Throughout the years, many Chihuahuas have appeared in TV, movies, and in the arms of celebs. Here are 10 you might have heard of.
Gidget – The most famous Chihuahua is the adorable dog from the Taco Bell commercials who says, “”¡Yo quiero Taco Bell!” In real life, this pup’s name is Gidget.
Bruiser – In Legally Blonde, Elle Woods didn’t go anywhere without her Chihuahua named Bruiser.
Coco – Cesar Millan’s dog featured on the television series Dog Whisperer.
Mimi – Sharon Osbourne’s pet Chihuahua.
Ren Höek – Of Ren and Stimpy fame.
Tinkerbell – One of Paris Hilton’s pets that she famously carted around in her purse.
Bambi – Hilton’s other Chihuahua.
Tito – The Chihuahua in the Walt Disney feature animation Oliver and Company.
Mammoth Mutt – In the animated series Krypto, Mammoth Mutt is a Chihuahua with the ability to inflate her body into a ball to fight off enemies.
Boo Boo – This Chihuahua is the world’s smallest living dog according to Guinness Book of World Records.
Chihuahuas aren’t exactly known for their hulking stature, which makes it super funny to give them a strong, tough name. A 5-lb dog named Goliath? Hilarious.
Here are ironic Chihuahua names we think you’ll get a kick out of.
Killa
Hulk
Rocky
Butch
Biggie
Hercules
Xena
Zeus
Boss
Cujo
Goliath
Spike
Thor
Harley
Moose
Chief
Diesel
Fang
Mack
Sable
Tiger
Bear
Caesar
Rambo
Tank
Hunter
Rex
Sarge
Rogue
Rebel
Xena
Chihuahua Names Inspired By Mexican Heritage
The Chihuahua hails from Mexico. The most common – and most likely – theory is that Chihuahuas are descended from the Techichi, a companion dog favored by the Toltec civilization in Mexico.
With this in mind, you can use this heritage for Chihuahua names. Let’s start with popular destinations in the country:
Guadalajara
Puebla
Tijuana (or TJ for short)
Acapulco
Monterrey
Cancun
Ixtapa
Cabo
Chichén Itzá
Mérida
Yucatán
Popular Male Names in Mexico
Another idea is to go with Hispanic names that are popular right now. Here are some of the top male names in Mexico that also double as great Chihuahua names.
Jose
Luis
Juan
Miguel
Jesús
Antonio
Alejandro
Pedro
Carlos
Manuel
Ricardo
Fernando
Jorge
Roberto
Eduardo
Javier
Miguel
Raúl
Arturo
Popular Female Names in Mexico
Continuing on, here are the most popular female names in Mexico. They’re beautiful, charming and unique.
With their small frame, large, curious eyes, button nose, and adorable ears, Chihuahuas are quite the cute creatures.
Ultimately, a cute and cuddly name might just be the right fit for your new furbaby. Check out these super sweet male dog names.
Buddy
Beau
Oliver
Brewster
Barkley
Scrappy
Charlie
Alfie
Percy
Teddy
Cooper
Lucky
Oscar
Otis
Meeko
Corky
Augie
Rascal
For more cute name ideas for both girl and boy puppies check out our full article.
Cute Female Chihuahua Names
If you have a female Chihuahua, we think you’ll love these charming and sweet names. They work for any dog, but there’s something special about using them for a lovely little Chihuahua.
Daisy
Petunia
Penelope
Angel
Bella
Gigi
Ginger
Hazel
Mia
Gracie
Millie
Zoe
Sugar
Sophie
Pepper
Pumpkin
Olive
Honey
Cookie
Dot
Penny
Other ideas?
Do you have any other ideas for Chihuahua names? These pups have such an interesting appearance and history – we’re sure there are cool names we’re missing!
If you have other Chihuahua names, let us know in the comments below. We always love hearing your ideas and inspiration and using them to enhance our website.
Last but not least, we’ve got some tips to teach your Chi its name when the time comes.
To start, make sure you’re in a quiet place without distractions. This will help your dog focus.
From there, repeat your dog’s name. When he or she looks at you, say “Yes!” and hand out a treat. Do this 3-5 times in a round. Continue to say your dog’s name in day-to-day interactions.
Before you know it, your dog will know its name like a pro!
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Currently I have two which are mother and daughter-Goldie and Rubie. Growing up I had three other Chihuahuas(not at the same time)-Pepina (female version of the hired hand on `The Real McCoys`), Tequila, and Tammy.
My wife asked me what we should name our red long-haired precious little girl. I looked at her and told my wife, “Chihuahuas are always cold, so we will call her Chilly!”
I named my lil guy GOMEZ. He was alpha of my 2 bulldogs and my best friend. He was extremely smart on learning my routine and yes I spoiled him. I lost him just days before Christmas. ..10yrs of the most loyal animal ever.
