500 Fun Yorkie Names For Your Dog
Choosing the right Yorkie name can feel like the most important decision in your early relationship with your new dog. You are planning on spending the next 15+ years with this little one, so pick a name that you’re going to love and that fits your Yorkie.
I’ve met thousands of dogs in my life and I can honestly say that a unique or well-fitting name makes a dog stand out from the rest. Don’t be afraid to change a name if it’s not working for you. These names work great for adopted Yorkies as well as those being selected as puppies.
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Can You Change A Yorkie’s Name?
Absolutely! Names aren’t set in stone, in my opinion. I’ve owned over a dozen dogs in my life and, with the exception of one Doogie (that I got as a puppy), I’ve changed almost all of their names once they became part of my family. In every case the dog learned its new name and would come when called.
My oldest dog right now, Bailey, came to my home with the name Biscuit. It took a half-dozen tries before I settled on a name that my dog responded to and that I liked. Now it’s like she was never anyone else.
Can A Yorkie Understand Its Name?
Yes, Yorkies can understand their names. The ability of a dog to recognize and respond to its name is a part of its understanding of human language cues. Here are some key points about how dogs understand their names:
- Conditioned Response: Dogs learn their names through repetition and association. When you consistently use a name while interacting with them, especially in combination with positive experiences like petting, playing, or treats, they learn to associate that sound with attention and rewards.
- Not Language Understanding: It’s important to note that dogs do not understand human language in the way we do. They respond to their names not because they understand the concept of a “name,” but because they have learned that responding to this specific sound is beneficial.
- Tone and Clarity Matter: Yorkies are more likely to respond to the tone of your voice rather than the name itself. They respond better to names that are distinct from everyday language and other commands, making it easier for them to distinguish when they are being called.
- Consistency is Key: Consistent use of the name in a specific context (such as calling them for food or walks) reinforces their understanding and response.
- Recognition vs. Understanding: While dogs can recognize their names, they don’t have a self-aware understanding of themselves having a name in the human sense. They simply learn that when they hear a certain sound (their name), it often means that human interaction, often positive, is forthcoming.
- Training and Socialization: Regular training and socialization can enhance a dog’s ability to recognize and respond to its name. This is part of basic obedience training and is crucial for their ability to follow commands and interact safely with humans and other animals.
What Are Best Practices When Choosing Your Yorkie’s Name?
- Choose a name that you like to say; it should reflect how you feel about your dog. For example, my tiny 5 lb Yorkie was called Binky. I loved to say that word and it reflected the cuteness of my little one.
- I prefer two-syllable names. It makes it easier for your dog to hear its name. It also sounds more pleasant when calling your dog. I think one sylabble names often sound harsh when you raise your voice.
- Don’t be afraid to change the name if it doesn’t seem right after a week or two. It doesn’t really matter when the right name is chosen. It just matters that you get the right fit for you and your Yorkie.
What Are The Most Popular Yorkie Names – Here Are 20
Based on some research but most knowledge gained from meeting hundreds of Yorkies during my many years of veterinary practice and working in kennels prior to vet school, here are the 20 most popular names for Yorkies:
| Bella | Sophie |
| Max | Oscar |
| Charlie | Ruby |
| Lucy | Toby |
| Molly | Lola |
| Daisy | Jack |
| Lily | Roxy |
| Zoe | Maggie |
| Coco | Teddy |
| Buddy | Gizmo |
50 Yorkie Names Inspired By Their Small Size
Yorkies come in a variety of sizes, but they’re all rather small compared to the big dog breeds. Here’s 50 names related to their stature:
| Pebbles | Dinky | Mite |
| Tiny | Squirt | Poco |
| Bonsai | Atom | Chico |
| Button | Micro | Dot |
| Pixie | Flea | Fidget |
| Bean | Sprite | Hobbit |
| Nugget | Thimble | Spark |
| Teacup | Gizmo | Titch |
| Peanut | Rascal | Ziggy |
| Minnie | Niblet | Bitty |
| Elf | Dobby | Cuddles |
| Biscuit | Munchkin | Gnome |
| Tinker | Scooter | Kiki |
| Baby | Whisper | Snuggles |
| Morsel | Toto | Wisp |
| Smidge | Bonbon | Yogi |
| Pip | Cupcake |
50 Gender Neutral Yorkie Names
In looking for more unique names for your Yorkie, consider these “gender-neutral” name choices.
| Bailey | Quinn | Terry |
| Charlie | River | Marley |
| Riley | Sage | Bobby |
| Sammy | Dakota | Dylan |
| Alex | Harley | Elliot |
| Casey | Avery | Emery |
| Jordan | Peyton | Hunter |
| Parker | Jesse | Joey |
| Taylor | Blake | Kai |
| Sky | Cameron | Kendall |
| Robin | Finley | Kerry |
| Frankie | Reese | Kim |
| Jamie | Rowan | Leslie |
| Morgan | Stevie | London |
| Spencer | Rory | Phoenix |
| Tatum | Shay | Remy |
| Tracy | Skyler |
15 Yorkie Space/Astronomy Names
How about a name based on space/astronomy? If your Yorkie is especially smart, a name reflecting knowledge and science could be a good choice. Maybe you just love the subject and want your dog to reflect that! For anyone interested in this topic, naming your dog after this passion is a great choice.
| Luna | Astro |
| Cosmo | Nebula |
| Orion | Jupiter |
| Nova | Venus |
| Galaxy | Sirius |
| Star | Rocket |
| Comet | Halley (as in Halley’s Comet) |
| Pluto |
40 Sports-Related Yorkie Names
Some explanation may be needed for some names and are given in the table below!
| Name | Inspiration |
|---|---|
| Ace | A dog that excels in agility or catching |
| Sprint | A fast runner |
| Maverick | Named after a basketball team, for a free-spirited dog |
| Jeter | Inspired by baseball player Derek Jeter |
| Bolt | After Usain Bolt, suitable for a speedy dog |
| Puck | For a hockey fan’s dog |
| Rally | Loves to play fetch or chase |
| Striker | A dog with a knack for hitting targets |
| Kobe | In memory of Kobe Bryant, for a basketball-loving dog |
| Brady | After quarterback Tom Brady, for a strong leader dog |
| Slam | For a dog with a big personality |
| Birdie | A cute name, especially for golf enthusiasts |
| Ali | After Muhammad Ali, suitable for a strong dog |
| Beckham | For a dog with sleek moves, named after the soccer star |
| Rookie | Ideal for a young or inexperienced dog |
| Venus | After tennis star Venus Williams, for a graceful dog |
| Blitz | Perfect for a dog with a burst of energy |
| Tyson | After Mike Tyson, for a strong, powerful dog |
| Cyclone | For a dog that never seems to stop moving |
| Zidane | After soccer player Zinedine Zidane |
| Yogi | Inspired by Yogi Berra, great for a wise-looking dog |
| Maradona | For a dog with clever feet, named after the soccer legend |
| Shaq | Perfect for a large, lovable dog, after Shaquille O’Neal |
| Nadal | After tennis champion Rafael Nadal |
| Surf | For a dog that loves water or the beach |
| Wicket | A cricket-inspired name |
| Babe | After Babe Ruth, ideal for a strong and charming dog |
| Pelé | For a dog with excellent ball skills |
| Lynx | After the golf term or a nod to the agile animal |
| Dempsey | After American soccer player Clint Dempsey |
| Jordan | After basketball icon Michael Jordan |
| Lance | Inspired by Lance Armstrong, suitable for an energetic dog |
| Racer | For a dog that loves to run |
| Sumo | A fun name for a larger, more formidable dog |
| Diver | Great for a dog who loves swimming |
| Arrow | For a dog with a straight, swift run |
| Curl | For a dog with a love of chasing or a curly coat |
| Chipper | After Chipper Jones, perfect for a cheerful dog |
| Montana | After Joe Montana, ideal for a smart and skilled dog |
| Senna | After Formula One driver Ayrton Senna, for a fast and agile dog |
50 Unique and Unusual Names For Yorkies
