Chinese Dog Names

If you're bring home a pug or a Shih Tzu, or if you're just fascinated by Chinese culture, it can be difficult to know where to start. Here's an inspiring list of Chinese dog names to get you going.

Chinese Dog Names

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All Chinese Dog Names

  • Ah
    Used as a prefix in Chinese names to show familiarity or affection.
  • Means "like an orchid" in Cantonese, often used as a female name.
  • Means "patriotic" in Chinese, often used for boys' names.
  • No connection between Aine and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Associated with peace and tranquility in Chinese culture and language.
  • No connection to Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Bo
    A common surname and means "wave" in Mandarin.
  • Common Chinese surname, also means "scholar" in Mandarin.
  • Common surname in China, often meaning "long" or "often" in Mandarin.
  • A common Chinese name, often indicating prosperity or flourishing.
  • Associated with traditional Chinese medicine, specifically a healing herb.
  • Represents transformation, a key concept in Taoism and I Ching philosophy.
  • Common surname in China, also means "stir fry" in Mandarin.
  • A common Chinese name, often symbolizing "surpassing expectations".
  • A common surname in China, often linked to royalty and nobility.
  • A strategist during the late Eastern Han dynasty in Chinese history.
  • Common surname in China, often associated with Cantonese speakers.
  • Chi
    Represents vital life force or energy in traditional Chinese philosophy.
  • Common surname in China, often associated with descendants of ancient clans.
  • Chu
    Common surname and ancient state in Chinese history and culture.
  • Refers to "spring flower" in Mandarin, symbolizing renewal and beauty.
  • A common surname, often symbolizing "middle" or "center" in Mandarin.
  • Resembles "China", indicating Chinese origin or influence.
  • Dao
    Represents a fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, meaning "way" or "path".
  • No connection between "Daze" and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Not connected to Chinese culture or language.
  • Refers to a Chinese city in Heilongjiang Province.
  • Means "younger brother" in Mandarin, often used affectionately.
  • Represents a city in China and translates to "stability" in Chinese.
  • Common surname and means "east" in Mandarin.
  • A common female name in China, meaning "winter plum".
  • Common surname and means "square" or "room" in Mandarin.
  • Fao
    Associated with a Chinese surname, often spelled as "Fào".
  • Far
    Associated with the Mandarin word for "flower", pronounced "fā".
  • Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a male given name.
  • Gan
    Gan refers to a group of Chinese dialects spoken in Jiangxi province.
  • Refers to a Chinese surname and means "strong" or "river" in Mandarin.
  • Gen
    Gen signifies root or origin in Chinese language.
  • Gui
    Common surname in China, also means "precious" or "honorable" in Mandarin.
  • Hao
    Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "good" or "brave" in Mandarin.
  • Associated with Chinese surnames, also means "permanent" in Mandarin.
  • Symbolizes optimism and aspiration, often used in names and phrases.
  • Hou
    Associated with Chinese surnames, often meaning "marquis" or "noble".
  • Hua
    Means "flower" in Mandarin and symbolizes beauty and grace.
  • Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a male first name.
  • Common surname in China, also means yellow, symbolizing earth and centrality.
  • Means "butterfly" in Mandarin and symbolizes transformation and love.
  • Hui
    Refers to a Muslim ethnic group and a Mandarin Chinese dialect.
  • A common Chinese name, often meaning "bright wisdom" or "intelligent".
  • A Chinese name, often symbolizing wisdom and celebration.
  • Commonly used in traditional Chinese tea for its fragrant aroma.
  • Ji
    Common surname and means "lucky" or "auspicious" in Chinese language.
  • Jia
    Means "family" or "home" in Mandarin Chinese language.
  • Associated with Chinese swords, also a common male given name.
  • Refers to a Chinese currency unit and means "horn" in Mandarin.
  • Common in Chinese names, represents "capital" or "quiet and peaceful".
  • No direct connection between "Jude" and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Jun
    Associated with Chinese royalty, signifies talent, truth, and handsomeness.
  • A common male name in China, often meaning "handsome" and "outstanding".
  • Kai
    Means "victory" in Mandarin and "open" or "start" in Cantonese.
  • Common Chinese surname, also means "healthy" or "strong" in Mandarin.
  • A combination of Chinese words meaning "healthy" and "knowledge".
  • Kun
    Associated with masculinity, often used for boys in Chinese culture.
  • La
    Used as a respectful suffix in Mandarin, showing politeness or familiarity.
  • No connection between Laire and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • No direct connection between "Lance" and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Laquan has no connection to Chinese culture or language.
  • Lee
    Common surname in China, often spelled as Li, meaning "plum tree".
  • Lei
    Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a personal name.
  • Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "lotus" or "to link, connect".
  • Common surname and means "bright" or "clear" in Mandarin.
  • No connection between Liko and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Lin
    A common surname in China, often meaning "forest" or "fine jade".
  • Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a female first name.
  • Lok
    Means "happiness" in Cantonese and is common in Chinese surnames.
