Nicknames for Shiba Inu - girls, boys, Japanese, with meaning

When choosing a name for their pet, owners often find it difficult to choose a suitable nickname.

This happens especially often when we are talking about rare and exotic dog breeds, such as, for example, the Shiba Inu.

After all, despite the fact that in their homeland, Japan, these brave, hardy and noble dogs are very common, in Russia they are considered quite rare.

How to name a Shiba Inu puppy so that the nickname not only suits the pet and emphasizes the Japanese origin of the animal, but also reflects its best qualities?

How to choose the right nickname?

Despite the fact that in the canine world there are certain requirements for nicknames, dog owners are not limited in choosing a name for their pet and can call it whatever they want.

If the breeder has not named the puppies yet, the new owner can come up with an official nickname himself . In this case, the name must begin with a specific letter, corresponding to the number of litters in the nursery.

A dog's official name may consist of one, two, or more separate names. Also, it almost always includes a factory prefix. The exception is if the puppy is purchased not from a nursery, but from a private breeder. In this case, the factory prefix is not required.

An official nickname, consisting of two or more names, may simply be a meaningless set of beautiful-sounding words, or it may have a special meaning.

For example, the name "Infanta Rachel Iris" is just a collection of three separate words. And the nicknames “Magnificent Diamond” or “I Am Charm Myself” have a certain meaning.

Even if the puppy has already received an official name and it has been recorded in the metric, the owner can give him any other pet name.

True, it will no longer be recorded in tribal documents. But a pet nickname can start with any letter and be absolutely anything. The main thing is that the dog’s owner, as well as his family members, like it and that the pet responds to it with joy.

So, what should the pet nickname be??

Short enough. Too long names consisting of more than three syllables are unsuccessful.
Calling. It should contain ringing consonants or growling sounds that dogs like so much.
Not reminiscent of a command. For example, the nicknames Fars or Siddi cannot be considered successful precisely for this reason.
Easy to pronounce. The nickname should be easily pronounced correctly by all family members, including children.

If you want your pet to have a unique name, you can try to make different combinations of the syllables of the puppy’s parents’ nicknames, or do the same with the first letters of the names of family members.

Expert opinion

Kozhevin Semyon Kirillovich

Expert dog handler.

“In order for the chosen name to suit the pet, it must match its appearance, character and temperament. You should not call your Shiba Inu nicknames like Bobik or Zhuchka, since these dogs, despite their not very large stature, are full of calm dignity and majesty. Also, names for small dogs like Businka or Luchik would not be the best option. Traditionally, Shiba Inu are called by Japanese names, but if desired, the owner can give his pet any other name, for example, a European one.”

Formality versus domesticity

About 90% of Shiba Inu (Shiba Inu or Shiba Ken) owners buy dogs from official kennels. And they have their own rules when choosing a nickname.

What gender is your Shiba Inu?

Boy

52.29%

Girl

47.71%

Names for dogs consist of:

the puppy's nicknames directly - puppies from one mating are named by the letter that corresponds to the litter number;
name of the stud dog;
nursery names.

Traditions are needed to trace the Shiba-ken breeding line. The three-word name is indicated in the pedigree, veterinary passport, when filling out other documents, and is used at exhibitions, in advertisements for breeding and sale.

However, the official name is not suitable for everyday use. It's too complicated and long. Therefore, owners prefer their own versions of nicknames. They focus on the pet’s behavior, traits and taste.

A simple option is to create a new nickname for the Shiba Inu from the official letters. But they also choose the opposite name. The main thing is that it sounds and appeals to the whole family.

There are already four meanings hidden in the name of the breed. Translation options: "Japanese dwarf", "grass tuft", "small" or "bush forest".

Plus, in Russia, pets are called Shiba - this is incorrect, because... There is no "sha" sound in Japanese. But the variants inu and ken are both correct: the words mean the same thing - like the Russian “dog” and “dog”.

What should you not call it?

You cannot call a Shiba Inu by a human name, which is common in the region where the dog’s owner lives.
You should not take words from among religious terms as a nickname for a dog.
Cool names. A Shiba Inu with a name like “Dumpling” or “Puck” will look strange. These brave and noble dogs deserve majestic and beautiful names, and therefore their owners should not practice their wit at the expense of their pet.
Nicknames that have an offensive meaning sound ugly and rude. An owner who calls his pet some abusive word makes a very unpleasant impression on others.
Separately, I would like to touch upon foreign names. The habit of people giving dogs foreign names has long become a good tradition and there is nothing unusual or reprehensible about it. However, some foreign names not only sound unusual to the ears of a Russian person, but also evoke not the most pleasant associations. Of course, you shouldn’t call a dog that.

