So you have a cute Pug puppy and now you’re struggling to come up with a name that matches their cuteness? If so, you’re in the right place, I’ve researched hundreds of cute Pug names that will work for your puppy, regardless of color, gender or age.
Cute Pug Girl Names
If you have an adorable female Pug, you’ll want to give her a sweet name to match her sweet personality. I’ve also put together some names for black pugs, Disney names for Pugs, and Pug names beginning with P.
Below you’ll find a list of Pug name ideas for girls. Browse through all the names to see which ones you like and your pup actually responds to. Check out this dog name database if you prefer a Pug name that starts with S.
A.J
Adelaide
Alice
Apricot
Ariel
Autumn
Angel
Applejack
Auggie
Babette
Bailey
Berty
Billie Jean
Babe
Bacon
Bessie
Betsy
Bella
Brownie
Boo
Bubblegum
Bubbles
Bunny
Boots
Buttercup
Candy
Cappuccino
Choco
Cherry
Chloe
Cleo
Chi Chi
Cookie
Cuddles
Cricket
Cute
Daisy Duke
Dixie
Dolly
Dora
Ella
Ewok
Eva
Happy
Holly
Honey
Isabelle
Jellybean
Josie
Kiki
Kiwi
Lizzie
Lila
Lily
Lola
Love
Lucky
Luna
Nutmeg
Oreo
Peaches
Petra
Pee Wee
Ruby
Sadie
Scout
Snickers
Snookie
Tess
Tootsie
Valentine
Willow
Waffles
Whoopi
Zuzu
Cute Pug Boy Names
If you have a male dog, then you want to consider giving them a more masculine name. After all, no boy wants to be called a girlie name, well the same goes for your dog.
After all, your pets will say a lot about their personal identity. Choosing a gender-specific name is the only way to let others know whether you have a male or female.
I’ve put together several options when it comes to cute male Pug names.
Amos
Angus
Argos
Augie
Barkley
Barney
Bear
Benjamin
Biscuit
Benji
Bobby
Brain
Boots
Brodie
Charlie
Chewy
Chocolate
Coby
Copper
Corky
Dino
Bubbles
Duke
Elmo
Ernie
Eric
Eddie
Elvis
Espresso
Emmet
EKG
Fonzi
Finn
Fang
Fantastic
Gab
Ganjo
Hero
Halo
Hagen
Hans
Happy
Ian
Ice
Holly
Jaguar
Jaime
Jake
Jako
Jatin
Jax
Kai
Lambert
Larry
Magic
Malin
Marco
Maxwell
Mentos
Nugget
Otis
Opie
Pugsley
Quinsy
Rascal
Rigby
Riley
Skip
Simba
Toto
Teddy
Waldo
Wally
Yogi
Ziggy
Cool Cute Pug Names
The cutest pug name ideas are the ones that are not only popular but have special meaning to you.
When naming your pup sit down and think about what you enjoy. For instance, let’s say that you love eating that Pez candy or you’re a candy collector. Or maybe your puppy keeps popping up under your feet no matter wherever you are.
Pez is a great unisex name that fits a small dog that has too much energy.
Maybe you enjoy watching sports, movies, enjoy cooking, gardening, or etc. It’s not unusual for people to give their dog a name after a Disney character because they love traveling to Disney World.
Here are some ideas to help get your juices flowing for cute dog names:
- Bonsai
- Cupcake
- Blossom
- Pebbles
- Shortcake
- Yoda
- Winter
- Tulip
- Chestnut
- Arnold
- Astro
- Aikman
- Babe (Babe Ruth)
- Ali (Muhammad Ali)
- Andre (Andre Agassi)
- Guru
I could keep going on and on with cute names for dogs pertaining to my favorite hobbies.
Funny Cute Pug Names
Maybe you’re looking for a funny name that stands out and makes people smile whenever they hear it. In fact, some of these are the cutest pug names you’ll find.
You have to admit whenever you hear someone call their dog “Tank” and then you see a small Chihuahua come running, it’s funny. The other day I was walking at the park and their small dog was named “Cujo.”
I was expecting to see a big vicious dog, instead, it was a small Bichon Terrier that ran over to me so I could pet him.
Here are some funny dog names for small dogs that are pure comedy and will definitely bring smiles to others around you.
- Bruiser
- Butterball
- Bear
- Brutus
- Chompers
- Cujo
- Godzilla
- Hulk
- Hercules
- Killer
- Moose
- Rambo
- Rambo
- Tank
- Zeus
Cute Food Names For Pugs
If you’re a foodie, you’ll definitely love some of these dog names. Naming your Pug after food, makes perfect sense, especially, since this breed loves eating!
- Apple
- Pepper
- Peanut
- Nutella
- Muffin
- Candy
- Pumpkin
- Snickers
- Olive
- Honey
- Oreo
- Peanut
- Nacho
- Nugget
- Taco
- Butters
- Pollen
- Acai
- Sugar
You can even consider naming your puppy after your favorite food. For instance, I love Spanish food, especially, Empanadas. While I’ve never had a puppy named empanadas, it would make a great name for a small dog!
How To Come Up With Cute Names For Pugs
There is no shortage of name ideas, which can make it even more challenging to find something you really like.
The most important thing is to choose something that is short and easy to pronounce. Most of all, you want to choose a name that your dog actually responds to.
Final Word On Adorable Pug Names
Getting a new puppy is an exciting time and coming up with a name can be challenging.
The best name is one that is easy to remember and easy to say. We have provided you with tons of Pug name ideas you can use for your newest member of your family.
I have no doubt that you’ll be able to name your newest four-legged family member in no time, regardless of their age or gender!
Remember to take your name when choosing the perfect name. My advice is to say your favorite names out loud, to see how it sounds and if flows easily from your mouth
Call your new pup by each of the names you really like, to see which ones sound like a good fit. Who knows maybe they will respond to the name they like best?
References And Further Reading
PetMD – Naming Your Puppy
The Spruce Pets – Naming Your Dog or Puppy