewie
Simba
Loki
Archie
Bruno
Tucker
Benny
Jack
Jax
Cookie
Bandit
Kobe
Theo
Ace
Duke
Ziggy
King
Gus
Rocco
Snoopy
Oscar
Chase
Biscuit
Mylo
Finn
Romeo
Shadow
Henry
Bailey
Riley
Brownie
Sammy
Yoshi
Nico
Zeus
Koda
Jasper
Panda
Georgie
Niko
Cody
Snickers
Rex
Otis
Harley
Gucci
Beau
Boba
Sunny
Chico
Whiskey
Luke
Murphy
Rusty
Chip
Scooter
Tommy
Kash
Frankie
Appa
Thor
Nugget
Enzo
Billy
Tobi
Chewbacca
Bowie
Baxter
Blue
Theodore
Momo
George
Fluffy
Ozzy
Eddie
Louis
Joey

Classic boy names for a classic breed

Timeless, dignified, and completely at home on a Shih Tzu.

• Max
• Charlie
• Buddy
• Jack
• Oliver
• Leo
• Milo
• Oscar
• Teddy
• Cooper
• Bear
• Tucker
• Murphy
• Louie
• Benny
• Frankie
• Archie
• Joey
• Sammy
• Toby
• Winston
• Monty
• Chester
• Baxter
• Dexter
• Rupert
• Barney
• Alfie
• Ernie
• Gus
• Harvey
• Iggy
• Jasper
• Kirby
• Lenny
• Marvin
• Ned
• Otto
• Percy
• Quincy
• Ralphie
• Stanley
• Theo
• Ulric
• Victor
• Walter
• Xavier
• Yogi
• Ziggy
• Buster

Old-fashioned gentleman names

He’s distinguished. He’s refined. He just chewed your shoe.

• Reginald
• Archibald
• Cornelius
• Thaddeus
• Mortimer
• Humphrey
• Alistair
• Barnaby
• Percival
• Algernon
• Gideon
• Ignatius
• Leofric
• Montgomery
• Neville
• Octavius
• Phineas
• Roderick
• Sylvester
• Tiberius
• Ulysses
• Wilberforce
• Zebediah
• Bertram
• Ambrose
• Clarence
• Douglas
• Edmund
• Ferdinand
• Geoffrey
• Harold
• Inglebert
• Josiah
• Kingsley
• Lionel
• Montague
• Nathaniel
• Orville
• Reginald
• Sebastian
• Theron
• Uriah
• Valentine
• Wendell
• Xerxes
• Yorick
• Zachariah
• Cuthbert
• Desmond
• Emsworth

Chinese-inspired names for a dynasty dog

He came from emperors. Don’t let him forget it.

• Ming
• Bao
• Wei
• Tao
• Bo
• Rui
• Kun
• Han
• Gui
• Fu
• Dong
• Cheng
• Sen
• Tian
• Wen
• Xi
• Yao
• Zeng
• Lei
• Mao
• Pan
• Qi
• Ran
• Ou
• Nan
• Jing
• Long
• Feng
• Gang
• Hao
• Jun
• Kai
• Liang
• Peng
• Qiang
• Sheng
• Tang
• Xing
• Yang
• Zhi
• Bolin
• Chenxu
• Daming
• Erqing
• Fengbo
• Guowei
• Haoran
• Jiaming
• Kaiwen
• Liangze

Royal titles for a dog who rules your home

He didn’t ask for the crown. He was born with it.

• King
• Duke
• Baron
• Earl
• Prince
• Sultan
• Kaiser
• Pharaoh
• Regent
• Archduke
• Viscount
• Marquis
• Czar
• Viceroy
• Sovereign
• Sire
• Consort
• Liege
• Highness
• Majesty
• Overlord
• Commander
• Admiral
• General
• Captain
• Colonel
• Marshal
• Brigadier
• Commodore
• Chancellor
• Magistrate
• Patriarch
• Potentate
• Dignitary
• Aristocrat
• Nobleman
• Warlord
• Chieftain
• Emissary
• Envoy
• Palatine
• Suzerain
• Warden
• Seneschal
• Chamberlain
• Steward
• Constable
• Herald
• Exchequer
• Bailiff

Punny names for the pun-forward owner

You’ve earned this. Choose wisely and own it forever.

