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Maltese names: white, tiny and sweet ideas
The Maltese is one of the oldest toy breeds, associated with the island of Malta, and is known for a pure white silky coat.
40 maltese dog names with meanings
- MochiJapanese rice cake
- Daisythe flower; Old English "day's eye"
- Sugarsweet and white
- Lilythe white lily flower
- LunaLatin for "moon"
- Cottonsoft and white
- Maggienickname for Margaret, "pearl"
- Marshmallowsoft white treat
- Angelsweet and kind
- PalomaSpanish "dove"
- ElsaGerman/Scandinavian, from Elisabeth
- GwenWelsh "white, fair, blessed"
- Polarlike the polar bear
- MignonFrench "cute"
- Glacierriver of ice
- Silverthe metal
- YukiJapanese "snow"
- Millienickname for Mildred/Amelia
- Aspenthe white-barked tree
- Pennynickname for Penelope; also the copper coin
- Cupcakesweet treat
- ShiroJapanese "white"
- Buttonsmall and cute
- Frostwinter ice
- MaisieScottish nickname for Margaret
- Pegasusthe winged horse
- Cometicy wanderer of the sky
- SchatziGerman "little treasure"
- FionaScottish Gaelic "fair, white"
- BlancaSpanish "white"
- Blizzardsnowstorm
- Pippanickname for Philippa
- Siriusthe brightest star, "Dog Star"
- Ellienickname for Eleanor, "light"
- NeigeFrench "snow"
- Cloudsoft, white and fluffy
- Birchthe white-barked tree
- MomoJapanese "peach"
- Ollienickname for Oliver
- Minniesmall; Minnie Mouse
Tips for choosing
- White: Snow, Pearl, Cotton.
- Tiny: Bijou, Button, Pip.
- 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 maltese dog name?
Popular picks from this list include Mochi, Daisy, Sugar, Lily, Luna. 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.