| Zephyr | Nimbus | Quantum |
| Juniper | Bexley | Solstice |
| Quasar | Elara | Tundra |
| Indigo | Orion | Echo |
| Calypso | Lyric | Wisp |
| Fable | Sable | Cosmos |
| Gulliver | Thimble | Fresco |
| Sequoia | Moxie | Vesper |
| Yara | Ziggy | Onyx |
| Kodiak | Twix | Zinnia |
| Inari | Pippin | Limerick |
| Azura | Quibble | Meridian |
| Brio | Caper | Zenith |
| Cypress | Rhapsody | Gadget |
| Elixir | Tempo | Cobalt |
| Fjord | Huxley | Jigsaw |
| Maple | Mystique |
50 Movie-Related Names For Yorkies
| Frodo (LOTR) | Neo (Matrix) | Holly (Breakfast at Tiffany’s) |
| Leia (Star Wars) | Maverick (Top Gun) | Nemo (Finding Nemo) |
| Gollum (LOTR) | Rocky (Rocky) | Vito (The Godfather) |
| Yoda (Star Wars) | Gizmo (Gremlins) | Simba (The Lion King) |
| Toto (Wizard of Oz) | Ripley (Alien) | Woody (Toy Story) |
| Norma (Sunset Boulevard) | Elsa (Frozen) | Marty (Back to the Future) |
| Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird) | Scarlett (Gone with the Wind) | Jules (Pulp Fiction) |
| Gatsby (The Great Gatsby) | Inigo (The Princess Bride) | Marla (Fight Club) |
| Rhett (Gone with the Wind) | Elwood (The Blues Brothers) | Clarice (Silence of the Lambs) |
| Donnie (Donnie Darko) | Ferris (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) | Leon (Léon: The Professional) |
| Amélie (Amélie) | Arwen (LOTR) | Dorothy (Wizard of Oz) |
| Morpheus (Matrix) | Jack (Titanic) | Groot (Guardians of the Galaxy) |
| Django (Django Unchained) | Shrek (Shrek) | Elastigirl (The Incredibles) |
| Vesper (Casino Royale) | Aslan (Narnia) | Tyler (Fight Club) |
| Trinity (Matrix) | Maximus (Gladiator) | Rocky (Rocky) |
| Ripley (Alien) | Luna (Harry Potter) | Frodo (LOTR) |
| Rizzo (Grease) | Hiccup (How to Train Your Dragon) |
50 Television Character Names For Your Yorkie
Absolutely! Here’s a list of 50 television character names that could be great for naming dogs, organized into three columns:
| Sheldon (Big Bang Theory) | Ross (Friends) | Carrie (Sex and the City) |
| Kramer (Seinfeld) | Buffy (Buffy the Vampire Slayer) | Homer (The Simpsons) |
| Dexter (Dexter) | Scully (The X-Files) | Fonzie (Happy Days) |
| Tyrion (Game of Thrones) | Chandler (Friends) | Rory (Gilmore Girls) |
| Mulder (The X-Files) | Daphne (Frasier) | Spock (Star Trek) |
| Lorelai (Gilmore Girls) | Barney (How I Met Your Mother) | Joey (Friends) |
| Phoebe (Friends) | Niles (Frasier) | Boomer (Battlestar Galactica) |
| Sawyer (Lost) | House (House) | Archer (Archer) |
| Lucille (Arrested Development) | Don (Mad Men) | Eleven (Stranger Things) |
| Khaleesi (Game of Thrones) | Moira (Schitt’s Creek) | Picard (Star Trek) |
| Cersei (Game of Thrones) | Dwight (The Office) | Marge (The Simpsons) |
| Jethro (NCIS) | Rafael (Jane the Virgin) | Tony (The Sopranos) |
| Aria (Pretty Little Liars) | Walter (Breaking Bad) | Bart (The Simpsons) |
| Leslie (Parks and Recreation) | Olivia (Law & Order: SVU) | Michael (The Office) |
| Peggy (Mad Men) | Xena (Xena: Warrior Princess) | Frasier (Frasier) |
| Sheldon (The Big Bang Theory) | George (Seinfeld) | Liz (30 Rock) |
75 Location-Inspired Names For Yorkies
These names are inspired by cities, countries, and other geographical locations around the world, offering a diverse range of options for naming your Yorkie. Choose a name based on a favorite vacation spot or maybe where you were born.
