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Chihuahua names: tiny, Spanish and sassy ideas
The chihuahua is named after the Mexican state of Chihuahua and is the smallest recognised dog breed. Spanish names and tiny-but-mighty names are favourites.
40 chihuahua names with meanings
- Tacothe Mexican dish
- ChicoSpanish "boy, little one"
- Nachothe snack; also a Spanish nickname for Ignacio
- PanchoSpanish nickname for Francisco
- LolaSpanish nickname for Dolores
- Squeaktiny sound
- CanelaSpanish "cinnamon"
- CarmenSpanish, "garden"
- LunaLatin for "moon"
- PalomaSpanish "dove"
- LeoLatin "lion"
- Puddlesfor clumsy puppies
- BlancaSpanish "white"
- RosaSpanish/Italian "rose"
- Noodlefor long, wiggly pets
- Gizmosmall gadget; the Gremlins Mogwai
- Dumplingthe stuffed dough
- Yodawise and small
- Tinyironic for big dogs, true for small ones
- PabloSpanish form of Paul
- Fridaafter painter Frida Kahlo
- DulceSpanish "sweet"
- ChurroSpanish fried pastry
- SolSpanish "sun"
- PacoSpanish nickname for Francisco
- DiegoSpanish name
- Nuggetlittle lump of gold
- Wigglesalways wagging
- Peanutthe legume; affectionate for tiny pets
- BonitaSpanish "pretty"
- Kiwithe fruit and the New Zealand bird
- LupeSpanish nickname for Guadalupe
- Peeweetiny
- Beansmall and sweet
- LuzSpanish "light"
- Hulkthe strong green giant
- Muffinthe baked treat
- Pandablack-and-white bear
- MignonFrench "cute"
- Stitchpair with Lilo
Tips for choosing
- Spanish: Chico, Lola, Paco, Canela.
- Tiny food: Peanut, Taco, Bean.
- Pick a name with one or two syllables — dogs and cats pick those up fastest.
- Avoid names that sound like commands ("Kit" vs "sit", "Bo" vs "no").
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FAQ
What is a good chihuahua name?
Popular picks from this list include Taco, Chico, Nacho, Pancho, Lola. The best name is short, easy to call and doesn't sound like a command.
How do I teach my pet its new name?
Say the name in a happy voice and reward with a treat or praise the moment your pet looks at you. Short sessions a few times a day work best; most pets respond within one to two weeks.