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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.

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
- Kingston
- Victoria
- Cleo
- Duchess
- Caesar
- Elizabeth
- Napoleon
- Athena
- Duke
- Windsor
- Henry
- Alexandria
- Empress
- Augustus
- Diana
- Leopold
- Marie
- Windsor
- Guinevere
- Arthur
2. Pop Culture Names For Shih Tzu Dogs
- Yoda
- Luna
- Elvis
- Simba
- Hermione
- Frodo
- Bella
- Groot
- Arya
- Dobby
- Moana
- Paddington
- Pikachu
- Elsa
- Sherlock
- Tiana
- Olaf
- Hagrid
- Ariel
- Stitch
3. Color-Inspired Names For Shih Tzu Dogs
- Coco
- Oreo
- Snowy
- Charcoal
- Ivory
- Hazel
- Ginger
- Ash
- Ebony
- Mocha
- Pearl
- Ruby
- Jet
- Topaz
- Sable
- Onyx
- Blondie
- Dove
- Crimson
- Amber
4. Small but Mighty Names For Shih Tzu Dogs
- Pixie
- Tiny
- Mighty
- Nugget
- Button
- Peanut
- Bean
- Cricket
- Pippin
- Sprout
- Mini
- Pebble
- Tinker
- Shorty
- Dot
- Stitch
- Chip
- Lilac
- Clover
- Bitsy
5. Food-Inspired Names For Shih Tzu Dogs
- Brownie
- Toffee
- Churro
- Biscuit
- Honey
- Marshmallow
- Pretzel
- Muffin
- Nacho
- Peanut
- Sushi
- Popcorn
- Latte
- Pancake
- Berry
- Cinnamon
- Waffle
- Truffle
- Mocha
- Pudding
6. Asian-Inspired Names For Shih Tzu Dogs
- Ming
- Lotus
- Tao
- Sakura
- Kimchi
- Sushi
- Hoshi
- Mei
- Kiko
- Kuma
- Sora
- Yuki
- Hana
- Akira
- Zen
- Ryu
- Katsu
- Mitsu
- Taro
- Nori
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