Top dog names for chihuahuas

April 5, 2024 - 2 min read
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Looking for name ideas for your chihuahua?

Get inspiration from the ManyPets pack.

Our chihuahua parents have selected some overall popular dog names from the past few years, like Bella. And honestly, the creativity is admirable—we've seen everything from "Nacho" to "Kanye" to "Roscoe Wohlgemuth."

Without further ado, let's get into the top ManyPets names for chihuahuas.

Top chihuahua names at ManyPets

Overall, the top chihuahua names don't deviate wildly from the overall top dog names in the ManyPets pack. But a food name—Peanut—did crack the top 10 (no pun intended).

  • Bella

  • Daisy

  • Coco

  • Milo

  • Luna

  • Lola

  • Peanut

  • Princess

  • Lucy

  • Chloe

Male chihuahua dog names

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Looking for a great name for your male chihuahua? Some of our personal faves include Chico and Ziggy. Those and a few others made it onto the top 10:

  • Coco

  • Milo

  • Charlie

  • Buddy

  • Oliver

  • Max

  • Chico

  • Ziggy

  • Arthur

  • Teddy

Female chihuahua dog names

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Female chihuahuas in the ManyPets pack share some paw-pular names, like Luna, with other breeds. But "Princess" is probably closer to defining the breed than some of the others. You decide:

  • Bella

  • Daisy

  • Coco

  • Luna

  • Lola

  • Princess

  • Lucy

  • Chloe

  • Sadie

  • Mia

Top food-themed names for chihahuas

Food names seem to be trending overall for pets, but this is particularly true for our little "Peanuts" of the chihuahua world. Nacho, Bean, and Cookie also have the aww factor. And the great thing about food names? Unlike some trending dog names that might sound dated over time, foods are, well, timeless.

  • Peanut

  • Kiwi

  • Brownie

  • Taco

  • Oreo

  • Cinnamon

  • Bean

  • Sugar

  • Nacho

  • Cookie

Fancy names for chihuahuas

Of all the breeds out there, few pack as much personality into such a tiny package. Chihuahuas with big personalities demand a full name to match. Some of our pack members exceeded our expectations with their picks:

  • Tina Marie Esprit

  • Standerson

  • Skyy Sissy Wagner

  • Roscoe Wohlgemuth

  • Paco Frank Burdick

  • Marco Christopher Penn

  • Hennessey Coco Douse

  • Captain Brownfur

  • Bella Lace Burnam

  • Maximus Aurelius

Chihuahua insurance for your tiny bud

What tops finding the ideal name for your charming chihuahua?

Getting them covered with a top-tier chihuahua insurance policy. Should your petite pal encounter any unforeseen accidents or illnesses, pet insurance aims to help cover vet expenses*, including in emergencies when your regular vet isn't an option.

*Excludes pre-existing conditions. Refer to your policy for more information.


Leanna Zeibak
Content Manager

Leanna Zeibak is a Content Manager at ManyPets. In her spare time, she paints pet portraits and bakes far too many chocolate chip cookies.