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Pug names: funny, round and lovable ideas
Pugs originated in ancient China and later became favourites of Dutch and European royalty. Their wrinkly faces and comic personality make funny and food names hard to beat.
40 pug names with meanings
- Dumplingthe stuffed dough
- Peanutthe legume; affectionate for tiny pets
- Beansmall and sweet
- Kiwithe fruit and the New Zealand bird
- Tacothe Mexican dish
- Noodlefor long, wiggly pets
- Nachothe snack; also a Spanish nickname for Ignacio
- Puddlesfor clumsy puppies
- Picklesthe snack
- Cheesepair name with Mac
- Wigglesalways wagging
- Snickersthe candy; giggles
- CroissantFrench pastry
- Gizmosmall gadget; the Gremlins Mogwai
- Meatballround and loved
- Squeaktiny sound
- Nuggetlittle lump of gold
- SushiJapanese dish
- Peeweetiny
- Cheetothe orange snack
- Tinyironic for big dogs, true for small ones
- Yodawise and small
- PestoItalian basil sauce
- Wafflesthe breakfast food
- ZitiItalian pasta
- Chairman Meowa pun for cats
- Cupcakesweet treat
- Cocofrom chocolate/cocoa; also Coco Chanel
- Stitchpair with Lilo
- FritzGerman nickname for Friedrich
- Patchesfor patchy coats
- MomoJapanese "peach"
- Banditmasked face
- Biscuitthe baked treat
- Bingothe song dog
- Nutmegthe spice
- Nessiethe Loch Ness monster
- PanchoSpanish nickname for Francisco
- Sockswhite paws
- Moosethe huge deer
Tips for choosing
- Round and funny: Meatball, Dumpling, Peanut.
- Grand names for a small dog work too: Winston, Duke.
- 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 pug name?
Popular picks from this list include Dumpling, Peanut, Bean, Kiwi, Taco. 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.