CAREFULLY!

According to canine rules, the same name should not be repeated in the kennel for thirty years.

Graceful and elegant nicknames for Shiba Inu boys and girls

Independent, sophisticated, elegant dogs deserve to bear the same name. The Shiba Inu is an ideal candidate for an elegant name.

15 Elegant Male Names for Shiba Inu

King
Prince
Graph
Asher
Alfred
Adolf
Arnold
Winston
Edwin
Charleston
Charles
Benedict
Julius
Vincent
Oliver

15 Elegant Female Names for Shiba Inu

Aurora
Lady
Lux
Lux
Victoria
Constance
Juliet
Viola
Charlotte
Stella
Stephanie
Diana
Margot
Scarlett
Theodora

We hope that our selection of names for Shiba Inu will help you choose the most suitable nickname for your pet.

The most popular names for Shiba Inu

Although Shiba Inus traditionally receive Japanese names in most cases, many owners prefer regular dog names, which can also be used by representatives of other breeds.

So, what are the most popular names for Shiba Inu?

Boys:

European names: Bruno, Harry, Hector, Casper, Lester, Lucas, Mars, Mickey, Wally, Hugo.
Japanese names: Aiko, Akira, Michiko, Natsumi, Oki, Rokuro, Takaru, Haruko, Hoshiko, Yuki.

Girls:

European names: Wendy, Daisy, Irma, Cora, Christy, Luli, Megan, Ruby, Trixie, Chloe.
Japanese names: Akiko, Asahi, Kokoro, Nami, Umeko, Hana, Haru, Hibiki, Hoshi, Yuri.

Nicknames for Shiba Inu in alphabetical order

When you adopt a dog from a club, it usually needs to be named with a specific letter. To make it easier for you to do this, we have compiled a list of names for dogs for boys and girls, and arranged them in alphabetical order.

Names for Shiba Inu boys – 500 nicknames

Absinthe, Agate, Adam, Excitement, Azor, Hades, Akello, Alai, Diamond, Amigo, Cupid, Amulet, Anchi, Anubis, Antonio, Anchar, Anubis, Peanut, Aris, Archie, Arnush, Aramis, Aston, Asti, Ataman, Atlant, Atila, Athos

Leopard, Baron, Velvet, Buggy, Barik, Balto, Balamut, Bucks, Baikal, Belyash, Bex, Bima, Bingo, Black, Blade, Boni, Bonsai, Body, Bobby, Bright, Bruce, Brenton, Bonus, Butuz, Brawler, Beckham, Bambi

Valyan, Jack, Warter, Valley, Wald, Valdi, Wax, Watson, Veni, Wind, West, Faithful, Heather, Veles, Cheerful, Vegas, Zipper, Windy, Willy, Vivat, Vito, Victor, Vincent, Wilson, Viy, Woland, Wolf, Volt

Gangster, Hardy, Harry, Hans, Hero, Gerry, Henry, Hertz, Duke, Gluck, Count, Gray, Graham, Thunder, Great, Grim, Greek, Terrible, Gross, Grant, Gram, Goofy, Gary

Dar, Danai, Daimon, Dusty, Duck, Dan, Dar, Danko, Dark, Demon, Denis, Dandy, Motto, John, Jam, Jimbo, Justin, Jan, George, Django, Joy, Julbars, Dingo, Dior, Dino, Dinar, Diego, Dobson, Drive

Euphrates, Evrik, Evsey, Jaeger, Edzherri, Ezhen, Hedgehog, Yello, Elifan, Yemay, Emelyan, Enai, Enson, Yenisei, Epifan, Eremey, Erosh

Jacques, Jardan, Jean, Zheys, Geri, Gerard, Jerome, Gental, Zhey, Pearls, Groom, Zhigan, Gigolo, Georges, Jockey, Zhostik, Joffey, Rogue, Julien

Zabar, Zagir, Zaut, Zahar, Zeus, Zeus, Zerry, Zeron, Zet, Zephyr, Zico, Siegfried, Zig, Zidane, Zlat, Snake, Golden, Zold, Zorro, Zoran, Zolton, Zurab

Ibrahim, Ibis, Ivyu, Izar, Raisin, Emerald, X, Icarus, Illai, Ilor, Imbo, Impulse, Imperial, Frost, Indigo, Source, Irtysh, Eastwood, Eton

Qatar, Casper, Kaiser, Castiel, Casper, Karai, Quentin, Quadro, Quick, Kenny, Cupcake, Kelvin, Kiryusha, Clyde, Fang, Claude, Klaus, Coconut, Kurt

Lars, Life, Lari, Like, Lime, Lucky, Leonardo, Lelik, Lake, Lexus, Leo, Lion, Little Fox, Ray, Louis, Luntik, Luther, Buttercup, Luther

Mario, Mark, Marik, Marcel, Mavrik, Major, Mac, Martin, Max, Mars, Mich, Mickey, Mojito, Morgan, Moji, Mason, Maddie

Nike, Nigel, Nise, Nathan, Napas, Nathanya, Nelson, Neo, Nemo, Nick, Nikolos, Niko, Nord, Knox, Norton, Noah, Noir, Nash

ABOUT

Ogonyok, Oddy, Odion, Odysseus, Olympus, Olf, Onyx, Orion, Austin, Osman

Partos, Paki, Pike, Patrick, Paris, Parker, Perseus, Pepito, Pie, Peak, Pinky, Pirate, Pinscher, Plush, Polkan, Potap, Pongo, Porsche, Prime, Pumbaa

Raymond, Rafael, Radar, Ride, Ravin, Radomir, Ray, Rexy, Remmy, Rimbaud, Ricci, Rio, Rox, Rotor, Rocky, Roni, Robert, Rubik, Rudolph, Rufus, Rem

WITH

Santa, Sancho, Sadko, Simon, Samson, Sauron, Severico, Sirius, Simba, Simon, Silver, Skubidoo, Slime, Smile, Snoopy, Snickers, Spock, Sting, Stam, Stefan, Stitch, Sultan, Dusk, Sam, Samuel

Tagil, Talisman, Tai, Tyson, Taishet, Tarzan, Twixie, Tweety, Taylor, Teri, Theodor, Timon, Timur, Thomas, Toffee, Tokha, Truffle, Track, Tosha, Turbo, Tea

White, Uvar, Uggi, Ugolek, Udzher, Ulan, Ulf, Umnyasha, Uno, Walt, Uranus, Urgan, Urri

Fakir, Fan, Pharaoh, Fanfiction, Fart, Theodore, Phoenix, Felix, Philip, Figaro, Philanthropist, Phil, Fly, Flash, Florion, Ford, Friend, Fry, Funtik

Hayes, Hachiko, Hagrid, Hasan, Hammer, Hunter, Harley, Hacker, Harris, Hank, Sly, Hitch, Hotabych, Hank, Houston

Tsar, Cent, Caesar, Cerberus, Cepheus, Cicero, Cyclops, Cynic, Candied fruit, Gypsy

Chucky, Chan, Charlie, Chase, Check, Chelsea, Chico, Chivas, Circassian, Chopik, Chunya, Oddball

Shaman, Shartan, Scamp, Shaitan, Saffron, Schweppes, Schwartz, Sherkhan, Sheikh, Shakespeare, Chief, Shelton, Sean, Shrek, Stirlets, Shustik, Schumacher

Edgar, Edmond, Eden, Eclair, El, Elvis, Elius, Emir, Andy, Aeneas, Erzas, Early

Juventus, Yugan, Yujen, Yukki, Yukan, Julius, Jupiter, Juraj, Yurkhan, Eustace

Iago, Yaksik, Jacob, Yalik, Yamal, Yango, Yantar, Yarmak, Yary, Yasny

Names for Shiba Inu girls – 500 nicknames

Abbi, Agni, Agira, Aurora, Ada, Adele, Adelina, Iris, Quince, Ice, Aida, Akela, Aqua, Akira, Alba, Alice, Amelia, Amanda, Anfisa, Anabel, Arisha, Assa, Asti, Assol, Athena, Aphrodite, Aelita

