500+ Pug names

The Pug's origins trace back to ancient China, where they were cherished as lap dogs and companions to Chinese emperors. Naming your Pug with a Mandarin Chinese name honors this rich, royal heritage.

501 namesMandarin Chinese heritageMale & femaleUpdated 2026-08-22

Heritage Names

These names celebrate the Pug's ancient Chinese lineage, reflecting concepts of royalty, prosperity, virtue, and natural beauty, perfect for a dog with such a distinguished history.

  1. 1.AiguoPatriotic
  2. 2.AnPeace, quiet
  3. 3.BaoTreasure, precious
  4. 4.BingIce
  5. 5.BoWave, extensive
  6. 6.CaiWealth, fortune
  7. 7.ChangProsperous, flourishing
  8. 8.ChenMorning, dawn
  9. 9.ChengAccomplish, succeed
  10. 10.ChiGallop, speed
  11. 11.ChunSpring
  12. 12.CongIntelligent, clever
  13. 13.Da
  14. 14.De
  15. 15.Di
  16. 16.Dong
  17. 17.Du
  18. 18.Fa
  19. 19.Fan
  20. 20.Feng
  21. 21.Fu
  22. 22.Gang
  23. 23.Gao
  24. 24.Guang
  25. 25.Gui
  26. 26.Hao
  27. 27.He
  28. 28.Hong
  29. 29.Hua
  30. 30.Huan
  31. 31.Hui
  32. 32.Jian
  33. 33.Jiang
  34. 34.Jiao
  35. 35.Jie
  36. 36.Jin
  37. 37.Jing
  38. 38.Jiong
  39. 39.Ju
  40. 40.Jun
  41. 41.Kai
  42. 42.Kang
  43. 43.Ke
  44. 44.Kun
  45. 45.Lan
  46. 46.Lei
  47. 47.Li
  48. 48.Lian
  49. 49.Lin
  50. 50.Ling
  51. 51.Long
  52. 52.Lu
  53. 53.Mei
  54. 54.Min
  55. 55.Ming
  56. 56.Nian
  57. 57.Ning
  58. 58.Pan
  59. 59.Ping
  60. 60.Qi
  61. 61.Qian
  62. 62.Qiao
  63. 63.Qin
  64. 64.Qing
  65. 65.Quan
  66. 66.Ren
  67. 67.Rong
  68. 68.Ru
  69. 69.Shan
  70. 70.Sheng
  71. 71.Shi
  72. 72.Shu
  73. 73.Si
  74. 74.Song
  75. 75.Su
  76. 76.Tai
  77. 77.Tao
  78. 78.Tian
  79. 79.Tong
  80. 80.Wei
  81. 81.Wen
  82. 82.Xiao
  83. 83.Xin
  84. 84.Xing
  85. 85.Xiu
  86. 86.Xu
  87. 87.Yan
  88. 88.Yang
  89. 89.Yi
  90. 90.Ying
  91. 91.Yong
  92. 92.Yu
  93. 93.Yuan
  94. 94.Yun
  95. 95.Zhen
  96. 96.Zhi
  97. 97.Zhou
  98. 98.Zhu
  99. 99.Zun

Male Pug Names

These male names, inspired by Mandarin Chinese, embody strength, prosperity, and intelligence, perfectly suiting a Pug's charming yet dignified presence.

