A four-legged favorite has appeared in your house, and the first thing to do is give him a beautiful and unusual name. Choosing a nickname is a serious matter, which is not worth rushing with. Take a closer look at the puppy, observe it, highlight its individual characteristics.
Try to understand who is in front of you, a fatal beauty with a character, a wayward robber or a funny dunce.
Features of choice
The nickname should be liked not only by the owner, but also by the dog. It is necessary that the puppy react positively to the new name, so it quickly gets used to it and with age it will be well distinguished from other words and sounds. Therefore, when choosing a nickname, you should follow simple recommendations:
- it is better if it is short, only 1-2 syllables;
- the nickname should be clear and sonorous, tailed people can hardly hear deaf and hissing sounds;
- It should not be in tune with the main teams, for example, Funtik is very similar to the command “Fu!”, and Fars reminds “Fas!”;
- it is not recommended to call the dog a too popular name, it is better to choose something original;
- choosing a name, look at the reaction of the puppy, it is important how he reacts to the combination of sounds.
Choose a nickname taking into account the individual characteristics of the dog: size, character, color.
The miniature size of the dog can be called using names such as Pixel, Gnome, Baby, Button, Bead, Atom, Mouse and Micron. They are ideal for a small dog. In addition, they can be combined with beautiful foreign names, thus obtaining a double nickname, for example, Baby Lucy or Baby Webster.
For small decorative breeds, English names with an aristocratic shade are suitable:
- Barry
- Buffy
- Becky
- Jane;
- Webster
- Linda;
- Maxwell
- Molly;
- Oscar;
- Rigby
- Spencer
- Sandy
- Tilde;
- Chelsea
- Sheila;
- Sherlock
Among the Italian names you can also find decent options, which emphasize such features of the animal as loving, sociable and cheerful disposition:
- Gigolo;
- Anette;
- Bambino
- Vanessa
- Gucci
- Gemma
- Giovanni
- Cappuccino;
- Mario
- Susana;
- Simone;
- Fabio
- Elda.
If you want to pamper your pet, dress him in beautiful costumes and allow him to sleep on pillows - choose an exquisite French name for him:
- Adele;
- Bijoux;
- Jacqueline;
- Cavier;
- Kenzo;
- Leon;
- Lucy;
- Maurice;
- Poletta;
- Renee;
- Tyson;
- Chevalier.
You can call the puppy and a Russian name:
- Bandit;
- Bim;
- Squirrel;
- Cheating;
- Doll;
- Weasel;
- Paw;
- Perun;
- Peach;
- Snowball;
- Fog;
- Toshka;
- Umka;
- Chance.
Russian nicknames are most suitable for outbred dogs, they emphasize simplicity, as well as the cheerful and kind nature of a four-legged friend.
When choosing a name, you should focus on the physique of the animal: graceful French names are suitable for thin smooth-haired dogs, and English for well-fed and fluffy ones. You can call a dog, starting from the features of its color:
- completely black dog names will do Corner, Black, Imp, Blackie or Obama;
- to white - Snowball, Marshmallows, Sugar, Crayon or Belyash;
- red can be called Red, Fox, Pepper, Pomegranate, Fox, Medoc;
- for a dog with chocolate fur, choose a name in honor of your favorite sweets, for example, Snickers, Brownie, Mocha, Mars, Chocolate, Twix or Toffee;
- smoky or gray males will have names Ashes, Gray, Silver, Smokey and Smoke;
- spotted puppies are often called Harlequin, Motley or Fifteen.
From an early age, the dog shows its character, observe the puppy's behavior:
- the pet often eats a lot - surely he Zhorik, Baton or Pie;
- those who bark loudly will have names Ringtone, Buzzer or Klaxon;
- the dog learns quickly and shows high intellectual abilities - call her Jobs, Freud or just Nerd;
- if an animal shows leadership qualities from the first day in a new house, give it a proud name King, Leader or Pharaoh.
List of names for girls
Dogs of girls of small breeds differ in special charm. It is not difficult for them to choose a nickname, because all the lovely and beautiful names will fit, which, in turn, are a huge number:
- Athena, Agnes, Iris, Annabelle, Alisha, Alan, Amelie, Arsi;
- Bianca, Brandy, Bridget, Beatrice, Bella, Barbie, Bastet, Bonya, Betty;
- Venus, Vesta, Wendy, Vacy, Vivienne, Vanilla, Vesta, Violetta, Velda;
- Gella, Hera, Grace, Gwen, Gretta, Glory, Geisha;
- Dana, Dara, Daphne, Darlene, Julia, Dean, Jeta, Jennifer, Jeanne, Daisy, Jessica;
- Eve, Ezhenka, Elesta, Yesha;
- Jasmine, Giselle, Jerry, Jouge, Jeannette, Joli;
- Zoe, Zara, Zetta, Zosya, Zuzu;
- Yvette, Irene, Ilda, Iris, Isabelle;
- Courtney, Komatsi, Cora, Koi, Kerry, Kiwi, Christie, Button;
- Lira, Lana, Lotti, Laida, Linda, Lolita, Lila, Laura, Lada, Lacosta;
- Mary, Muse, Monica, Martha, Merlin, Maggie, Michelle, Melanie, Mila, Mouse;
- Nancy, Ney, Nikki, Nyusha, Nanni, Nelly;
- Olivia, Olsi, Oira, Audrey, Ophelia;
- Polka, Passion, Pleia, Perry, Pixie, Penny;
- Ron, Rosa, Roina, Roxanne, Rapunzel, Rina, Rada, Richie, Rachel;
- Sarah, Cynthia, Santa, Sabrina, Arrow, Sonya, Selena, Susie;
- Tutsi, Tiani, Tequila, Taffy, Teich, Taska, Trisha;
- Ulya, Ultra, Unagi, Unita, Ursula, Ulada;
- Fairy, Fabby, Phoebe, Fifi, France, Fanta, Flafi;
- Chloe, Hannah, Happy, Helen;
- Swell, Queen, Tseya, Tsar;
- Chara, Chase, Cheruti, Chita;
- Eureka, Eli, Elina, Elsa, Emilia;
- Juno, Youness, Yuna, Utah, Yusha;
- Java, Yasmin, Jasper.
You can call a puppy in a special way and with meaning. For a girl dog, the following names with a value of:
- Aiko - the most beloved;
- Alpha - the first in everything;
- Artemis - hunter;
- Bon Bon - candy;
- Vesta - homemaker;
- Gerda - protector;
- Lyme - happiness;
- Nika - victory;
- Nixie - fairy;
- Rita - a pearl;
- Takara - jewel, treasure;
- Hannah - beautiful flower.
Choose who you want to see in your house: Artemis - a miniature huntress or Lyme - tailed happiness. And if your dog is restless and funny, pick a cool nickname for her, for example, Oatmeal, Byak, Bulka, Rumba, Diva, Berry or Lambada.
Popular nicknames for boys
A worthy name should be chosen for the male, which would emphasize his masculinity and significance, despite the miniature size. There are many unusual and beautiful nicknames for dog boys:
- Cupid, Angel, Amigo, Antei, Archie, Astin, Amulet, Aramis, Athos, Agate, Diamond;
- Buster, Bonya, Bond, Bucks, Bingo, Barchi, Boomer, Blade, Benedict, Best;
- Vinnie, Viscount, Vito, Wooddy, Valley, Vegas, West;
- Guy, Ganj, Grice, Goofy, Homer, Ginter, Goode, Guinness;
- Jerry, Jackie, Denis, Dario, Dexter, Dundee, Janko, Dickens, Jay;
- Euro, Eshka, Jerzy, Emelyan;
- Jean, Joseph, Jacques, Zhorik, Gerard;
- Zorro, Zolik, Zai, Zidane, Zag;
- Irbis, Impulse, Emerald, Eastwood, Eli;
- Casper, Kesha, Kent, Krosh, Kuks, Claude, Chris, Klaus, Kai, Kevin, Cupcake;
- Lime, Locky, Lucas, Live, Lyon, Lars, Lucian, Lancelot, Leonard;
- Max, Marcel, Mickey, Marik, Marty, Marco, Marquis, Mario, Mike;
- Nick, Noris, Narcis, Nice, Newman, Napoleon, Neo, Nelson, Nico, Narzan;
- Oscar, Oliver, Orion, Octavian, Oddi;
- Pegasus, Pierre, Prince, Pluto, Pablo, Poof, Pif, Pusher, Gingerbread, Prokhor, Plato, Pumbaa;
- Ricco, Rich, Rafael, Romeo, Rubik, Ringo, Robbie, Rey, Rico, Wright;
- Skye, Mix, Sam, Sunny, Simon, Stich, Sensei, Snoopy, Smurf, Stephen;
- Teddy, Tishka, Toby, Thomas, Totoro, Toffi, Tokyo, Tyson;
- Walt, Success, Urman, Urfin;
- Fred, Phoenix, Phil, Franz, Flash, Fart, Forest, Fidel;
- Henk, Hugo, Harty, Javier;
- Candied fruit, Cent, Caesar, Cerium;
- Chips, Charlie, Chizh, Chase, Chester, Chile;
- Sherry, Sheldon, Skipper, Charles, Saffron;
- Alvin, Elf, Eichi, Eric, Andy, Elvis, Edward;
- Eugene, Yucca, Justin, Yuppy;
- Yarik, Janusz, Yandex, Jacob.
Hosts with a sense of humor like to choose funny names for their pets:
- Artist, iPhone;
- Barmaley, Pancake, Hippo;
- Leader, Broom;
- Gutalin;
- Doctor, Dracula;
- Jumble;
- Zhigan, Beetle;
- Kombat, Kudryash;
- Major, Mamai;
- Cucumber, Othello;
- Sprint, Gopher, Hipster;
- Truffle, Tanker;
- The hobbit
- Chanson, Bumblebee.
Such nicknames cause positive in both man and animal.
The puppy usually responds well to such nicknames, because the owner pronounces funny nicknames with a smile and enthusiasm. Another interesting option is to name a small dog with the formidable name Leo, Cerberus or Tiran. Warn the guests that now in your home lives a dangerous Cerberus, it will be funny when a charming Spitz meets them on the doorstep. Tailed will also appreciate such a name, because they treat him with great respect.
No matter how you call your dog, the main thing is that the name is associated with positive emotions. Dogs subtly sense the mood of the owner, and too offensive and aggressive nicknames will be perceived by them in a negative way. Call the puppy a beautiful or funny name, surround him with attention and care - and you will find a real friend who will give you vivid emotions, devotion and his boundless love.
More nickname options for small dogs are shown in the next video.