Bagheera, Baghi, Bayra, Barcelona, Bounty, Basque, Barbie, Butterfly, Bella, Belle, Betty, Bertha, Bessie, Squirrel, Burma, Bona, Bonita, Bosya, Bulya, Businka, Betsy

Vaika, Vassa, Vanessa, Vanilla, Valli, Valencia, Valentina, Mitten, Vega, Venus, Vera, Vesta, Veetta, Vendetta, Vicky, Whiskey, Wilma, Vivienne, Vitaminka, Vidzhi, Vyuga, Vella, Wendy

Gabriella, Galatea, Gadget, Gabi, Gabriel, Gerda, Geranium, Hera, Duchess, Gita, Gloria, Glafira, Gladys, Golda, Hortense, Horace, Gretta, Grace, Gracie, Groza, Gucci

Danaya, Darcy, Danka, Daphne, Duggy, Dame, Delya, Daisy, Jesse, Gina, Julianne, Jenna, Jassy, Judy, Diana, Diva, Dory, Dolka, Dolly, Delya, Danube, Dyusha

Evra, Eva, Evita, Europe, Elsi, Emi, Emira, Era, Erika, Eroshka, Yozha, Essi

Jasmine, Jacqueline, Zhadi, Zhannette, Pearl, Jessie, Geneva, Zhelanna, Giselle, Josephine, Zhunya, Zhuchka, Julie

Fun, Zagara, Zara, Bunny, Zakira, Zarta, Asterisk, Zeya, Zenna, Zita, Zizi, Ziga, Zolly, Golden, Zolda, Zyama

Ivetta, Ida, Idzhi, Isabel, Ilana, Ilona, Ilma, Indiga, Irna, Iriska, Ista, Iskra, Itana

Casablanca, Kayla, Caramelka, Camilla, Cameo, Kama, Catherine, Casey, Ketty, Kerry, Kiki, Coco, Krista, Kremanka, Katie, Caroline

Laima, Lucky, Lari, Lapusya, Weasel, Lana, Life, Laisi, Lesya, Lexa, Lassie, Leysan, Flying, Letka, Leah, Lilu, Lilita, Lina, Chanterelle, Lisi, Lorena, Lordi, Lottie, Lolita, Lettie

Masyanya, Margot, Marusya, Mandarinka, Margaret, Marmalade, Madeleine, Marquise, Malta, Mallorca, Mattress, Maggie, May, Mega, Melody, Mercedes, Dream, Mickey, Miranda, Milady, Mia, Mondy, Monroe, Monica, Moanna, Muse, Mouse, Mulya, Maloney

Naida, Nala, Nike, Naomi, Nana, Nelka, Forget-me-not, Nikki, Nixie, Nicoletta, Notka, Nora, Nancy, Nellie, Nyushka, Nyuta, Nyusya, Nyashka

ABOUT

Audrey, Odette, Odile, Oxy, Olivia, Olympia, Omega, Onika, Orichidea, Eagle, Ollie, Osya, Otti

Patricia, Pandora, Pannochka, Pamela, Palma, Chiffchaff, Peppercorn, Pepsi, Penelope, Pepita, Pinky, Pixa, Ponochka, Prima, Puffy, Pulka, Peggy

Rada, Rasta, Rafaella, Rabi, Rainbow, Rexy, Rhea, Rebecca, Remy, Ricky, Rina, Richie, Rhona, Rosie, Roxana, Rose, Rhonda, Ruffy, Runa, Rusya, Lynx, Ray, Raida

WITH

Santa, Samantha, Sambuca, Sapphira, Sabrina, Freedom, Light, Serenade, Seville, Cindy, Simone, Simba, Sicily, Scarlett, Scobby, Snezhana, Sorbona, Stessy, Stasya, Stefanie, Suliko

Tuskana, Taira, Tasha, Tagira, Taiga, Taman, Tessie, Terra, Tequila, Teresa, Temka, Tigra, Tiana, Tiffany, Tilda, Totosha, Tommy, Trasta, Tuchka, Tunic, Native, Tesi, Terra, Tessa, Tyafka, Tyapa

Luck, Ujuna, Winda, Ultra, Uldina, Umnyasha, Umka, Una, Unika, Ursula, Uslada, Ushka

Fabby, Fan, Headlight, Faya, Fenechka, Feodora, Felicia, Feona, Fiesta, Pistachio, Violet, Fifa, Florence, Flaya, Flora, Fortuna, Francesca

