Yorkie Dog Names
101 Names for your Yorkie Dog
The Yorkie Dog names list is filled with names suitable for this pleasant little companion dog. The door is rather wide open for such a popular dog, with names suitable for big dogs and small dogs alike.
The Yorkshire Terrier, or Yorkie for short, is a popular lap dog with a pleasant and cheerful personality. This toy dog breed has maintained a position on the Top 10 Dog Breeds list for years.
Celebrities who own or have owned Yorkies include Paris Hilton (Cinderella), Joan Rivers (Spike), Audrey Hepburn, Justin Timberlake, Miley Cyrus, Natalie Portman (Charlie) and more.
This is a very popular dog among famous people. Visit our famous dog names page to see a huge selection of dog names in the “famous” category.
When surfing the Yorkie dog names list, remember to match your puppy’s name with its personality. When I created the list, I tried to include as many names as I could that truly match the Yorkshire Terrier’s personality and stature.
For more great ideas, visit our list of famous dog names or one syllable dog names. If you have a name to share with the rest of us, please use the form at the bottom of this page. You just might make someone’s day!
To learn more about this toy dog breed, visit our Yorkshire Terrier dog breed information page. Learn about Yorkshire Terrier 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 Yorkie Dog 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.
Now, on to the list!
| Name | Meaning |
| Abby | From Abigail – Father’s happiness. |
| Alice | Truth and Noble nobility. |
| Famous Name: Alice Eve is an American actress born on February 6, 1982 in London, England. Her parents were both actors namely Trevor Eve (Father) and Sharon Maughan (Mother). She’s known for her roles in the films Starter for 10 (2006), Crossing Over (2009), She’s Out of My League (2010), Sex and the City 2 (2010), The Raven (2012), Men in Black 3 (2012), and Star Trek Into Darkness (2013). | |
| Angie | From Angela – Bringer of good tidings. |
| Ariel | Lion |
| Arnie | The eagle. |
| Bailey | Trusted guardian of others’ property. |
| Banana | A big and yellow curved fruit, if you must still know |
| Bandit | An outlaw or robber. |
| Barbie | Barbie doll. |
| Baxter | The baker of bread. |
| Beemer | A BMW motorcycle |
| Benji | Short for “Benjamin” which means “son of my right hand” |
| Bentley | Farm where the grass bends. |
| Binky | A child’s comfort, like a blanket or pacifier |
| Biscuit | A cookie or cracker. |
| Booker | Beech tree. |
| Caesar | Title for Roman Emperors – long haired. |
| Famous Name: Gaius Julius Caesar was born on 12 July 100 BC in Rome. He is the son of Gaius Caesar and Aurelia. He became the dictator of Rome which paves the way for the imperial system. Caesar also became the Governor of Gaul. | |
| Carson | Dweller by the marshes. |
| Charlie | Ever heard of Natalie Portman? My favorite of her acting roles was Padme in Star Wars: Episode III. She is the reason Charlie made the Yorkie dog names list. Yes, that’s her Yorkie’s name. |
| Chelsea | A port. |
| Chewy | The Yorkie actually looks a little like Chewbacca from Star Wars. |
| Cinderella | Another in the famous dog names category, Paris Hilton’s Yorkie sports this name. |
| Codi | Also “Cody” meaning “helper” |
| Corky | Lively, buoyant. (Also means Bark) |
| Desi | A variant of “Desiderio” meaning “yearning, sorrow, desired” |
| Dinky | Of small size. |
| Dixie | Female from the Southern States of America. |
| Dora | That little girl with a backpack and a friend monkey |
| Dudley | The people’s meadow. |
| Emmy | A statuette awarded annually by the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences for outstanding achievement in television. |
| Fergie | Variant of male name “Fergus” or “Ferguson”; also a female singer |
| Famous Name: Stacy Ferguson or known as Fergie is an American singer, songwriter, fashion designer, television host and actress. She was born on March 27, 1975 in Hacienda Heights, California. Her biggest break in her career was when she joined the Black Eyed Peas. | |
| Frankie | Another on the Yorkie dog names list owned by a star. Model Miranda Kerr owns Frankie. |
| Frisky | Jolly in anything that they do |
| Fritz | Equivalent of Frederick – Peaceful ruler. |
| Fudge | A soft, rich candy. |
| Gizmo | A mechanical device or gadget. |
| Gucci | Fashionable and expenaive brand |
| Famous Name: Guccio Gucci was a founder of a Gucci Firm, a store known for leather craftsmanship and accessories. Gucci was born in 1881, in Florence, Italy, and died in 1953.”Gucci” is one of the famous brand in the World. | |
| Gunner | Overly ambitious and competitive |
| Hero | A person noted for feats of courage. |
| Hershey | Brand of chocolate. |
| Jackson | Son of Jack. |
| Jade | Spanish – A mother’s most precious jewel. For the cat with eyes like pale green gemstones. |
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| Jasper | From Casper – Master of the treasure. |