  1. 1.BaozhuPrecious pearl
  2. 2.ChaoSurpass, excellent
  3. 3.DalongGreat dragon
  4. 4.FeiTo fly
  5. 5.GuoliangPillar of the nation
  6. 6.HaoyuVast universe
  7. 7.JiaHome, family
  8. 8.JianjunBuild the army
  9. 9.JingangDiamond, strong
  10. 10.JunjieTalented, handsome
  11. 11.KangtaiHealthy and peaceful
  12. 12.KuanBroad, wide
  13. 13.Lele
  14. 14.Liang
  15. 15.Lihua
  16. 16.Mingsheng
  17. 17.Nianzu
  18. 18.Pingan
  19. 19.Qiang
  20. 20.Qingshan
  21. 21.Rixing
  22. 22.Ruifeng
  23. 23.Shen
  24. 24.Shijie
  25. 25.Shun
  26. 26.Siyuan
  27. 27.Taishan
  28. 28.Tianbo
  29. 29.Wang
  30. 30.Wenbo
  31. 31.Wenzhe
  32. 32.Xi
  33. 33.Xiang
  34. 34.Xiaofeng
  35. 35.Xinyi
  36. 36.Xue
  37. 37.Yaowu
  38. 38.Yifan
  39. 39.Yizhou
  40. 40.Yueming
  41. 41.Zhaohui
  42. 42.Zheng
  43. 43.Zhong
  44. 44.Zichen
  45. 45.Zihang
  46. 46.Ziyang
  47. 47.Ziran
  48. 48.Aimin
  49. 49.Baocai
  50. 50.Changsheng
  51. 51.Dahai
  52. 52.Fuming
  53. 53.Guohua
  54. 54.Haifeng
  55. 55.Jianshe
  56. 56.Jinhai
  57. 57.Junhao
  58. 58.Keqiang
  59. 59.Lixin
  60. 60.Longfei
  61. 61.Mingde
  62. 62.Peng
  63. 63.Qimin
  64. 64.Renjie
  65. 65.Rongguo
  66. 66.Shichang
  67. 67.Shuai
  68. 68.Teng
  69. 69.Tiancheng
  70. 70.Wenhua
  71. 71.Xiaolong
  72. 72.Xionglei
  73. 73.Yanhui
  74. 74.Yiming
  75. 75.Yongjun
  76. 76.Yuchen
  77. 77.Zhaoguo
  78. 78.Zhiming
  79. 79.Zhonghua
  80. 80.Ziliang
  81. 81.Zixuan
  82. 82.Ziyuan
  83. 83.Zuoming
  84. 84.Haoran
  85. 85.Jinlong
  86. 86.Qifeng
  87. 87.Shenglong
  88. 88.Weimin
  89. 89.Xudong
  90. 90.Yibo
  91. 91.Zhaoyang

Female Pug Names

These female names, rooted in Mandarin Chinese, evoke beauty, grace, and charm, perfectly capturing the affectionate and delightful nature of a female Pug.

  1. 1.AiLove
  2. 2.CaihongRainbow
  3. 3.ChunhuaSpring flower
  4. 4.FangFragrant
  5. 5.FenFragrance
  6. 6.HuanhuanHappy, joyful
  7. 7.JiaojiaoDelicate, pampered
  8. 8.JingjingCrystal, sparkling
  9. 9.JuanGraceful, beautiful
  10. 10.LinglingTinkling sounds, clever
  11. 11.LiqinBeautiful zither
  12. 12.Man
  13. 13.Meng
  14. 14.Miao
  15. 15.Na
  16. 16.Nuan
  17. 17.Peipei
  18. 18.Pingping
  19. 19.Qiuyue
  20. 20.Ruyi
  21. 21.Shanshan
  22. 22.Sisi
  23. 23.Tingting
  24. 24.Wan
  25. 25.Xia
  26. 26.Xiaohui
  27. 27.Xiaojuan
  28. 28.Xinxin
  29. 29.Xiulan
  30. 30.Xuehua
  31. 31.Yanyan
  32. 32.Yaoyao
  33. 33.Yina
  34. 34.Yingying
  35. 35.You
  36. 36.Yuhan
  37. 37.Yulu
  38. 38.Yue
  39. 39.Yumei
  40. 40.Yunyun
  41. 41.Zhenzhen
  42. 42.Zhizhi
  43. 43.Ziyi
  44. 44.Aihua
  45. 45.Baoying
  46. 46.Chunyan
  47. 47.Fuying
  48. 48.Guizhi
  49. 49.Hualing
  50. 50.Jiahui
  51. 51.Jianfen
  52. 52.Jinxiu
  53. 53.Junli
  54. 54.Kangli
  55. 55.Lanying
  56. 56.Liwei
  57. 57.Meihua
  58. 58.Minmin
  59. 59.Nianhua
  60. 60.Qingmei
  61. 61.Ruolan
  62. 62.Shufang
  63. 63.Wenjing
  64. 64.Xinyue
  65. 65.Xiuying
  66. 66.Yafang
  67. 67.Yaru
  68. 68.Yujie
  69. 69.Zhenli
  70. 70.Zhilan
  71. 71.Ziwei
  72. 72.Aili
  73. 73.Baolan
  74. 74.Cuihua
  75. 75.Fangfang
  76. 76.Hongmei
  77. 77.Jiaqi
  78. 78.Jinyu
  79. 79.Liling
  80. 80.Meiling
  81. 81.Qiaoying
  82. 82.Wanrong
  83. 83.Xiaofang
  84. 84.Xinyan
  85. 85.Yueling
  86. 86.Zhiruo
  87. 87.Ziyan

