Shiba Inus are unique and eye-catching dogs—their pointy, foxlike ears, small size, and curly tails make them stand out among other breeds. They have a unique, orange-tinged coat with hints of white throughout their fur that resembles our fox friends as well! Shiba Inus originated in Japan and many Shiba owners like to honor that lineage by naming their pets after the language of the country. Continue reading below to see some popular and unique names for your foxy pooch, including some of Japanese origin. Japanese Dog Names As mentioned, the Shiba Inu breed originates in Japan. This dog is still quite popular in the country but has made its way across the globe as a popular choice. If you’re looking for a name that coincides with their origins, you can try using a Japanese word. Maybe there’s a word that reminds you of your pup’s personality or a unique Japanese word that relates to what they look like! Think of words that relate to things like the color of their coat, the breed, their temperament, where you got them, and more. Image Credit By: Thorsten Schulze, Pixabay
Shiba (brushwood)
Inu (dog)
Rina (jasmine)
Aki (autumn)
Runa (luna)
Kiseki (miracle)
Anzu (apricot)
Suki (beloved)
Kei (style)
Taeko (brave)
Tadeo (loyal)
Sora (sky)
Kiyo (pure)
Shuga (sugar)
Names Based on Gender Image Credit: Akbudak Rimma, Shutterstock Some dog owners like to draw on their dog’s gender to name them. This is very common around the world and across different dog breeds—think of Paris Hilton’s dog Tinkerbell. If you are so inclined to keep your dog’s femininity or masculinity at the forefront of their introductions, think about names that represent that. Also, this is only for when it suits them. Maybe your Shiba is a girl but she’s fierce and a little territorial; a name like Princess might not suit her very well. If you know that these types of names will suit your new Shiba pup, continue reading for some ideas. Male Shiba Inu Names
Rufus
Frankie
Doge
Bruno
Winston
Asher
Leo
Miles
Asa
Cosmo
Finn
Rowan
Jax
Declan
Luca
Owen
Kai
Benji
Stevie
Topi
Ranger
Tucker
Arnie
Ryder
Jett
Otis
Dewey
Chopper
Female Shiba Inu Names Image Credit By: Mabel Amber, Pixabay
Shebie
Jojo
Pip
Kona
Poppy
Lucy
Kiki
Gemma
Precious
Dixie
Amber
Lily
Leia
Dory
Nova
Arya
Gracie
Josie
Nora
Zoe
Ella
Reese
Millie
Cora
Skylar
Pixie
Charlotte
Daisy
Kitty
Lulu
Buttons
Bunny
Mable
Unique Shiba Inu Names Image Credit: Petra Göschel, Pixabay What if your Shiba Inu seems to have a little bit of an extra spark, or you notice that this dog is just too unique for a regular name? Maybe they are the dog breed you’ve been dreaming of since you were young but your sister was allergic to dogs so you could never have one. Dog people know that getting your first pup all on your own makes them feel like your children and part of the family. When you know this special creature is about to enter your world, you can’t name them something common. This is your moment to choose a unique, one-of-a-kind name for your new furry friend. Read below for a list of unique dog names for your Shiba.
Mochi
Squat
Miso
Udon
Soba
Sushi
Shabu-shabu
Honey
Cherry
Muffin
Pepper
Biscuit
Fudge
Panko
Peach
Marshmallow
Tofu
Oden
Donut
Taco
Waffles
Mocha
Dumpling
Pancake
Rebel
Miss Independent
Maverick
Queen
Princess
Rascal
Sassy
Dauntless
Goofy
Rogue
Imp
Pixie
Light
Sweetie
Rocky
Toro
Boo
Buttons
Dog Names Based on Appearance Image Credit: Soontorrapoj Tipprasert, Shutterstock There are varied coat colors among Shiba Inus. While most of them have the fox orange coat, there are some that are redder in color or some that have darker fur. You can choose to name them after their color. For example, a red Shiba can be named something like Poppy or Blaze, whereas a black Shiba can be named Oreo or Cookie. Maybe you even want to name them something based on looking like a fox; if your child is a fan of Dora the Explorer (or maybe you are), you can name them after Swiper the fox. Check out our list below of Shiba Inu names based on their appearance.
Aka
Fiona
Rusty
Terra
Rojo
Poppy
Copper
Brandy
Comet
Blaze
Rosso
Phoenix
Ruby
Bandit
Fox
Pumpkin
Final Thoughts There are so many different ways you can choose to name your new Shiba Inu. Think about what makes the most sense based on what they look like, how they act, the origins of their breed, and more. Maybe your favorite snack makes the most sense, or there’s a Japanese word that resonates with you and would be perfect for your furry friend.
Featured Image Credit: Anastasiia Cherniavskaia, Shutterstock
Shiba Inus are unique and eye-catching dogs—their pointy, foxlike ears, small size, and curly tails make them stand out among other breeds. They have a unique, orange-tinged coat with hints of white throughout their fur that resembles our fox friends as well! Shiba Inus originated in Japan and many Shiba owners like to honor that lineage by naming their pets after the language of the country.
Continue reading below to see some popular and unique names for your foxy pooch, including some of Japanese origin.
Japanese Dog Names
As mentioned, the Shiba Inu breed originates in Japan. This dog is still quite popular in the country but has made its way across the globe as a popular choice. If you’re looking for a name that coincides with their origins, you can try using a Japanese word. Maybe there’s a word that reminds you of your pup’s personality or a unique Japanese word that relates to what they look like!
Think of words that relate to things like the color of their coat, the breed, their temperament, where you got them, and more.