  • Means "dragon greatness" in Chinese, often used for boys' names.
  • No clear connection between Luliv and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Refers to a major ethnic group from Northeast China.
  • Mei
    Means "beautiful" in Mandarin and is a common female name.
  • A common female name in China, often meaning "beautiful wisdom."
  • Means "little sister" in Mandarin, often used as a term of endearment.
  • A common female name in China, meaning "beautiful jade."
  • A common female name in China, often meaning "beautiful bell".
  • A common female name in China, meaning "beautiful flower".
  • Mey
    Associated with Chinese surname Mei, meaning beautiful or plum.
  • Meyli translates to "beautiful and profitable" in Mandarin.
  • Min
    Associated with a group of Chinese dialects spoken in Fujian province.
  • A common Chinese name, often symbolizing brightness and beauty.
  • A common female name in China, often symbolizing brightness and beauty.
  • Refers to "people's livelihood" in Chinese, often used in business names.
  • No direct connection between "Muse" and Chinese culture or language exists.
  • Associated with Mandarin term for cute, often used for children or pets.
  • Common in Chinese culture, often used as a surname or given name.
  • Means "warm" in Mandarin, often used in names.
  • Nuo
    Associated with ancient Chinese ritual dances and exorcism ceremonies.
  • Associated with creation myth, she mended the heavens and created humans.
  • On
    Associated with peace and stability in Chinese culture and language.
  • Common surname and means peaceful in Mandarin.
  • Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "spring" or "fountain" in Mandarin.
  • Qui
    Associated with Chinese language, often a surname or given name.
  • Associated with Chinese surnames, often spelled as "Kwun" or "Kwan".
  • Associated with Chinese culture, often used as a surname or given name.
  • Not directly linked to Chinese culture or language.
  • Means "mountain" in Mandarin and often used in Chinese names.
  • Refers to a famous stone forest in China and means "stone forest".
  • Shu
    Associated with Chinese mythology, representing longevity and healing.
  • A common Mandarin name, often symbolizing wisdom and kindness.
  • Means "double" or "bright" in Mandarin, often used in names.
  • Associated with a legendary Chinese emperor and means "smooth, fast".
  • Refers to a historical dynasty and means "pine tree" in Mandarin.
  • Su
    Common surname in China, also means "plain" or "revive" in Mandarin.
  • Associated with a traditional Chinese money-saving practice.
  • Associated with Chinese language, possibly a transliteration of a name.
  • A common nickname in China, often used affectionately for children.
  • Tao
    Represents fundamental concept in Chinese philosophy, meaning "way" or "path".
  • A common Chinese name, often associated with Mandarin language textbooks.
  • Wei
    Common surname and means "power" or "great" in Mandarin.
  • A common Chinese name, often meaning "maintain life" or "health".
  • A common Chinese name, often meaning "mighty" or "powerful".
  • Refers to classical written Chinese language used in ancient times.
  • Xia
    Refers to the first dynasty in China's historical records.
  • A common Chinese given name, often symbolizing "little lotus".
  • Xin
    Common in Chinese names, often meaning "new" or "heart".
  • Xiu
    Associated with Chinese language, often used as a female name.
  • Xue
    Common in Chinese culture, often meaning "snow" or "to study".
  • Xun
    A common surname and given name in China, often linked to ancient nobility.
  • Ya
    Associated with elegance and refinement in Chinese culture.
  • A common female name in China, often meaning elegant and graceful.
  • Yingzie is a Mandarin term meaning "baby eagle".
  • A common Chinese name, often symbolizing "forever sharp" or "eternal wisdom".
  • Yue
    Refers to moon in Chinese, also a common given name.
  • A common given name in China, often symbolizing brightness and clarity.
  • Commonly used in Chinese, often as a male given name.
  • A common Chinese name, meaning precious, chaste or real in Mandarin.
  • Common Chinese surname, also refers to an ancient stringed musical instrument.
  • A common female name in China, often symbolizing preciousness or treasure.
  • Zhi
    Associated with wisdom and knowledge in Chinese culture.
  • Zi
    Commonly used as a respectful title or suffix in Chinese culture.

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How popular are Chinese Dog Names?

Chinese Dog Names currently rank in 62nd place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of December 2024, chinese dog names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Chinese Dog Names?

These chinese dog names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Hope is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Fang.

Meilin scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Bo.

How does interest compare across the United States for Chinese Dog Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Chinese Dog Names.

The states that love chinese dog names the most are Delaware, Virginia and California.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Kansas, Connecticut and Washington.

Which countries have the most love for Chinese Dog Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of chinese dog names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE chinese dog names are Mali, Myanmar and Madagascar.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Finland, Kenya and Austria.

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Ken_Zhi (Santa Cruz Department, Bolivia)
Me gusta los nombres chinos son lindos yo le puse a mi perro su nombre es Hui ying
June 28, 2023

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