Shih Tzu Dog Names- Male & Female

Did you or someone you know recently get a Shih Tzu? Or are you planning to have a Shih Tzu join your family? This can be the most important time of your life as you and your dog get to know each other. But you have an important task at hand. What to name your Shih Tzu?

Choosing a name for a dog can be a difficult process just like naming ones baby. You want to ensure that name is easy to pronounce also represents your puppy’s looks and behavioral characteristics.

To help you start with the process of finding the perfect dog name we’ve handpicked a list of the best Shih Tzu dog names. Use this list for name ideas whether you dog is male or female, big or small.

List of Shih Tzu Names

Charlie
Max
Buddy
Jack
Scully
Odie
Milo
Alfie
Brody
Leo
Ernie
Chewie
Blue
Gizmo
Mickey
Scrappy
Frankie
Roscoe
Chance
Marley
Finn
Louie
Rascal
Cooper
Chase
Jax
Hank
Percy
Henry
Barkley
Patches

How to Choose an Amazing Shih Tzu Dog Name

You want to make sure you choose the perfect Shih Tzu dog name; after all, this is what your pup will answer to for his entire life.

If you’re struggling with ideas, consider the following tips and advice:

Consider naming your pup after a family member such as a parent or sibling.

This is an especially endearing way of showing how much your family means to you. The bonus? Your Pup will grow up knowing that he shares a special bond with other members of his family! For example, if your first name is Sarah and you hav

Name your pup after a famous historical person, character, or figure.

You can pick people you admire, characters that amused you growing up, musicians whose lyrics spoke to you during tough times, etc., and give these names to your Shih Tzu pup so they get to know their namesake while they grow up together.

Name your Shih Tzu after an element (such as Wind) or object (such as Diamond), but add a word like “of” in between the element and object.

For example, if your favorite element is water, call your pup “Ocean” or “Wave.” If you like diamonds, name your pup “Diamonds.” You can add an adjective to make it even more unique; for example, create a name that means “strong diamond” b

Wrap Up

I am so happy for you and your pup. The fact that you are doing research to name your pup, tells me that you will be an amazing parent to it. Hope these tips have inspired you to pick a name that you will love. Let me know in the comments section what name you picked for your pup!