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The Japanese Chin is affectionate, cheerful, gentle and people centred, a toy dog from Japan. These names are matched to that character: homeland names, coat color names and names with the right amount of presence for the breed's size.
From the breed's homeland roots (Japanese).
Japanese for bright and clear
AnyJapanese
From the breed's homeland roots (Japanese).
Japanese for flower; also Korean for one
GirlJapanese
From the breed's homeland roots (Japanese).
Japanese for strong and healthy; fashion famous
BoyJapanese
From the breed's homeland roots (Japanese).
The soft Japanese rice cake; perfect for a squishy pup
GirlJapanese
From the breed's homeland roots (Japanese).
Cherry blossom; brief, pink and beloved
GirlJapanese
From the breed's homeland roots (Japanese).
Small, neat and best served raw energy
AnyJapanese
A small name that suits a small dog.
A tiny mischievous fairy; for small dogs with big plans
GirlEnglish
A small name that suits a small dog.
The classic name for the runt with the big heart
AnyEnglish
A small name that suits a small dog.
Cute as one; made for tiny dogs with bright eyes
AnyEnglish
A small name that suits a small dog.
A beloved French pet name; dainty and sweet
GirlFrench
A small name that suits a small dog.
Greek for lover of horses; bouncy and bright
GirlGreek
A small name that suits a small dog.
Ironic for giants, accurate for the truly small
AnyEnglish
A small name that suits a small dog.
Tiny ghost energy; also a term of endearment
AnyEnglish
A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.
Maine's wild Atlantic national park
GirlFrench
A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.
Greek for unfading; also Igbo for grace
GirlGreek
A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.
Short for Archibald, meaning truly brave; cheeky vintage
BoyGerman
A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.
The dawn and the northern lights in one name
GirlLatin
A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.
The kingly herb; Greek for royal
BoyGreek
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