Small Dog Names

Dondi

A term of endearment in Italian

Dotson

Derived from a surname that can indicate 'son of Dot'.

Dotty

Diminutive form of Dorothy, meaning gift of God

Dudu

A term of endearment, often used affectionately

Dulce

Sweet

Durina

Derived from Italian, meaning 'little door' or 'little entrance'.

Elin

A variation of Helen, meaning 'light' or 'shining light'.

Ella

Beautiful fairy maiden

Ellie

Derived from 'Elizabeth', meaning 'pledged to God'

Elsie

God's promise

Emi

The goddess of beauty and love in Japanese mythology

Evvy

A playful variation often associated with joy and liveliness

Ewok

A fictional species from the Star Wars universe known for their small size and primitive technology.

Fifi

A diminutive form of the name 'Josephine' or 'Joseph', often associated with elegance and charm

Fiore

Italian word for flower

Flossy

Meaning soft and fluffy

Francine

Free one; from France

Frenchie

A term of endearment for a French person or something French

Frito

A brand of corn chips

Frostie

A diminutive form of frost, suggesting cold or wintry conditions

Fudgie

A sweet treat often resembling a soft, dense chocolate

Gela

A name of Italian origin meaning 'gelato' or 'ice cream.'

Gennie

Fair and generous

Genny

A diminutive form of the name Genevieve, meaning 'woman of the race' or 'tribe woman'.

Georgette

A diminutive form of George, meaning 'farmer' or 'earthworker'

Gesa

A name of Germanic origin meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'.

Giada

Jade

Gio

Italian diminutive of Giovanni, meaning 'God is gracious'

Gitzi

A playful and lively character

Gizzmo

A playful or mischievous character.

Gobie

A type of fish found in freshwater and marine environments

Haisley

A variation of the name Hailey, which means 'hay clearing' or 'from the hay meadow'.

Hanny

A diminutive form of Hannah, meaning 'grace' or 'favor'

Hellie

Derived from the name Helen, it means 'shining light' or 'bright one'.

Heni

Derived from 'Henna', a flowering plant known for its dyeing properties.

Hinako

A girl or child of the sun

Hoby

A playful and friendly companion

Hotaru

Firefly

Immie

A diminutive form of names like Imogen or Imelda

Impy

A small mischievous creature or sprite

Irla

Derived from a name meaning 'peaceful' or 'serene'.

Isaura

A name of Greek origin meaning 'light breeze' or 'a gentle breeze'.

Isia

Gift of God

Itsy

A diminutive form often used for small or cute things

Iva

A name of Slavic origin meaning 'gift from God'

Iyla

Moonlight

Jara

A name derived from the Hebrew word meaning 'to flow' or 'to be a seed'

Jelly Bean

A small, colorful candy with a jelly-like center

Jellybean

A small, bean-shaped candy that is chewy and often flavored

Jillie

A variant of the name Jill, often associated with youthful charm and playful nature

Jolee

Joyful and happy

Joni

A feminine form of John, meaning 'God is gracious'

Jorika

A name of possible Slavic origin, often interpreted as 'the one who is beloved'.

Jula

Derived from the name Julia, often associated with youth and vitality

Julie

Youthful or downy

Juniper

Refers to an evergreen shrub or tree with aromatic foliage and berries

Kaira

Beloved, precious

Kandy

A sweet treat or confection.

Kapuki

A name of invented origin, playful and energetic

Kascha

A diminutive form of the name Katherina or Katya, often used in Slavic languages.

Katinka

A diminutive form of the name Catherine, meaning 'pure'.

Keeko

A playful or lively character

Keri

Pure.

Kessie

A diminutive form derived from the name Kassandra, often associated with purity and innocence.

Kichi

Japanese for 'happy' or 'joyful'

Kiki

Meaning 'the first' or 'to shine' in various contexts

Kissy

A term of endearment often associated with affection

Kitsy

Derived from the word 'kitten', often used to refer to someone cute or small

Kootz

A playful and affectionate nickname

Kricket

A playful and lively insect, akin to cricket.

Kuschie

Derived from affectionate terms in various cultures, often indicating a soft or cuddly nature

Lady Fuzzypaws

A playful and affectionate name suggesting softness and warmth.

Laurie

Derived from the laurel plant, symbolizing victory and honor.

Lenny

Brave as a lion

Lenya

A form of the name Elena, which means bright, shining light.

Lidia

Derived from the name of a historical region in Asia Minor, associated with beauty and elegance.

Lillie

A diminutive form of Lillian, which is derived from the flower lily, symbolizing purity and innocence.

Lily

A type of flowering plant, symbolizes purity and beauty

Lisa Vanderpup

A playful combination of a common name and 'pup', suggesting a fun and friendly nature.

Lissie

A diminutive form of Elizabeth, meaning 'God is my oath'.

Liza

God is my oath

Lolabelle

Combination of the names Lola and Belle, meaning 'sorrows' and 'beautiful' respectively.

Lollie

A playful nickname or term of endearment

Lovi

Lovi is often associated with love and affection.

Lucie

Light

Mabel

Lovable, or darling

Mable

A name of English origin, meaning 'maple tree'

Mabli

A name of Welsh origin that means 'a young woman' or 'a young girl'

Macaron

A sweet meringue-based confection made with egg white, icing sugar, granulated sugar, almond meal, and food coloring

Maggie

A diminutive form of Margaret, meaning 'pearl'

Maggy

A diminutive form of Margaret meaning 'pearl'.

Maisie

A diminutive form of the name Margaret, often associated with pearls

Maky

A name often associated with playfulness and energy.

Manny The Frenchy

A diminutive form of the name Manuel, often associated with affection.

Maree

Of the sea

Marilou

A combination of Marie and Lou, often associated with strength and femininity.

Marinka

A diminutive form of Maria, often used in Slavic languages.

Marli

A name of Scandinavian origin meaning 'of the sea'

Marmalade

A sweet spread made from the juice and peel of citrus fruit, often orange

Mausi

Cute or little mouse in German