Small Chihuahuas only at first glance seem like “toy” dogs. Then these animals amaze with their individuality: it seems that this dog is a multifaceted personality. The breed has many fans - it is considered the national symbol of Mexico and is one of the oldest breeds in America.
Many owners try to emphasize the individuality of their pets with a whole wardrobe of clothes - overalls, fur coats, sweaters, booties. That's why Chihuahuas are the most stylish dogs. But the unique “character” and characteristics of your little pet can be expressed in a suitable beautiful nickname.
Baby Daisy:
Popular nicknames
This popular dog breed has a list of the most common nicknames:
- Maurice
- Lenny
- Simon
- Archie
- Brooks
- Ozzy
- Simon
- Elwood
- Larry
- Lance
- Greg
- Patrick
- Bruno
- Volume
- Miki
- Freddie
- Paco
- Oscar
- Juan
- Lorrie
- Pancho
- Luke
- Pablo
- Casper
- Patrick
- Tito
- Roy
- Charlie
- Cosmo
- Ramon
- Nile
- Leo
- Barney
- Lance
- Mars
- Poll
- Vito
- Diego
- Chris
- Scout
Taking into account color
A very good choice is to name a dog of this small breed based on the color of his coat. This name will be neutral, but sound beautiful and specifically indicate the peculiarity of the Chihuahua.
For browns:
- Bruno.
- Coconut.
- Mocha.
- Choco.
For black color:
- Blackie.
- Onyx.
- Pirate.
For gray wool:
- Gray.
- Ash.
- Smokey.
For spotted ones:
- Bad.
- Domino.
- Spotty.
Red and yellow puppies:
- All.
- Lemon.
- Buttercup.
- Ogonyok.
- Ruby.
- Sunny.
White:
- Diamond.
- Casper.
- Ice.
"Edible" name
Tiny dogs are great names to name after a famous dish or product.
Baby Nachos
- Chile
- Taco
- Fajitas
- Carne
- Burrito
- Guacamole
- Chimichanga
- Olive
- Esquites
- Ceviche
- Chumpurrado
- Chorizo
- Nachos
- Elote
- Chongos
- Chocoflan
- Tequila
- Pulque
- Chayote
- Nopal
- Rambutan
- Mamey
Popular Mexican names
When talking about names for Chihuahuas, one cannot ignore their historical homeland. Traditional Mexican names are great for small pets.
Serious Angel
- Tekito
- Paquito
- Manuel
- Osvaldo
- Sergio
- Axel
- Hector
- Dominic
- Orlando
- Isaiah
- Lobster
- Randy
- Jareth
- Dylan
- Francisco
- Mateo
- Santiago
- Pedro
- Miguel
- Jesus
- Edgar
- Eric
- Olaf
- Prudente
- Guido
Interesting fact! Chihuahuas were brought to Europe by Christopher Columbus.
- Enoch
- Waldo
- Solomon
- Iago
- Demetrio
- Alexis
- Evelyn
- Carlos
- Marco
- Abner
- Santos
- Sancho
- Kayo
- Severino
- Camlo
- Carlito
- Claudio
- Conrado
- Andres
- Lole
- Tercero
- Timoteo
- Beltran
- Fausto
- Benicio
- Flavio
- Vasco
- Fons
- Modesto
- Nacho
- Herberto
- Gaspard
- Garcia
- Pepito
- Regulo
- Ruben
Russians
For boys:
- Emelya.
- Novel.
- Screw.
- Bandit.
- Thunder.
- A lion.
- Micah.
- Pirate.
- Timofey.
- Amber.
- Tarzan.
- Casper.
- Hector.
- Graph.
- Zeus.
- Chestnut.
- Pepper.
- Pirate.
- Sultan.
- Caesar.
- Bow.
- Jester.
- Spirit.
- Bubble.
- Shashlik.
For girls:
- Alice.
- Faith.
- Venus.
- Dusya.
- Eve.
- Jackdaw.
- Fun.
- Willow.
- Kashtanka.
- Weasel.
- Lily.
- Naida.
- Fox.
- Linda.
- Moon.
- Marfa.
- Mila.
- Muse.
- Night.
- Rainbow.
- Rose.
- Sonya.
- Taiga.
- Secret.
