A nickname is the calling card of a four-legged friend. It reflects his individuality, emphasizes his nobility and breed.
In order not to make a mistake in choosing a name for a pug, you should listen to the advice of dog handlers. The list below will make it easier to choose a nickname for boys or girls pugs.
Perhaps the ideas contained in it will help you come up with a new nickname that did not exist before.
General recommendations for choosing a name for a dog
Pedigree puppies born in the nursery are given nicknames by the breeder in compliance with certain rules:
- The names of babies from the same litter begin with the same letter.
- A prefix up to 15 characters long indicates a nursery or breeder.
- Nicknames are not used more than once every 30 years.
The maximum length of a dog's official name is 40 characters including spaces. Constantly calling a pet with a nickname consisting of several words is very inconvenient, so dog breeders come up with additional, “pet” nicknames for dogs.
Nicknames for pugs are chosen according to the same rules as for other breeds:
- Dogs do not take well to long and complicated names. In an emergency, the owner will not have time to quickly pronounce the ornate nickname, and trouble will happen to the pet. The optimal length is 2-3 syllables.
- In our country, it is not customary to give animals Russian human names - this contradicts ethical considerations and the canons of the Orthodox Church. However, it is not forbidden to use nicknames of foreign origin.
- Pugs are elegant dogs with noble origins. Too simple nicknames do not suit them: Barbos, Polkan, Sharik, etc.
- The name should not be similar to the command. For example, the boy’s nickname Accord resembles “Aport!”, the girl’s nickname Cindy resembles “Sit!” Such confusion misleads the dog.
To find a unique, beautiful and sonorous nickname that suits a particular pet, you should observe the puppy, study its habits and character.
If the owner likes several options, it is worth calling the baby with each of the names and giving him the one to which he will respond.
The influence of a nickname on character
It is generally accepted that the name of a pet has a direct impact on the formation of its character, so it is very important to choose the right name for a pug. The nickname for the pug can be chosen in a thematic direction. Considering that this breed is of aristocratic origin, very often the dog of emperors is given the name of a deity, a famous ruler or a famous artist .
Pugs with the nicknames Mars, Julius and Guy, Akbar, Adam, Zeus, Ares, Vulcan, Juan, as well as Darius, Louis and Juan behave very kindly, but at the same time with great dignity. Fans of oriental exoticism try to emphasize the Chinese roots of the popular breed with their nickname, so they often give their pet such original names as Fusi, Pangu, Chan, Leigong, Cao, Kangxi, Segun, Liao, Qin, as well as Wang, Tan and Shang. As a rule, a pug with such an unusual nickname behaves with imperial calm.
This is interesting! There are well-known cases when, having chosen a nickname for their pet with a lot of growling sounds, the owner over time was faced with unmotivated aggression from a grown pug.
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Features of choosing a name for a pug
Pugs are compact, but strong and muscular decorative dogs. Both boys and girls are cheerful, cool and incredibly charming.
These are wonderful companions for people who love to spend time on the couch - the pet will happily keep the owner company.
Representatives of this breed are devoid of aggression, love children, and do not require special care or professional training. And their funny pranks turn into a constant source of positive emotions and good mood.
Dogs have friendly, funny, and funny nicknames that reflect these personality traits.
The standard allows 4 color options for representatives of this breed. Coloring is a great reason to give your pet an apt nickname:
- you can call a boy of silver color Diamond, Gray, Ash, Ghost; girl - Blondie, Pearl, Cameo;
- apricot boy - Almond, Bucky, Peach; girl - Bertha, Daisy, Berry;
- beige boy – Shortbread, Muffin, Truffle; girl - Dixie, Maggie, Chasey;
- black boy - Blackwell, Raven, Onyx; girl - Bagheera, Shadow, Zola.
Another point that you can pay attention to when choosing a nickname is the country of origin. Pugs originated in China.
Accordingly, names of Chinese origin will sound organically.
Nicknames with meaning
In conclusion, here are names with meanings that are so suitable for cute pugs:
- Greta is a pearl, a German name.
