Top 50 Maltese Dog Names
The 50 most popular names for malteses, ranked by Sniffspot — a US dog-services platform that publishes per-breed name popularity from millions of bookings. Names that exist in our database link through to their full profile.
About Malteses
The Maltese is one of the oldest toy breeds in the world, with a history stretching back over two millennia to the island of Malta in the Mediterranean. Prized by ancient Greeks, Romans, and royalty throughout the ages, this tiny white dog has been a symbol of luxury and refinement for centuries. Their long, silky,...
What the Data Shows
- Most common starting letters in the top 50: B (10), L (7), M (6).
- Gender split among matched names: 17 male, 16 female, 16 unisex.
- Source: real Sniffspot bookings — see methodology on Sniffspot's Maltese page.
| # | Name | Gender | Meaning | Origin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coco | Unisex | A diminutive of names beginning with Co, influenced by cocoa | Nickname used in several languages |
| 2 | Milo | Male | Old German form of Miles; exact meaning uncertain | English revival of a Germanic name |
| 3 | Luna | Female | Latin for “moon”; also the Roman moon goddess | Latin and Romance-language word name |
| 4 | Teddy | Male | English diminutive of Edward or Theodore | English diminutive of Edward or Theodore |
| 5 | Bentley | Male | English place surname meaning bentgrass woodland or clearing | English |
| 6 | Ollie | Unisex | English diminutive of Oliver, Olivia or Olive; deeper roo... | English |
| 7 | Daisy | Female | English flower name from Old English “day’s eye” | English flower name |
| 8 | Lucy | Female | English form of Lucia, traditionally associated with Lati... | English / Latin |
| 9 | Max | Male | Short form of Maximilian or Maxim; in English also Maxwell | European short form; also English for Maxwell |
| 10 | Archie | Male | Diminutive of Archibald, from Germanic elements meaning '... | Scottish / English |
| 11 | Bella | Female | Short form of Isabella; associated with Italian bella, “b... | English name with an Italian word association |
| 12 | Casper | Male | Treasurer | Persian |
| 13 | Charlie | Unisex | Diminutive or feminine form of Charles | English form from a Germanic name family |
| 14 | Gizmo | Unisex | An unspecified gadget or mechanical device | English informal word |
| 15 | Buddy | Male | English word meaning 'friend' or 'companion' | English |
| 16 | Chloe | Female | Greek name meaning 'green shoot' or new growth | Greek |
| 17 | Harley | Unisex | English place surname meaning hare or rocky woodland clea... | English |
| 18 | Millie | Female | English diminutive of Mildred, Millicent and similar names | English |
| 19 | Mochi | |||
| 20 | Nova | Female | Modern given name from Latin novus, 'new'; also the astro... | Latin / English |
| 21 | Oliver | Male | From Old French Olivier; possibly linked to Latin oliva,... | English / Old French |
| 22 | Prince | Male | Royal son | English |
| 23 | Rocky | Male | English diminutive of Rocco or a nickname suggesting toug... | English nickname |
| 24 | Toby | Unisex | Medieval English form of Tobias, ultimately meaning 'Yahw... | English from Hebrew |
| 25 | Biscuit | Unisex | A baked food word; the food differs between British and A... | English via Old French and Latin |
| 26 | Chase | Male | Huntsman | English |
| 27 | Henry | Male | Germanic name meaning 'home ruler' | Germanic |
| 28 | Jax | Male | Modern English short form of Jackson, 'son of Jack' | English |
| 29 | Leo | Male | Latin for 'lion' | Latin |
| 30 | Lilly | Female | Spelling variant of Lily, the flower name | English botanical name |
| 31 | Lily | Female | English flower name from Latin lilium, meaning lily | English |
| 32 | Byers | Unisex | Dwellers near cattle sheds (English surname) | English |
| 33 | Lola | Female | Spanish diminutive of Dolores, a name meaning “sorrows” | Spanish diminutive |
| 34 | Lucky | Unisex | Having good luck; seeming to bring good luck | English adjective from luck |
| 35 | Mia | Female | Diminutive of Maria; also matches Italian mia, 'mine' | European; from Maria |
| 36 | Minnie | Female | Will, desire + helmet, protection | Germanic |
| 37 | Olaf | Male | Ancestor | Norse |
| 38 | Peanut | Unisex | English food word for the peanut plant, pod, or edible se... | English word name |
| 39 | Roxy | Female | Diminutive of Roxana, ultimately from an Old Iranian name... | English from Old Iranian |
| 40 | Ruby | Female | English gemstone name, ultimately from Latin rubeus, 'red' | English / Latin |
| 41 | Simba | Unisex | “Lion” in Swahili; the same spelling can mean “power, str... | Swahili and Shona words with different meanings |
| 42 | Stella | Female | Latin for 'star' | Latin |
| 43 | Thor | Male | Thunder | Old Norse mythology |
| 44 | Winston | Male | English surname from Wynnstan ('joy stone') or a place na... | English |
| 45 | Yertle | Unisex | Made-up name (Dr. Seuss turtle character) | English |
| 46 | Bailey | Unisex | English occupational surname from Middle English baili, '... | English |
| 47 | Bandit | Unisex | Word name for an outlaw or robber | Italian via English |
| 48 | Bear | Unisex | English animal word-name referring to the large mammal | English |
| 49 | Bonnie | Female | From the Scottish word bonnie meaning 'pretty' or 'attrac... | Scottish English from French |
| 50 | Boo | Unisex | An exclamation used to startle or express disapproval; al... | English word and nickname |
Other Breeds in the Toy Group
Same AKC group — similar size, temperament, and naming culture: Affenpinscher · Brussels Griffon · Cavalier King Charles Spaniel · Chihuahua · Chinese Crested · Havanese