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Yorkshire terrier names: big ideas for a tiny terrier
Yorkies were bred in 19th-century Yorkshire to catch rats in mills, which explains the fearless attitude packed into a few kilos. Their silky steel-blue and tan coat and big personality suit both dainty and bold names.
40 yorkshire terrier names with meanings
- Sugarplum"visions of sugarplums" in "The Night Before Christmas"
- Minniesmall; Minnie Mouse
- Cookiethe treat
- Tinkfrom Tinker Bell
- BellChristmas bells
- CupidSanta's reindeer; Roman god of love
- Cupcakesweet treat
- MignonFrench "cute"
- Millienickname for Mildred/Amelia
- Plumplum pudding
- Pennynickname for Penelope; also the copper coin
- Pebblesmall smooth stone
- Muffinthe baked treat
- MaisieScottish nickname for Margaret
- Cindy Louthe little Who in "How the Grinch Stole Christmas!"
- BijouFrench "jewel"
- Zuzuthe little girl in "It's a Wonderful Life"
- MochiJapanese rice cake
- Precioustreasured
- Rosiefrom the rose flower
- Ellienickname for Eleanor, "light"
- MiaItalian/Scandinavian "mine"
- Tiny Timthe boy in "A Christmas Carol"
- MomoJapanese "peach"
- Pebbleslittle stones; the Flintstones baby
- SchatziGerman "little treasure"
- Daisythe flower; Old English "day's eye"
- Buttonsmall and cute
- Olivethe olive tree, a symbol of peace
- Pippanickname for Philippa
- Mittenswhite paws
- Ollienickname for Oliver
- BiscottiItalian twice-baked cookie
- Nissethe Norwegian and Danish Christmas elf
- LolaSpanish nickname for Dolores
- Princessroyal daughter
- Zippyfast and lively
- Bitsylittle bit
- Yodawise and small
- Cocofrom chocolate/cocoa; also Coco Chanel
Tips for choosing
- Contrast works: tiny Yorkies called Duke or Tank are a classic joke.
- Silky coat ideas: Silk, Pixie, Bijou.
- 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 yorkshire terrier name?
Popular picks from this list include Sugarplum, Minnie, Cookie, Tink, Bell. 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.