The best Chihuahua
dog name is the name that just fits your dog right. When selecting a name for your Chihuahua, remember that you will need to like the way it sounds when you call it out. 
Consider the appearance or
personality of your dog, as well as how the name seems to flow. If you have small children you may want to pick a name that will be easy for them to pronounce. Selecting a name can be difficult. You may want to enlist the help of family members and friends. And don't be afraid to "try out" a few names before making your final decision.
Many good dog names are drawn from the animal's physical appearance. Some obvious choices for a Chihuahua are Bitsy or Tiny. Or, for a bit of humor, you may want to go with a name like Goliath or Godzilla. Your dog's color may play a role, such as Sandy for a light colored Chihuahua, or Jet for a black one.
You may want to use a Mexican- or Spanish-sounding name for your Chihuahua, since the breed is named for the Mexican state of Chihuahua. There is evidence that these dogs, or dogs similar to the present Chihuahua, were important to the Aztec and Toltec cultures. You might also consider going back further into the origin of the breed, since it is believed that the dogs were originally bred from Chinese breeds that may have been brought across the Bering Strait.
There are many sources on the Internet for popular dog names. Depending on your preference, these lists can help you select a name or eliminate some possibilities. Some people like to choose "classic" names, and may want to select something from a list of popular names. Other people prefer to have unusual; names for their dogs and will generally steer away from anything considered too popular.
The possibilities for inspiration are limitless! Consider history, literature, popular culture, colors, destinations; the list goes on and on!
Here are some possibilities to consider for your Chihuahua:
- Angel
- Blanco
- Chichi
- Diablo
- Elf
- Frisco
- Goldie
- Hula
- Ignacio
- Jasper
- Kong
- Lola
- Midget
- Nacho
- Oscar
- Poco
- Quark
- Rojo
- Snowball
- Tiny
- Uzi
- Valdez
- Wags
- Xena
- Yoda
- Zsa Zsa
- Blanco