- Gina is a silver, silver name of Indian origin.
- Mabel is a sweet, pretty, Latin name.
- Mildred is my stronghold, an old “witch” name.
- Calla is a beautiful, wonderful (after the calla flower), Greek name.
- Elsa is a princess, the heroine of the Disney cartoon “Frozen”.
- Heidi is a noble, noble family name of German origin.
- Rita is a gem (if the owner has watched Power Rangers).
- Lotus is a fabulous, magical, Greek name.
- Zelda - for fans of the Legend of Zelda series.
- Olivia - branch of peace, olive tree.
- Shira is a beautiful, enchanting melody, a Jewish name.
- Esther is the star of happiness, a biblical name.
- Nora - having honor and dignity, Latin name.
- Alice is the main traveler through the Looking Glass and Wonderland.
- Darcy is Jane Austen's most romantic heroine.
- Sophie is the embodiment of wisdom, a Latin name.
And this is Zelda:
What to name a boy pug
Pugs boys are quite temperamental - they are characterized by stubbornness and willfulness. They behave with more dignity than girls, they know their worth, but they have the most tender feelings for their owner.
Puppies are usually playful and energetic, but by the age of 4-5 years the dogs become calmer and lazier. Therefore, names like Shustrik or Porokh may lose their meaning over the years.
Nicknames for a boy's pug are selected taking into account the characteristics of the pet. The above is only a general description, but each dog is individual in its own way.
Long names of puppies from kennels can be shortened by combining the first letters of all words or finding a short form.
For example, the boy Edelweiss turns into Eddie, and the girl Concordia turns into Connie.
Dog names are often of foreign origin, but in recent years Russian words have also become popular.
For example, the names Donut or Belyash are suitable for a well-fed dog.
For brutal males
Due to their small size, pugs are often underestimated, but in reality they are brave and desperate - the pet will protect the owner from an opponent who is 3-4 times larger than him. A dog of this breed once saved King William the Quiet by waking up the camp during an enemy attack. Doesn't such an act confirm the knightly character of pugs?
The appropriate nickname will help to emphasize these qualities: Akbar, Altai, Amadeus, Arnie, Archie, Bucks, Leopard, Blade, Boss, Bruce, Butch, Vesuvius, Viking, Gordon, Thunder, Darius, Jack, Fang, Lion, Marcus, Oscar, Rimbaud , Pirate, Tarzan, Tyson, Shere Khan, Phoenix, Hugo, Citron, Jaguar.
The names of ancient gods and mythological characters sound impressive.
The boy can be called: Apollo, Ares, Achilles, Hector, Hermes, Hephaestus, Goliath, Dionysus, Zeus, Kepheus, Mars, Pegasus, Perseus, Ramses, Titan, Thor, Faun, Horse, Aegeus.
This is interesting. It has been noticed that boys whose nicknames contain the letter “r” grow up to be more courageous and decisive.
Funny and cool nicknames
Many dog breeders are moving away from stereotypes and giving pug boys very original names: Adler, iPhone, Allegro, Baton, Beavis, Borsch, Velvet, Virage, Gnome, Goblin, Google, Gucci, Jam, Yoda, Cupcake, Kinder, Cognac, Nike, Ninja , Mixer, Dude, Pompom, Pouf, Radar, Snickers, Spike, Meatball, Tonic, Troll, Wrapper, Cheburek, Sherlock, Eclair, Extreme.
On a note. Pugs are big eaters. Food-related names suit them well.
Aristocratic
The pedigree of a boy's pug will be emphasized by an aristocratic nickname - with it the pet will invariably make a splash on walks: Adam, Avalon, Barney, Barton, Brandon, Viscount, Volt, Henry, Count, Dante, Diego, Geri, Danny, Eli, Camelot, Quint, Kevin , Colin, Cole, Leo, Laurie, Louis, Lucas, Ludwig, Marquis, Mathis, Mickey, Milord, Monty, Maurice, Oswald, Patrick, Ralph, Hitch, Hank, Charlie, Chester, Julius.