- Ulyana.
- Umka.
- Delight.
- Violet.
- Evelina.
- Yula.
Funny nicknames
You can emphasize the funny character of your Chihuahua with an appropriate name.
Courage loves to swim
- lemon
- Papitto
- Vitamin
- Bagel
- Limit
- Zhuzhik
- Peach
- Dollar
- Lace
- Funtik
- Bumblebee
- Jumper
- Naughty
- Nice
- Flint
- Call
- Naughty guy
- Courage
- Kipish
- Igrun
- Scotch
- Noise
- Egoza
- Ficus
- Kusun
- Thorn
- Nibbler
- Hedgehog
- Krosh
- Nut
- Baby
- Bebik
Interesting and unusual
For boys:
- Disney.
- Papitto.
- Smarty.
- Klaus.
- Thomas.
- Shten.
- Dieter.
- Sven.
- Peter.
- Bambino.
- Minion.
- Biglion.
- Bounty.
- Flint.
- Hello.
- Daemon.
- Drin.
- Rakes.
- Ferapontov.
- Oops.
- Goodwin.
- Chewie.
- Eeyore.
- Lovelace.
- Yeralash.
For girls:
- Amanda.
- Casey.
- Athena.
- Anabelle.
- Beatrice.
- Dauphine.
- Bonita.
- Alicinha.
- Buffy.
- Magee.
- Ulfrida.
- Rowenna.
- Violanta.
- Virsa.
- Crazy.
- Island.
- Vanilla.
- Charlotte.
- Pistol.
- Lafa.
- Nymph.
Nicknames by color
Nicknames in accordance with the color of the pet’s fur harmonize well with the appearance. The following names are suitable for light and fawn boys:
- White
- North
- Diamond
- Marshmallow
- Bunny
- Alban
- Siver
- Ak
- Holdy
- Chalk
- Cepheus
- Snowball
- Aspen
- Boreas
- Aquilon
- Alcor
- Merak
- Astrid
- Powder
- Brulik
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For dogs with dark skin, you can choose a name from the following selection:
Handsome Cosmos
- Suar
- Umber
- Midnight
- Sparky
- Twilight
- Chernysh
- Demon
- Crow
- Black
- Onyx
- Space
- Gypsy
- Goliath
- Sekitan
- Faham
- Nosferatu
More rare dogs with blue fur are worthy of the corresponding name:
- Sage
- Smokey
- Vince
- Glaser
- ice
- Nuker
- Pegasus
- Marquis
- Lapis lazuli
- cornflower
- Aquamarine
- Aspid
- Peacock
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Popular “chocolate” babies respond well to the following names:
- Truffle
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Iris
- Lollipop
- Grilyazh
- Toffee
- Krokant
- Bon Bon
- Lolipop
- Caramel
- Chestnut
- Brown
- Copper
- Smury
- Mukhorty
German
Abbreviations of German female names are also popular among Chihuahua owners as nicknames for pets:
- Angi, Geli (from Angelika, Angelika).
- Andi, Dea (from Andrea, Andrea).
- Britta, Gigi (from Brigitte, Brigitte).
- Gabi, Ela (from Gabriele, Gabriele).
- Inga (from Ingrid, Ingrid).
- Claudi (from Claudia, Claudia).
- Katya (from Katrin, Katrin).
- Karen, Kari (from Karin, Karin).
- Lisbeth, Ellie (from Elizabeth, Elizabeth).
- Moni, Momo (from Monika, Monika).
- Niki (from Nikole, Nicole).
- Sabbi, Sabs (from Sabine, Sabine).
- Trudy, Gertie (from Gertrud, Gertrude).
- Hanny (from Hanna, Hannah).
- Hella (from Helga, Helga);
- Eri, Ricky (from Erika, Erica).
- Elke (op. Elke).
Such nicknames comply with all the rules - they are beautiful, short and quite sonorous.
Topographic names
The Mexican origin of the dogs can be emphasized by the “geographical” nickname in honor of the famous city.