Unique Pug Names

For the Pug that stands out, these unique Mandarin Chinese names draw from less common words, historical references, and distinctive concepts, offering a truly special identity.

  1. 1.BixiaGreen clouds
  2. 2.CangAzure, vast
  3. 3.ChongEsteem, worship
  4. 4.DanyueRed moon
  5. 5.EmeiEmei Mountain
  6. 6.FuyuAbundant blessing
  7. 7.GuanyuCrown of the universe
  8. 8.HaojieHero
  9. 9.HuaxiaAncient name for China
  10. 10.JialingJialing River
  11. 11.JiuzhouNine provinces
  12. 12.KunlunKunlun Mountains
  13. 13.LangBright, clear
  14. 14.LijiangLijiang River
  15. 15.MoganMogan Mountain
  16. 16.NanhaiSouth Sea
  17. 17.PenglaiMythical island
  18. 18.QilinMythical creature
  19. 19.ShenzhouDivine land
  20. 20.TaihuTai Lake
  21. 21.TianchiHeavenly lake
  22. 22.WangshuCharioteer for the moon
  23. 23.WuyiWuyi Mountains
  24. 24.XiangyunAuspicious cloud
  25. 25.XihuWest Lake
  26. 26.XuanProfound, mysterious
  27. 27.YalongSecond dragon
  28. 28.YanziSwallow (bird)
  29. 29.YixingYixing (city)
  30. 30.YueluYuelu Mountain
  31. 31.ZhenwuTrue martial (deity)
  32. 32.ZixiaPurple rosy clouds
  33. 33.Baishan
  34. 34.Bohai
  35. 35.Chu
  36. 36.Dian
  37. 37.Erhai
  38. 38.Fenghuang
  39. 39.Gaoshan
  40. 40.Hengshan
  41. 41.Huangshan
  42. 42.Jinhua
  43. 43.Jingde
  44. 44.Longmen
  45. 45.Lushan
  46. 46.Nanling
  47. 47.Pujiang
  48. 48.Qiantang
  49. 49.Qionglai
  50. 50.Shennong
  51. 51.Songshan
  52. 52.Tianmen
  53. 53.Wudang
  54. 54.Xiaoxiang
  55. 55.Xiongan
  56. 56.Yanling
  57. 57.Yongding
  58. 58.Yuanyang
  59. 59.Zhangjia
  60. 60.Zhongnan
  61. 61.Zizhu
  62. 62.Bashan
  63. 63.Canghai
  64. 64.Daqing
  65. 65.Huanghe
  66. 66.Jiangnan
  67. 67.Kunming
  68. 68.Meishan
  69. 69.Qinghai
  70. 70.Tianlong

Cute Pug Names

Pugs are undeniably cute! These names are chosen for their adorable sound and playful meanings, perfect for your charming, wrinkled companion who loves to snuggle.

