Small Dog Names
Got a pint-sized pup or toy breed? Browse 80+ small dog names below — tiny, sassy, cute and classic — or tap the generator for fresh ideas that fit a little dog with a big personality.
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Small dog names by style
Tiny & Adorable
Itty-bitty names that fit a pint-sized pup perfectly.
- Peanut
- Pip
- Tiny
- Mini
- Button
- Munchkin
- Teacup
- Squirt
- Pixie
- Bitsy
- Pebble
- Wee
- Pippin
- Itty
- Sprout
- Shrimp
- Bean
- Half-Pint
- Nibbles
Big Personality
For the little dog who thinks they run the house.
- Napoleon
- Diva
- Boss
- Sassy
- Rebel
- Spunky
- Feisty
- Bruiser
- Turbo
- Zip
- Chief
- Duchess
- Princess
- Rambo
- Goliath
- Hercules
- Tank
- Zeus
- Rocky
- Diesel
Sweet & Snacky
Soft, snacky names for a tiny ball of fluff.
- Biscuit
- Mochi
- Nugget
- Pickle
- Olive
- Cookie
- Waffles
- Dumpling
- Tater
- Noodle
- Pretzel
- Gnocchi
- Churro
- Marshmallow
- Cupcake
- Bagel
- Pancake
- Honey
- Cocoa
- Bonbon
Classic Small-Breed
Timeless favorites that suit small breeds.
- Gizmo
- Bambi
- Lola
- Daisy
- Lily
- Buttons
- Toto
- Lady
- Bella
- Charlie
- Milo
- Frankie
- Otis
- Winston
- Pearl
- Rosie
- Suki
- Maddie
- Roxy
- Coco
Tips for naming your small dog
- Lean into the cute. A tiny dog wears playful names like Peanut, Gizmo or Button perfectly.
- Or go ironic. Big names like Napoleon or Tank are hilarious on a dog that fits in your handbag.
- Keep it short. One or two syllables are easiest for a dog to recognize and respond to during training.
More dog naming tools
Got a big breed instead? See our big dog names. For more ideas, try the dog name generator, or browse by gender with our girl dog names and boy dog names.
Frequently asked questions
What are good names for a small dog?
Small dogs suit tiny, cute names like Peanut, Pip, Button and Gizmo, or sassy picks like Napoleon and Diva that play up their big personality. Browse the lists above or tap the generator.
What's a cute name for a tiny dog?
Snacky names are adorable on a pint-sized pup — think Biscuit, Mochi, Nugget or Cupcake. You'll find a whole Sweet & Snacky section above.
Is this free?
Yes, it's 100% free with no sign-up. Browse the lists or generate as many small dog names as you like.