The Shih Tzu is an ancient breed that hails from China, where they were lap dogs to royalty and emperors. When you bring home a dog with such auspicious beginnings, they deserve a fitting name! If you’ve drawn a blank trying to find the perfect name for your new bundle of love, look no further than this extensive list of great dog names for Shih Tzus. Hopefully, as you make your way through these names, you’ll find the one that is perfect for your new pup!
How to Name Your Shih Tzu Many pet owners use their dog’s appearance to think of a name. This can include their color or coat pattern or something unique about their size and shape. You can also look at your favorite authors, actors, musicians, or other celebrities. If you admire a character in a book or TV show, you can use their name or a similar one that you find inspiring. If your Shih Tzu has a quirk or a distinctive personality trait, this can lead to a fun name. You can even use your Shih Tzu’s quirky traits and personality combined with another source, such as video game characters or food. Image Credit By: carlosleucipo, Pixabay Shih Tzu Colors Shih Tzus come in a fairly wide variety of colors, so let’s go over these before diving into all the names. These colors might give you a few ideas.
Black
Black and white
Blue
Blue and white
Brindle
Brindle and white
Gold
Gold and white
Liver
Liver and white
Red
Red and white
Silver
Silver and white
Certain Shih Tzus also have a black mask, which could also give you an idea for a name. Think about fictional characters famous for wearing a black mask, such as Zorro, Batman, and Darth Vader. Image Credit: Yarnawee Nipatarangkoon, Shutterstock
Female Shih Tzu Names If you have a female Shih Tzu, there are many feminine names for you to consider. Some of these can be shortened (like Josephine into Josie), and we included famous women from history here too. Hopefully, one of these will suit your female Shih Tzu!
Alexandra
Alice
Amelia
Annie Oakley
Ariana
Bronte
Brooke
Calamity Jane
Catherine the Great
Charlotte
Chloe
Cleopatra
Coco
Coraline
Daisy
Eliza
Ellie
Elvira
Gracie
Isabel
Josephine
Juliet
Lady Godiva
Lilian
Lola
Lucy
Lulu
Luna
Madeline
Maggie
Millie
Molly
Natasha
Noelle
Olivia
Penny
Poppy
Rosie
Roxy
Ruby
Sadie
Stella
Valencia
Victoria
Willow
Zelda
Image Credit: Yarnawee Nipatarangkoon, Shutterstock
Male Shih Tzu Names If you have a male Shih Tzu and would like to give him a typical boy’s name, take a look through these names. Many of these can be shortened, and we also included a few historically famous men.
Alan Turing
Albert Einstein
Alexander the Great
Archer
Bennett
Bentley
Bogart
Bowie
Bradley
Cesar
Cohen
Cole
Cooper
Damien
Danny
Darwin
Dexter
Doc Holliday
Eddie
Elvis
Felix
Finn
Holden
Houdini
Jackson
Jameson
Jasper
Lance
Lennon
Logan
Louie
Lucas
Mars
Max
Marshall
Melville
Milo
Mozart
Oliver
Oscar
Porter
Ralphie
Remmy
Richie
Ringo
Sully
Teddy
Tesla
Thomas Edison
Walker
Wild Bill
Wyatt Earp
Image Credit: Pixabay
Genderless Shih Tzu Names If you don’t feel like giving your Shih Tzu a male or female name and would prefer a gender-neutral name, here are interesting ones:
Ash
Atom
Bean
Berlin
Blizzard
Button
Charlie
Clover
Cosmos
Cricket
Ember
Harlow
Iggy
Karma
Lava
London
Munchkin
Nova
Phoenix
Rain
Rio
Sierra
Spark
Squirt
Stevie
Tsunami
Vienna
Yukon
Ziggy
Image Credit: AlexFilim, Shutterstock
Shih Tzu Names Based on Food and Drinks Using food and drinks to name your new dog can be a great way to capitalize on your Shih Tzu’s color or personality. These names can be ironic or just silly. Names Based on Food