Motul loves to travel
- Mexico City
- Cancun
- Acapulco
- Leon
- Actopan
- Altar
- Apam
- Bakum
- Venado
- Hidalgo
- Canatlan
- Lerdo
- Motul
- Pinos
- Tecate
- Tikul
- Hanos
- Charcas
- Yavaros
- Chihuahua
Nicknames after cacti
In Mexico, in arid desert areas, about 80 unique species of cacti grow, found only in local areas. This plant has become a symbol of the country, and the names of its varieties make excellent Mexican pet names.
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- Astrophytum;
- Agave;
- Coryphantas;
- Mimmylaria;
- Mezcal;
- Prickly pear;
- Pringley;
- Pachycerius;
- Ferocactus;
- Epitelanta;
- Escobaria.
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Nature lover Pringley
“Miniature” nicknames
The tiny size of a pet can be a reason for an appropriate nickname.
Knopa loves to rest in her crib
- Mini
- Mouse
- Atom
- Micron
- Gnome
- Chit
- Pixel
- Toy
- Knopa
- Poof
- Nolik
- Luntik
- Gvozdik
- Zippo
- Baby
- Hrum
- Lace
- Screw
- Small
- Kutsyi
- Makhotny
- Shibzdik
- Lilliputian
- Microscope
- Trifle
- Pebble
- Baby
- Karapuz
- Navel
- Bullet
What to name a small pet?
For boys:
- Bean.
- Dwarf.
- Little.
- Bug.
- Peanut.
- Cent.
- Dwarf.
- Microbe.
- Fluff.
- Piglet.
- Kuzya.
- Coco.
- Dandelion.
- Baby.
- Bobblehead.
- Elf.
- The Hobbit.
For girls:
- Squirrel.
- Bead.
- Sprat.
- Button.
- Baby.
- Mouse.
- Kopek.
- Baby.
- Minnie.
- Baby.
- Lyalya.
- Bacterium.
- Blot.
- Front sight.
- Pushinka.
When purchasing a four-legged friend, the dog owner first of all thinks about his name, and rightly so. Moreover, Chihuahua dogs do not treat pets easily; they are a member of the family, so you must approach the choice of name very responsibly.
"Brave" nickname
Despite its small size, the Chihuahua has a bold disposition.
Ares loves to relax in nature
- Rimbaud
- Sheriff
- King
- Bruce
- Dexter
- Arnold
- Bonaparte
- Viking
- Cyclops
- Hercules
- Ares
- Napoleon
- Volcano
- Richard
- Indiana
- Jack
- Captain
- Stirlitz
- Bond
- Blaine
- Neo
- Dracula
- Lincoln
- Harry
- Zorro
Geographic nicknames
Geographical objects located in Mexico can become “prototypes” for unique nicknames. Use names of states, cities, rivers, etc. here.
Possible options:
- Amistad;
- Abasolo;
- Amatlan;
- Balsas;
- Grijalva;
- Galeana;
- Guadalupe;
- Cancun;
- Campeche;
- Monterrey;
- Misantla;
- Mexico City;
- Merida;
- Numaran;
- Orizaba;
- Ocampo;
- Panuco;
- Panaba;
- Pachuco;
- Paricutin;
- Rosamola;
- Sayula;
- Zacatecas;
- Torreon;
- Tulum;
- Toluca;
- Texcoco;
- Charcas;
- Chiapas;
- Espita;
- Ensenada;
- Yavaros.
"Sunny" beauty Orizaba
Famous Chihuahuas
In addition, a name can be given in honor of a famous colleague.
Leo is ready for adventure
- Leo is Theodore Roosevelt's pet.
- Locky is Mickey Rourke's favorite.
- Gidget is the doggy actor in the movie Legally Blonde.
- Tinkerbell is a chihuahua and Pris Hilton.
- Hunter is Anfisa Chekhova's chick.
- Genie is Evgeniy Osin's pet.
- Kuzya is Alexander Ivanov’s favorite.
- Choo-choo is Marilyn Monroe's favorite pet.
Owner reviews
Katya “The owner of the kennel told us that we can choose the dog’s name ourselves, since the documents have not yet been completed. One condition is that the name must begin with the letter “D”. We chose Daniel: beautiful and unusual. But it is difficult to use in everyday life. It's difficult to pronounce. Shortened to Dani.”
