The Best Small Dog Names For Little Pups

Small in size but with big personalities, every little pup needs a name to fit their individuality. Choosing the right name for any dog can be as hard as selecting the best doggy diet, and picking a name to celebrate the features of a tiny pooch can be extra tricky. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the best small dog names we’ve come across from the pups that are enjoying our nutritious complete meals designed specifically for small dogs.

Top Names For Small Dogs

Let’s start with small dog names that find themselves in some of the most popular dog name lists in general. Whether they’ve been made popular through books, films or TV, here are some of the most common names amongst smaller breeds:  

• Bella
• Lola
• Luna
• Milo
• Poppy
• Teddy

Small Dog Names For Female Dogs

Looking for a good girlie name? Take some inspiration from these:

• Betty
• Coco
• Dottie
• Fifi
• Gigi
• Juno
• Lulu
• Maude
• Millie
• Minnie
• Peggy
• Pixie
• Ruby
• Tinkerbell
• Winnie

Small Dog Names For Male Dogs

Need a name for a good little boy? Here’s our top choices:

• Ace
• Benji
• Bruce
• Dash
• Doug
• Duke
• Frank
• Hugo
• Lex
• Max
• Rex
• Rolo
• Rufus
• Winston
• Ziggy

Cute Small Dog Names

Here’s some of the cutest gender-neutral dog names we’ve come across from the pups that have been served our small dog range:

• Boo
• Bubbles
• Cosmo
• Monkey
• Pippin
• Poco
• Smidge
• Shorty
• Teenie
• Toto

Tips For Naming Your Small Dog

Choosing a name for your small dog is a fun task but there are a few considerations to be made to get the perfect name for your pooch.

Just like the size of your dog, a smaller name is generally better as our four-legged friends respond to names that are kept to one or two syllables. Make sure to test out the name before confirming it by saying it out loud a few times.

Another tip is to avoid names that could potentially rhyme with commands as this could confuse your small dog.

Our final tip is for fellow food-obsessed dog owners like us – have you ever considered naming your small dog after your favourite food?

Here’s some of our favourite food-related dog names:

• Babybel
• Dumpling
• Eggsy
• Honey
• Nugget
• Peaches
• Peanut
• Pickles
• Sushi
• Taco

Want to show your small dog a lot of love? Check out Forthglade’s recipes that have been created specifically for small breed dogs, available in Puppy, Adult and Senior life stages. They are perfectly portioned meals with the best quality ingredients to give your small dog everything they need to thrive. Give your pup a taste of the full range with our hand-picked taster packs or try out a variety pack in convenient 150g size trays.

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