Choosing a name for your Yorkshire Terrier is an important part of bringing them into your family. Known for their bold and confident personalities, Yorkshire Terriers, or Yorkies, are a popular breed in the U.S., cherished for their lively spirit and small yet fearless nature. Despite their size, they have big personalities and make loyal companions.
To help you find the perfect name for your Yorkie, we’ve compiled a list of 197 popular Yorkshire Terrier names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Yorkshire Terrier Names
Here are some popular boy names for Yorkshire Terriers that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ace | Top-notch, number one |
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Baby | Endearing and likely very pampered |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bam | Energetic, explosive personality |
| Bandit | Mischievously charming |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Benny | Endearing diminutive of benjamin; son of the right hand |
| Bentley | |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Brownie | Sweet and chocolatey, endearing and warm |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chewbacca | Named after the "star wars" character |
| Chewie | Great for a dog that loves to chew, or a "star wars" reference |
| Chewy | Suggestive of something chewable |
| Chico | Boy in spanish; small and lively |
| Chip | Light-hearted, chip off the old block |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cody | Helpful, a helper |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Cosmo | Greek for "order" or "beauty" |
| Dash | Fast and energetic |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Gizmo | Nickname for a mechanical gadget |
| Gucci | After the luxury brand, indicating a posh pooch |
| Happy | Always cheerful and brightly spirited |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hershey | Sweet as chocolate, lovable |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jackson | Son of jack; enduring and strong |
| Jake | Hebrew for "supplanter" |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Jax | Modern, possibly shortened form of jackson |
| Joey | Diminutive of joseph; "jehovah increases" |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Kobe | Supplanter; also reminiscent of the basketball star |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Little | Implies small size, possibly ironic |
| Loki | Norse god, playful and mischievous |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Mason | Worker in stone; sturdy |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Maximus | Latin for "greatest" |
| Melo | Relaxed and calm demeanor |
| Mickey | Famous mouse; lively and iconic |
| Mikey | Diminutive of michael, meaning "who is like god?" |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mister | Respectful and dignified; a gentleman |
| Murphy | Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" |
| Nico | Short for nicholas, means "victory of the people" |
| Niko | Victory of the people; triumphant |
| Nino | Spanish for "boy" or "child" |
| Noah | Restful, long-lived |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Polo | Equestrian-inspired; strong and traditional |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Rex | |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Romeo | Italian lover; romantic and charming |
| Rusty | Often a lovable, reddish-coated dog |
| Sammy | Diminutive of samuel; "god has heard" |
| Scooby | After scooby-doo, adventurous and sweet |
| Scrappy | Spirited fighter; never gives up |
| Sebastian | Revered, from latin for "revered" |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Simba | Swahili for "lion" |
| Snickers | Sweet, like the candy bar |
| Sparky | Energetic, sparkling personality |
| Spike | Often spikey-haired or spirited |
| Taz | After the tasmanian devil, wild and whirlwind-esque |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Theodore | Greek for "gift of god" |
| Tiger | Fierce and majestic big cat |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Tony | Often linked to "praiseworthy" from anthony |
| Toto | Famous dog from "the wizard of oz" |
| Tyson | English origin, fiery-tempered |
| Valentino | |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Yorkie | Breed name; small, feisty, and lovable |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
| Ziggy | Zestful, influenced by david bowie's ziggy stardust |
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Female Yorkshire Terrier Names
Here are some popular girl names for Yorkshire Terriers that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abby | |
| Angel | Symbolizes purity and goodness |
| Ava | |
| Baby | Endearing and likely very pampered |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Belle | French for "beautiful" |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Brownie | Sweet and chocolatey, endearing and warm |
| Buttercup | Named after the bright, yellow wildflower |
| Cali | Short for california; sunny and cheerful |
| Chanel | Stylish and sophisticated, after the brand |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chelsea | |
| Chiquita | |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Cinnamon | Sweet, spicy, and warm |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cocoa | Warm, cozy, and sweet |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Cupcake | Sweet and adorable |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Diamond | Precious and strong |
| Dior | Stylish and ritzy, after the fashion brand |
| Diva | Celebrated; star-like charisma |
| Dolce | Italian for "sweet," luxurious like dolce & gabbana |
| Ella | German/english, "all, completely; fairy maiden" |
| Ellie | Diminutive of eleanor, meaning "light" |
| Emma | Universal, meaning "whole" |
| Faith | Symbolizes trust and loyalty |
| Fiona | White or "fair" in gaelic |
| Gia | |
| Gigi | French diminutive of names like gilbert or virginia |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Isabella | Means "pledged to god" in spanish/italian |
| Khloe | Young green shoot; blossoming |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Lala | Dreamy and musical |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Lilly | Named after the flower, pure and beautiful |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lulu | Pearl; precious |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Madison | Popular, modern name derived from english |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Matilda | German, "battle-mighty" |
| Maxie | Diminutive of maximilian; "greatest" |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Millie | Short for mildred; "gentle strength" |
| Mimi | French diminutive for "beloved" |
| Mindy | Affectionate diminutive of melinda, meaning gentle |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Miss | Denotes a feminine touch or respect |
| Missy | Familiar form of "mistress" or young lady |
| Mocha | Dark and sweet like the coffee |
| Molly | Classic name, means "star of the sea" |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Nena | Spanish diminutive for girl; youthful |
| Nikki | Diminutive of nicole; people's victory |
| Nina | Spanish for "little girl" |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Paris | Romantic, sophisticated |
| Pebbles | Small and cute, like the flintstones' character |
| Penelope | Greek origin, symbolizes faithfulness |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Precious | Implies beloved and priceless |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Sadie | Vintage name meaning "princess" |
| Sandy | Named after the sandy texture or color |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Sassy | |
| Sky | Free-spirited and boundless like the sky |
| Sophia | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Star | Shining, outstanding personality |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Tiffany | Greek origin, means "appearance of god" |
| Tina | Diminutive of christina, meaning "believer in christ" |
| Tinkerbell | Magical, from peter pan |
| Tiny | |
| Tootsie | Playful and sweet |
| Trixie | Fun and lively with a trickster spirit |
| Yorkie | Breed name; small, feisty, and lovable |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |