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Male Small Dog Names, by Janice Jones
|Published 11-17-2023
Choosing the perfect name for your small male dog is crucial as it sets the tone for bonding. Small dogs often have a big personality packed into a tiny body, and an appropriate name can highlight this contrast hilariously.
The perfect name could be inspired by their small stature, adorable nature, or even their personality traits. Here are over two hundred cute and unique names ideal for your pint-sized canine companion.
Do you have a small male dog that needs a name? Read on.
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Table of Contents
Baby Animals that Make Great Male Small Dog Names
Excellent Male Small Dog Names from Nature
Famous Duos in Movies, Cartoons, and Television
Male Small Dog Names: The Ultimate List
Baby Animals that Make Great Male Small Dog Names
Russian TerrierThese are just a few examples, and there are many more animals with different names for their young. However, it's important to note that not all animals have specific names for their young, and in many cases, the name remains the same regardless of the gender, is you have a female dog, feel free to consider these names too.
- Dog - Puppies, Pup
- Cat - Kittens
- Horse - Foal
- Cow - Calf
- Sheep - Lamb
- Pig - Piglet
- Deer - Fawn
- Duck - Duckling
- Goose - Gosling
- Chicken - Chick
- Fish - Fry
- Swan - Cygnet
- Kangaroo - Joey
- Bear - Cub
- Fox - Kit
- Goat - Kid
- Rabbit - Bunny
- Turkey - Poult
- Toad - Tadpole
- Grasshopper - Nymph
Excellent Male Small Dog Names from Nature
Chihuahua- Twig
- Sprout
- Seedling
- Sapling
- Blossom
- Buds
- Petal
- Pea
- Sprig
- Fernlet
- Minnow
- Sapling
- Bantam
- Bumblebee
- Lily pad
Foreign Language Names
Biewer TerrierFrench:
1. Baby - Bébé
German:
1. Baby - Baby
2. Child - Kind
Spanish:
1. Baby - Bebé
2. Male Child - Niño
Italian:
1. Baby, Child (Male - Bambino)
Famous Duos in Movies, Cartoons, and Television
Shih Tzu PuppyThese duos have entertained audiences with their dynamic relationships and often showcase the mentor-student or older-younger sibling bond. The other iconic way these duos are shown is by size, such as an over-sized cat and a tiny mouse.
- Batman and Robin (Robin is younger)
- Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson (Watson is younger)
- Marge and Bart Simpson (Bart is younger)
- Shrek and Donkey (Donkey is younger)
- Han Solo and Luke Skywalker (Luke is younger)
- Frodo and Samwise Gamgee (Samwise is younger)
- Buzz Lightyear and Woody (Woody is older)
- Fred and Barney, The Flintstones (Barney is younger)
- Lucy and Charlie Brown (Charlie Brown is younger)
- Michael Knight and KITT, Knight Rider (KITT is younger)
- Simba and the Lion King, Simba is younger
- Nemo
- Carl, Russel & Dug from "UP," Russel and Dug are younger
- Hiro and Baymax from Disney's Big Hero 6, Hiro is younger
- Rocky and Bullwinkle, Rocky is smaller
- Tom and Jerry, Jerry is smaller
- Timon and Pumbaa (The Lion King), Timon is smaller
- Snoopy and Woodstock (Woodstock is smaller)
- Tweety and Sylvester (Looney Tunes) Tweedy is smaller
- Lilo and Stitch (Presumably Lilo is younger but either would make a good dog name. Lilo is a girl's name.
- Ash and Pikachu (Pokemon) Pikachu is smaller
- Dorothy and Toto (Wizzard of Oz) Toto is smaller
- Yoda, smallest character in Star Wars
- Sully (Monster Inc.) a little monster
More Small Characters
- Hobbit
- Lilliput (little people) Gulliver's Travels by Jonathan Swift
- Who (character) Horton Hears a Who by Dr. Seuss
- Tinkerbell (Fairy) Peter Pan by J.M. Barrie
- Max from Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
- Lord Farquaad (tiny king) from Shrek
Male Small Dog Names:
The Ultimate List
Toy Poodle PuppyThis first list of names come from the dichotomy that we all experience as small dog owners. Our tiny dogs have no idea how small they are and think they are much larger than life itself.
- Acorn
- Alfalfa
- Atom
- Babushka
- Baby
- Bacon
- Bear
- Beetle
- Beanie
- Bee
- Bilbo
- Bit
- Biscuit
- Bitty
- Boo Boo
- Boo
- Buckaroo
- Bug
- Bugsy
- Bumble
- Bunny
- Button
- Buttons
- Caramel
- Chestnut
- Cheeky
- Chirp
- Chipmunk
- Chip
- Clover
- Cookie Crumb
- Courage
- Cricket
- Crumb
- Cub
- Cuddles
- Cupcake
- Cupid
- Dilly
- Dinky
- Ditto
- Dobby
- Dodger
- Dopey
- Doodle
- Dot
- Dwarf
- Dweeb
- Echo
- Elf
- Ewok
- Fig
- Fidget
- Flea
- Froggy
- Freckle
- Frisky
- Gadget
- Gecko
- Gimli
- Gizmo
- Gnome
- Goose
- Goober
- Grits
- Gummy Bear
- Hiccup
- Hobbit
- Iggy
- Jester
- Jingles
- Kiwi
- Kewpie
- Kiddo
- Kip
- Kooky
- Kringle
- Lego
- Leprechauns
- Meeko
- Midge
- Micro
- Milo
- Minion
- Minnow
- Mischief
- Mite
- Morsel
- Muffin
- Muppet
- Munchkin
- Nebula
- Nibbler
- Niblet
- Nibbles
- Nipper
- Noggin
- Nugget
- Nudge
- Peanut
- Pebbles
- Pico
- Pickles
- Pip
- Pippin
- Pistachio
- Pogo
- Poquito
- Poof
- Pooh
- Popcorn
- Poppy
- Pueblo
- Puck
- Pudge
- Quibble
- Quark
- Rascal
- Raisin
- Rolo
- Runt
- Rocky
- Roscoe
- Scout
- Shrimp
- Shortcake
- Skeezy
- Skippy
- Skittles
- Smidge
- Smiley
- Smudge
- Smurf
- Snail
- Snicker
- Snickerdoodle
- Snippet
- Snuggle
- Sonnet
- Spector
- Squeaky
- Squirrel
- Squash
- Squid
- 1Squirt
- Teddy
- Teacup
- Tinker
- Titch
- Tofu
- Tic Tac
- Tiny
- Tootsie
- Trinket
- Twinkie
- Urchin
- Waffles
- Whale
- Whiskey
- Whiskers
- Widget
- Wiggles
- Winky
- Wisp
- Wombat
- Ziggy
- Zigzag
- Zippy
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About Janice (author and voice behind this site)
Having lived with dogs and cats most of her life, Janice served as a veterinary technician for ten years in Maryland and twelve years as a Shih Tzu dog breeder in Ohio.
Her education includes undergraduate degrees in Psychology with a minor in biology, Early Childhood Education, and Nursing, and a master's in Mental Health Counseling.
She is a lifelong learner, a dog lover, and passionate about the welfare of animals. Her favorite breed for over 50 years has been the Shih Tzu, but she has also lived with Poodles, Maltese, Yorkshire Terriers, Beagles, English Bulldogs, Carin Terriers, and a Cocker Spaniel.
When not writing, reading, and researching dog-related topics, she likes to spend time with her eight Shih Tzu dogs, husband, and family, as well as knitting and crocheting. She is also the voice behind Miracle Shih Tzu and Smart-Knit-Crocheting
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