Apple
Basil
Bean
Berry
Biscuit
Candy Apple
Chestnut
Cinnamon
Coconut
Jellybean
Kit Kat
Mango
Nutmeg
Oreo
Peanut
Pickle
Sage
Souffle
Tiramisu
Truffles
Image Credit By: Victoria Kovelina, Shutterstock
Names Based on Drinks
Bourbon
Coffee
Java
Kahlua
Latte
Margarita
Merlot
Mocha
Pinot
Sangria
Whisky
Shih Tzu Names Based on Colors If your Shih Tzu is black, there are quite a number of colors that mean black. The same principle goes for all the other colors. Some of these are just different names for the color, and others are things that most people associate with the color. There is overlap with other themes, so you’ll find a few foods here too. Image Credit: Dietmar Sobotzki, Pixabay Black
Bandit
Blackberry
Caviar
Charcoal
Cinder
Crow
Dusk
Ebony
Eclipse
Licorice
Midnight
Mystery
Noir
Obsidian
Pepper
Phantom
Raven
Shade
Shadow
Smudge
Voodoo
Blue
Azure
Bluebell
Blueberry
Cobalt
Indigo
Navy
Ocean
River
Sapphire
Sky
Storm
Turquoise
Image Credit: Angel Sallade, Shutterstock
White/Silver
Angel
Arctic
Argent (French for silver)
Cloud
Cotton
Dandelion
Ghost
Opal
Marshmallow
Misty
Pearl
Sugar
Vanilla
Winter
Brown
Amber
Autumn
Brick
Caramel
Chestnut
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Hazel
Ochre
Peanut
Pecan
Russet
Rust(y)
Sand(y)
Sepia
Tawny
Walnut
Image Credit: STEVEPHILCOPHOTOGRAPHY, Shutterstock
Shih Tzu Names Based on Mythology Many of these names are from Greek mythology, but there are also a few from other mythologies, including Chinese mythology, which would be quite appropriate for the Shih Tzu. Read through your favorite mythology stories for more ideas if the right one isn’t here.
Achilles
Aphrodite
Apollo
Ares
Artemis
Athena
Bixia
Chang’e
Delia
Di Jun
Doumu
Freya
Hades
Hera
Hermes
Horus
Inari
Isis
Loki
Lu Ban
Mazu
Menshen
Neptune
Nyx
Odin
Orpheus
Osiris
Penelope
Poseidon
Thor
Tyr
Venus
Zeus
Image Credit: Michael Mong, Shutterstock
Shih Tzu Names Based on Fictional Characters This is a short list of fictional characters — there are just far too many to list here! If you don’t like any of these names, we hope that it has at least given you more ideas of what to look for.
Aragorn
Arwen
Falcor
Harley Quinn
Katniss
Kenobi
Leia
Merlin
Morpheus
Morticia
Neo
Picard
Riker
Ripley
Spock
Thanos
Trinity
Yoda
Yoshi
Image Credit: thanakarn Singto, Shutterstock
Use Your Imagination! Naming your Shih Tzu doesn’t need to be complicated. Try saying the names out loud when you believe that you have narrowed the choice down to one or a few. Even better, try calling the name like you would call your dog in the backyard. Does one of the names sound better than the others? Does it feel embarrassing? You can also give your Shih Tzu an honorific or title for fun. Tack on one of the following to your dog’s name, and it can add something special!
Colonel
Dame
General
Her or His Majesty
Madame
/Mrs. or Miss
Prince/Princess
Professor
Queen/King
Senator
Sergeant
Sir
Image Credit: hedgehog94, Shutterstock
Conclusion These names are just a drop in the bucket compared to the multitude of names out there. While that might sound daunting, just remember to focus on how your dog looks, what color they are, and even what kind of personality they have. Pick up a thesaurus to look up other words that can describe your Shih Tzu’s color (like Ruby if your dog is reddish) or temperament (like Whimsy). Once you’ve hit on the right name, you’ll know it immediately, and it should be as unique as you and your Shih Tzu!
