Chihuahua Dog Names -- How to Choose

·  Suitability:

Because of its origins, many owners find it suitable to name their Chihuahuas with something that has a Mexican flavor.

·  Personality:

The dog name should reflect your dog's personality. If it is one that throws its weight around, you can have an authoritative sounding name.

·  Physical Traits:

Your naming process might consider the physical aspects of the dog. If your dog has a special mark, or is of a certain color, you use that as a guide to naming.

·  Heritage:

Many people like naming their dogs by their heritage. Chihuahua, the location, was the battleground of the Mexican revolution, and one can take a hint off history to name your own piece of dog history.

·  Popularity:

There are some people who like naming their dogs with popular names. There are the others who look for a rarely used name. Some people might even name their Chihuahua with a name very unheard of. You need to follow your instincts in this regard.

·  Inspiration:

People tend to be heavily influenced by certain places, people, and incidents, and prefer naming Chihuahuas as a result of that inspiration.

·  Making the Choice:

Whatever the characteristics of your dog, its name should ultimately is a name that you enjoy saying and should be easily pronounced. For example, if you are an American with a black-colored dog, you might name the dog with the name of Blackie, but if you name it Kalu, which is of same meaning in India, you might have people wondering about the origin of the name. You should insert some imaginative ideas when naming your Chihuahua. Most importantly, you need to have fun doing this. You should practice your chosen name to see if your dog responds to his unique name.

Chihuahua Dog Names -- Selections

Some Mexican-influenced dog name suggestions: For the Male Chihuahua - Adalid, Adarel, Adganer, Afiag, Alaink, Alejandro, Alfonso, Aliskail, Almikar, Alsemo, Altredo, Amalikai, Carlos, Carson, Diego, Enrique, Fernando, Jose, Juan, Lewis, Octavio, Pablo, Pedro, Raul, and Yucatan; For the Female Chihuahua - Aaricka, Aazul, Addika, Adolaria, Adrielith, Adyona, Aeriole, Aflorina, Ahnali, Ahneeza, Alejandra, Alicia, Berta, Carmencita, Clarita, Gabriel, Juana, Maria, Monica, Novia, Paloma, Reynoso, Rosa, Susana, and Teresita.