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Whether you’re adopting a Chihuahua or looking for names for your shelter dogs, there’s no shortage of cute names for these small but very individual dogs! We have compiled the best Chihuahua names including cute and funny size-appropriate Chihuahua names, spanish dog names and endearing terms for someone with a special place in heart. You and even unique names from the state of Chihuahua come to reflect your new dog’s heritage.
Chihuahua female name from Spanish Love Terms
These endearing Spanish terms make great names for female Chihuahuas – or a special nickname! You’ll find that many of these terms end in -ita, a smaller spanish for names and words, perfect for choosing a Chihuahua name for a girl.
- Alma: Soul. “Mi alma” is a special term of endearment to express how much she means to you.
- Amada: Dear
- Amiga: Friend
- Angelita: Little angel
- Azucar: Street
- Bebe: Baby
- Bella: Beautiful
- Cachorrita: Tiny of cachorro or puppy
- Carina: Do you love or do you love?
- Carinita: Honey
- Chata: A lovely term for a pug .nosed species
- Chela: Yellow
- Chiqui: Tiny. Pronounced “cheekee.”
- Chiquita: Tiny or Little Girl
- Chucha: Usually used for street dogs, used as a treasure
- Chu La: Beautiful
- Dulzura: Sweet
- Enana: short or girl
- Estrella: Star
- Guapa: Beautiful
- Hermosa: Brilliant
- Jefa (“Hefa”): Boss
- Loba: Wolf but also used as a nickname for the sly
- Mamita: The perfect little mom for a pregnant Chihuahua
- Mariposa: Butterfly
- Mija: My daughter
- Muñeca: Dolly
- Nena: Little Girl or Darling
- Niña: Girl
- Preciosa: Dear
- Prima: Cousin or best friend
- Princesa: Princess
- Reina: Queen
- Rubia: Nickname for the girl with blonde hair
- Sirenita: Little Mermaid
- Ray: Aunt (or used for best friends in Spain)
- Vida: Mi Vida or My Life, to show your Chihuahua how much they mean to you.
- Vietnam: My Granny, Perfect For Newly Adopted Senior Chihuahuas
Names of Male Chihuahuas from Spanish Love Terms
These endearing Spanish terms could be the perfect choice for a male Chihuahua name. Just like doggie and other “ie” words in English, adding -ito will turn a Spanish word or name into a tiny Chihuahua name, perfect for a boy.
- Adoro: Favourite
- Amigo: Friend
- Angelito: Little angel
- Bebe: Baby
- Bello: Handsome
- Bombon: From chocolate, but used as a precious gift like Sweetie.
- Bonito: Handsome
- Cachorrito: From cachorro or puppy
- Cariño: Honey
- Cariñito: Honey
- Chucho: Most commonly used for street dogs, also used as a treasure.
- Chavo: Friend
- Mosquito: Little boy
- Chulo: Handsome
- Cielo: Literally means “sky” but “Mi Cielo” is used as a term of endearment.
- Corazon: Literally “heart” but used as lover.
- Guapo: Handsome
- Hermoso: Handsome
- Jefe (“Hefe”): Boss
- Mijo: My son
- Muñeco: Doll
- Nene: Little Boy or Darling
- Nino: Boy
- Osito: Baby Bear or Baby Bear
- Perrito: Puppy
- Primo: Cousin or best friend
- Principe: “Prince”
- Rey: “King” or Mi Rey is a favorite nickname for boyfriend and husband – or Chihuahua reigns in your heart.
- Sol: The sun, for the sunshine of your life.
- Tesoro: Treasure, precious thing
- Tio: Uncle (or used as Dude in Spanish)
- Viejo: My Old Man, For Newly Adopted Senior Chihuahua
Spanish name from common nickname
As they enter more and more aspects of our lives, it has become a real trend now to use human names for our dogs. These nicknames make for cute names for Chihuahuas in Spain:
- Alejo: Alex
- Okay: Albert or Robert
- Calu: Claudia
- Chejo: Sergio
- Chepe: Joseph
- Chofo: Rudolph
- Fonsi: Frank or Alfonso
- Jano: Alexander
- Juampa: John Paul
- Kiko: Frederick
- Lalo: Edward
- Lena: Magdalena
- Let me: Leticia
- Licha: Alica
- Lola: Dolores
- Luchi: Lucy
- Lucho: Louis
- Lupe: Guadalupe
- Photo made: Manuel
- Paco: Frank
- Pancho: Frank
- Pepe: Joseph
- Remember board: William
- Mingo: Domingo
- Monchi: Raymond
- Nacho: Ignacio
- Nando: Ferdinand or Fernando
- Paquita: Frances
- Pepita: Josephine
- Quique: Henry
- Tita: Martha
Cute names that will make you laugh
Reduce your dog’s diminutive size with a Chihuahua dog name that showcases your best friend’s cuteness!