Foreign nicknames for boys
The pug is an ancient Chinese breed. The pets lived for a long time at the imperial court, so the names for the boy are particularly grand.
Descriptions of similar animals were found in the works of Confucius. Nicknames borrowed from the Chinese language are perfect for boys.
You can put any value into it:
- Aiko – beloved;
- Akira – bright;
- Akito - autumn;
- Arata – new;
- Kameko is a child of a turtle;
- Kang – prosperity;
- Kaori – pleasant smell;
- Katsu – victory;
- Michiko is a child of beauty;
- Miyako is the beautiful child of the night;
- Naoki – honest;
- Feng – wind;
- Haru – born in spring;
- Haruki – shining;
- Tsukiko – child of the moon;
- Shining - peace;
- Etsuko – child of joy;
- Yuki - snow.
Names of your favorite characters
Children prefer to give animals the names of fairy tale and cartoon characters.
Such nicknames are quite consistent with the perky character of the male dogs: Baloo, Bart, Woody, Guy, Homer, Goodwin, Goofy, Duke, Casper, Carlson, Kenny, Queen, Krosh, Mel, Pumbaa, Rango, Ricky, Randall, Simba, Snoopy, Timon, Tobik, Funtik.
Nickname options for pugs
Russians
Breeders recommend giving their pets names characteristic of the country where they will live. But in Russia there is a cult of naming everything with foreign words, and animals are no exception. It is understandable to want to name this fur aristocrat pompously and ornately, but do not forget that it will be difficult for a dog to remember an elaborate name. In addition, Russian nicknames are understandable, simple and familiar in a friendly way.
| Boy | Girl |
| Knight. | Bead. |
| Hero. | Lyalya. |
| Yenisei and Elisey. | Yula. |
| Diamond. | Toffee. |
| Garik. | Vasilisa. |
| Danube. | Zhulya. |
| Baby. | Sonya. |
| Sweeties. | Simka. |
| Zenith. | Snowball. |
| Fluff. | Alder. |
| Zhuzhik. | Chick. |
| Snowball. | Vika. |
| Buddy. | Spring. |
| Tosha. | Vesta. |
| Filya. | Fun. |
| Noise. | The highlight. |
| Emelya. | Willow. |
| Venek. | Kashtanka. |
| Puppy. | |
| Topaz. |
By color
Like any breed, the pug is characterized by traditional colors and shades, formed due to random mixing, as a result of selection and crossing of representatives of different colors.
In total, there are more than ten colors of these funny dogs - white, brown, beige, silver, brindle. The most expensive, exclusive color is considered to be peach color.
It is noteworthy that previously in China only beige dogs had privileges, and black ones were mercilessly destroyed. Even now, at exhibitions, increased demands are placed on black animals. For example, purebred black pugs cannot have inclusions of a different color, otherwise such representatives are not allowed to participate in exhibitions.
Other colors can be diluted with multi-colored points. Despite the official requirements, each shade of wool has its admirers and connoisseurs, and nicknames based on the color of the coat often occur.
| Boy | Girl |
| Beige; | Bagheera; |
| Snowball; | Vesta; |
| Persian; | Snowball; |
| Peach; | Milka; |
| Coconut; | Marshmallow; |
| North; | Bella; |
| Frost; | Blackberry; |
| Chernysh; | Panther; |
| Onyx; | Shadow; |
| Zorro; | Cinnamon; |
| Marshmallow; | Goldie; |
| Raisin; | Bounty; |
| Onyx; | Blondie. |
| Sherbet; | |
| Citrus; | |
| Opal; | |
| Noir. |
Cool
The very appearance of these funny cuties encourages you to give them a funny, cool name. Their plump little body, crooked legs, monkey face just begs for a diminutive nickname, which characterizes all the cuteness of these wonderful touching creatures.