  1. 1.BeibeiPrecious, baby
  2. 2.BoboBobble, cute sound
  3. 3.DoudouBean, pea
  4. 4.ErhuChinese stringed instrument
  5. 5.FufuLucky, blessed
  6. 6.GuoguoFruit
  7. 7.HuluGourd
  8. 8.JiejieOlder sister
  9. 9.KekeCute, lovely
  10. 10.LaohuTiger (ironic)
  11. 11.MimiMeow
  12. 12.NiniLittle girl
  13. 13.PingguoApple
  14. 14.QiqiAuspicious jade
  15. 15.RourouMeaty, chubby
  16. 16.TangtangCandy, sweet
  17. 17.TiantianSweet
  18. 18.TuantuanRound, plump
  19. 19.WawaDoll, baby
  20. 20.XiaobaoLittle treasure
  21. 21.XiaodouLittle bean
  22. 22.XiaomaoLittle cat (ironic)
  23. 23.XiaomianLittle noodle
  24. 24.XiaotuanLittle round one
  25. 25.XixiBright, prosperous
  26. 26.YayaLittle girl
  27. 27.ZaizaiLittle one, baby
  28. 28.ZhaizhaiHomebody
  29. 29.ZhuzhuPiggy
  30. 30.Banban
  31. 31.Chou
  32. 32.Congcong
  33. 33.Dandan
  34. 34.Dingding
  35. 35.Feifei
  36. 36.Ganggang
  37. 37.Gougou
  38. 38.Huhu
  39. 39.Jiji
  40. 40.Kangkang
  41. 41.Lala
  42. 42.Lili
  43. 43.Mianmian
  44. 44.Nannan
  45. 45.Niuniu
  46. 46.Paopao
  47. 47.Qiaqia
  48. 48.Shushu
  49. 49.Suisui
  50. 50.Taozi
  51. 51.Tongtong
  52. 52.Xiaobai
  53. 53.Xiaohan
  54. 54.Xiaohuang
  55. 55.Xiaopang
  56. 56.Xiaoxiao
  57. 57.Yuanyuan
  58. 58.Yuyu
  59. 59.Zaozao
  60. 60.Zhenbao
  61. 61.Zizi
  62. 62.Xiaoyu
  63. 63.Jiaozi
  64. 64.Mantou
  65. 65.Tangyuan

Famous Pug Names

The Pug has charmed its way into popular culture, featuring in films, literature, and art. Here are some famous Pugs and beloved small, companion dog characters from screen and story.

  1. 1.FrankMen in Black (1997)
  2. 2.PercyPocahontas (1995)
  3. 3.OtisThe Adventures of Milo and Otis (1986)
  4. 4.DougDoug the Pug (Internet celebrity)
  5. 5.NoodleNoodle the Pug (Internet celebrity)
  6. 6.LolaPugs of the Stone Age (YouTube series)
  7. 7.PabloPug & Pablo (children's books)
  8. 8.PumpkinPumpkin the Pug (Internet celebrity)
  9. 9.PeachesThe Secret Life of Pets 2 (2019)
  10. 10.PugzillaPugzilla (Internet celebrity)
  11. 11.Sir Charles BarkleySir Charles Barkley (Internet celebrity Pug)
  12. 12.ApolloApollo the Pug (Internet celebrity)
  13. 13.BarnabyPug & Pig (children's books)
  14. 14.MissyThe Secret Life of Pets (2016)
  15. 15.GizmoGremlins (1984, Mogwai)
  16. 16.BruiserLegally Blonde (2001, Chihuahua)
  17. 17.TotoThe Wizard of Oz (1939, Cairn Terrier)
  18. 18.GigiThe Secret Life of Pets (2016, Pomeranian)
  19. 19.MarnieMarnie the Dog (Internet celebrity Shih Tzu)
  20. 20.BeatriceThe Queen's Corgis (2019, Corgi)

Names by Coat Colour

Pugs come in several distinct coat colours. These names are inspired by their beautiful Fawn, Black, Apricot, and Silver Fawn shades, perfect for highlighting your Pug's unique appearance.