Shiba (brushwood)
Inu (dog)
Rina (jasmine)
Aki (autumn)
Runa (luna)
Kiseki (miracle)
Anzu (apricot)
Suki (beloved)
Kei (style)
Taeko (brave)
Tadeo (loyal)
Sora (sky)
Kiyo (pure)
Shuga (sugar)
- Shiba (brushwood)
- Inu (dog)
- Rina (jasmine)
- Aki (autumn)
- Runa (luna)
- Kiseki (miracle)
- Anzu (apricot)
- Suki (beloved)
- Kei (style)
- Taeko (brave)
- Tadeo (loyal)
- Sora (sky)
- Kiyo (pure)
- Shuga (sugar)
Names Based on Gender
Some dog owners like to draw on their dog’s gender to name them. This is very common around the world and across different dog breeds—think of Paris Hilton’s dog Tinkerbell. If you are so inclined to keep your dog’s femininity or masculinity at the forefront of their introductions, think about names that represent that.
Also, this is only for when it suits them. Maybe your Shiba is a girl but she’s fierce and a little territorial; a name like Princess might not suit her very well. If you know that these types of names will suit your new Shiba pup, continue reading for some ideas.
Male Shiba Inu Names
Rufus
Frankie
Doge
Bruno
Winston
Asher
Leo
Miles
Asa
Cosmo
Finn
Rowan
Jax
Declan
Luca
Owen
Kai
Benji
Stevie
Topi
Ranger
Tucker
Arnie
Ryder
Jett
Otis
Dewey
Chopper
Female Shiba Inu Names
Shebie
Jojo
Pip
Kona
Poppy
Lucy
Kiki
Gemma
Precious
Dixie
Amber
Lily
Leia
Dory
Nova
Arya
Gracie
Josie
Nora
Zoe
Ella
Reese
Millie
Cora
Skylar
Pixie
Charlotte
Daisy
Kitty
Lulu
Buttons
Bunny
Mable
Rufus
Frankie
Doge
Bruno
Winston
Asher
Leo
Miles
Asa
Cosmo
Finn
Rowan
Jax
Declan
Luca
Owen
Kai
Benji
Stevie
Topi
Ranger
Tucker
Arnie
Ryder
Jett
Otis
Dewey
Chopper
Shebie
Jojo
Pip
Kona
Poppy
Lucy
Kiki
Gemma
Precious
Dixie
Amber
Lily
Leia
Dory
Nova
Arya
Gracie
Josie
Nora
Zoe
Ella
Reese
Millie
Cora
Skylar
Pixie
Charlotte
Daisy
Kitty
Lulu
Buttons
Bunny
Mable
Unique Shiba Inu Names
What if your Shiba Inu seems to have a little bit of an extra spark, or you notice that this dog is just too unique for a regular name? Maybe they are the dog breed you’ve been dreaming of since you were young but your sister was allergic to dogs so you could never have one. Dog people know that getting your first pup all on your own makes them feel like your children and part of the family.
When you know this special creature is about to enter your world, you can’t name them something common. This is your moment to choose a unique, one-of-a-kind name for your new furry friend. Read below for a list of unique dog names for your Shiba.
Mochi
Squat
Miso
Udon
Soba
Sushi
Shabu-shabu
Honey
Cherry
Muffin
Pepper
Biscuit
Fudge
Panko
Peach
Marshmallow
Tofu
Oden
Donut
Taco
Waffles
Mocha
Dumpling
Pancake
Rebel
Miss Independent
Maverick
Queen
Princess
Rascal
Sassy
Dauntless
Goofy
Rogue
Imp
Pixie
Light
Sweetie
Rocky
Toro
Boo
Buttons
- Mochi
- Squat
- Miso
- Udon
- Soba
- Sushi
- Shabu-shabu
- Honey
- Cherry
- Muffin
- Pepper
- Biscuit
- Fudge
- Panko
- Peach
- Marshmallow
- Tofu
- Oden
- Donut
- Taco
- Waffles
- Mocha
- Dumpling
- Pancake
- Rebel
- Miss Independent
- Maverick
- Queen
- Princess
- Rascal
- Sassy
- Dauntless
- Goofy
- Rogue
- Imp
- Pixie
- Light
- Sweetie
- Rocky
- Toro
- Boo
- Buttons
Dog Names Based on Appearance
There are varied coat colors among Shiba Inus. While most of them have the fox orange coat, there are some that are redder in color or some that have darker fur. You can choose to name them after their color. For example, a red Shiba can be named something like Poppy or Blaze, whereas a black Shiba can be named Oreo or Cookie.
Maybe you even want to name them something based on looking like a fox; if your child is a fan of Dora the Explorer (or maybe you are), you can name them after Swiper the fox. Check out our list below of Shiba Inu names based on their appearance.
Aka
Fiona
Rusty
Terra
Rojo
Poppy
Copper
Brandy
Comet
Blaze
Rosso
Phoenix
Ruby
Bandit
Fox
Pumpkin
- Aka
- Fiona
- Rusty
- Terra
- Rojo
- Poppy
- Copper
- Brandy
- Comet
- Blaze
- Rosso
- Phoenix
- Ruby
- Bandit
- Fox
- Pumpkin
Final Thoughts
There are so many different ways you can choose to name your new Shiba Inu. Think about what makes the most sense based on what they look like, how they act, the origins of their breed, and more. Maybe your favorite snack makes the most sense, or there’s a Japanese word that resonates with you and would be perfect for your furry friend.
Featured Image Credit: Anastasiia Cherniavskaia, Shutterstock
