The Maltese (Maltese dog) is one of the oldest breeds in the world, with a history dating back more than 2,000 years. These cute white dogs delighted the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans, and were favorites of European aristocrats in the 15th-16th centuries. Unfortunately, over the next two centuries the breed was on the verge of extinction due to careless breeding. Today, Maltese dogs are once again widespread and popular.
These are affectionate and kind dogs who love to cuddle and lie around with their owners. They love to communicate, bark loudly and have fun, like all cute and cheerful family pets. Another valuable quality of the breed is that it is considered hypoallergenic.
What name does the Maltese dog deserve? As cute, beautiful and bright as the dog itself. Look also at traditional and popular Maltese names, nicknames with interesting meanings that reveal the character of your pet.
His name is Dean:
Popular names
The most popular names for Maltese boys:
- Aaron is strong, a mountain of strength.
- Aidan (Aodh) - small fire, small flame.
- Andre is masculine, courageous.
- Andrew - courageous and brave (from the Greek name Andreas).
- Christopher is the one who bears the cross (from the Greek name Christophorus).
- Dean, Dean - come from the high mountains (an old Cornish name).
- Elias - “God is Yahweh” (from the Greek name Elijah).
- Fleming is a stranger who came from Flanders.
- Kayden is a small fighter (from the Gaelic word "kadain").
- Kenny, Kenneth - "beautiful" or "born of fire."
- Liam is a valiant defender (William).
- Lud is a famous warrior (Czech version of the name Louis, Louis).
- Matthew, Matthias is a gift from God.
- Mirko - peace and celebration.
- Nathan is the giver, the giver.
- Ryan is your little king.
- Xavier, Xavier is a new home.
Dear Nathan:
Now - popular names for girls:
- Abigail is her father's joy.
- Alessia is the protector of man (Alexa, Alyssa).
- Angele - God's messenger, angel (Angelos, Angela).
- Azalea is a beautiful spring flower.
- Charlene - free, free (Charlotte, Charlie).
- Claire is clear, radiant, bright.
- Desiree is a cherished wish.
- Easton - “you can see the east from here.”
- Fiona is honest and open.
- Kylie is "boomerang" in Noongar.
- Leah is a biblical name, the first wife of Jacob.
- Monica is a military advisor named after the mother of St. Augustine.
- Nicole, Niki - “victory of the people.”
- Orcel, Ursula - little bear.
- Rihanna is a divine queen.
- Sabrina - River Severn.
- Twaya means “star” in Arabic.
This is the beautiful Monica:
The best names for a small dog for a boy
There are options for the name bottomless barrel, the main thing is to settle on the most suitable one. There are many sources of names:
What to choose as a nickname for boys' dogs?
Cartoon hero
Each of us has those we sympathize with - athletes, stars and other public figures. It’s a very good idea to name a dog that way, but the main thing is “that the suit fits.” Or maybe it's a cartoon character? Then the children will definitely support you and help you with your search. And there is a huge choice here:
- Goofy, Droopy, Pluto, Poof, Scooby-doo, Snoopy, Nolik, Luntik, Fixik, Krosh, Pin, Spike, Toby, Toto, Gena, Alf;
Cartoon names are especially good for small dogs.
Top list of names for small dogs
Still, mini dogs are a special niche in dog breeding.
, we can say that these are dogs for the soul, so the name also needs to be chosen for the soul. Whether the dog is funny or noble, in color or character, it’s up to you to choose.
Top names for small dog-boys for each letter of the alphabet
.
These names are the most vivid and accurate
among all the variety of dog names. You will definitely find among them something suitable for your baby. You can emphasize his features, or you can play on the contrast of name and appearance. It's very funny to name a tiny dog Pitbull or Bison, however, be prepared for possible oddities.