We just rescued a 7 week old chi pup. Shes all black, with brown around her feet. I wanted to pay tribute to her heritage. Since she looks like a bear, I was thinking of using the Nahuatl word for bear Tlachamayeh and calling her Mayeh for short. Still not sure yet.
I rescued a one year old male Chihuahua from the streets and I named him Dobby after one of my favorite Harry Potter characters .All of the names above are truly awesome and have a very rich backgrounds behind them.
We recused two a mother and daughter ~ they are 4 but already had names, Opal and Valentine. Opal has a white dot on her her and Valentine has a white heart on her head, so I thought the person who had them did a great job with the names, so we didn’t change them. They are both so sweet and are spoiled rotten and love to be dressed up :)
my newly rescued little girl is white with dalmation spots. i named her LEIA….as in princess leia, shes already a princess and loves to get dressed up.
We are getting our little guy on April 5th. He is tiny with wild black & white fur! The front runner on my list is Ryder, but a few others on the list are Charlie, Oliver, Parker and Covey. Any suggestions??!!
Our rescued boy came with the name Tucker which we kept but within a couple of days his nickname became “Taco.” I thought for sure I would see that name on the list!
I have a chug, only pug thing about him is his tail. Solid black his name is gizmo, hes only a little over a year old, we are waiting on our new team cup chihuahua, I think I will c as all her gigi
My 8 year old male is Carlito and we got him a little sister who is now 1 1/2 and we went with the Mexican heritage thing and called her Juanita! (We are not Mexican by the way,I am Italian and my husband is Danish)
our little 5 pound fawn colored chihuahua is named Pickles because when she gets excited her whole body shakes and quivers. our new rescue, a little pure white chi is shy and afraid of people. we will call her Frosty.
My long hair Chihuahua was left behind by some renters I had in a house, the little guy was left with no water or food. I asked him what he wanted to be called, and started to call out some names, when I got to Spencer he jumped up and started to bark, so that became his name. But maybe I goofed as he thinks that he is a 400# Rottweiler, bosses around my big guy, a 120# lab/pit mix. I do know that he has my heart and he is my shadow.
We lost out beautiful baby girl Chili in December. Just rescued a 2 year old boy and trying to decide on his name. The shelter called him ziggy but its not fitting. Looking for suggestions
My little angel is a rescue she is so adorable and sweet… her name was Foxy but even though she is foxy I changed her name to Roxie. Didn’t take long to spoil her…
When we got our female Chihuahua she would fit in my shirt pocket so I called her Little Bit. Our grandson could not say Little Bit, it came out Bibit. So now everyone else calls her Bibit but I still call her Little Bit
I have a chihuahua mix name Snow White. I got the name because Snow White is my mom’s favorite Disney princess and my younger sister and I grew up watching Disney princess movies
My girl was called Diva, Sadly I lost her on Friday 20 March 2020. She was 8. I named her this for her paw stamping. I am getting 2 more in the future and I really like Haggis and Gnarley for boy names, tho I want a girl and a boy next time (NOT FOR BREEDING) and I am undecided on a girl name
I have two boys: Red Long haired is : Rocko MC-KILLUMS, the other boy is all white with a brown mask, also long hair…his name is Tic-Tac. Then I have four girls: Fabulous Foxy Brown is Red, Azul is Blue Merle, Ve-Ve is Blue Merle, Lil Zen is Tri- colored base black. I’d venture to say, no one has our names. 😉
Mine is a chi girl , Juanita ! I am French and this Name sound Mexican … and we have a very popular and funnny song which is Juanita – banana . So , i may sing Juanita -chihuahua …..
I have 2 chihuahuas my beautiful baby girl who is 2 in April and thinks she is the biggest dog in the world. She is also my emotional support animal. But knows the difference between being the biggest dog and emotional support. She is called Angel and a boy t-cup who was born 29th September this year and he is called Chico and is learning fast from his big sister. I would not be without either they both have a huge place in my heart.
My young chihuahua is Brownie. Can you guess why?
The older one is Pablo. He somehow manages to claw himself up the fence wall, walk to the back of the house and to the other side and jump off to the front yard. He does the opposite if we don’t find him first by the front door. How does he do this? Who taught him? Why is he not afraid of heights?
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Chico and Chachi.
Currently I have two which are mother and daughter-Goldie and Rubie. Growing up I had three other Chihuahuas(not at the same time)-Pepina (female version of the hired hand on `The Real McCoys`), Tequila, and Tammy.
I have a three year old Male chihuahua name Dexter he thinks he is a big boy
I named my chihuahua Rico.
Bailey!
I have 2
Ostito/Male
Frosty/Female
Just rescued a 3 year old sweet girl. I’m going to call her Frida (Kalo) after the famous Mexican artist, because I’m an artist 😊
My female Chihuahuas name is Jordie! Best and one of the smartest dogs I have ever had!
My wife asked me what we should name our red long-haired precious little girl. I looked at her and told my wife, “Chihuahuas are always cold, so we will call her Chilly!”
I named my little girl Gizmo. She is a little sweetie just like in the Movie Gremlins.
I name my boy Tacco he think he is human, I also have a girl he name is Button, she is so smart and laid back, but Tacco hand full❤️
Nacho is our chihuahuas name.
I have one named Pico, short for Pico de Gallo,(peck of the rooster)
Another is named Mighty and lives up to the name.
My boys name is ‘Paco’.
I named my lil guy GOMEZ. He was alpha of my 2 bulldogs and my best friend. He was extremely smart on learning my routine and yes I spoiled him. I lost him just days before Christmas. ..10yrs of the most loyal animal ever.
I just got mine, still debating on a name, but I believe I’m going to name him Paco. My other thoughts are Taco, Papi, & Legend.
We just rescued a 7 week old chi pup. Shes all black, with brown around her feet. I wanted to pay tribute to her heritage. Since she looks like a bear, I was thinking of using the Nahuatl word for bear Tlachamayeh and calling her Mayeh for short. Still not sure yet.
My male 4 year old chihuahua is Spike and my female 7month old chihuahua is Bailey
I rescued a one year old male Chihuahua from the streets and I named him Dobby after one of my favorite Harry Potter characters .All of the names above are truly awesome and have a very rich backgrounds behind them.
I have a 5 year old fawn her name is Sa Yuri means small lily in Japanese
Hi our beautiful little girl is called Betty. It should have been Queenie cos that’s what she gets treated like. Royalty.
We recused two a mother and daughter ~ they are 4 but already had names, Opal and Valentine. Opal has a white dot on her her and Valentine has a white heart on her head, so I thought the person who had them did a great job with the names, so we didn’t change them. They are both so sweet and are spoiled rotten and love to be dressed up :)
My little guy is named Nacho, in full, Nacho Fluffy Grande, because he is not fluffy, not is he large.
My rescue chorkie … half Yorkie…half chihuahua…was called gismo,but I renamed him Bobbi.
My little man is named Pacco.
Lily
May May
Toto
Princess
Pippi
Stella
Ki ki
Fi fi
Juniper
Panda
Teddy bear
my newly rescued little girl is white with dalmation spots. i named her LEIA….as in princess leia, shes already a princess and loves to get dressed up.
My chihuahua’s mame is Chiquita
I’ve named mine Rottweiler
We are getting our little guy on April 5th. He is tiny with wild black & white fur! The front runner on my list is Ryder, but a few others on the list are Charlie, Oliver, Parker and Covey. Any suggestions??!!
My little girl was named Leia by her breeder, but I really want to change it. Maybe Layla
Hi, I vote for Ryder. I just have this mental picture of him in someone’s lap on a motorcycle. LOL
Quincy ❤️
I named my baby boy “Chapo” meaning is shorty. As in El Chapo!! Don’t get no bigger than that. Ijs
I named my baby boy chug he’s Chihuahua and pug.
Our rescued boy came with the name Tucker which we kept but within a couple of days his nickname became “Taco.” I thought for sure I would see that name on the list!
I have a chug, only pug thing about him is his tail. Solid black his name is gizmo, hes only a little over a year old, we are waiting on our new team cup chihuahua, I think I will c as all her gigi
My 8 year old male is Carlito and we got him a little sister who is now 1 1/2 and we went with the Mexican heritage thing and called her Juanita! (We are not Mexican by the way,I am Italian and my husband is Danish)
My Cosin Named her’s Radar! Great name since their Ears look Like A Radar and are Directional to noise!
My 6 yr old very alpha female is Chuy. Her sister is brindle Chi and quarter Boston Terrier is Mango. They’re the Chuy and Mango show!
Our 5 year old male chihuahua is named Cricket…. stole it from my aunt. My aunt had a Pomeranian named Cricket
I have a male called Ariba and 3 females Bonito (Bonnie), Cassandra (Cassie) and Bella
I have 1 male called Buzz and a little girl Gracie
Our 4 year old male Chi monster is named “Deebo” but doesn’t have a lazy eye! 😉
If you’re not understanding the name … Google Deebo and Friday.
My precious 4 year old female is named Chloe. She the best dog I’ve ever had and I’ve had plenty in my lifetime.
I’m so surprised Apache isn’t on the list. Chief Chihuahua is the most famous Apache Chief.
our little 5 pound fawn colored chihuahua is named Pickles because when she gets excited her whole body shakes and quivers. our new rescue, a little pure white chi is shy and afraid of people. we will call her Frosty.