Halva, Heidi, Hannah, Hayta, Harsi, Helen, Helly, Helga, Hitryusha, Hillary, Khichi, Holly, Henessy

Tsabbi, Tsagina, Tsatsa, Tsarina, Tsarevna, Tsara, Tsapka, Tsvetik, Cerri, Caesar, Cesi, Ceresta, Tsimmi, Tsintsiya, Tsortsiya, Tsunami

Enchantress, Chana, Seagull, Charchi, Chakki, Chernusha, Ramson, Chili, Chita, Chilika, Chibita, Chunya, Chuda

Chanel, Chateau, Sharma, Shaina, Shakira, Shasti, Shandi, Shatti, Sheda, Shaggy, Sherra, Sheba, Shivi, Chocolata, Shutti, Shunka, Joke, Shusha, Shari

Abby, Evelyn, Eva, Eddie, Edel, Avary, Elka, Ellie, Allison, Elite, Emmy, Ema, Amber, Annie, Erica, Ermina, Effie, Ethiopian

Yubi, Yuventa, Yugra, Judith, Yudzhetta, Yuzhanka, Yuzya, Yukki, Yulka, Yulata, Yummi, Yunatka, Yunya, Unita, Yupsya, Yusi

Yaatika, Java, Explicit, Moss moss, Berry, Yagra, Yaluna, Yalta, Jamaica, Yamaha, Yanessa, Yanochka, Japanese, Yargo, Bright, Yasna, Yasandra, Yashima, Yaffi, Jasper

You can't call it that

You cannot name a dog with a name that is consonant with any command or with the name of one of the family members. This can confuse your pet and make him less obedient.

Don't use human names. This is bad form; on the street, it will be not so much the pet that will pay attention to the owner, but the people around him.

Considering the origin of the Akita Inu breed, you should avoid nicknames that are familiar to any breed of dog (Mukhtar, Druzhok, Rex, etc.). They will look too simple and out of place.

Even more beautiful names for boy Shiba Inu puppies

Alcott
Alfred
Asher
Ashton
Blake
Vincent
Gizmo
Gatsby
Desmond
Duke
King
Kingston
Cooper
Louis
Milo
Max
Marley
Mickey
Nadson
Oliver
Percy
Percy
Princeton
Prince
Rascal
Redmond
Roscoe
Rudy
Scully
Scrappy
Fin
Franks
Francois
Hunk
Chance
Charlie
Chase
Chewie
Edwin
Emerson
Ernie

Rules for choosing a name

Purebred Akita Inu, which are purchased from kennels, usually already have their own name, which is reflected in all the dog’s documents. But very often these are long and difficult to pronounce nicknames. Therefore, if the dog does not participate in various exhibitions, then the owners replace the name with one that is more convenient, sonorous and suitable for the dog’s character.

First of all, when choosing a nickname for your beloved pet, you should remember that you will have to pronounce it dozens, or even hundreds of times a day. Therefore, it should be liked by all family members and be easy to pronounce.

The shorter and simpler the dog’s name, the faster it will associate it with itself and begin to respond.

Pay attention to the external features of your four-legged friend and his habits, character: this may give you a clue as to which nickname will suit him. Although you need to remember that the puppy will grow into an adult and some of its habits may simply disappear, but the name will remain. Choose a nickname that consists of a maximum of 3 syllables. A longer name is difficult to pronounce, and it is more difficult for your pet to remember a long word.

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Geographic nicknames

You can find an interesting Akita Inu name by looking at a map of Japan:

Ashi is a picturesque lake in the Hakone region.
Fuji is the famous Japanese mountain.
Fushimi is a Tokyo temple where the fox deity is worshiped.
Kawasaki is a large Japanese city.
Kobe is the name of the metropolis.
Kyoto is a Japanese city famous for its beautiful traditions.
Meiji is one of the most famous shrines.
Oki is a chain of Japanese islands in the East China Sea.
Osako is one of the most unusual Japanese cities.
Sapporo is the fifth largest city in the state.
Tokyo is the capital and the country's most populous metropolis.

Akita Inu is a Japanese treasure. This animal is a hero of movies, manga (comics). The most famous is the film “The Snow Prince”, where the main character is an Akita Inu named Chibi.

Akita Inu Fuji: