120 Best Shih Tzu Names That Are Trending Right Now

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Shih Tzus are tiny bundles of joy with a personality as big as their flowing coats.

Finding the perfect name for these charming companions is part of celebrating their unique character.

Best Shih Tzu Names

Whether you’re looking for something cute, classy, or completely one-of-a-kind, this list of the best Shih Tzu names will help you find the ideal match for your furry friend.

Let’s dive in and make your pup’s name as special as they are!

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1. Royal and Historical Names For Shih Tzu Dogs

  1. Kingston
  2. Victoria
  3. Cleo
  4. Duchess
  5. Caesar
  6. Elizabeth
  7. Napoleon
  8. Athena
  9. Duke
  10. Windsor
  11. Henry
  12. Alexandria
  13. Empress
  14. Augustus
  15. Diana
  16. Leopold
  17. Marie
  18. Windsor
  19. Guinevere
  20. Arthur

2. Pop Culture Names For Shih Tzu Dogs

  1. Yoda
  2. Luna
  3. Elvis
  4. Simba
  5. Hermione
  6. Frodo
  7. Bella
  8. Groot
  9. Arya
  10. Dobby
  11. Moana
  12. Paddington
  13. Pikachu
  14. Elsa
  15. Sherlock
  16. Tiana
  17. Olaf
  18. Hagrid
  19. Ariel
  20. Stitch

3. Color-Inspired Names For Shih Tzu Dogs

  1. Coco
  2. Oreo
  3. Snowy
  4. Charcoal
  5. Ivory
  6. Hazel
  7. Ginger
  8. Ash
  9. Ebony
  10. Mocha
  11. Pearl
  12. Ruby
  13. Jet
  14. Topaz
  15. Sable
  16. Onyx
  17. Blondie
  18. Dove
  19. Crimson
  20. Amber

4. Small but Mighty Names For Shih Tzu Dogs

  1. Pixie
  2. Tiny
  3. Mighty
  4. Nugget
  5. Button
  6. Peanut
  7. Bean
  8. Cricket
  9. Pippin
  10. Sprout
  11. Mini
  12. Pebble
  13. Tinker
  14. Shorty
  15. Dot
  16. Stitch
  17. Chip
  18. Lilac
  19. Clover
  20. Bitsy

5. Food-Inspired Names For Shih Tzu Dogs

  1. Brownie
  2. Toffee
  3. Churro
  4. Biscuit
  5. Honey
  6. Marshmallow
  7. Pretzel
  8. Muffin
  9. Nacho
  10. Peanut
  11. Sushi
  12. Popcorn
  13. Latte
  14. Pancake
  15. Berry
  16. Cinnamon
  17. Waffle
  18. Truffle
  19. Mocha
  20. Pudding

6. Asian-Inspired Names For Shih Tzu Dogs

  1. Ming
  2. Lotus
  3. Tao
  4. Sakura
  5. Kimchi
  6. Sushi
  7. Hoshi
  8. Mei
  9. Kiko
  10. Kuma
  11. Sora
  12. Yuki
  13. Hana
  14. Akira
  15. Zen
  16. Ryu
  17. Katsu
  18. Mitsu
  19. Taro
  20. Nori

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Zack Keithy
Zack Keithy

Hey, I'm Zack, the Chief Editor here. I was formerly a Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) for a good 6 years before moving on to greener pastures. Right now, I am still heavily involved in dog parenting duties, and it is my desire to share all our knowledge with fellow dog owners out there! Connect with me on LinkedIn, or read more about Canine Care Central!

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