Little Dog Names, Names That Mean Little

Sorted alphabetically. Sort by popularity »

Little dog names are perfect for small breed puppies and petite pups who are tiny in size but huge in personality. These names carry meanings of smallness, delicacy, and charm, celebrating the compact package of joy that is your little furry friend. From toy breeds to miniature companions, a name meaning little is a sweet and fitting tribute.

This collection features names from many languages that translate to small, little, or petite. Options like Petite (French), Piccola (Italian), Klein (German), and Koda (meaning little in some traditions) offer culturally rich choices. You'll also find endearing diminutives and nicknames that naturally convey a sense of adorable smallness.

Little dog names are ideal for breeds like Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, Toy Poodles, and Maltese — dogs whose small stature is part of their irresistible appeal. But these names can also work with delightful irony for larger breeds, adding a touch of humor to your gentle giant's identity.

Browse our complete list of little dog names below. Filter by gender, explore the meanings and origins of each name, save your favorites, and find the perfect tiny name for your precious little companion.

All Male Female Unisex

All A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

#	Name	Meaning	Gender	Origin
1	Adan	Man	Male	Hebrew
2	Aden	Little fire	Male	Gaelic
3	Aidan	Little fire	Male	Gaelic
4	Aideen	Little Fire	Female	Gaelic
5	Aiden	Little fire	Male	Gaelic
6	Aiko	Love child	Female	Japanese
7	Ailen	Little coal	Male	Mapudungun
8	Aine	Radiance	Female	Gaelic
9	Alida	Noble kind	Female	Germanic
10	Alpa		Female
11	Amrita	Immortal	Female	Sanskrit
12	Amy	Loved	Female	French
13	Angelina	Messenger	Female	Greek
14	Anneke	Grace	Female	Hebrew
15	Annette	Grace	Female	Hebrew
16	Annie	Diminutive of Anne, ultimately from Hebrew Hannah meaning 'favour' or 'grace'	Female	English from Hebrew
17	Arizona		Female
18	Artan	Possibly bear or stone	Male	Gaelic
19	Ayasha	Small one	Female	Native American
20	Ayden	Little fire	Male	Gaelic
21	Balbina	Stuttering	Female	Latin
22	Bambi	Italian familiar form from bambina, little girl	Female	Italian
23	Bambina	Little girl	Unisex	Italian
24	Banning	One Who Reads The Banns	Male	English
25	Belita	My God is a vow	Female	Hebrew
26	Bennett	Blessed	Unisex	Latin
27	Bonita	Pretty	Female	Spanish
28	Branden	Broom hill	Male	English
29	Brandon	Broom hill	Male	English
30	Brend	Burnt	Unisex	English
31	Brenda	Sword	Female	Norse
32	Brendan	Prince	Male	Gaelic
33	Brendon	Prince	Male	Gaelic
34	Brenna	Hill	Female	Welsh
35	Brennan	Descendant of BraonÃ¡n	Male	Gaelic
36	Bunny	Little rabbit	Female	English
37	Caden	Little Fighter.	Unisex	English
38	Caligula	Little boots	Unisex	Latin
39	Carina	Beloved	Female	Latin
40	Carlin	Descendant of CearbhallÃ¡n	Male	Gaelic
41	Carling	Little Champion	Female	English
42	Carly	Free man	Female	German
43	Ceallach	War	Male	Gaelic
44	Chica	Pet Name Meaning Little Girl.	Unisex	English
45	Chico	Boy	Male	Spanish
46	Chiquita	Small one	Female	Spanish
47	Cinderella	Little ash girl	Female	English
48	Ciqala	Small one	Unisex	Native American
49	Colman	Dove	Male	English
50	Conan	Little wolf hound	Male	Gaelic

219 names found. Page 1 of 5.

Frequently Asked Questions

What dog names mean little or small?

Dog names meaning little include Petite (French), Piccola (Italian), Minnie, Pippin, Bitsy, Pixie, and Runt. These names celebrate the adorable smallness of tiny dog breeds with charm and affection.

Which dog breeds suit names meaning little?

Toy and miniature breeds are natural fits, including Chihuahuas, Yorkshire Terriers, Pomeranians, Toy Poodles, Maltese, and Papillons. Any small or petite dog can proudly carry a name meaning little.

Can I use a little name for a big dog?

Yes, and it can be wonderfully humorous. A Great Dane named Tiny or a Mastiff named Bitsy creates an endearing contrast that always gets a laugh and shows off your sense of humor.

Related guides for Little Dog Names

Churro Dog Names: Cinnamon-Sweet Ideas for Long, Tan, and Spicy Little Dogs
Churro works for cinnamon-brown coats, long-bodied dogs, funny small dogs, and sweet-but-spicy personalities. This guide compares Churro with Cinnamon, Dulce, Biscuit, Taco, Toffee, Maple, Honey, and other warm food names without turning the dog into a gimmick.
20 Colorful Dog Names For Your Little Puppies
Dogs are as varied as the color wheel, and this tip leans into that with 20 colorful names split by gender. Girl picks include Blue (the color of the clear sky and deep sea), Cerise (French for cherry), Clementine (a deep orange clementine fruit), and Coral (semiprecious sea growth, often deep pink), among more. Each name is tied to a specific hue or shade. If your pup's coat has a standout color or you simply love the idea of naming them after a specific tone, this list gives you a vibrant palette of options for male or female puppies.
Female Dog Names Meaning Little or Small
This tip rounds up over 100 female dog names all meaning little or small, perfect for tiny breeds like Yorkies, Maltese, Pugs, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, and Papillons. You'll meet Adan and Adeen (Irish for little fire), Adva (Hebrew for small wave), Aednat (another Irish little fire), Ahana (Irish for from the little ford), Aiko (Japanese for little love), and Aithne, plus many more drawn from Irish, Hebrew, Japanese, and other languages. Each pick pairs a precise meaning with a cultural origin. If your girl pup is dainty and small, this global collection gives you dozens of lovingly specific options.
Male Dog Names Meaning Little or Small
Small breeds like Yorkies, Maltese, Pugs, Pomeranians, Chihuahuas, Miniature Poodles, and Papillons deserve names that nod to their size, and this tip gathers over 100 male names all meaning little or small. You'll find Abban (Celtic for little abbot), Arno (French for little eagle), Attila (Hungarian for little father), Babak (Persian for little father), Banain (Gaelic for little blonde one), and Barran, among many more. Names come from Irish, Celtic, French, Persian, Hungarian, and Hebrew origins, so you're sure to find one that fits your tiny boy. It's a warm, globally inspired resource for pint-sized puppies.
Smart-sounding Dog Names for your Little Genius Puppy
Border collies, poodles, and other brainy breeds deserve names that nod to their intellect, and this tip delivers a full roster. You'll draw inspiration from scientific and artistic giants: Albert Einstein, Marie Curie, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Picasso, Darwin, George Lucas, and Leonardo da Vinci. The piece also includes names that simply sound clever. Each entry ties the historical figure to why the name suits a smart dog, giving your genius pup a heritage to live up to. Perfect if you want the name itself to signal the intelligence behind those alert, knowing eyes.