• Bark Obama
• Hairy Styles
• Woofgang Amadeus
• Drool Julius
• Paw McCartney
• Chew-barka
• Bark Twain
• Jimmy Chew
• Mutt Damon
• Snoop Dogg Jr.
• Fuzz Lightyear
• Hairy Paw-ter
• Ruff Vader
• Indiana Bones
• Sherlock Bones
• Yap Capone
• Droolius Caesar
• Count Barkula
• The Bark Knight
• Fleaonardo DiCaprio
• Sir Barks-a-Lot
• Paw-casso
• Growl-ileo
• Dog Hammarskjöld
• Bark Twain Jr.
• Sniff Eastwood
• Jabba the Mutt
• Mutt Romney
• Howling Oates
• Flea Bailey
• Fuzz Aldrin
• Sir Dribbles-a-Lot
• Paw-sto
• Pooch Malone
• Yapper McYapface
• Fluffinator
• Furrball McGee
• Sir Floofington the Fourteenth
• Pup Tart
• Wagatha’s Brother
• Lord Bork
• Sir Licks-a-Lot
• Paw-lo Picasso
• Vincent van Paw
• Salvador Dogi
• Paw-dre Pío
• Dogstoyevsky
• Chewlius Caesar
• Barkimedes
• Paw-thagoras

Lion dog names (he literally means “lion dog”)

Shih Tzu translates to “lion dog” in Mandarin. These names know that.

• Simba
• Mufasa
• Aslan
• Kovu
• Roar
• Mane
• Pounce
• Prowl
• Pride
• Sahara
• Serengeti
• Kilimanjaro
• Zanzibar
• Kalahari
• Tsavo
• Samburu
• Liger
• Goldenmane
• Ironmane
• Silkmane
• Manchild
• Lioncourt
• Manesworth
• Goldenpaw
• Fierceworth
• Lionfrost
• Shimmerroar
• Manejet
• Goldentop
• Manecloud
• Timon
• Rafiki
• Zazu
• Pumba
• Ngorongoro
• Nairobi
• Amboseli
• Masai
• Savanna
• Whelp
• Cub
• Manecrest
• Lionpaw
• Lioncub
• Maneking
• Goldroar
• Fierceking
• Lionduke
• Manelord
• Roarsworth

Mythology and legend names

Ancient, powerful, slightly overdramatic. Perfect.

• Zeus
• Apollo
• Hermes
• Poseidon
• Dionysus
• Hephaestus
• Ares
• Eros
• Morpheus
• Hypnos
• Helios
• Erebus
• Chaos
• Uranus
• Cronus
• Odin
• Thor
• Loki
• Baldur
• Tyr
• Heimdall
• Mimir
• Fenrir
• Frey
• Bragi
• Kvasir
• Njord
• Osiris
• Anubis
• Horus
• Thoth
• Ra
• Ptah
• Sobek
• Khnum
• Atum
• Shu
• Geb
• Nut
• Seth
• Perseus
• Achilles
• Odysseus
• Hector
• Ajax
• Orion
• Theseus
• Castor
• Pollux
• Bellerophon

Food names for a bite-sized boy

Small, delicious, impossible to resist.

• Mochi
• Dumpling
• Wonton
• Ramen
• Noodle
• Udon
• Gyoza
• Tofu
• Miso
• Wasabi
• Sesame
• Boba
• Tempura
• Edamame
• Soba
• Hummus
• Falafel
• Pita
• Baklava
• Tiramisu
• Cannoli
• Biscotti
• Churro
• Tapioca
• Truffle
• Praline
• Toffee
• Nougat
• Marzipan
• Caramel
• Butterscotch
• Molasses
• Fondant
• Ganache
• Brioche
• Croissant
• Beignet
• Eclair
• Macaron
• Affogato
• Gelato
• Panna
• Sopapilla
• Horchata
• Conchas
• Alfajor
• Dulce
• Cajeta
• Paleta
• Nacho

Fluffy boy names

The hair demands a name that honors it. For maximum floof acknowledgment

• Fluffy
• Frizz
• Pompom
• Mopsy
• Fluffernutter
• Woolsworth
• Puffball
• Fuzzwick
• Wigsworth
• Poofalot
• Shagsworth
• Fringeworth
• Bouffant
• Corkscrew
• Sir Floofington
• Velveteen
• Puffmaster
• Silksworth
• Tanglepaws
• Mopsworth
• Floofalot
• Frizzington
• Tousleworth
• Flufferino
• Puffkins
• Curlicue
• Pompkins
• Velvethorn
• Frizzel
• Ringlet
• Mopster
• Fringeling
• Fluffsworth
• Frizzbomb
• Bouffington
• Puffington
• Frizzmaster
• Silkpaws
• Velvetpaws
• Touslekins
• Woolington
• Mopmaster
• Tangleton
• Frizzball
• Floofinton
• Silkyboy
• Curlsworth
• Fluffmeister
• Pompmaster
• Fuzzball

Personality-first names

He sighs. He stares. He judges. He’s incredible.

• Broody
• Sulky
• Grumpy
• Pouty
• Hamlet
• Macbeth
• Iago
• Othello
• Prospero
• Caliban
• Oberon
• Puck
• Lysander
• Demetrius
• Theseus
• Bottom
• Quince
• Flute
• Snout
• Starveling
• Mousetrap
• Stagefright
• Curtaincall
• Soliloquy
• Monologue
• Epilogue
• Prologue
• Intermission
• Theatrics
• Melodrama
• Rascal
• Scoundrel
• Troublemaker
• Mischief
• Mayhem
• Havoc
• Pandemonium
• Ruckus
• Hullabaloo
• Kerfuffle
• Brouhaha
• Shenanigan
• Horseplay
• Tomfoolery
• Chicanery
• Skullduggery
• Devilry
• Buffoonery
• Rapscallion
• Scalliwag

Chill boy names for the Shih Tzu who just wants to nap

He’s located the warmest spot. He’s not moving. Respect.

• Slouch
• Snooze
• Loafer
• Dozer
• Dreamer
• Slumber
• Siesta
• Napper
• Duvet
• Pillow
• Cushion
• Ottoman
• Recliner
• Couch
• Hammock
• Napsworth
• Snoozington
• Drowsington
• Slumberton
• Dozington
• Dreamsworth
• Loungewell
• Restington
• Snoozalot
• Napmaster
• Dozerville
• Yawnsworth
• Hibernus
• Drowseworth
• Nappington
• Velour
• Plush
• Velvet
• Cashmere
• Flannel
• Fleece
• Chenille
• Satin
• Muslin
• Percale
• Blanket
• Puffsworth
• Snugsworth
• Cozington
• Warmsworth
• Softly
• Driftwood
• Cloudsworth
• Mistington
• Stillwater

Nature names with quiet dignity

Calm, beautiful, and slightly above it all, just like him.

• Willow
• Sage
• Stone
• River
• Forest
• Cliff
• Ash
• Oak
• Birch
• Cedar
• Elm
• Fir
• Grove
• Heath
• Ivy
• Juniper
• Knoll
• Larch
• Meadow
• Norse
• Orchard
• Pine
• Quarry
• Reed
• Spruce
• Thicket
• Umber
• Vale
• Wren
• Yarrow
• Zephyr
• Boulter
• Cairn
• Dell
• Fen
• Glen
• Hollow
• Islet
• Jetty
• Kestrel
• Linden
• Marsh
• Nettle
• Osier
• Pebble
• Quill
• Ridge
• Summit
• Tarn
• Brook

Names with pure Shih Tzu boy energy

You’ll know his name when you see it. This is the list.

• Wobble
• Toddle
• Scamper
• Waddle
• Bumble
• Tumble
• Grumble
• Fumble
• Rumble
• Stumble
• Mumble
• Crumble
• Wiggles
• Jiggles
• Giggles
• Snuggles
• Cuddles
• Nuzzles
• Ruffles
• Truffles
• Waffles
• Sprinkles
• Twinkles
• Crinkles
• Wrinkles
• Dimples
• Freckles
• Speckles
• Pickles
• Pitter
• Patter
• Tippytoes
• Daintypaws
• Prancington
• Minceworth
• Flouncy
• Bouncington
• Nugget
• Button
• Pip
• Biscuit
• Pretzel
• Cheddar
• Nacho
• Pudding
• Cobbler
• Muffin
• Biscotti
• Doughboy
• Roly-Poly

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect name

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect name for your male Shih Tzu, 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

Shih Tzus bring so much joy into our lives, and picking the right name is just the start of your journey together. As you care for your little buddy, consider Lemonade pet insurance to help them stay healthy and happy. From routine care to unexpected emergencies, it’s one less thing to worry about while enjoying all those snuggles.

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