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What should you name your Chihuahua?

Answer 6 quick questions. The Chihuahua Council reviews your case, reads your puppy's horoscope and hands you 5 names with meaning, made to measure.

90 seconds. No email. No catch.

Rather pick from a list?

We put together four guides with the names our 160 club members actually chose, plus ideas by style:

Chihuahua namesMilo, Chloe and Romeo lead. 220 ideas. Female Chihuahua namesThe club's favorites for girls. 170 ideas. Mexican Chihuahua namesNahuatl with meanings, food, luchadores. Funny Chihuahua namesOriginal ideas you haven't seen everywhere.

How we picked these Chihuahua names

Every name in the generator has a short meaning and a set of tags: personality, style, coat color, culture and whether it suits a girl, a boy or either. Because the breed is from Mexico, there's a deep bench of Mexican and Nahuatl names, plus the all-American classics, pop-culture icons, food names and the big names for tiny dogs that always get a laugh at the dog park.

At home we went for first and middle names: Romeo Carlitos and Lorenzo Pablito. A dog who barks at the elevator with that much conviction deserves a full name for when he's in trouble, which is why the last question offers you a middle name too.

Frequently asked questions

What is a good name for a Chihuahua?+
One that fits his personality and is easy to call across a park. In our club the most popular picks are Milo and Chloe, followed by Olivia, Romeo and Coco. Two syllables ending in a strong vowel tend to work best.
What are good Mexican names for a Chihuahua?+
The breed comes from Mexico, so Mexican names always fit: food (Taco, Churro, Elote), icons (Frida, Diego, Selena) and Nahuatl words with meaning, like Citlali (star), Xóchitl (flower) or Meztli (moon).
What are funny names for a tiny Chihuahua?+
Two directions work. A huge name for contrast (Tank, Goliath, Killer, Big Mike) or a grandparent name that sounds hilarious on a 4-pound dog (Gerald, Doris, Kevin). Food names like Meatball or Tater Tot are a close third.
Should a Chihuahua have a short name?+
It helps. Short names with clear sounds stand out from everything else you say during the day, so he learns them faster. If you love a long name, keep it and use one short nickname consistently.
How does this name generator work?+
Each of the 390+ names is tagged by style, personality, coat color, culture and sex. Your six answers score every name, the best matches rise to the top, and we pick five at random from that group so you get fresh ideas every time.
Can I change my Chihuahua's name later?+
Yes, at any age, including adopted adults. Say the new name right before a treat or a cuddle for a week or two and he will start responding. If the old name had bad associations, a new one is a fresh start.