If you own a dog originating from Chinese breeding, you might want to consider names that fit the culture. Choosing Chinese dog names for your Chinese dog is no less realistic than choosing a Scottish or Celtic name for a collie or a Scottish terrier. Of course, you have to first identify what dog breeds originated in China, and then you must get a feel for what Chinese dog names mean and translate to.
There are several breeds of Chinese origin, ranging from the Chow chow, with lots of fluffy hair that looks a bit bear-like, to the Manchurian hairless or the Chinese crested, which have little or no hair at all. Most Chinese dogs are small, like the pug, Shar-Pei, Shih Tzu, and Pekingese, with many if not all being considered toy breeds.
Like many cultures, Chinese names are derived from characters or symbols in the language and all have meanings. For example, the name Bai means “white” and can signify a dog that is mostly or all white in color. If you are thinking about giving your dog a tradition Chinese dog name, see the list below for some basic names and their meanings. While this is just a short list out of thousands of options, it can get you started on the right track to deciding if looking further into Chinese dog names is for you.
| Name | Meaning |
| Bao Chang-o Moon Chao Dewei Fang Jun Lei Liang Niu Ru Ai Shui Tai Tao Wan Xun | Meanings – treasure, precious Meanings – Goddess, keeper of the Ambrosia of immortality Meanings – great one, surpassing Meanings – of great principle Meanings – fragrant, sweet smelling Meanings – the truth Meanings – the flower bud Meanings – good Meanings – girl Meanings – scholar Meanings – loving Meanings – water Meanings – very big Meanings – long life Meanings – gentle, graceful, lovely Meanings – Fast |