Whether you’ve recently added a Chihuahua puppy to your family or adopted an adult Chihuahua or Chihuahua mix, the excitement of selecting the perfect name for your new companion is surely underway. As the smallest member of the purebred dog world, Chihuahuas originated in Mexico, specifically in the state of Chihuahua, which inspired their name. With potential ancient roots tracing back to the time of the Aztecs, the first recorded Chihuahua in the United States was Beppie, registered with the American Kennel Club in 1908.
Here are 114 names tailored for your Chihuahua:
Female Chihuahua Names
For your new girl pup, consider these female Chihuahua names:
- Alma
- Ariana
- Bella
- Bitsy
- Camila
- Catalina
- Clarisa
- Coco
- Daniela
- Elisa
- Emilia
- Estelle
- Gabriela
- Gigi
- Isabella
- Isla
- Jasmine
- Josefina
- Julia
- Nina
- Opal
- Rosa
- Libby
- Lola
- Lucia
- Luna
- María
- Pearl
- Selena
- Snowy
- Sofía
- Zoey
Male Chihuahua Names
Drawing inspiration from the dog’s Mexican heritage, these male Chihuahua names are fitting:
- Archie
- Apollo
- Bear
- Benji
- Boo
- Carlos
- Diego
- Eddie
- Emilio
- Fernando
- Franz
- Gabriel
- Lorenzo
- Luis
- Marco
- Max
- Miguel
- Milo
- Moose
- Ollie
- Oscar
- Pablo
- Pedro
- Rocky
- Romeo
- Ricky
- Sergio
- Toby
- Tomtom
- Tucker
- Walter
- Winston
Cute Chihuahua Names
Embrace the cuteness with these charming names tailored for your tiny Chihuahua:
- Baby
- Buttons
- Cricket
- Daisy
- Kiki
- Mack
- Mini
- Minnie
- Moose
- Munchkin
- Pippa
- Pixie
- Sprout
- Roo
- Rosie
- Tank
- Tiny
- Tito
- Winnie
Famous Chihuahua Names
Give your pup a star-studded identity with these famous names:
- Bruiser (Elle Woods’ pet Chihuahua in Legally Blonde)
- Gidget (dog actor from the “Yo Quiero Taco Bell” commercials)
- Milly (full name Miracle Milly, the world’s smallest dog)
- Mojo (Sam Witwicky’s pet dog in Transformers)
- Ren (Chihuahua in the animated series Ren and Stimpy)
- Tinkerbell (One of Paris Hilton’s Chihuahuas)
Food-Inspired Chihuahua Names
Celebrate your pint-size pup with food-inspired names, including Mexican dishes paying homage to their origin:
- Bean
- Buttercup
- Brownie
- Cashew
- Chips
- Cookie
- Margarita
- Muffin
- Nacho
- Noodle
- Olive
- Peaches
- Peanut
- Pepper
- Pistachio
- Potato
- Pork Chop
- Pumpkin
- Salsa
- Sprinkles
- Sushi
- Tater Tot
- Taquito
- Waffles
- Ziti
Tips for Naming Your Chihuahua
When naming your Chihuahua, consider Hispanic-inspired names for a cultural nod or opt for something cute, funny, or unusual. Keep the name short and sweet, ensuring ease of pronunciation for both you and your pup.
