Male Shih Tzu Names and Ideas
Male Shih Tzu names can be dignified, cheerful, funny, compact, or unexpected. The most useful names have a clear sound, fit the household, and remain comfortable to use after the puppy stage.
Build a shortlist based on style, then test every option aloud. A name should be easy to repeat, distinct from training cues, and different enough from the names of other pets.
Classic Names
- Charlie
- Henry
- Oliver
- Louis
- Winston
- Archie
- George
- Teddy
- Max
- Leo
Playful Names
- Biscuit
- Noodle
- Pickles
- Waffles
- Bean
- Gizmo
- Fozzie
- Banjo
- Ollie
- Scout
Dignified Names
- Alfred
- Montgomery
- Percy
- Sebastian
- Arthur
- Franklin
- Rupert
- Edwin
- Hugo
- Quincy
Distinctive Names
- Cosmo
- Fig
- Orbit
- Rumi
- Indigo
- Jasper
- Sonny
- Marlow
- Pixel
- Zephyr
Make Sure the Name Works Beyond the List
Say each option while imagining real situations: calling the dog away from a doorway, checking in at the veterinarian, speaking to a groomer, and praising a successful recall. If the name is long, decide whether the nickname is the name you actually intend to teach.
Before You Decide
- Check the sound against sit, stay, down, come, and no.
- Avoid a name nearly identical to another household pet.
- Use one pronunciation and one main nickname initially.
- Choose a name you are comfortable saying in public.
- Reward attention to the name rather than repeating it endlessly.