An original, cheerful name can be based on the name of a food, a flower, a cartoon or movie character. The main thing is to know when to stop so that both you and your pet like the way it sounds.
| Boy | Girl |
| Bagel; | Baileys; |
| Banana; | Bibi; |
| Donut; | Bun; |
| Angel; | Halva; |
| Smurf; | Donut; |
| Yukos; | Caramel; |
| Twix; | Rose; |
| Caesar; | Nokia; |
| Prince; | Trout; |
| Kissel; | Button; |
| Tsar; | Oatmeal; |
| Goulash; | Olive; |
| Premier; | Meatball. |
| Chuck-chuck; | |
| Eclair; | |
| Cake. |
Beautiful
Pugs are dogs with a rich history and aristocratic manners. They have long been valued, cared for, cherished, servants, trainers, and educators were assigned to them. And now these fat dogs demand worship and adoration, so beautiful, glamorous nicknames suit them like no other breed.
Now, for the most part, these dogs serve as decoration for their owners; they are carried with them as a precious accessory that complements the owner’s outfit. As a result, pugs are named depending on the whim and fantasy of their pretentious owner.
| Boy | Girl |
| Diamond; | Chanel; |
| Emerald; | Prada; |
| Patrick; | Milan; |
| Orpheus; | Bella; |
| Graph; | Jessica; |
| Caesar; | Lolita; |
| Gucci; | Tiffany; |
| Romeo; | Leila; |
| Bentley; | Palermo; |
| Franklin; | Baileys; |
| Adam; | Venice; |
| Dominic; | Nefertiti; |
| Julius; | Josephine. |
| Emir; | |
| Sheikh; | |
| Apollo; | |
| Geoffrey. |
Interesting
Many pug owners try to outdo each other by coming up with new interesting nicknames for their four-legged friends. As a result, dogs have names that you wouldn't expect to see in dogs. However, oddly enough, they suit these guests from the Middle Kingdom.
| Boy | Girl |
| Photon; | Tropicana; |
| Choice; | Prima; |
| Punch; | Hippie; |
| Hindu; | Zirconia; |
| Elf; | Sicily; |
| Axel; | Moscow; |
| Flat; | Russia; |
| Da Vinci; | Happy; |
| Scotch; | Charisma; |
| Spice; | Artemis; |
| Fax machine; | Buffy. |
| Lipton; | |
| Infinity; | |
| Jazzman; | |
| Chivas. |
Modern
Progress does not stand still, and the names of dogs reflect the era to which they belong. High technology, the Internet, automation and the development of automobile and aircraft manufacturing are reflected in the nicknames of pugs. Even though most of them sound funny and original, they really suit these cute dogs.
| Boy | Girl |
| Dollar; | Armata; |
| Crypto; | Nexia; |
| Space; | Ounce; |
| Ford; | Nokia; |
| Peugeot; | Honda; |
| Renault; | Subaru; |
| Subway; | Chelsea; |
| Samsung; | Venus; |
| iPhone; | Priora; |
| iPad; | Kalina; |
| Euro; | Toyota; |
| Boeing. | Cherry. |
Alphabetically
And a few more nicknames in alphabetical order:
| Boy | Girl | |
| A | Artemon, Archie, Ajax, Anatole, Albert, Arthur, Achilles, Armani, Amethyst, Cupid. | Angelina, Alice. Amina. |
| B | Baron, Bruno, Boy, Boomer, Boss, Borman, Bruce, Brandy, Blackberry, Buggy, Baguette. | Buska, Barbara, Bounty. |
| IN | Wagner, Vaio, Valio, Viking, Windsor, Valentino, Velvet, Walter, Valdai, Valik. | Spring, Fork, Vasilisa. |
| G | Grice, Homer, Galileo, George, Goodwin, Gold, Gabby, Gatsby, Gaydar, Harry, Guy, Dwarf. | Gabby, Gabriella, Pear. |
| D | Douglas, David, Davos. | Dolphy, Delhi, Dushka. |
| AND | Jacques, Jean Baptiste, Jeannot. | Zhunya, Jacqueline, Geneva. |
| AND | Yves Montand, Iglesias, Ivo. | Irma, Toffee, Igrunya. |
| TO | Zucchini, Kamaz, Cadillac. | |
| L | Limon, Lisbon, London. | Lime, Weasel, Magnifier. |
| M | Maverick, Mirabeau, Marseille. | Mouse, Matilda, Milka. |
| N | Nadir, New York, Nelson. | Navi, Naomi, Nostalgie. |
| ABOUT | Onassis, Ostap, Omega. | Olive, Olivia, Autumn. |
| R | Reici, Romulus, Ramsik. | Rimma, Glass, Chamomile. |
| WITH | Savoy, Snickers, Smile. | |
| T | Taya, Tokyo, Toyota. | |
| U | Ugolek, Umberto, Umka. | |
| F | Felix, Date, Focus. | |
| X | Persimmon, Chloe, Halva. | |
| C | Tsipka, Tsitsa, Celia. | |
| Sh | Charles, Shaky, Shuntik | |
| E | Edward, Edison, Everest. | |
| YU | Julia, Yushka, Juno. | |
| I | Yagel, Yakuzo, Yamal. |
Despite the almost unlimited choice of names for pugs, there are a number of rules that should be followed when naming your pet.