Consuela was the name of my grandmother’s chihuahua. Back in the day grandma would hide Consuela in her coat pocket before boarding planes.
1 year old female lavender tri color teacup chihuahua with blue eyes named (Apple) 🍏 my 6 yr old named her 🙂
My long hair Chihuahua was left behind by some renters I had in a house, the little guy was left with no water or food. I asked him what he wanted to be called, and started to call out some names, when I got to Spencer he jumped up and started to bark, so that became his name. But maybe I goofed as he thinks that he is a 400# Rottweiler, bosses around my big guy, a 120# lab/pit mix. I do know that he has my heart and he is my shadow.
I have 3 chihuahuas, Brutus is the older, Chili is my 4 year baby girl, and Tyrion Lanister (yes, from Game of Thrones) is their son.
We lost out beautiful baby girl Chili in December. Just rescued a 2 year old boy and trying to decide on his name. The shelter called him ziggy but its not fitting. Looking for suggestions
My male chihuahua’s name is Cheech and it’s a name that everyone remembers for some reason.
My little angel is a rescue she is so adorable and sweet… her name was Foxy but even though she is foxy I changed her name to Roxie. Didn’t take long to spoil her…
I just lost my beautiful precious Chili during a vet dental cleaning a week ago today and I am heartbroken. She was 12 and the best girl ever.
I have a 12 yr.old black n white chihuahua he was found at an abandoned house, I named him N.a.c.h.o =notch yo dog!!
I have a rescue male chihuahua .Taco and it didn’t take long for him to learn it.:)
I found a chihuahua right before Christmas who will go to a chihuahua rescue. I named her Bisou, French for « friendly kiss. »
My kids named ours Mushu, because he’s travel size for our convenience if he was his real size our cow would run of fright.
When we got our female Chihuahua she would fit in my shirt pocket so I called her Little Bit. Our grandson could not say Little Bit, it came out Bibit. So now everyone else calls her Bibit but I still call her Little Bit
Lost my baby..Puppers the sweetest little girl chiuhahua ever ..had 15 yrs we love you baby,♥️
I have a chihuahua mix name Snow White. I got the name because Snow White is my mom’s favorite Disney princess and my younger sister and I grew up watching Disney princess movies
My 3 yr old baby girl chi Avery….. N getting a handsome young man tom still picking out a name lol
My girl was called Diva, Sadly I lost her on Friday 20 March 2020. She was 8. I named her this for her paw stamping. I am getting 2 more in the future and I really like Haggis and Gnarley for boy names, tho I want a girl and a boy next time (NOT FOR BREEDING) and I am undecided on a girl name
Girls.
Layla
Luna
Peach
Peppa
Winter
Speckles
Freckles
Gypsy
Kiara
Kizzi
Izzy
Cleo
Star
River
Leela
Sapphire (saffy for short)
Boys
Bobby
Buddy
Ronnie
Reggie (yes the Kray twins)
Clyde (bonnie and Clyde)
Romeo
Leo
Tiger
Tigger
Trigger
Homer
Rover
Phoenix
Louis
I have a rottie named iris and a border collie named Sammie
I have two boys: Red Long haired is : Rocko MC-KILLUMS, the other boy is all white with a brown mask, also long hair…his name is Tic-Tac. Then I have four girls: Fabulous Foxy Brown is Red, Azul is Blue Merle, Ve-Ve is Blue Merle, Lil Zen is Tri- colored base black. I’d venture to say, no one has our names. 😉
Mine is a chi girl , Juanita ! I am French and this Name sound Mexican … and we have a very popular and funnny song which is Juanita – banana . So , i may sing Juanita -chihuahua …..
Samson!
I have 2 chihuahuas my beautiful baby girl who is 2 in April and thinks she is the biggest dog in the world. She is also my emotional support animal. But knows the difference between being the biggest dog and emotional support. She is called Angel and a boy t-cup who was born 29th September this year and he is called Chico and is learning fast from his big sister. I would not be without either they both have a huge place in my heart.
My little chi is just about to turn 1 in January he is absolutely adorable his name is Pepe Xxx
I’m about to name my Male Hua. Short for chihuahua
My baby boy is named Whisky as he is the same colour as my whisky and soda. My cousin many years ago called hers 2 chis Whisky and Brandy.
My young chihuahua is Brownie. Can you guess why?
The older one is Pablo. He somehow manages to claw himself up the fence wall, walk to the back of the house and to the other side and jump off to the front yard. He does the opposite if we don’t find him first by the front door. How does he do this? Who taught him? Why is he not afraid of heights?
My little girl’s name is Firecracker.
My little girl is named Lola. She is a rescue chihuahua. I needed her as much as she needed me!
My chi is named Ms Beasley , I named her after the doll….
Our chihuahua is named
KIWI
and everybody love this name