Choosing a name for your Pomeranian is a fun part of bringing them into your life. Known for their bold and lively personalities, Pomeranians are a popular breed in the U.S., loved for their fluffy coats and spirited nature. These small but confident dogs make wonderful companions and are full of energy and charm.
To help you find the perfect name, we’ve compiled a list of 189 popular Pomeranian names. This list is based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Pomeranian Names
Here are some popular boy names for Pomeranians that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ace | Top-notch, number one |
| Baby | Endearing and likely very pampered |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Bandit | Mischievously charming |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Benji | Endearing and friendly; a popular dog's name |
| Bentley | |
| Biggie | Implies larger than life; significant |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Bobo | Clowns in french; playful |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Brownie | Sweet and chocolatey, endearing and warm |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Buster | |
| Cash | Slick and cool, often implies wealth |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chase | Suggests speed, pursuit |
| Chester | Old english "fortress or walled town" |
| Chewy | Suggestive of something chewable |
| 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 |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Elvis | Immortalized by elvis presley; charismatic |
| Fluffy | Describes a dog's soft fur |
| Fox | |
| 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 |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Jack | Means "god is gracious," popular and timeless |
| Jasper | Persian, "treasurer" |
| Joey | Diminutive of joseph; "jehovah increases" |
| Kevin | Irish origin meaning "handsome" |
| King | Denotes a regal and commanding presence |
| Kobe | Supplanter; also reminiscent of the basketball star |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Lobo | Spanish for wolf; wild and noble |
| Logan | Scottish place name and surname |
| Loki | Norse god, playful and mischievous |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Louis | French origin, connoting fame and battle |
| Luca | Italian and latin origin meaning "light" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Marley | Possibly from the meadow boundary |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Mickey | Famous mouse; lively and iconic |
| Micky | Playfully charming, variant of mickey |
| Mikey | Diminutive of michael, meaning "who is like god?" |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Mishka | Means "little bear" in russian, sweet |
| Mocha | Dark and sweet like the coffee |
| Mochi | |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Onyx | Black and protective, like the gemstone |
| Oreo | Perfect for black and white dogs |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Peluchin | Spanish, little plush or doll |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Puffy | Fluffy, puffed up; adorable and cuddly |
| Rambo | Strong, after the movie character |
| Remy | French, "oarsman" |
| Rocco | Germanic, means "rest" |
| Rocket | Fast and adventurous |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Romeo | Italian lover; romantic and charming |
| Rusty | Often a lovable, reddish-coated dog |
| Scrappy | Spirited fighter; never gives up |
| Shadow | Always by your side; mysterious |
| Simba | Swahili for "lion" |
| Simon | Hebrew, meaning "he has heard" |
| Skippy | Bouncy and perky |
| Smokey | Named for smoke-like coloring |
| Snowball | White and fluffy; full of fun |
| Sparky | Energetic, sparkling personality |
| Spike | Often spikey-haired or spirited |
| Sunny | Bright, cheerful disposition |
| Taz | After the tasmanian devil, wild and whirlwind-esque |
| Tbd | To be decided; playful uncertainty |
| Ted | Diminutive of edward; "wealthy guardian" |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Timmy | Diminutive of timothy, meaning "honoring god" |
| Tito | Spanish or italian nickname for a ruler |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Whiskey | Strong, spirited name possibly for a brown dog |
| Wiley | Crafty, cleverly skilled |
| Woofy | Playful, onomatopoetic name for a vocal dog |
| Yuki | |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
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Female Pomeranian Names
Here are some popular girl names for Pomeranians that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Abby | |
| Alice | Noble and truthful |
| Amy | French, "beloved" |
| Angel | Symbolizes purity and goodness |
| Apple | Named after the fruit, symbol of health |
| Baby | Endearing and likely very pampered |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Bibi | |
| Briana | Celtic for "strong," "noble," or "virtuous" |
| Brooklyn | Urban, cosmopolitan |
| Cassie | Diminutive of cassandra; prophetess |
| Chanel | Stylish and sophisticated, after the brand |
| Chelsea | |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Cleo | Short for cleopatra, means "glory of the father" |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Delilah | Hebrew, "delicate" |
| Destiny | Fate or destiny-driven; profound meaning |
| Dolce | Italian for "sweet," luxurious like dolce & gabbana |
| Eevee | Versatile like the pokémon |
| Emma | Universal, meaning "whole" |
| Fiona | White or "fair" in gaelic |
| Foxy | Cunning and attractive; clever |
| Frida | Inspired by the artist frida kahlo; creative and strong |
| Gia | |
| Gigi | French diminutive of names like gilbert or virginia |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Gracie | Diminutive of grace, "god’s favor" |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Isabella | Means "pledged to god" in spanish/italian |
| Jazzy | Full of spirit and energy |
| Juno | Roman goddess, protective of women |
| Kali | Sanskrit for “dark goddess” |
| Khloe | Young green shoot; blossoming |
| Kiki | Double joy; cheerful and lively |
| Kimchi | Spicy, fiery, korean origin |
| Koko | Possibly from cocoa; sweet and rich |
| Lacey | Delicate and fine like lace fabric |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Lili | |
| Lilly | Named after the flower, pure and beautiful |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lisa | |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| 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 |
| Masha | Russian diminutive of maria; beloved |
| Matilda | German, "battle-mighty" |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Mila | Slavic for "dear one"; beloved pet |
| Mimi | French diminutive for "beloved" |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Misha | God-like |
| Missy | Familiar form of "mistress" or young lady |
| Mocha | Dark and sweet like the coffee |
| Mochi | |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Peanut | Playful name, often used for small dogs |
| Pebbles | Small and cute, like the flintstones' character |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Pinky | Often for pets with cute, pink noses |
| Pixie | Mythical fairy creature; mischievous |
| Pom | Short for pomeranian or indicative of an adorable, fluffy dog |
| Pomeranian | Breezy, fluffy like the breed |
| Precious | Implies beloved and priceless |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Riley | Valor and courage; irish origin |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxie | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Sable | Sleek and dark fur like the animal |
| Samantha | |
| Sarah | Hebrew for "princess" |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Sassy | |
| Serenity | Calm and peaceful disposition |
| Snowy | Perfect for a white coated dog; bright and pure |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Toffee | |
| Winnie | Short for winifred; gentle friend |
| Xia | Chinese for "summer," warm and vibrant |
| Zoe | Greek for "life" |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |
