Chihuahua puppies might look tiny and precious, but they are also powerful personalities. So that new name has a lot to live up to! Today I’m sharing hundreds of unique and inspired Chihuahua names for you to choose from. They are listed by theme so that you can pick a collection that appeals to you, whether it’s the cute, the cool or even the color co-ordinated, you’ll find inspiration for both male and female Chihuahuas!
Contents
- Top choices for boys and girls
- Chihuahua names by color and type
- Spanish and Mexican ideas
- Creative ways to get inspired
Why not use these ideas to make a shortlist of your favorite names for Chihuahuas, and then stick that list to your fridge? Let the family remove one name a day, until you are left with the perfect name for your perfect baby Chihuahua!
The Top Chihuahua Names
- Luna
- Rocky
- Coco
- Daisy
- Bruiser
- Chi
- Sophie
- Mia
- Lulu
- Pepper
- Ginger
- Olivia
- Petunia
- Piper
- Tucker
- Ollie
- Rosie
- Oreo
- Chip
- Jasper
- Lexie
- Phoebe
- Rex
- Nacho
- Ziggy
- Mickey
- Millie
- Roscoe
- Dean
- Reese
- Mollie
- Loki
- Thor
- Bruno
- Scooby
- Lady
- Tot
- Tiny
- Tater
- Axl
- Tatum
- Jelly
- Chewy
- Leo
- Baby
- Jojo
- Honey
- Candy
- Pebbles
- Bam Bam
- Gatsby
- Royce
- Bella
- Bentley
- Nala
- Zoe
- Simba
- Maya
- Gracie
- Duke
- Rico
- Pixie
- Marley
- Bernie
- Scotty
- Bean
And not forgetting Beverley Hills Chihuahuas, how about Papi or Rosa for your dog’s name?
Female Chihuahua Names
The most popular names for Chihuahuas, unsurprisingly, tend to follow the most popular ones for humans. Our pups are part of the family, after all.
- Abigail
- Alice
- Angelina
- Aurora
- Betty
- Blossom
- Crystal
- Daisy
- Destiny
- Emerald
- Gloria
- Honey
- Iris
- Ivy
- Jade
- Amelia
- Anita
- Ariel
- Ashley
- Cecilia
- Ella
- Emily
- Emma
- Evelyn
- Evita
- Gina
- Grace
- Judy
- Kayla
- Kylie
- Lucy
- Maya
- Nita
- Noel
- Nora
- Peyton
- Quinn
- Ramona
- Rene
- Sabina
Think up more fabulous female Chihuahua names by picking your favorite from this list and brainstorming similar words!
Male Chihuahua Names
Boy Chihuahua names can be fierce, cute, or even unisex. So, sit back and choose from our platter of Chihuahua names male pups can wear with pride!
- Asher
- Avery
- Bradley
- Bran
- Brandon
- Charlie
- Cole
- Danny
- Ethan
- Harper
- Jack
- Jacob
- Liam
- Lucas
- Mason
- Miles
- Oliver
- Omar
- Oscar
- Owen
- Raymon
- Samuel
- Tomas
- Tony
- Will
- Wyatt
- Zack
- Joe
- Logan
- Luke
- Marcus
- Micah
- Mike
- Noah
- Rowan
- Ryan
- Ryder
- Tommy
- Victor
- Vincent
Black Chihuahua Names
If your little pup is mainly black, you might like to pick a name based on the color of their fur. You can use night time, gemstones, rocks and minerals for inspiration.
- Shadow
- Ebony
- Onyx
- Button
- Coal
- Ash
- Rocky
- Raven
- Midnight
Most Chi puppies have some white on them somewhere. Often a little splash or spot on the chest or paws. This can give you some name ideas too.
- Spot
- Star
- Estelle
- Tux
- Socks
- Splash
- Asteria (godess of stars)
- Splodge
- Dot
- Stella
White Chihuahua Names
When it comes to white, we have winter to inspire us, with all that snow, frost and ice! Throw in some food and flowers, and you have quite a selection.
- Alsaska
- Biance
- Crystal
- Lily
- Jasmine
- Daisy
- Snowdrop
- Chalky
- Casper
- Cotton
- Snowflake
- Blizzard
- Drift
- Igloo
- Angel
- Ermine
- Dove
Names For Blue Chihuahuas
True blue Chihuahuas have an amazing blue tint to their pads, nose and eye rims. Here are some great name ideas for your pretty blue puppy
- Bluebell
- Azure
- Lavender
- Skye
- Indigo
- Aqua
- Violet
- Delphinium
- Capri
- Cobalt
- Delft
- Flax
- Hyacinth
Names For Brown Chihuahuas
There are some lovely color options if your pup is brown. These also work well if they have a smidge of brown on their coat.
- Taupe
- Moose
- Leather
- Brunette
- Bambi
- Brun (brown in Swedish)
- Coffee
- Cocoa
- Nestle
- Mocha
- Hazelnut
- Brown Sugar
- Clove
- Cookie
- Sandy
- Whisky
- Sahara
- Savannah
- Beige
- Sepia
Good Chihuahua Dog Names
Still need more? We’ve got you covered. Here are some more boy and girl ideas for your fierce little pup.
- Aiden
- Alex
- Anthony
- Ben
- Billy
- Caleb
- Calvin
- Conner
- Dizzy
- Elijah
- Evan
- Gordon
- Isaac
- Jessie
- Joy
- Lily
- Luna
- Mercy
- Pearl
- Princess
- Rosa
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Sugar
- Sunflower
- Sweetie
- Viola
- Violet
- Willow
- Ambrosia
Long-Coat Chihuahua Dog Names
Long-haired Chihuahuas can be a bit high maintenance in terms of grooming. Still, everyone who owns one will tell you that they can be majestic with all that floof. Then, of course, they totally rock the scraggly look when they’re wet. These ten names are inspired by this breed of Chihuahuas.
Spanish Chihuahua Names
Chihuahuas originated in Spanish-speaking South America — Mexico, to be precise. It’s only right then that we give a nod to that heritage. If you had the same idea, you’ll love these ideas.
- Alberto
- Anna
- Armando
- Barbacoa
- Camilla
- Carnitas
- Delilah
- Demetrio
- Diego
- Eduardo
- Enrique
- Estrella
- Esteban
- Fabio
- Felicia
- Felipe
- Hector
- Inez
- Inigo
- Isabella
- Julia
- Marco
- Maria
- Mia
- Nico
- Olivia
- Pepe
- Petri
- Raul
- Rico
- Rosa
- Sergio
- Sofia
- Sonia
- Valentina
- Valentino
- Vito
Mexican Chihuahua Dog Names
As a breed commonly associated with Mexico, many feel that their Chihuahua should have a Mexican inspired name. After all, it’s a big part of their history! Here is our list of our favorite Mexican-inspired Chihuahua dog names.
Cute Teacup Chihuahua Names
Chihuahuas are already one of the smallest breeds of dogs. The teacup variety is even smaller! A tiny dog seems like it should have an appropriate name. Here is our list of ideas for tiny dogs.
- Alexa
- Angelo
- Ava
- Bev
- Calisto
- C.C.
- Felix
- Gabby
- Jordi
- Levi
- Liz
- Maxi
- Melanie
- Missy
- Nina
- Papi
- Peanut
- Penny
- Silas
- Silvia
- Sissy
- Tina
- Vera
- Videl
If you are looking for more Chihuahua puppy names of a cute nature why not think along a floral or sweet treat based theme!
Unique Chihuahua Dog Names
If you’re looking for a unique and memorable name for your Chihuahua, consider one of these unusual ideas. We’ve included several Nahuatl names, a fitting tribute to the Chihuahua’s South American origins.
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- Astro
- Bubbles
- Carmine
- Citlali
- Draco
- Gremlin
- Hugo
- Leilani
- Meztli
- Nibbler
- Paisley
- Quetzalli
- Spazzy
- Squirt
- Tlaloc
- Xander
- Xavi
- Xavier
- Xiana
- Ximo
- Xiomara
- Xochitl
- Zamien
- Zapp
Badass Chihuahua Names
Being tiny, some of the best names for Chihuahuas are rough and tough sounding. Be it because your Chihuahua has a big dog attitude in a little dog body or for humor, we have you covered. Check out our list here of badass Chihuahua dog names!
- Ajax
- Ares
- Axle
- Blake
- Bonnie
- Borden
- Bruno
- Brutus
- Buster
- Butch
- Clyde
- Duke
- Fang
- Fenris
- Gunner
- Jaxon
- Khan
- Lex
- Loki
- Ozzie
- Rambo
- Razor
- Ripper
- Rocky
- Shredder
- Spike
- Titan
- Turbo
- Vlad
- Warrior
- Zabine
Cool Names for Chihuahuas
If your Chihuahua is the coolest pup on the block, then they need an equally cool name to match.
- Apollo
- Artemis
- Athena
- Carmen
- Caspar
- Damian
- Gabriel
- Gavin
- Hera
- Hermes
- Jace
- Joyce
- Melody
- Mikel
- Octavia
- Regina
- Sassy
- Skylar
- Tristan
- Venus
- Veronica
- Vivian
- Weston
- Zeus
- Zoey
Funny Chihuahua Puppy Names
If you enjoy a good joke, there are two ways you could spin your choices. One is giving ironic names — too large for them. The other way is giving them tinier than possible names. We’ve got both sides covered. Here are some funny ideas for you.
- Barracuda
- Big Mac
- Atlas
- Titan
- Dane
- Sumo
- Goliath
- Giant
- Bull
- Everest
- Thimble
- Thumbelina
- Tinkerbell
- Tinker
- Comma
- Dot
- Penny
- Atom
- Crumb
- Pea