- Bitsy
- Bitty
- Candy
- ChiChi
- Itsy
- LilBit
- MiniMe
- Minnie
- Pip
- Lots of shrimp
- Skeeter
- Sweet pea
- Tater Tot
- Thumbelina
- Tiny
- Tinkerbell
- Wee
Did you know Chihuahua is held every year on International Chihuahua Gratitude Day?
Funny name
Your little Chihuahua has a big heart; these funny Chihuhua names show big sides of his personality. These are also funny names for tea-eating Chihuahuas!
- Amazon
- Big Foot
- Biggie
- Bruiser
- Bruno
- Butch
- Colossus
- Fang
- Godzilla
- Goliath
- Hercules
- storm
- Jumbo
- King Kong
- Loki
- Marmaduke
- Boss
- Sheena
- Point
- Tank
- T-Rex
- Thunder
- Wolverine
- Yeti
Names related to the State of Chihuahua
The Chihuahua may be the smallest dog breed – but the state of Chihuahua is the largest of the Mexican states. Located south of El Paso, Texas, the state is home to the Chihuahuan Desert as well as more forests than anywhere else in Mexico. It is also the hometown of Bronze gorgeoften compared to the Grand Canyon even though the Mexican abyss is four times larger and 300 feet deeper than its American counterpart.
If you’re looking for an exotic Chihuahua name, consider some of these landmarks:
Chepe: The nickname of the Chihuahua al Pacifico railway, often referred to as one of the three most scenic trains in the world. Chepe is also a popular nickname for José.
Dog: The Conchos River winds through Chihuahua; Concho means shell in Spanish.
Copper or Cobre: Dong Canyon or Barranca del Cobre is a remote area deep in the Sierra Madre mountains of Mexico, west of the town of Chihuahua. The bronze-colored lichens that thrive on the steep walls are what give the canyon its name, a moniker that, in fact, not one but more than 20 canyons make up this breathtaking sight.
Creel: The highest elevation along the Copper Canyon cruise is at Creel, a logging town at nearly 8000 feet. The streets here are narrow, with only a few dusty cars as well as horses and carriages.
Cumbre: Cumbre – or summit in English – names several local spots in Chihuahua but none quite like Cumbres de Majalca National Park.
Divisadero: a small village on the canyon belt.
Fuerte: El Fuerte (or fortress) was a 16th-century colonial settlement.
Mirador: Mirador – or “lookout” in English – is the most popular inn in Copper Canyon and a great name for your Chihuahua who’s always on the lookout.
Pacifico: Meaning the Pacific Ocean or “peace”, the Chihuahua al Pacifico railway connects the Copper Canyon to the rest of the world with 86 tunnels, countless passageways, and 37 bridges.
Piedra: Chihuahua’s Piedra Volada (Flying Rock) Falls are among the tallest waterfalls in Mexico. Piedra – or stone – can describe the rock-solid devotion a Chihuahua displays to its family.
Upper battery: Piñon Pine marks the highest elevation in the canyon.
Raramuri: The name of Copper Canyon’s indigenous population of over 50,000 Tarahumara Indians living in caves along the canyon rim. Raramuri or “light-footed” is an apt description of famous people who were long-distance runners, known to hunt deer by literally chasing them until the deer died of exhaustion. And for fun, the canyon residents happily organize two-day races called rarajipari In which competitors run and kick wooden balls for distances up to 100 miles, wearing handmade sandals made from tires.
Sierra: The Sierra Madre Occidental Mountains (further north including the Rocky Mountains) run through the state of Chihuahua. Sierra – or mountain range – is a feminine name used to denote strength, like the bravery found in your hairy family member.
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