  1. 1.MisuFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  2. 2.DanhuangFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  3. 3.QianhuangFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  4. 4.XiangbinFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  5. 5.ChaFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  6. 6.KafeiFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  7. 7.MihuangFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  8. 8.XingrenFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  9. 9.ZongFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  10. 10.HupoFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  11. 11.ZhimuFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  12. 12.HuituFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  13. 13.YinhuiSilver Fawn
  14. 14.QianhuiSilver Fawn
  15. 15.YinjianSilver Fawn
  16. 16.BaihuiSilver Fawn
  17. 17.HuiseSilver Fawn
  18. 18.YinyueSilver Fawn
  19. 19.JinseFawn, Apricot
  20. 20.MaiFawn
  21. 21.MiFawn
  22. 22.HuangFawn, Apricot
  23. 23.RuseFawn, Apricot
  24. 24.NuannuanFawn, Apricot
  25. 25.GanhuangFawn, Apricot
  26. 26.TuFawn
  27. 27.XiguangFawn, Silver Fawn
  28. 28.JinguangFawn, Apricot
  29. 29.YinguangSilver Fawn
  30. 30.QinghuiSilver Fawn
  31. 31.QihuiSilver Fawn
  32. 32.YinguiSilver Fawn
  33. 33.FengguangFawn, Apricot
  34. 34.XiariFawn, Apricot
  35. 35.ChunseFawn, Apricot
  36. 36.XiangyanApricot
  37. 37.RuanyuFawn, Silver Fawn
  38. 38.QianseFawn, Apricot, Silver Fawn
  39. 39.BaiseSilver Fawn
  40. 40.QingshuangSilver Fawn
  41. 41.XiayanApricot
  42. 42.JinshaFawn
  43. 43.YinjingSilver Fawn
  44. 44.XinghuiSilver Fawn
  45. 45.YinxiaSilver Fawn
  46. 46.RiguangFawn, Apricot
  47. 47.JinmiFawn
  48. 48.FenshaApricot
  49. 49.XingshaApricot
  50. 50.YinhuaSilver Fawn
  51. 51.HeiBlack
  52. 52.MoyuBlack
  53. 53.WuyaBlack
  54. 54.XuanyueBlack
  55. 55.YeBlack
  56. 56.AnheiBlack
  57. 57.MoseBlack
  58. 58.YeyingBlack
  59. 59.WujinBlack
  60. 60.XuanyeBlack
  61. 61.HeijingBlack
  62. 62.LongtanBlack
  63. 63.MoBlack
  64. 64.YemoBlack
  65. 65.XieBlack
  66. 66.WuyuBlack
  67. 67.XuanshiBlack
  68. 68.HeiyingBlack
  69. 69.XuanjingBlack

How to choose a name for a Pug

Choosing a name for your Pug is an exciting step! Opt for short, one or two-syllable names with clear, distinct sounds. Pugs can be a bit challenging to train, so a concise name like 'Bao' or 'Kai' with hard consonants will help them recognize their name quickly during recall and training exercises. This clarity aids their learning and responsiveness.

Ensure the chosen name doesn't sound like a common command or a harsh word. A name that can be confused with 'sit,' 'stay,' or 'no' will only create confusion and frustration for your Pug. Select a name that rolls off the tongue pleasantly, reflecting your Pug's sweet and sociable temperament, making interactions more positive for both of you.

Embrace your Pug's rich Chinese heritage by selecting a name that reflects its origins. Names like 'Mei' or 'Long' not only sound charming but also honor the breed's history as companions to emperors. Consider their unique physical traits too; a name that subtly hints at their wrinkled face or curly tail can add a touch of personality and affection.

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