Traditional Maltese names
Let's look at beautiful names for boys and girls that have been popular in Malta for many years:
- Alphonse;
- Aloisio;
- Aloisetta;
- Anard;
- Anastasy;
- Anthea;
- Antnin;
- Atanasia;
- August;
- Beatrice;
- Benedict;
- Francis;
- Demaris;
- Duminka;
- Dward;
- Edmea;
- Edward;
- Elizabeth;
- Emman;
- Favstina;
- Federica;
- James;
- Gunny;
- Zhannina;
Beauty Edmea:
- Julian;
- Girgor;
- Gratia;
- Jerome;
- Juliet;
- Greece;
- Justina;
- Giuseppa;
- Giuseppi;
- John;
- Hamallu;
- Hilda;
- Ierma;
- Ilya;
- Kalanch;
- Calcidon;
- Karl;
- Karm;
- Carmena;
- Carmen;
- Pockets;
- Karmnu;
- Claudia;
- Christopher;
- Lawrence;
- Laser;
- Lela;
- Leonard;
- Liena;
- Lucia;
- Louis;
- Manuel;
- Manuela;
- Margerita;
- Marius;
- Milkor;
- Michela;
- Mikiel;
- Nadetta;
- Natalin;
- Nazyu;
- Nazzaren;
- Nenu;
- Nestu;
Named Marius:
- Patricia;
- Patrizu;
- Peter;
- Porfilyu;
- Rižanna;
- Rokku;
- Rosary;
- Samuel;
- Savery;
- Sephora;
- Spira;
- Tarsis;
- Trezza;
- Valentine;
- Vincent;
- Virgil;
- Vittoria;
- Venza;
- Wistin;
- Xandra;
- Yandrik;
- Yanika;
- Zaccaria.
Baby Sephora:
Nicknames for boys
A selection of the funniest and coolest nicknames especially for Maltese boys:
- Hunter;
- Thor;
- Whopper;
- Duke;
- Mus;
- Beowulf;
- Diesel;
- Hulk;
- Bert;
- Major;
- Tank;
- Hercules;
- Maximus;
- Rex;
- Stallone;
- Conan;
- Bruno;
- Amazon;
- King Kong.
A boy named Bruno:
Snow-white nicknames
Maltese are owners and owners of a luxurious white color. This can be reflected in a cute name:
- Snow;
- Snowball;
- Frosty;
- Suga;
- Bones;
- Cotton;
- Daisy;
- Fluffy;
- Blizzard;
- Angel;
- Casper;
- Alaska;
- Crystal;
- Gardenia;
- Winter;
- Vanilla;
- Ice;
- Jasmine;
- Tundra;
- Marshmallow;
- Powder;
- Pearl;
- Milky;
- Bunny.
This is Jasmine:
How to name a boy dog correctly
As a rule, if your puppy is taken from well-born parents, then he already has a “legal nickname”. It is complexly formed from the names of mom and dad, as well as the name of the nursery. In addition, it is customary to name puppies of the same litter starting with the same letter, for example, Tobby, Tagir, Tilda and others in the same spirit.
This is not always a convenient name and you may well choose a home option. At competitions, the “legal” name and nickname that you gave can be written with a dash.
Don't choose a nickname in advance
It would seem, why not choose a nickname before the puppy arrives in the house. Moreover, it often happens that you like some dog name from a movie, and you already dream of naming your future pet that way. It may happen that the invented name does not quite suit the puppy – in terms of size, color and temperament. Soon you will feel discomfort, and delight from the chosen nickname will develop into discomfort.
For example, when dreaming of a puppy, you will want to give him the noble name Baron, but what if the dog turns out to be not of a royal character at all? A playful, nimble and mischievous puppy may not show signs of noble composure and restraint. It would be nice to call it “Fantik” or “Joy”.
Each dog has qualities that are unique to it, and even puppies from the same litter are very different. Not to mention that the nickname must correspond to the breed.
A small miracle in the house
How cute these tiny bundles of happiness are, you just want to cuddle them. And when it comes to a name, Pusya, Zhuzha, Masya, Bulya and other diminutive names come to mind. But Pusi can grow into a big dog and then such a name will make people laugh.
But in our case we are talking about a nickname for small dogs of miniature breeds, such as Pikinese, lapdog, Yorkie, toy terrier and other “toy” dogs. They are created for love and tenderness, so these names suit them perfectly. Moreover, nicknames can be universal, like a nickname for a boy’s dog or for a girl’s dog, for example, Knopa, Mini, Fifi, etc.
Dog-child
Very often dogs are adopted as a friend or even a child. And the dog copes with these tasks better than other animals - a devoted friend and a gentle child. But there is no need to call the dog by a human name. On the site, this will create ambiguous situations, and the rules of good manners state that the dog has a dog’s name.
