The pug is a small, cheerful dog with a mischievous face and a centuries-old history. In China, pugs were the favorite animals of emperors; in the 16th century, Dutch sailors brought this breed to Europe. Since then, the triumphant march of these cuties began around the world.
They can be seen everywhere - in the hands of royalty, on Hollywood red carpets, fashion shows and luxurious social parties. Pugs have won universal love and appreciation. And if you have decided to join the ranks of their many fans, then you have probably already begun to come up with a beautiful, sonorous name for your future pet.
Choosing a nickname for a pug is a responsible matter. He's the royal dog, he'll suddenly be offended. To make the right decision, you need to follow some rules that will help you give your dog the perfect name.
The relationship between name and character
There is no doubt that the character of an animal can be influenced by factors such as its breed, heredity and upbringing. However, the nickname chosen for the dog is no less important.
Just as in the case of people there is a certain connection between name and character, so in animals it is determined by the character and temperament of the dog . Since it is the dog’s own name that he hears most often.
Read about the character and other features of pugs here.
In addition, choosing a nickname for a pet undoubtedly brings pleasure to every owner. However, before you name your pet a certain name, you need to observe him for some time.
If your four-legged friend turns out to be very stubborn, wary of strangers and at the same time shows courage, then you should think about some serious nickname.
If, on the contrary, the dog is very friendly not only to family members, but also to everyone around him, then the chosen nickname should sound much softer.
The discrepancy between the nickname and the character of a four-legged friend will look somewhat strange, which will be especially obvious in adulthood. Thus, it is not the name that determines the character of the pet, but rather, on the contrary, it should be chosen according to its character.
In addition to character, when selecting, it is necessary to take into account the breed of the dog . So, in the case of large pets, it is better to avoid names suitable for small breeds.
It is also better to avoid cute nicknames when selecting, for example, for a German Shepherd.
As you know, pugs are distinguished by their aristocratic origins, so when choosing a name for dogs belonging to this breed, you can pay attention to the names of deities who have become famous rulers or famous artists.
In some cases, a name is immediately selected for a pug based on some special features or specific coat color.
Sometimes a dog's appearance tells you how best to name it.
Expert opinion
Kozhevin Semyon Kirillovich
Expert dog handler.
“The name of the animal is pronounced quite often and in a variety of situations. In this regard, I believe that you should still pay attention to short nicknames. This principle of choice is also good because pronunciation will not cause any difficulties.”
Advice from breeders
Undoubtedly, all of the names we have suggested are beautiful nicknames for your pet. And yet, before choosing, we advise you to think carefully again and take into account all the nuances and advice. If you wish, you can even re-read the text above. But this is optional. Listen to the advice of breeders. Knowledgeable dog breeders have walked this path more than once and, pardon the pun, “ate more than one dog” along the way.
Here are some of their recommendations:
- When choosing nicknames for dogs, consider their character and color;
- let the name not be too complex - no more than 2-3 syllables;
- Try not to call your pug by a human name or the name of past pets.
To finally make up your mind, there is one simple but practical piece of advice. If we want to choose a name for our puppy, we just need to call him out loud with that very name. So you just need to choose a few names that you think are most suitable for your pug, close your eyes, imagine yourself on a walk in the park and say: “Monica, come to me!” or “Agophon, clever little dog!”
It hurts the ears, doesn't it? Or do you like it? In any case, this simple exercise allows you to discard some of those nicknames that you may have considered appropriate. Or, conversely, think about those that previously seemed not so attractive. Good luck choosing a name for your pugs!
Selection rules
When thinking about what to name your dog, you should adhere to the following rules::
- the pet's name should be monosyllabic so that the animal can easily recognize it;
- you cannot choose a name for the dog that is consonant with the commands used;
- You should not choose a nickname that could offend someone’s dignity.
So, when choosing a name for your four-legged friend, you should adhere to the following algorithm of actions:
- First, you need to take a sheet of paper and write down all the names that will come to mind for each of the family members over the course of several days.