| Juliet | Youthful – A devoted lover. |
| King | A male sovereign/Ruler. |
| Lakota | An Indian tribe in South Dakota |
| Lolli | A play of the candy “lollipop” or short for the name “Lolita” |
| Louis | From Lewis – Famous battle warrior. |
| Luke | Light |
| Macaroni | A hollow tubed shaped pasta. |
| Maisy | German for “mass, measure” |
| Marley | From the lake in the meadow. |
| Famous Name: Robert Nesta “Bob” Marley, popularly known as Bob Marley, is a famous Jamaican reggae singer-songwriter. He was born on February 6, 1945, in St. Ann Parish, Jamaica. He was the ambasador for reggae music. He became a legacy in the music industry specially in Reggae music. | |
| Marlo | Possibly male version for “Marlow” meaning “drift wood” |
| Mia | Mine |
| Mickey | From Michael – Like unto the Lord. |
| Milo | The miller. |
| Moses | From the water. |
| Mr. Famous | Appeared in Funny Face, the Audrey Hepburn movie. |
| Nicky | From Nicole – The people’s victory. |
| Oreo | You know, the cookies! |
| Oscar | Divine spearman – a fighter for God. |
| Famous Name: Oscar Wilde was a famous Irish author who was best known for the novel The Picture of Dorian Gray and the play The Importance of Being Earnest. He was born on October 16, 1854 in Dublin, Ireland. He was also arrested for being gay. | |
| Paris | Brand of perfume and one of the most romantic cities on the planet. |
| Pebbles | Name of the little girl from Flintstones |
| Penny | From Penelope – The weaver and wife of Ulysses. |
| Pilot | The one flying the aircraft |
| Pixel | For the cat who loves to travel. |
| Princess | Female member of a royal family. |
| Prowler | Moves stealthily in a place to commit a crme |
| Prozac | Medication used to treat depression. |
| Quik | A variation of “quick”, meaning fast, rapid |
| Radar | For the pet that is sensitive to what is going on around him. |
| Reese | Means “enthusiasm” |
| Famous Name: Laura Jeanne Reese Witherspoon, popularly known as Reese Witherspoon, is an American actress and producer. She was born on March 22, 1976 in New Orleans, Louisiana. She already began modelling when she was 7 years old. She had her first major acting role in Robert Mulligan’s The Man in the Moon (1991). | |
| Rocco | Among famous Yorkie dog names, Rocco is owned by Kristin Cavallari, star of The Hills. |
| Rowdy | A rough disorderly person. |
| Rusty | Covered in rust – a brownish red colour. |
| Sassy | Lively and spirited. |
| Sawyer | Someone who draws wood for a living |
| Scooby | The famous cowardly dog Scooby Doo |
| Scout | One dispatched from main body to gather information. |
| Serena | Tranquil or serene. |
| Smoky | Like a smoke, perhaps referring to their fur |
| Sparkie | Shining and glittering like a star |
| Spartacus | Tharacian slave, gladiator, and insurrectionist |
| Spencer | Shopkeeper |
| Spike | Spike made the Yorkie dog names list because Joan Rivers used to have a Yorkie with this name. |
| Star | A celestial body that emits light. A famous performer. |
| Sugar | A sweet powder from sugar cane. Slang for sweetheart. |
| Suzie | Graceful Lily. |
| Sylvia | From the forest. |
| Talia | Blossoming |
| Tiger | Tiger made the Yorkie dog names list because of Ivanka Trump. In case you don’t know, Ivanka is daughther of “The Donald” and she owns a Yorkie named Tiger. |
| Famous Name: Eldrick Tont “Tiger” Woods is Professional golf player and was the youngest(21 years old) to win the U.S Masters held at Augusta in 1997. He was born on December 30, 1975, in Cyprus, California. He has won 79 official PGA Tour events including 14 majors. | |
| Tilly | From Mathilda – Brave little maid. |
| Tiny Tim | A fictional little boy from “A Christmas Carol” who was saved by Scrooge from imminent death |
| Toffee | A hard brown, chewy candy. |
| Topper | Something that goes on top of everything else and completes it |
| Tuffy | Also “Nibbles”; a fictional character from the “Tom and Jerry” cartoons |
| Tweety | The little yellow bird (a male bird, mind you) who always outsmarts his cat nemesis |
| Vegas | From “Las Vegas”, the “Sin City” |
| Vida | Another among famous Yorkie dog names. Model Gisele Bundchen owns a Yorkie named Jack. |
| Winston | From a friend’s estate. |
| Zelda | Grey battle-maiden. |
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Coach - My bossy little Puppy 
My puppy is named Coach because when i got him he fit so perfectly in my Coach bag. The name just stuck and plus he is a bossy little player.
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I swear I always have thousand name ideas until I actually need to pick one! My particular Yorkie is unlike any other and I wanted to give her a really unique name to match. I also like the idea of a name with a history, so I appreciate your information about the names with historical background! I think Reese would be a lovely name, thank you for the tips!
In my opinion, You should add the name “Bear” to the list. Especially if she/he was a small dog. Imagine how adorable that would be!