| Paris | Sydney | Cairo |
| Dakota | Rio | Venice |
| Aspen | Brooklyn | Sahara |
| Kenya | Dublin | Everest |
| Phoenix | Oslo | Casablanca |
| Havana | Savannah | Memphis |
| Berlin | Florence | Orlando |
| Vienna | Boston | Capri |
| Sierra | India | Austin |
| Montana | Cairo | Tokyo |
| Nile | Barcelona | Dallas |
| Geneva | Chelsea | Milan |
| Zion | Denver | Edinburgh |
| Orlando | Kingston | Valencia |
| Bali | Harlem | Lisbon |
| Rio | Kyoto | Shanghai |
| Sahara | London | Naples |
| Tahoe | Maui | Odessa |
| Kingston | Normandy | Soho |
| Victoria | Rome | Zurich |
| Aspen | Seattle | Cairo |
| Bronx | Sydney | Dublin |
| Cairo | Brussels | Galway |
| Everest | Brooklyn | Havana |
| Florence | Casablanca | Memphis |
50 Asian-Themed Yorkie Names
These names draw from a variety of Asian cultures and popular anime characters, offering a unique and meaningful choice for naming a dog.
| Akira | Naruto | Yuki |
| Haku | Kira | Totoro |
| Sora | Kenji | Miko |
| Haru | Riku | Asami |
| Yumi | Toshiro | Rina |
| Kaito | Sakura | Mei |
| Hiro | Aiko | Fumiko |
| Kai | Shinji | Hana |
| Ren | Yoko | Ichigo |
| Takumi | Nozomi | Suki |
| Nami | Ryu | Chihiro |
| Yoko | Asuka | Katsu |
| Yoshi | Satoshi | Midori |
| Keiko | Daichi | Ayumi |
| Hitomi | Jin | Nobu |
| Masa | Kyo | Ginko |
| Rei | Emi | Daisuke |
| Sayuri | Tamaki | Etsuko |
| Arata | Kazuki | Kiku |
| Yuuki | Haruto | Mana |
50 Book Character Names For Yorkies
These names, inspired by iconic characters from various literary works, offer a diverse and meaningful selection for your dog.
| Scout (To Kill a Mockingbird) | Gatsby (The Great Gatsby) | Frodo (The Lord of the Rings) |
| Atticus (To Kill a Mockingbird) | Heathcliff (Wuthering Heights) | Darcy (Pride and Prejudice) |
| Hermione (Harry Potter) | Pip (Great Expectations) | Holden (The Catcher in the Rye) |
| Rhett (Gone with the Wind) | Sherlock (Sherlock Holmes) | Alice (Alice in Wonderland) |
| Gandalf (The Lord of the Rings) | Huck (The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn) | Gulliver (Gulliver’s Travels) |
| Elizabeth (Pride and Prejudice) | Daisy (The Great Gatsby) | Lennie (Of Mice and Men) |
| Jane (Jane Eyre) | Marlow (Heart of Darkness) | Aslan (The Chronicles of Narnia) |
| Santiago (The Alchemist) | Jo (Little Women) | Matilda (Matilda) |
| Arwen (The Lord of the Rings) | Lolita (Lolita) | Oliver (Oliver Twist) |
| Hester (The Scarlet Letter) | Ishmael (Moby-Dick) | Bilbo (The Hobbit) |
| Emma (Emma) | Cosette (Les Misérables) | Jekyll (Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde) |
| Winston (1984) | Anna (Anna Karenina) | Raskolnikov (Crime and Punishment) |
| Celie (The Color Purple) | Heidi (Heidi) | Clarissa (Mrs. Dalloway) |
| Dorian (The Picture of Dorian Gray) | Lyra (His Dark Materials) | Becky (Vanity Fair) |
| Anne (Anne of Green Gables) | Esther (Bleak House) | Tom (The Adventures of Tom Sawyer) |
| Ahab (Moby-Dick) | Meg (Little Women) | Daisy (The Great Gatsby) |
| Tess (Tess of the d’Urbervilles) | Humbert (Lolita) | Robin (The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood) |
| Becky (Rebecca) | Catherine (Wuthering Heights) | Finn (Huckleberry Finn) |
| Holden (Catcher in the Rye) | Emma (Emma) | Ralph (Lord of the Flies) |
| Jim (Treasure Island) | Siddhartha (Siddhartha) | Gatsby (The Great Gatsby) |
I hope at least one of the names presented in this extensive list of Yorkie names is something that you can choose and love.