- It is better to choose a name for the dog that is not so common in practice. This will make it much easier to call your pet away when, for example, one of the family members goes for a walk with him.
- It is better to exclude the person’s names from the list of nicknames.
- You need to introduce the dog to an adult animal. Then the choice will be more adequate.
- If you still can’t decide on a nickname, you can contact the atlas. There will certainly be the most suitable option for everyone.
For boy
People have developed some stereotypes that dog owners have held for many years..
Just a few decades ago, nicknames for male dogs such as Charlie, Mukhtar or Rex were given to every second dog.
Today, when a huge amount of information is available to humanity, the choice of name for a pug boy has expanded several times.
So, as a source for selection, you can select:
- characters from literature;
- characters from films;
- nickname from advertising;
- nickname from cartoons, etc.
Every year the list of nicknames for male dogs expands. As with human names, animal names are also influenced by fashion trends.
For example, nicknames of movie characters such as Jack, Rex, Hachiko, etc. are extremely popular..
If we are talking about hunting dogs, then we can talk about such names for males as North, Fog, Snowball, Thunder, Ataman, Almaz, etc.
Small dogs today are increasingly called Pirate, Little, Bob, Fluff, Kuzya, etc..
For girls
If someone is planning to have a female dog, then choosing a name for her is also not easy.
If the choice fell on a large dog, then a nickname such as, for example, Hera would be more suitable for it.
If someone wants to distinguish themselves and give some unusual name, then you can pay attention to such nicknames as, for example, Matilda, Lucina, Dimitra, Madonna, Eva, Plyushka, etc.
In general, pug girls are very sweet and touching creatures. This is exactly what you should focus on when choosing.
An example of beautiful nicknames for female pugs is Irma, Dolly, Daphne, Ruby, Knopa, Nessie, Grace, Chamomile, Sheri, Daisy, Dora, etc..
When choosing a nickname for a girl pug, you should pay attention to Belle, Darcy, Jena, Lana, Laura, Kira, Cleo, Button, Carmen or Tracy.
As you know, China is considered the birthplace of pugs. In this regard, when choosing a nickname for a pet, you can pay attention to meaningful names for pug girls.
Examples of such nicknames include::
- Takara, meaning "treasure";
- Akito, which translates as “autumn”;
- Sakura – “cherry” or “cherry blossom”;
- Shinju translates to "pearl";
- Etsuko or "child of joy";
- if you name the dog Tsukiko, it will be translated as “moon child”;
- the nickname Kaori means “pleasant smell”;
- if you choose the name Aimi for a pug girl, it will mean “beautiful love”;
- Kasumi translates to "fog";
- Yuki – “snow”;
- and finally, Hoshiko – “star child”.
Nicknames for silver dogs
A funny appearance makes it possible to choose a humorous name for the dog; the steel-gray color of the coat increases its attractiveness. The color is rare and well appreciated by livestock breeders. Silver pets are distinguished by their calmness and equanimity.
Nicknames for a silver pug:
Was. Vesta. Blankus. Aisa. Coconut. Mara. Frost. Cassiopeia. Alcor. Milka. Casper. Perseus. White. Baltic. Baltas. Nilasa. Nordic. Electra. Alioth. Vega. Castor. Bioli. Weiss. Marshmallow. Baltas. Norsi. Nordic. Lyra. Alioth. Alcyone. Pollux. Perseus.
What names are better not to choose for pets?
When choosing a nickname that will remain with your pet for life, you should not name the animal after the names of friends or relatives. This may be considered disrespectful to them.
And in general, when choosing a nickname for a four-legged family member, it is better to abandon human names altogether.
When coming up with a name for your pet, you can rely on the type of hobbies and activities . This applies to both the animal and its owners. For example, if one of the family members is interested in astronomy, then you can name the pug after a star.
NOTE!
If there are amateur chemists in the family, then you can choose a nickname for the animal based on the name of some chemical element.
You cannot give a polysyllabic name for a dog . This can lead to the animal simply not remembering it and not responding. You should not name your pet by the name of the team.
A negative example would be “Aport” or “Fas”.