Featured Image Credit: Pattarit S, Shutterstock
The Shih Tzu is an ancient breed that hails from China, where they were lap dogs to royalty and emperors. When you bring home a dog with such auspicious beginnings, they deserve a fitting name!
If you’ve drawn a blank trying to find the perfect name for your new bundle of love, look no further than this extensive list of great dog names for Shih Tzus.
Hopefully, as you make your way through these names, you’ll find the one that is perfect for your new pup!
How to Name Your Shih Tzu
Many pet owners use their dog’s appearance to think of a name. This can include their color or coat pattern or something unique about their size and shape.
You can also look at your favorite authors, actors, musicians, or other celebrities. If you admire a character in a book or TV show, you can use their name or a similar one that you find inspiring. If your Shih Tzu has a quirk or a distinctive personality trait, this can lead to a fun name.
You can even use your Shih Tzu’s quirky traits and personality combined with another source, such as video game characters or food.
Shih Tzu Colors
Shih Tzus come in a fairly wide variety of colors, so let’s go over these before diving into all the names. These colors might give you a few ideas.
Black
Black and white
Blue
Blue and white
Brindle
Brindle and white
Gold
Gold and white
Liver
Liver and white
Red
Red and white
Silver
Silver and white
Certain Shih Tzus also have a black mask, which could also give you an idea for a name. Think about fictional characters famous for wearing a black mask, such as Zorro, Batman, and Darth Vader.
- Black
- Black and white
- Blue
- Blue and white
- Brindle
- Brindle and white
- Gold
- Gold and white
- Liver
- Liver and white
- Red
- Red and white
- Silver
- Silver and white
Female Shih Tzu Names
If you have a female Shih Tzu, there are many feminine names for you to consider. Some of these can be shortened (like Josephine into Josie), and we included famous women from history here too. Hopefully, one of these will suit your female Shih Tzu!
Alexandra
Alice
Amelia
Annie Oakley
Ariana
Bronte
Brooke
Calamity Jane
Catherine the Great
Charlotte
Chloe
Cleopatra
Coco
Coraline
Daisy
Eliza
Ellie
Elvira
Gracie
Isabel
Josephine
Juliet
Lady Godiva
Lilian
Lola
Lucy
Lulu
Luna
Madeline
Maggie
Millie
Molly
Natasha
Noelle
Olivia
Penny
Poppy
Rosie
Roxy
Ruby
Sadie
Stella
Valencia
Victoria
Willow
Zelda
- Alexandra
- Alice
- Amelia
- Annie Oakley
- Ariana
- Bronte
- Brooke
- Calamity Jane
- Catherine the Great
- Charlotte
- Chloe
- Cleopatra
- Coco
- Coraline
- Daisy
- Eliza
- Ellie
- Elvira
- Gracie
- Isabel
- Josephine
- Juliet
- Lady Godiva
- Lilian
- Lola
- Lucy
- Lulu
- Luna
- Madeline
- Maggie
- Millie
- Molly
- Natasha
- Noelle
- Olivia
- Penny
- Poppy
- Rosie
- Roxy
- Ruby
- Sadie
- Stella
- Valencia
- Victoria
- Willow
- Zelda
Male Shih Tzu Names
If you have a male Shih Tzu and would like to give him a typical boy’s name, take a look through these names. Many of these can be shortened, and we also included a few historically famous men.
Alan Turing
Albert Einstein
Alexander the Great
Archer
Bennett
Bentley
Bogart
Bowie
Bradley
Cesar
Cohen
Cole
Cooper
Damien
Danny
Darwin
Dexter
Doc Holliday
Eddie
Elvis
Felix
Finn
Holden
Houdini
Jackson
Jameson
Jasper
Lance
Lennon
Logan
Louie
Lucas
Mars
Max
Marshall
Melville
Milo
Mozart
Oliver
Oscar
Porter
Ralphie
Remmy
Richie
Ringo
Sully
Teddy
Tesla
Thomas Edison
Walker
Wild Bill
Wyatt Earp
- Alan Turing
- Albert Einstein
- Alexander the Great
- Archer
- Bennett
- Bentley
- Bogart
- Bowie
- Bradley
- Cesar
- Cohen
- Cole
- Cooper
- Damien
- Danny
- Darwin
- Dexter
- Doc Holliday
- Eddie
- Elvis
- Felix
- Finn
- Holden
- Houdini
- Jackson
- Jameson
- Jasper
- Lance
- Lennon
- Logan
- Louie
- Lucas
- Mars
- Max
- Marshall
- Melville
- Milo
- Mozart
- Oliver
- Oscar
- Porter
- Ralphie
- Remmy
- Richie
- Ringo
- Sully
- Teddy
- Tesla
- Thomas Edison
- Walker
- Wild Bill
- Wyatt Earp
Genderless Shih Tzu Names
If you don’t feel like giving your Shih Tzu a male or female name and would prefer a gender-neutral name, here are interesting ones:
Ash
Atom
Bean
Berlin
Blizzard
Button
Charlie
Clover
Cosmos
Cricket
Ember
Harlow
Iggy
Karma
Lava
London
Munchkin
Nova
Phoenix
Rain
Rio
Sierra
Spark
Squirt
Stevie
Tsunami
Vienna
Yukon
Ziggy
- Ash
- Atom
- Bean
- Berlin
- Blizzard
- Button
- Charlie
- Clover
- Cosmos
- Cricket
- Ember
- Harlow
- Iggy
- Karma
- Lava
- London
- Munchkin
- Nova
- Phoenix
- Rain
- Rio
- Sierra
- Spark
- Squirt
- Stevie
- Tsunami
- Vienna
- Yukon
- Ziggy
Shih Tzu Names Based on Food and Drinks
Using food and drinks to name your new dog can be a great way to capitalize on your Shih Tzu’s color or personality. These names can be ironic or just silly.
Names Based on Food
Apple
Basil
Bean
Berry
Biscuit
Candy Apple
Chestnut
Cinnamon
Coconut
Jellybean
Kit Kat
Mango
Nutmeg
Oreo
Peanut
Pickle
Sage
Souffle
Tiramisu
Truffles
Names Based on Drinks
Bourbon
Coffee
Java
Kahlua
Latte
Margarita
Merlot
Mocha
Pinot
Sangria
Whisky
Apple
Basil
Bean
Berry
Biscuit
Candy Apple
Chestnut
Cinnamon
Coconut
Jellybean
Kit Kat
Mango
Nutmeg
Oreo
Peanut
Pickle
Sage
Souffle
Tiramisu
Truffles
Bourbon
Coffee
Java
Kahlua
Latte
Margarita
Merlot
Mocha
Pinot
Sangria
Whisky
Shih Tzu Names Based on Colors
If your Shih Tzu is black, there are quite a number of colors that mean black. The same principle goes for all the other colors. Some of these are just different names for the color, and others are things that most people associate with the color. There is overlap with other themes, so you’ll find a few foods here too.
Black
Bandit
Blackberry
Caviar
Charcoal
Cinder
Crow
Dusk
Ebony
Eclipse
Licorice
Midnight
Mystery
Noir
Obsidian
Pepper
Phantom
Raven
Shade
Shadow
Smudge
Voodoo
Blue
Azure
Bluebell
Blueberry
Cobalt
Indigo
Navy
Ocean
River
Sapphire
Sky
Storm
Turquoise
White/Silver
Angel
Arctic
Argent (French for silver)
Cloud
Cotton
Dandelion
Ghost
Opal
Marshmallow
Misty
Pearl
Sugar
Vanilla
Winter
Brown
Amber
Autumn
Brick
Caramel
Chestnut
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Hazel
Ochre
Peanut
Pecan
Russet
Rust(y)
Sand(y)
Sepia
Tawny
Walnut
Bandit
Blackberry
Caviar
Charcoal
Cinder
Crow
Dusk
Ebony
Eclipse
Licorice
Midnight
Mystery
Noir
Obsidian
Pepper
Phantom
Raven
Shade
Shadow
Smudge
Voodoo
Azure
Bluebell
Blueberry
Cobalt
Indigo
Navy
Ocean
River
Sapphire
Sky
Storm
Turquoise
Angel
Arctic
Argent (French for silver)
Cloud
Cotton
Dandelion
Ghost
Opal
Marshmallow
Misty
Pearl
Sugar
Vanilla
Winter
Amber
Autumn
Brick
Caramel
Chestnut
Chocolate
Cinnamon
Cocoa
Hazel
Ochre
Peanut
Pecan
Russet
Rust(y)
Sand(y)
Sepia
Tawny
Walnut
Shih Tzu Names Based on Mythology
Many of these names are from Greek mythology, but there are also a few from other mythologies, including Chinese mythology, which would be quite appropriate for the Shih Tzu. Read through your favorite mythology stories for more ideas if the right one isn’t here.
Achilles
Aphrodite
Apollo
Ares
Artemis
Athena
Bixia
Chang’e
Delia
Di Jun
Doumu
Freya
Hades
Hera
Hermes
Horus
Inari
Isis
Loki
Lu Ban
Mazu
Menshen
Neptune
Nyx
Odin
Orpheus
Osiris
Penelope
Poseidon
Thor
Tyr
Venus
Zeus
- Achilles
- Aphrodite
- Apollo
- Ares
- Artemis
- Athena
- Bixia
- Chang’e
- Delia
- Di Jun
- Doumu
- Freya
- Hades
- Hera
- Hermes
- Horus
- Inari
- Isis
- Loki
- Lu Ban
- Mazu
- Menshen
- Neptune
- Nyx
- Odin
- Orpheus
- Osiris
- Penelope
- Poseidon
- Thor
- Tyr
- Venus
- Zeus
Shih Tzu Names Based on Fictional Characters
This is a short list of fictional characters — there are just far too many to list here! If you don’t like any of these names, we hope that it has at least given you more ideas of what to look for.
Aragorn
Arwen
Falcor
Harley Quinn
Katniss
Kenobi
Leia
Merlin
Morpheus
Morticia
Neo
Picard
Riker
Ripley
Spock
Thanos
Trinity
Yoda
Yoshi
- Aragorn
- Arwen
- Falcor
- Harley Quinn
- Katniss
- Kenobi
- Leia
- Merlin
- Morpheus
- Morticia
- Neo
- Picard
- Riker
- Ripley
- Spock
- Thanos
- Trinity
- Yoda
- Yoshi
Use Your Imagination!
Naming your Shih Tzu doesn’t need to be complicated. Try saying the names out loud when you believe that you have narrowed the choice down to one or a few.
Even better, try calling the name like you would call your dog in the backyard. Does one of the names sound better than the others? Does it feel embarrassing?
You can also give your Shih Tzu an honorific or title for fun. Tack on one of the following to your dog’s name, and it can add something special!
Colonel
Dame
General
Her or His Majesty
Madame
/Mrs. or Miss
Prince/Princess
Professor
Queen/King
Senator
Sergeant
Sir
- Colonel
- Dame
- General
- Her or His Majesty
- Madame
- /Mrs. or Miss
- Prince/Princess
- Professor
- Queen/King
- Senator
- Sergeant
- Sir
Conclusion
These names are just a drop in the bucket compared to the multitude of names out there. While that might sound daunting, just remember to focus on how your dog looks, what color they are, and even what kind of personality they have.
Pick up a thesaurus to look up other words that can describe your Shih Tzu’s color (like Ruby if your dog is reddish) or temperament (like Whimsy). Once you’ve hit on the right name, you’ll know it immediately, and it should be as unique as you and your Shih Tzu!
Featured Image Credit: Pattarit S, Shutterstock
