Shih Tzu Names
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If you are into famous dog names, here are a few on the list: Choo Choo was a Shih Tzu owned by Queen Elizabeth; Bing and Bong, twin Shih Tzus owned by singer, Mariah Carey; Diva, owned by Fantasia Barrino of American Idol fame; and, Honeychild, owned by Nicole Richie.
The Shih Tzu names list has dog names that carry a royal flavor, like Duchess or King, some just feel like they go with a cute little lap dog, like Muffin or Nibbles, and some are just plain fun.
Something to remember when naming your Shih Tzu puppy is to match your dog's personality to their name.
For more great ideas, visit our list of famous dog names or one syllable dog names.
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To learn more about this small dog breed, visit our Shih Tzu breed information page. Learn about the Shih Tzu temperament, trainability, and even a little of the breed's history before deciding on this or another dog breed.
Below is a list of my favorite 101 Shih Tzu names. If you don't find a name you like after browsing the list, return to our Dog Names by Breed page to see more categories, or expand your search to our list of more than 4,000 puppy names.
| Name | Meaning |
| Acapulco | |
| Admiral | Commander in chief of a fleet of ships. |
| Amber | A hard brownish-yellow fossil resin. |
| Amigo | Friend |
| Anais | Brand of perfume meaning graceful. |
| Anya | God has favoured - Grace. |
| Armand | Man in the army - soldier. |
| Autumn | Season between summer and winter. |
| Bailey | Trusted guardian of others property. |
| Beau | Handsome man. |
| Bella | Beautiful |
| Bianca | White or pure. |
| Bing | One of many famous Shih Tzu names. Mariah Carey owns two Shih Tzus named Bing and Bong. |
| Bishop | A high ranking Christian cleric. |
| Bitsy | |
| Bong | The other of Mariah Carey's twin ShihTzus, given to her by Japanese officials when whe was touring Japan. |
| Bonita | Pretty |
| Brittany | A Britain. |
| Bubbles | Thin spherical liquid filled with gas. Irrepressible activity. |
| Bud | Herald, messenger. |
| Calliope | Beautiful-voiced and beautiful face. |
| Candy | Confectionery made with sugar. |
| Casey | Brave and watchful - the warrior who never slept. |
| Chang | Prosperous |
| Chen | Great, treasure. |
| Choo Choo | Among famous Shih Tzu names, the name of Queen Elizabeth's Shih Tzu. |
| Cognac | Type of French brandy. |
| Cookie | A small flat, crisp cake. |
| Cooper | Barrel maker. |
| Cozette | |
| Delilah | To flirt. |
| Diva | Among famous Shih Tzu names, the name of Fantasia Barrino's (American Idol) Shih Tzu. |
| Dizzy | Bewildered or confused, giddy. |
| Dolly | Spanish - From Dolores - Lady of sorrow. |
| Domino | Lord and master. |
| Duchess | Wife of a Duke. |
| Einstein | For the pet who is a genius. |
| Felicia | Joyous One. |
| Fifi | |
| Gigi | From Gilberta - Bright pledge. |
| Growler | A dog who makes a low, guttural, menacing sound. A small iceberg. A container for carrying beer. An electromagnetic device used for magnetizing. |
| Gucci | |
| Harold | A mighty general. |
| Harry | From Harold - Army commander. A mighty general. |
| Honeychild | Among famous Shih Tzu names, the name of Nicole Richie's dog. |
| Jinx | A person believed to bring bad luck. |
| Karma | Fate or destiny (Hinduism and Buddhism). |
| Kia | Hill |
| King | A male sovereign/Ruler. |
| Leon | |
| Libby | |
| Lily | |
| Lion | |
| Lionel | |
| Louie | Famous battle warrior. |
| Madame | Polite form of address for a woman. |
| Mandarin | A high official of Imperial China. Also a small orange or tangerine like fruit. |
| Marseilles | |
| Martini | A cocktail made of gin or vodka and dry vermouth. |
| Mimi | Equivalent of Mary - Bitterness. |
| Ming | |
| Mitzi | The perfect one. |
| Muffin | A small cup shaped cake. |
| Nibbles | To bite off small bits. |
| Nikko | Cat |
| Nipper | A small boy. |
| Oreo | American biscuit brand consisting of two chocolate wafers with white cream filling. |
| Oscar | Divine spearman - a fighter for God. |
| Percy | From Percival - Valley piercer. |
| Petal | A section of a flower. |
| Petunia | Summer Flower. |
| Pickles | Food flavored in a solution of vinegar. |
| Precious | One who is beloved, a darling. |
| Princess | Female member of a royal family. |
| Puddle | |
| Pushok | |
| Putt Putt | |
| Raj | |
| Rascal | One that is playfully mischievous. |
| Riley | Valiant and warlike. |
| Sapphire | A clear, usually blue gemstone. |
| Saucy | Impertinent or defiant in an entertaining way. |
| Scamp | A mischievous youngster. |
| Silky | Soft as silk. |
| Snuggles | To curl up closely, cuddle. |
| Sultan | |
| Sun | |
| Sundae | |
| Tinker | |
| Toaster | |
| Toto | |
| Truffles | Ball shaped chocolate. |
| Tulip | A cup shaped flower of rich colour. |
| Uma | Light or Peace. |
| Venus | |
| Wicket | |
| Yang | Active male force in Chinese philosophy. |
| Yasmin | |
| Zeke | From Ezekiel - Strength of God. |
| Zia | |
| Ziggy |
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