240 Small Dog Names That Are Cute And Popular

Choosing small dog names is no small feat. Despite their stature, they're full of personality. And you want to choose a name that reflects just that. You could choose something that is a cute name that plays up their teensy size. Or you could choose from a list of small dog names that are just general all-around good names that have nothing to do with size. Maybe your small dog is feisty and vocal, or maybe their more mellow and cuddly, just looking for a lap to lay on and a savory snack here and there. Whatever your dog's disposition, there's a name that suits them perfectly. Here is a list to get you started on the long journey of finding a name for your short pup.

Small dog names for the little ladies in your lap

For the fun-sized female companion in your life, check out this list of cute names for small dogs.

  • Amy
  • Ana
  • Ariel
  • Ash
  • Babe
  • Belle
  • Berries
  • Betsy
  • Birdie
  • Bitsie
  • Blossom
  • Bobby
  • Bridget Jones
  • Candy
  • Chai
  • Cherry
  • Cups
  • Dot
  • Duchess
  • Earrings
  • Elle
  • Erin Brockovich
  • Fern
  • Fifi
  • Freya
  • Gigi
  • Grace
  • Hermione
  • Hope
  • Joy
  • Kay
  • Lady Bug
  • Lil' Kim
  • Lipstick
  • Liv
  • Maple
  • Mary-Kate
  • Marge Gunderson
  • May
  • Missy
  • Olive
  • Page
  • Petals
  • Pennies
  • Pico
  • Pixie
  • Princess
  • Queen / Queenie
  • Ripley
  • Rose
  • Roo
  • Sahara
  • Scout
  • Scrappy
  • Sequoia
  • Star
  • Starling
  • Sugar
  • Sweet-pea
  • Swift
  • Valkyrie
  • Xena
  • Yum Yum
  • Zoey

Cute small dog names for itty bitty boys

If you have a little man in need of a cute name that sums up their personality, check out this list filled with names from silly to strong.

  • Ace
  • Andre the Giant
  • Antman
  • Baskerville
  • Biggie Smalls
  • Bear
  • Beck
  • Beowulf
  • Bono
  • Books
  • Boots
  • Briefs
  • Bristles
  • Bruce Lee
  • Buba
  • Buckshot
  • Clifford
  • Crumbs
  • Danny Devito
  • Dash
  • Dobby
  • Ferrari
  • Flea
  • Flick
  • Frodo
  • Gary Coleman
  • Genghis
  • Godzilla
  • Goliath
  • Grasshopper
  • Hagrid
  • Hercules
  • Hooch
  • Hulk
  • Jet
  • Kindle
  • Kisses
  • Kanye
  • Macho Man
  • Major
  • Marmaduke – kinda clever because in the cartoon, Marmaduke was a HUGE Great Dane dog!
  • Martin Short
  • Napoleon
  • Neutron
  • Notes
  • Paul Bunyan
  • Pencils
  • Pluto
  • Pony Boy
  • Porky
  • Potatoes
  • Prince
  • Q-Tip
  • Radar
  • Rhino
  • Romeo
  • Roo
  • Scrappy
  • Slim
  • Smiles
  • Sparkles
  • Spike
  • Splinter
  • Spud
  • Tank
  • Tex
  • Thimble
  • Tom Cruise
  • Turtle
  • Tycho
  • Webster
  • Zippers

Gender-neutral small dog names that pack a pint-sized punch

Not into a traditionally feminine or masculine-sounding name? Many people aren't, and prefer a neutral name that could work for any dog, and this list is filled with cute names for small dogs, from funny to food-inspired to simply adorable.

  • Apple
  • Baby
  • Bantam
  • Beans
  • Big Mac
  • Biscuit
  • Bits
  • Bones
  • Boo Boo
  • Bubble
  • Bug
  • Bunny
  • Button
  • Chia
  • Crumpet
  • Cramps
  • Crayon
  • Dinky
  • Dozer
  • Eggroll
  • Elf
  • Flea
  • Glitter
  • Hiccup
  • Itty-Bitty
  • Juice Box
  • Kitten
  • Kernels
  • Kid
  • Laces
  • Legos
  • Lemonade
  • Lil Lovebug
  • Marbles
  • Marshmallow
  • Meatball
  • Micro
  • Moose
  • Mosquito
  • Naps
  • Needles
  • Noodles
  • Nugget
  • Pasta
  • Peanut
  • Pebbles
  • Pico
  • Pint-sized
  • Pip
  • Pizza
  • Pockets
  • Popcorn
  • Pudding
  • Puck
  • Raman
  • Rogue
  • Seeker
  • Shrimp
  • Smalls
  • Snacks
  • Specks
  • Spoons
  • Stamps
  • Stir Fry
  • Sprout
  • Squeaks
  • Tadpole
  • Teeny
  • Teensy
  • Thumbtacks
  • Tiny
  • Toy
  • Twig
  • Tweet
  • Wee
  • Weensy
  • Whisper

Small dog names for the miniature but mighty

Small dogs often come with larger-than-life personalities, and might need a big name to convey that! For anyone looking for a solid name that's not run-of-the-mill, check out this list of big-time monikers for the mini-friend in your life!

  • Anderson Pooper
  • Atlantis
  • Bark Vadar
  • Bark Whalberg
  • Biggie Smalls
  • Billie Howliday
  • Colossus
  • Hercules
  • Jabba The Mutt
  • J.K. Growling
  • L.L. Drool J
  • Mighty Mouse
  • Notorious D.O.G.
  • Queen Elizabark
  • Rosa Barks
  • The Rock
  • Snarls Barkley
  • Superman
  • Tina Spay
  • Virginia Woof
  • William Shakespaw

Small dog names and their meanings

Every dog's name doesn't have to mean something — you can always pick something cute, funny, or tough that you like a lot! But some people like to pick a name that represents a trait or virtue to signify the meaningful connection they have with their canine companion, so if that's you, or you're just curious about name meanings, check out this list of small dog names with what they mean to go along with it.

  • Ariana: Most holy
  • Bernie: Strong and brave bear
  • Bertha: The bright one
  • Cassius: Helmeted warrior
  • Dana: Generosity
  • Eve: Life
  • Galadriel: Maiden crowned with a garland of bright radiance
  • Juno: Queen of heaven
  • Leia: Relaxed
  • Manny: God is with us
  • Mia: Mine
  • Peter: Rock or stone
  • Portia: Pig, or, an offering
  • Sylph: A mythological spirit of air
  • Winston: Joyful stone
  • Yoko: Good or positive
  • Yuri: Farmer

Do you need more inspiration for your pet's new name?

Pets are like our children. We love them, care for them, and we get to dress them up in adorable outfits — if that's a thing we feel like doing! So it's extra important that we take time to find the perfect name that reflects our new pet's personality and potential. Naming can be hard, which is why we've gathered nine pet-naming techniques to find the perfect fit, as well as assembled a handful of our most beloved lists of pet names!

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