Olya “I noticed a strange pattern: Chihuahua boys are called menacingly. We have familiar dogs: Tyson, Ferdinand, Polkan! The funny thing is that “Polkan” is embroidered on the collar with rhinestones. It’s funny when the owner on the street shouts: “Polkan, Polkan!”, and such a little guy comes running.”
"Fashionable" name
It's no secret that the Chihuahua often acts as a kind of accessory. Therefore, a “fashionable” name will come in handy.
Chopard is not happy about rainy days
- Cartier
- Boucheron
- Bulgari
- Gucci
- Bucellatti
- Damian
- Winston
- Tous
- Chopard
- Grisogono
- Graff
- Mikimoto
- Sokolov
- Magnate
- Adamas
- Nordic
- Topaz
- Carat
- Alcor
- Cazadores
- Espolon
- Cartridge
- Lopez
- Azul
Latin American name
Having spread throughout Latin America, Chihuahuas often received the following names.
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Alonzo on a walk
- Salvador
- Paulo
- Manaus
- Caparao
- Rio
- Louis
- Oscar
- Pele
- Joachim
- Alonzo
- Pico
- Carlo
- Jordau
- Flamengo
- Benito
- Gustavo
- Nicholas
- Ignacio
- Vincent
- Fausto
- Juan
- Felipe
- Tristan
- Tadeo
- Esteban
- Adrian
- David
- Osvaldo
- Modesto
- Leandro
- Augustine
- Alejandro
- Gomez
- Cortez
- Barwick
- Amado
- Evan
- Sonora
- Adan
- Aaron
What should you pay attention to when choosing a name?
- Pedigree.
When registering a pedigree for a Chihuahua puppy, the documents indicate the nickname starting with the letter established by the nursery (breeder with the factory prefix). - Brevity, memorability.
Dogs can easily hear nicknames consisting of no more than one or two syllables. For example, Archie (1 syllable), Boba (2 syllables).
- Uniqueness, originality.
A popular name will depersonalize a dog, while an original one will add individuality, uniqueness and expressiveness.
- Growling sounds.
There is an opinion floating around the Internet that growling sounds provoke an act of aggression in a dog. However, there are supporters that growling sounds are positively regarded by the dog and impart brutality. An example of a nickname with a growling sound: Rex, Raoul, Paradise.
- Vowel and consonant.
There is information floating around the Internet that names starting with a consonant are perceived better by the pet than those starting with a vowel. No scientifically based evidence or refutations are provided.
- Consonance.
The nickname should be consonant, simple and laconic, but not similar in sound to the basic commands: “Ugh!”, “Fast!”, “Sit!”, “Come to me!”, others. Bad example: Funtik, Fast, Sidi, Mosquito.
- Conformity to gender.
It is forbidden to call a girl by a male name, just like a boy by a female name! At a minimum, this will cause bewilderment and indignation among people around you.
- To like it.
Both the owner and the Chihuahua should like it. A nickname can be cool, beautiful, unusual, funny, Russian or foreign, related to a profession or hobby.
In addition, it is not recommended to call an animal by a human name, so as not to end up in an awkward situation in crowded places.
Thus, when choosing a nickname, the following are important:
- Puppy gender: boy or girl;
- beautiful, easy and consonant pronunciation;
- citizenship of the owner or puppy;
- professional activity or hobby;
- originality and rarity;
- sympathy for an idol or hero of a film (series, cartoon);
- correspondence of the name to the character, appearance, and personal qualities of the dog;
- other personal preferences of the owner.
Observe the puppy for several days, find distinctive features that will play a decisive role in choosing a nickname. The decision must be thoughtful and balanced. Say the name every day when you come into contact with an animal, but do not say it when you scold it.
Musical nicknames
It’s no secret that chicks love music, and they themselves are loud-voiced. Therefore, “musical” names are suitable for them.
Poco watches his owners closely
- Adagio
- Allegro
- Tempo
- Ben
- Buffo
- Kalyando
- Amor
- Estinto
- Facile
- Fresco
- Giusto
- Largo
- Poco
- Sing
- Rapido
- Sonore
- Vibrato
- Zart
- Pointe
- Glissand
- Jazz
- Butoh
- Tectonic
- Hip-hop
- House
- Alto
- Tenor
- Baritone
- Hymn
- Chanson
- Romance
Tell us why you were attracted to this breed? And what is your pet's name?