Nicknames by size
Maltese dogs are a “pocket”, “toy” breed. You can play on the size of your pet in the name:
- Teeny;
- Minnie;
- Itty Bitty;
- Mouse;
- Olive;
- Gizmo;
- Baby;
- Bitsy;
- Sweet Pi;
- Slim;
- Junior;
- Teeny;
- Smalls;
- Tinkerbell;
- Pixie;
- Elf;
- Button.
Baby Junior:
Rules for choosing a nickname for a lapdog
It is quite understandable that the owners want to give their charming little pet, who worthily represents the Maltese breed, a beautiful and memorable name. Everyone knows that if you buy a puppy with a pedigree, then your imagination will be limited by the possibility of choosing a name only for a certain letter of the alphabet.
This is due to breeding rules. Many dog breeders get around this restriction by giving their lapdog a double name - one for the pedigree, and the other for direct communication with it. For the lapdog breed, nicknames are those that convey its essence, namely, that it is a charming creature.
Of course, it is difficult to imagine a dog of this breed with the names Buran or Bagheera. Beautiful foreign names in their diminutive forms are more suitable:
- Emmy,
- Becky,
- Jazzy,
- Alice,
- Pierre,
- Paul,
Also interesting are the majestic royal names, which emphasize the elite origin of this breed:
- Antoinette,
- Gertrude,
- Napoleon.
Lovers of names that evoke associations with great figures of history can easily put their knowledge into practice by naming their snow-white lap dogs with such names. Less ambitious owners give their dogs names that reflect their appearance or personality:
- Baby,
- Fluff,
- Dandelion,
- doll,
- Belyanka,
- Bunny,
- Paw.
Such names emphasize the charm of small funny dogs, making them even more touching.
If you're thinking about what to name your lapdog, you can look to the mythology of Ancient Greece and Egypt, as these dogs were beloved by the nobility in those civilizations. Of course, you need to choose cheerful names, therefore, despite the external euphony of the name, be sure to clarify its meaning.
This will save you from ridiculous situations when, over time, it turns out that you named your cute creature in honor of the god of the underworld. Sometimes owners, when choosing a name for a lap dog, are guided by their preferences. This is how tail-wagging Martini, Poker or Ferrari appear. All these nicknames have the right to recognition, the main thing is that you feel comfortable using them, and that it is easy for your pet to get used to them.
Choosing a suitable name for a lap dog is not a difficult process, but on the contrary, it is fascinating. If you call on your imagination to help, without forgetting common sense, you can choose a nickname for your pet that will greatly decorate it.
Every dog, regardless of its breed, needs a nickname. However, owners often face the problem of not knowing what to call a female dog. Coming up with a good nickname for a dog is really difficult. It should be easy to pronounce and sound good. And if it comes to a bitch, then everything is even more complicated. The nickname should not only have the qualities described above, but also be beautiful and feminine. How to choose such a nickname? You will get the answer to this question by reading this article.
What to name a girl dog? This question worries many. After all, choosing a name for a dog is not an easy task. To come up with a good nickname for a girl dog, imagination is not enough. It is necessary to follow certain rules.
- Consider character. It’s not just what they say: you choose a name, you choose your destiny. The nickname really affects the character of the pet. This is confirmed not only by experienced dog owners, but also by expert animal psychologists. It is for this reason that you should not underestimate the power of verbal programming. Do you want your pet to be playful and cute? In this case, do not name the dog Shapoklyak.
- Don't forget about phonetics. The name should be easy to pronounce and sound good. In order to achieve this effect, the nickname must contain no more than 3 syllables. If the dog is amenable to training, then it is worth considering that the shorter the name, the faster the animal responds to commands.
- Don't call your dog by a human name. Firstly, there are a huge number of alternatives around. Why name a dog Dasha if you can choose some exotic nickname like Amanda, Fita, etc. Secondly, various awkward situations can arise with a dog bearing a human name. For example, it will be quite inconvenient to shout “Dasha, come to me!” to the whole park.
- Consider the dog's wishes. Sometimes it happens that a dog simply does not respond to its name. If for a long time the bitch refuses to respond to a nickname, then it makes sense to come up with a new nickname for the dog.
By following the rules described above, you can choose a good nickname for your dog.