How to name a pug girl
Female pugs are more emotional and gentle than boys. They are completely dependent on the attention of the owner and require even more affection and love.
The girls are very “cozy” - it’s nice to sit with them by the fireplace and read a book. However, there are exceptions to any rule - among the females there are lively and mischievous individuals.
When looking for a nickname for a girl's pug, owners pay attention to melodic and gentle words that correspond to the inner content of their pet.
An energetic dog can be called by a funny nickname - Russian or foreign. Sometimes people come up with completely incredible nicknames that only they themselves understand.
Owners often choose nicknames based on their own hobbies - many words sound beautiful and emphasize the natural charm of girls of this breed:
- travel fans name their favorites after memorable places - Arizona, Congo, Oka, Yukon;
- flower growers give names of bright flowers: Azalea, Begonia, Camellia, Magnolia;
- lovers of astronomy will like the names of planets and constellations: Adara, Venus, Imida.
Beautiful names
The image of little pug girls is harmonized with melodious and light nicknames that reflect their goodwill, playfulness and tenderness: Agatha, Iris, Amelie, Assol, Betsy, Bonya, Britney, Vita, Viva, Wendy, Gabi, Glory, Gladys, Gretta, Gemma, Jolie , Julia, Ilana, Kate, Kelsey, Cleo, Martha, Megan, Millie, Naomi, Nika, Audrey, Osti, Peppy, Ruby, Tori, Fixie, Floris, Chloe, Chasey, Sherry, Emma, Yumba.
Cool nicknames
An unusual and funny nickname is a great way to draw attention to your pet and show your own sense of humor.
Suitable names for girls: Barbie, Bun, Bead, Baby, Vanilla, Pear, Dolce, Dryad, Melon, Christmas tree, Toffee, Karma, Knopa, Cola, Doll, Mosaic, Mulya, Plusha, Button, Rosie, Tequila, Tutti, Chili, Yula.
Important. The nickname should not be offensive and humiliating, like Stupid or Lazy.
Foreign nicknames for girls
The Chinese name for a pug sounds very unusual, and the hidden meaning gives the girl a special charm:
- Aimi – beautiful love;
- Bao – lovely;
- Gia is a beautiful girl;
- Ima – gift;
- Keko is a happy child;
- Keiko – adored;
- Kiku – chrysanthemum;
- Lan – orchid;
- Meifen – plum aroma;
- Nami – wave;
- Natsumi – summer;
- Row - tender;
- Song – independent;
- Suzu - bell;
- Ting – graceful;
- Tora is a tigress;
- Hana – flower;
- Shuang – sincere;
- Yuming – jade brightness;
- Yuri is a lily.
Favorite characters
The nickname for a girl's pug can be based on the name of her favorite movie, book or animated series character: Alice, Ariel, Beatrice, Brenda, Gadget, Galacta, Gamera, Gwen, Gerda, Hermione, Gloria, Leila, Lilo, Matilda, Minnie, Moana, Ophelia , Rapunzel, Fiona, Ellie, Eloise, Elsa, Esmeralda.
The name is your friend's eternal companion
So, you decided to become a pug breeder, and the choice fell on a representative of the fair sex. Girls of this compact and good-natured breed are good companions and, if appropriate, best friends with their owners.
Such a dog has a strong attachment to the dominant, is prone to melancholy during the absence of the owner and even refuses food during this time. Her character, which has the qualities of love, deep dedication, loyalty and the ability to quickly forgive insults, should correspond to a name, the selection of which should take a lot of time.
The pet's nickname is always on the lips of all household members, so it should not only reflect the individual characteristics of the pet, but also be harmonious. The names of dogs have no ethnic or religious connection, and are more often associated with the qualities of the four-legged personality: external features, circumstances of birth, origin of the breed and associative attachments of the owners. And you need to name her in such a way as not to obscure her individuality.
Names that reflect character
Animal psychologists say that the nickname leaves a serious imprint on the pet’s temperament and fate.
Illustrative examples: a dog named Typhoon destroyed everything in his path, and the girl Lightning ran unusually fast, although she was not a hound breed.
The opinion was confirmed by the French dog handler K. Cuvier. He observed many dogs and came to the conclusion that with the help of phonetic combinations it is possible to develop certain character traits in animals.
Thus, the sound “e” adds energy and cheerfulness, “i” – self-esteem, “yu” – tenderness and attentiveness.
The first syllable of the nickname and the repeated letters, which are best distinguished, have the strongest influence.
Hissing sounds allow you to liberate tense and shy dogs; the sound “n” increases loyalty.
Blind letters have virtually no effect on character, since animals distinguish them quite poorly.
How to choose the right nickname
A pug is a family dog, so it’s best to choose a nickname when the family gets together, even if the dog was bought as a gift for one member. In any case, this little guy quickly wins over everyone in the household.
The second point is that the name should not be offensive, difficult to pronounce or hastily chosen. Considering that the baby will live in the family for more than one year, there is no need to rush; you can choose several of your favorite options and try them on for your four-legged friend. The puppy should also like the nickname.
There are separate rules for dogs with a pedigree - you need to consult the breeders about them. After this, most likely, the circle of names will narrow significantly. If you choose a name consisting of 3-4 or more syllables, it is best to shorten it to a diminutive nickname - Archibald - Archie, Elizabeth - Lizzie, Elleanor - Ellie. Such a “shortened” nickname is much more convenient to use on walks, during training, and even in the home circle.
Dog names of famous show business stars
In the XVIII-XIX centuries. pugs were considered an exclusively female breed - ladies always appeared in secular society along with their four-legged friends. But now men also love these dogs:
- a whole family settled with the master of haute couture Valentino Garavani - girls Molly, Margot Maggie, boys Monty and Maud;
- the host of the “Fashionable Sentence” program, Alexander Vasilyev, is increasingly seen in the company of a pug boy named Kotik;
- American songwriter and pianist Billy Joel holds two purebred girls - Sabrina and Rosie;
- Boris Moiseev dotes on a boy pug named Chikka.
The demand for the breed continues unabated among the female half of humanity:
- Daria Dontsova has 4 pug girls - Fenya, Zefira, Musya, Kapa;
- Jessica Alba believes that boy Sid protects her daughters from asthma.
Choosing a name for a puppy - boy or girl - is an extremely exciting activity in which all family members enjoy participating.
A suitable nickname will reveal all his positive traits, and maybe even add energy or attentiveness.
Nicknames that should not be used
Dog handlers and breeders do not recommend calling a pug puppy Russian common names or nicknames of the country in which the owner and his pet live, especially this rule applies to the names of family members, close friends, and neighbors.
Strange, offensive or demonic nicknames, for example, “Hell”, “War”, “Infection”, “Demon”, “Devil”, “Devil”, “Demon”, “Witch” and the like will have an extremely unfavorable effect on the dog.
It is worth using growling sounds moderately in choosing a name, such as “Rex”, “Rose”, “Zord”, “Zeref” are perfect for larger individuals, watchdogs, hunting dogs, which tend to show aggression intentionally, for their intended purpose.