For pets with a pedigree, there are certain rules that should be followed when choosing a nickname.
You can find out about this from breeders. Taking these rules into account, the circle of choice of nickname for your four-legged friend will most likely narrow significantly.
If a polysyllabic name is chosen as a nickname, then it can be shortened to a diminutive. This will be much more convenient when training or while walking.
What to name a pug
Owners call pugs “a bundle of joy” because they are amazing little dogs that are not capable of upsetting their owners. Since ancient times, representatives of this breed lived side by side with humans, and not just anywhere, but in imperial palaces or houses of the nobility. Naturally, such a habitat left its mark on the character of pugs, but did not make them arrogant and conceited. Yes, a pug demands respect, but with a friendly attitude, it will love its owner and all household members. This is not just a pet, but a friend and even a family member, which means it needs a better nickname. Let's see how to name a pug correctly.
The most popular nicknames for pugs
If you can’t call pug boys handsome, then you can definitely call them charming. In this regard, words that are easy to pronounce and pleasing to the ear are suitable for them.
These could be, for example, Alf, Archie, Bill, Bruce, Vint, Greg, Dicky, Duke, Dew, Zhora, Gerard, Zeus, Quest, Leo, Lucky, Mobby, Nine, Nemo, Percy, Prince, Putch, Rennie , Rocky, Slip, Strike, Tyson, Theo, Walker, Pound, Foster, Hutch, Citrus, Cent, Chuck, Sheriff, Chief, Sean, Junior, etc..
Pug girls, who, in fact, are charming little girls with incredibly expressive eyes, will certainly like short and at the same time very beautiful nicknames, including Akhta, Ali, Buna, Brooks, Baxi, Bebby, Vega, Viola, Veta, Grace , Gerda, Gloria, Gabi, Desi, Dana, Eva, Zlatka, Iskra, Yvette, Coquette, Kara, Cuba, Maggie, Maya, Maggi, Nessie, Nora, Olsie, Ollie, Ramona, Roxy, Sally, Susie, Fanny, Holly , Hannah, Chili, Cherry, Sherry, Eva, Juno, Yalta, etc.
The nickname chosen for pugs should subsequently please both the animal and its owners. Therefore, when choosing a name, you should not neglect the above recommendations.
Only in this case, the owners will never have the idea that they made a mistake in choosing a name for their pet, and the dogs will also respond with pleasure to the name invented for them.
And only then the chosen nickname will be in tune with the breed, appearance and character of the four-legged friend. Everything in this world must correspond to each other.
It is important to choose the name of your four-legged friend wisely so that problems do not arise as they grow older..
Names for boys
Nicknames for these dogs can be chosen according to a variety of criteria. Let's look at the main categories.
With meaning
Nicknames from this group are considered the most popular and in demand. The sacred meaning of such a name has a beneficial effect on the animal itself.
- Etsuko is a child of joy. This nickname is ideal for a long-awaited and beloved pet by the whole family.
- Kameko is the one who lives long. This nickname can be given to any pug. It is generally accepted that its carriers really live long.
- Haruko is a spring child. This can be called a dog that appeared in the spring litter.
- Honcho is a leader. An ideal nickname for the most playful and active puppy among all the others.
- Hachiro is the eighth son. A symbolic nickname for the eighth born pug puppy.
- Natsuko – born in summer. It is believed that if you name a pet born in the hot season this way, its life will be happy and long.
- Ichiro is the first son. This nickname can be given not only to the first puppy in the litter, but also to the animal that will later become a leader.
- Kotone - sounds of a lute (musical instrument). If your pet has a sonorous and loud voice, then this is the name that will suit him best.
Names for boys
Pugs are adorable with their size and demeanor. Their friendly attitude towards people excludes nicknames like :
Inspiration can be found absolutely everywhere: movies, books or TV shows. Famous pugs appearing in films include :
You should not give your pug the name of a deceased pet. The arrival of a new family member doesn't have to start off on a bad note. This is a small and cheerful animal that wants to be loved.
Popular beautiful nicknames for pugs:
