by Christine Cameron

Created on: February 19, 2008

You look at your new "baby", disregarding the radar-like ears, and bug-eyes staring back, and think, "What should we call you?"

Most often, we chose a name for our pet by simply looking at the pet and deciding what "fits". Amazingly enough, Chihuahua's seem to fit into any name these small dogs are given.

Names to consider for your Chihuahua include:

Big names for small dogs:

Hugo, Giant, Adonis, Ludwig, Hudson, Dogzilla, Renegade, Rupert, Napoleon, Tomahawk, Troubadour, Champion, King, Tzar, Big, Goliath, Chunky, Jumbo, Magnum, Muscles, Sumo, Tank, Cliff, Gwenevere, Blaze, Flame, Chomp, Chopper, Angus, Zorro, Brutus, Ceasar, Windsor, Sarge, Atilla, Genghis, Trooper, and Hercules.

Entertaining names for small dogs:
Winder, Spinner, Jammer, Grunter, Sir Barksalot, Scooter, Whizzer, Barkley, Minnie Me, Hammie, Squirt, Danger, Asteroid, Nugget, Dignity, Tobasco, Choo-Choo, Farrari, Panda, Pooch, Weaver, Ghost, Face, Pandora, D.O.G., Dammit, and of course any "person" name is great for dogs (ie. Joe, Bob, Doug, Pete, Sue, Marge, Becky, Joey, Archie, Chad, etc.)

Ethnic names for Chihuahuas:
Chico, Pablo, Paulo, Jose, Nacho, Salsa, Micah, Mejah, Pico, Nikko, Chi Chi, Gringo, Taco, , Feliz, Loco, Rico, Quervo, Chica, and Gordita.

Food related names for your Chihuahua puppy:
Cashew, Peanut, Pumpkin, Meatball, Ribeye, Chaloopa, Picante, Chilli Dog, Pepper, Sugar, Spice, Chocolate, Caramel, Cornbread, Cupcake, Mango, Feta, Apple, Parmesan, Noodles, Taffy, Zucchini, Tater Tot, and Strawberry.

Famous names transformed for Chihuahua puppies:
Clooney, Barclay, Pitt, George, Kennedy, Reagan, McDermott, Adicus, Carly, Fabio, Harvey, Hannibal, Oscar, Sophia, Stalin, Hitler, Satan, Adolf, Red Hot Chili Pepper, Van Halen, and Harley.

Then there are the strange pet names you come across (usually with an inside story to accompany them) including: Seventy-two (the amount it cost to adopt him), Red Cent (for the one she ate), Restitution (bought with money from a lawsuit),and Magnum & Dillard (named for the stores).

Remember, you don't have to chose a name for your new Chihuahua puppy immediately. Take your time and see what fits.

Resources:
http://petrix.com/dognames/a.html
http ://www.dogomania.com/names/origin/Mexico.shtml

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