101 Male Yorkie Names + Meanings

Choosing the perfect name for your new Yorkie can be both a fun and challenging task. Yorkshire Terriers are known for their small size, but don’t be fooled, these dogs carry a big personality! In finding the right name, you may consider the breed’s English heritage, your pet’s unique personality traits, or even popular dog names. To help you on this journey, we’ve compiled a list of 101 male dog names for Yorkies, each accompanied by a brief explanation.

101 Boy Yorkie Name Ideas with Meanings

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1. Alfie: A popular British name meaning ‘wise counselor’.
2. Archie: A name of German origin, meaning ‘truly brave’.
3. Astro: A great name for a Yorkie with a ‘starry’ personality.
4. Bamboo: Perfect for a small, flexible, and resilient Yorkie.
5. Bandit: For a Yorkie who’s known to steal hearts.
6. Bean: A cute name for a small and lovable Yorkie.
7. Beau: A French name meaning ‘handsome’.
8. Benny: Short for Benedict, meaning ‘blessed’.
9. Biscuit: A sweet treat and a fitting name for a sweet companion.
10. Blue: For a Yorkie with a blue and tan coat.
11. Bobby: A British name meaning ‘bright fame’.
12. Bolt: Perfect for a fast and energetic Yorkie.
13. Brandy: After the English liquor, suitable for a rich-colored Yorkie.
14. Buddy: A friendly name for your best friend.
15. Buttons: For a Yorkie that’s as cute as a button.
16. Charlie: A popular name of English origin, meaning ‘free man’.
17. Chester: An old English name meaning ‘fortress or walled town’.
18. Chico: A Spanish name meaning ‘boy’.
19. Chip: An adorable name for a small, chip-sized Yorkie.
20. Coco: A sweet and playful name.
21. Cody: An Irish name meaning ‘helpful’.
22. Cooper: An English occupational name for a barrel maker.
23. Corky: An English name meaning ‘hill’.
24. Dash: Great for a quick and energetic Yorkie.
25. Dexter: Latin for ‘skillful’.
26. Dobby: Inspired by the small, loyal house-elf in Harry Potter.
27. Doodle: For a Yorkie with a fun, playful nature.
28. Duke: A name of English origin, meaning ‘leader’.
29. Elmo: After the lovable Sesame Street character.
30. Finn: Irish for ‘fair’.
31. Fitz: A name of French origin, meaning ‘son of’.
32. Flint: A hard type of rock, fitting for a sturdy, little Yorkie.
33. Frankie: A diminutive of Francis, meaning ‘free one’.
34. Freddy: An English name meaning ‘peaceful ruler’.
35. Gizmo: After the adorable creature in the movie “Gremlins”.
36. Gulliver: As in “Gulliver’s Travels”, for a Yorkie with a sense of adventure.
37. Hamlet: After Shakespeare’s prince of Denmark.
38. Harry: An English name meaning ‘home ruler’.
39. Henry: German for ‘home ruler’.
40. Hugo: A German name meaning ‘mind, intellect’.
41. Iggy: A diminutive of Ignatius, meaning ‘fiery one’.
42. Jasper: A name of Persian origin, referring to a precious gemstone.
43. Jerry: An English name meaning ‘ruler with a spear’.
44. Jet: For a Yorkie as sleek and shiny as jet-black gem.
45. Jinx: A playful name for a mischievous Yorkie.
46. Jock: A Scottish name meaning ‘God is gracious’.
47. Jolly: English for ‘happy and cheerful’.
48. Kenny: An Irish name meaning ‘handsome’.
49. King: For a Yorkie who rules the household.
50. Lucky: For the Yorkie who brings good fortune into your life.
51. Mac: A Gaelic name meaning ‘son’.
52. Mickey: After the lovable Disney character.
53. Milo: A German name meaning ‘mild, peaceful, calm’.
54. Mochi: A sweet Japanese dessert, fitting for a sweet Yorkie.
55. Muffin: An adorable name for a sweet and fluffy Yorkie.
56. Nico: Greek for ‘victory of the people’.
57. Nugget: For a small and precious Yorkie.
58. Oliver: Latin for ‘olive tree’, symbolizes peace.
59. Oscar: Of Irish origin, meaning ‘friend of deer’.
60. Ozzy: Diminutive of Oswald, meaning ‘divine power’.
61. Peanut: A cute name for a small and lovable Yorkie.
62. Pebbles: For a small and sturdy Yorkie.
63. Peppy: English for ‘lively and high-spirited’.
64. Pip: A small seed or kernel, fitting for a small Yorkie.
65. Pogo: A fun name for a bouncy Yorkie.
66. Polo: A game of kings, fitting for a royal Yorkie.
67. Puffy: For a fluffy and cuddly Yorkie.
68. Rascal: An English term for a mischievous person.
69. Rex: Latin for ‘king’.
70. Ricky: An English name meaning ‘brave ruler’.
71. Riley: Irish for ‘valiant’.
72. Ringo: Japanese for ‘apple’, but also reminiscent of the Beatles drummer.
73. Romeo: Italian for ‘pilgrim to Rome’, symbolizes a lover.
74. Rusty: A fun name for a Yorkie with a reddish coat.
75. Scamp: For a playful and mischievous Yorkie.
76. Scooter: An energetic and playful name.
77. Scribbles: A fun name for a playful Yorkie.
78. Sherlock: After the famous English detective.
79. Simba: Swahili for ‘lion’, perfect for a courageous Yorkie.
80. Sparky: For a Yorkie with a sparkling personality.
81. Spike: A fun, edgy name for a spirited Yorkie.
82. Sprout: A cute name for a small, young Yorkie.
83. Taco: A fun, playful name for a small Yorkie.
84. Teddy: As cuddly as a teddy bear.
85. Teeny: For a small and adorable Yorkie.
86. Toby: A Hebrew name meaning ‘God is good’.
87. Toto: After the brave dog in “The Wizard of Oz”.
88. Tricky: For a clever and cunning Yorkie.
89. Truffle: A rare and precious fungi, fitting for a precious Yorkie.
90. Twix: After the caramel chocolate bar, sweet and delightful.
91. Tyke: A fun name for a small dog.
92. Waffles: A sweet name for a sweet Yorkie.
93. Widget: A small application or component, fitting for a small Yorkie.
94. Winston: An English name meaning ‘joy stone’.
95. Woody: An English name meaning ‘row of houses by the wood’.
96. Yoda: After the wise and powerful Jedi Master in Star Wars.
97. Yoshi: A Japanese name meaning ‘good luck’.
98. Ziggy: A German name meaning ‘victorious protector’.
99. Zippy: For a quick and energetic Yorkie.
100. Zorro: Spanish for ‘fox’, great for a clever Yorkie.
101. Zucchini: A playful, offbeat name for a fun-loving Yorkie.

Choosing the perfect name for your Yorkie is a fun-filled task. The right name can reflect your dog’s heritage, personality, size, or even your personal interests. This list offers a mix of traditional, popular, and unique names to help you find the perfect one. Remember, the most important thing is that the name fits your Yorkie and you enjoy calling it out every day. Happy naming!

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