Best Small Dog Names

Choosing the perfect name for your small dog is a big deal. Whether your new pup is a teacup Chihuahua or a feisty French Bulldog, the name you choose will follow them everywhere, from their first romp at the dog park to cuddle time at home. Plus, it should match their personality, size, and energy level. And while you’re making big decisions for your pint-sized friend, don’t forget to look into Lemonade pet insurance to help keep them protected in their tiniest moments of adventure.

Let’s dive into small dog name ideas to find something as unique and lovable as your furry companion.

Why small dog names matter

We get it, naming your small dog can feel like a blend of joy and pressure. It’s not just about a cute or clever choice. You want the name to fit them perfectly, roll off the tongue, and maybe even turn a few heads during introductions. But no pressure, right? Whether you’re leaning toward something classic, trendy, or totally one-of-a-kind, this guide is here to help.

So grab a coffee (or a puppuccino) and let’s find the name.

The most common small dog names at Lemonade

Ever wonder if your small dog’s name is as unique as you thought? We pulled the data from thousands of Lemonade pet insurance policies to see which names are trending among small dog owners.

Spoiler alert: some names are way more popular than others. Here’s what we found for the top 10 small breeds in our community.

Breed	#1	#2	#3	#4	#5
French Bulldog	Luna	Louie	Frankie	Lola	Winston
Shih Tzu	Bella	Coco	Luna	Teddy	Milo
Maltipoo	Teddy	Coco	Luna	Milo	Bella
Yorkshire Terrier	Teddy	Coco	Luna	Milo	Bella
Pembroke Welsh Corgi	Winston	Luna	Milo	Mochi	Charlie
Chihuahua	Luna	Bella	Coco	Lola	Peanut
Cavapoo	Teddy	Milo	Charlie	Luna	Cooper
Pomeranian	Coco	Mochi	Luna	Teddy	Milo
Miniature Schnauzer	Luna	Pepper	Milo	Lucy	Winston
Pug	Luna	Milo	Frank	Charlie	Lola

Tiny but mighty names

These names pack a lot of personality into just a few syllables, perfect for the small dog with a big presence.

• Pixie
• Button
• Nugget
• Peanut
• Bitsy
• Spud
• Mite
• Kernel
• Roo
• Sprout
• Mini
• Tinker
• Bean
• Dot
• Flea
• Pip
• Squirt
• Teeny
• Peewee
• Runt
• Shorty
• Tiny
• Wee
• Nano
• Micro
• Atom
• Itsy
• Bitty
• Petite
• Dinky
• Midget
• Shrimp
• Thumbelina
• Tom Thumb
• Lilliput
• Gulliver
• Hobbit
• Elf
• Gnome
• Sprite
• Fairy
• Imp
• Minx
• Mouse
• Squeaks
• Pinky
• Baby
• Babe
• Tot
• Kiddo
• Junior
• Little
• Smalls
• Pint
• Ounce
• Gram
• Milligram
• Niblet
• Morsel
• Crumb
• Fragment
• Sliver
• Speck
• Fleck
• Dash
• Pinch
• Smidgen
• Tad
• Touch
• Hint
• Trace
• Whisper
• Murmur
• Sigh
• Breath
• Wisp
• Mist
• Vapor
• Dew Drop
• Raindrop
• Teardrop
• Droplet
• Bubble
• Fizz
• Pop
• Snap
• Crack
• Click
• Tick
• Tock
• Ping
• Ding
• Ring
• Jingle
• Chime
• Tinkle
• Giggle
• Snicker
• Chortle
• Chuckle
• Titter
• Snort
• Hiccup
• Squeak
• Peep
• Chirp
• Tweet

Inspiring names based on small things

Sometimes, small things make the best inspiration. Here are names pulled from everyday tiny objects or creatures.

• Acorn
• Marble
• Biscuit
• Penny
• Cricket
• Pebble
• Jellybean
• Berry
• Thimble
• Chip
• Dotty
• Seed
• Grain
• Corn
• Rice
• Quinoa
• Millet
• Barley
• Oat
• Wheat
• Buckwheat
• Amaranth
• Chia
• Flax
• Sesame
• Poppy
• Sunflower
• Pumpkin
• Watermelon
• Cantaloupe
• Honeydew
• Grape
• Raisin
• Currant
• Cranberry
• Blueberry
• Raspberry
• Blackberry
• Strawberry
• Gooseberry
• Elderberry
• Huckleberry
• Boysenberry
• Mulberry
• Cloudberry
• Lingonberry
• Chokeberry
• Serviceberry
• Dewberry
• Loganberry
• Tayberry
• Salmonberry
• Thimbleberry
• Wineberry
• Bearberry
• Bunchberry
• Partridgeberry
• Winterberry
• Summerberry
• Springberry
• Autumn
• Winter
• Summer
• Spring
• Season
• Month
• Week
• Day
• Hour
• Minute
• Second
• Moment
• Instant
• Flash
• Blink
• Wink
• Glance
• Peek
• Peep
• Glimpse
• Look
• See
• Spot
• Mark
• Point
• Period
• Comma
• Colon
• Semicolon
• Dash
• Hyphen
• Apostrophe
• Quote
• Question
• Exclamation
• Asterisk
• Ampersand
• Hash
• Dollar
• Percent
• Caret
• Tilde
• Backtick
• Pipe
• Backslash
• Slash
• Plus
• Minus
• Equal
• Parenthesis
• Bracket
• Brace
• Angle

Nature-inspired names for small dogs

Small dogs are just as adventurous as the big ones. Celebrate their outdoorsy vibes with these nature-inspired picks.

• Willow
• Cedar
• Ivy
• Breeze
• Sunny
• Dew
• River
• Flora
• Sage
• Maple
• Fern
• Petal
• Daisy
• Rosebud
• Cloud
• Aspen
• Birch
• Oak
• Pine
• Fir
• Spruce
• Hemlock
• Juniper
• Cypress
• Redwood
• Sequoia
• Magnolia
• Dogwood
• Cherry
• Apple
• Peach
• Pear
• Plum
• Apricot
• Orange
• Lemon
• Lime
• Grapefruit
• Tangerine
• Clementine
• Mandarin
• Pomelo
• Yuzu
• Kumquat
• Fig
• Date
• Grape
• Kiwi
• Mango
• Papaya
• Passion
• Guava
• Lychee
• Rambutan
• Longan
• Persimmon
• Pomegranate
• Coconut
• Avocado
• Olive
• Cashew
• Almond
• Walnut
• Pecan
• Hazelnut
• Chestnut
• Macadamia
• Pistachio
• Brazil
• Peanut
• Sunflower
• Pumpkin
• Squash
• Gourd
• Melon
• Cucumber
• Zucchini
• Eggplant
• Tomato
• Pepper
• Chili
• Onion
• Garlic
• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Cinnamon
• Nutmeg
• Clove
• Cardamom
• Vanilla
• Saffron
• Paprika
• Cumin
• Coriander
• Fennel
• Dill
• Basil
• Oregano
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Lavender
• Mint
• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Chive

Small dog names with a luxurious flare

If your pup has high-class energy, these opulent name ideas could be just the match.

• Bijou
• Gem
• Marquise
• Velvet
• Cashmere
• Mink
• Chanel
• Cartier
• Pearl
• Prada
• Gucci
• Versace
• Fendi
• Opal
• Jade
• Diamond
• Ruby
• Sapphire
• Emerald
• Topaz
• Amethyst
• Garnet
• Peridot
• Aquamarine
• Turquoise
• Onyx
• Agate
• Quartz
• Crystal
• Platinum
• Gold
• Silver
• Bronze
• Copper
• Titanium
• Sterling
• Tiffany
• Bulgari
• Hermes
• Louis Vuitton
• Armani
• Dior
• Yves Saint Laurent
• Valentino
• Givenchy
• Balenciaga
• Bottega Veneta
• Celine
• Chloe
• Lanvin
• Moschino
• Dolce
• Gabbana
• Ralph Lauren
• Calvin Klein
• Tommy Hilfiger
• Michael Kors
• Kate Spade
• Coach
• Marc Jacobs
• Donna Karan
• Oscar de la Renta
• Carolina Herrera
• Diane von Furstenberg
• Stella McCartney
• Alexander McQueen
• Vivienne Westwood
• Jean Paul Gaultier
• Issey Miyake
• Comme des Garcons
• Maison Margiela
• Rick Owens
• Ann Demeulemeester
• Dries Van Noten
• Haider Ackermann
• Balmain
• Saint Laurent
• Celine
• Loewe
• JW Anderson
• Jacquemus
• Ganni
• Staud
• Rejina Pyo
• Khaite
• The Row
• Lemaire
• Acne Studios
• Toteme
• COS
• Arket
• & Other Stories
• Monki
• Weekday
• H&M
• Zara
• Mango
• Massimo Dutti
• Uterque
• Bershka
• Pull & Bear
• Stradivarius
• Oysho
• Lefties
• Zara Home

Playful names for small pups

If your small dog is always making you laugh, these playful and quirky names could be the perfect fit.

• Doodles
• Bubbles
• Squeaky
• Pogo
• Gizmo
• Zippy
• Boop
• Jinx
• Koko
• Lilo
• Pix
• Wags
• Frizzle
• Pip
• Mochi
• Giggles
• Snickers
• Chuckles
• Wiggles
• Jiggles
• Tickles
• Pickles
• Dimples
• Freckles
• Sprinkles
• Twinkles
• Sparkles
• Glitter
• Shimmer
• Glimmer
• Flash
• Dash
• Zoom
• Whoosh
• Zoom Zoom
• Speedy
• Turbo
• Nitro
• Rocket
• Comet
• Meteor
• Star
• Cosmic
• Galaxy
• Universe
• Orbit
• Planet
• Moon
• Sun
• Solar
• Lunar
• Eclipse
• Aurora
• Nebula
• Supernova
• Quasar
• Pulsar
• Black Hole
• Wormhole
• Time Warp
• Space
• Void
• Infinity
• Eternity
• Forever
• Always
• Never
• Maybe
• Perhaps
• Possibly
• Probably
• Definitely
• Absolutely
• Totally
• Completely
• Utterly
• Entirely
• Wholly
• Fully
• Partly
• Slightly
• Barely
• Hardly
• Scarcely
• Almost
• Nearly
• Quite
• Rather
• Very
• Extremely
• Incredibly
• Amazingly
• Surprisingly
• Shockingly
• Stunningly
• Breathtakingly
• Jaw-droppingly
• Mind-blowingly
• Eye-poppingly
• Heart-stoppingly
• Soul-stirringly
• Spirit-lifting
• Mood-boosting
• Energy-giving
• Life-affirming

Movie and TV inspired small dog names

You might recognize these charming and lovable names from your favorite films or shows.

• Toto
• Gizmo
• Yoda
• Remy
• Wall-E
• Bugsy
• Stitch
• Frodo
• Dobby
• Grogu
• Peep
• Porg
• Snoopy
• Chewy
• Scrappy
• Scooby
• Astro
• Muttley
• Odie
• Garfield
• Tweety
• Sylvester
• Bugs
• Daffy
• Porky
• Pepe
• Speedy
• Foghorn
• Leghorn
• Henery
• Hawk
• Marvin
• Martian
• Elmer
• Fudd
• Yosemite
• Sam
• Tasmanian
• Devil
• Road
• Runner
• Wile
• Coyote
• Pepé
• Le Pew
• Lola
• Bunny
• Mickey
• Minnie
• Donald
• Goofy
• Pluto
• Chip
• Dale
• Huey
• Dewey
• Louie
• Scrooge
• McDuck
• Launchpad
• McQuack
• Darkwing
• Duck
• Gosalyn
• Mallard
• Negaduck
• Megavolt
• Quackerjack
• Bushroot
• Liquidator
• Steelbeak
• Taurus
• Bulba
• Ammonia
• Pine
• Ample
• Grime
• Major
• Synapse
• Splatter
• Phoenix
• F.O.W.L.
• Shush
• Binkie
• Muddlefoot
• Herb
• Honker
• Tank
• Muddlefoot
• Reggie
• Bushroot
• Spike
• Bud
• Fluffy
• Mr. Banana
• Brain
• Hal
• Tuskernini
• Professor
• Moliarty
• Ammonia
• Pine
• Ample
• Grime

Names inspired by small foods and drinks

Let your foodie side shine! These names are as adorable as they are delicious.

• Cupcake
• Muffin
• Chip
• Latte
• Cocoa
• Mocha
• Oreo
• Cinnamon
• Pickle
• Popcorn
• Cookie
• Brownie
• Donut
• Bagel
• Pretzel
• Cracker
• Biscuit
• Scone
• Croissant
• Danish
• Strudel
• Tart
• Pie
• Cake
• Fudge
• Candy
• Caramel
• Toffee
• Butterscotch
• Peppermint
• Spearmint
• Wintergreen
• Eucalyptus
• Licorice
• Anise
• Fennel
• Cardamom
• Ginger
• Turmeric
• Saffron
• Paprika
• Cayenne
• Chili
• Jalapeño
• Habanero
• Serrano
• Poblano
• Chipotle
• Ancho
• Guajillo
• Pasilla
• Mulato
• Cascabel
• Arbol
• Pequin
• Tepin
• Ghost
• Carolina
• Reaper
• Scorpion
• Naga
• Bhut
• Jolokia
• Thai
• Tabasco
• Sriracha
• Harissa
• Gochujang
• Kimchi
• Wasabi
• Horseradish
• Mustard
• Ketchup
• Mayo
• Ranch
• Caesar
• Italian
• Balsamic
• Vinaigrette
• Honey
• Maple
• Syrup
• Molasses
• Sugar
• Salt
• Pepper
• Garlic
• Onion
• Shallot
• Leek
• Chive
• Scallion
• Parsley
• Cilantro
• Basil
• Oregano
• Thyme
• Rosemary
• Sage
• Dill
• Tarragon
• Chervil
• Marjoram
• Savory

Training your small dog to recognize its name

Now that you’ve chosen the perfect 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

Your new small dog deserves the best start in life. And while a perfect name is step one, keeping them healthy and happy is the long game. Lemonade pet insurance can help cover unexpected health costs so you can focus on the cuddles, not the vet bills. Here’s to many tail wags, happy barks, and making memories with your little bundle of joy!

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.