145 Small Dog Names for Your Miniature Furry Friend

Good things come in small packages—one cliché that is definitely true for your pupperoo. Snag a name that’s just as cute as your fun-sized friend!
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I'm all about the small dog life. As the owner of a cockapoo and a pug, I know firsthand that there's nothing better than working from home with a small, cuddly pup resting on top of my lap, and sometimes, on top of my laptop. But small dogs are so adorable that it's hard to get annoyed at them, even when they obstruct your keyboard. And everyone needs a healthy work-life balance, anyway, right?

If you're soon to be the owner of a tiny dog, you're in luck. We've compiled a list of the best small dog names just for you, reader. Call it destiny.

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Small Dog Names for Female Dogs

Pleasure to make your acquaintance, Madam.

Blossom
Becca
Beatrice
Belle
Coco
Cupcake
Dot
Emma
Flo
Holly
Honey
Joy
Jojo
Lacy
Liz
Lila
Lulu
Daisy
Piper
Sadie
Sasha
Rosebud
Roxy
Zara
Zoe

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Small Dog Names for Male Dogs

Good to meet you, small sir.

Baxter
Buster
Ben
Bear
Bo
Buzz
Chip
Charles
Clay
Doug
Fido
Greg
George
Jack
Leo
Max
Po
Porter
Rex
Roger
Rufus
Skip
Teddy
Toby
Tom
Walter

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Names for Small White Dogs

This category has got all the "white" stuff for your small, cream-colored canine.

Cauliflower
Coconut
Cotton
Cloud
Custard
Dandelion
Egg
Flurry
Golf
Ice Cream
Snowball
Marshmallow
Mushroom
Popcorn
Powder
Iceberg
Icecube
Igloo
Milk
Salt
Snowflake

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Cutest Small Dog Names

Are you one of those people who just want to cuddle every tiny puppy that you see? Same. Especially with these names.

Baby
Boo
Bubbles
Buddy
Pal
Candy
Champ
Cinnamon
Cuddles
Cutie
Fluffy
Froo Froo
Fuzzball
Snuggles
Sprinkles
Snookums
Sweetie

small black and white Boston Terrier standing on couch Because of their small stature and moderate exercise needs, Boston terriers are perfect apartment dwellers and love to snuggle up on the couch. | Credit: JoeChristensen / Getty