Pearl
Meaning: pearl gemstone
Origin: English word name
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24 Shih Tzu Names for Sweet, Fluffy Companions
Shih Tzus are compact companion dogs with a distinctive flowing coat and a confident, affectionate manner, and that is exactly why one naming style will never suit every Shih Tzu. This list gives you 24 possibilities, from Pearl, Stella, Gigi and Horace, with enough contrast to match different personalities. You might like the English word name background of Pearl, the sound of Stella, or the completely different feel of Gigi. Spend a few ordinary interactions trying Pearl, Stella and Gigi, and notice which one your voice settles on naturally. If Pearl still feels easy at home, on a walk and around training cues, that tells you more than whether it looks breed-appropriate on paper.
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24 Shih Tzu Names for Sweet, Fluffy Companions
Browse 24 names in this collection. Save favourites to compare them on your NameKennel shortlist.
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Stella
Meaning: star
Origin: Latin
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Gigi
Meaning: a lively diminutive used for several given names
Origin: French/Italian usage
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Horace
Meaning: an ancient Roman family name
Origin: Latin
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Minnie
Meaning: a diminutive used for names such as Wilhelmina
Origin: English
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Juno
Meaning: meaning uncertain; name of the Roman goddess Juno
Origin: Roman mythology
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Cleo
Meaning: glory; short form of Cleopatra
Origin: Greek
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Elsie
Meaning: pledged to God; diminutive of Elizabeth
Origin: Scottish/English
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Freya
Meaning: lady
Origin: Old Norse
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Athena
Meaning: meaning uncertain; name of the Greek goddess Athena
Origin: Greek mythology
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Penny
Meaning: diminutive of Penelope; the deeper etymology of Penelope is uncertain
Origin: Greek via English
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Lola
Meaning: sorrows; also used as a lively modern name
Origin: Spanish
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Dottie
Meaning: gift of God; diminutive of Dorothy
Origin: Greek via English
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Brie
Meaning: soft cheese
Origin: Food name
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Edith
Meaning: prosperous in war
Origin: Old English
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Io
Meaning: meaning uncertain; name of a Greek mythological figure and a moon of Jupiter
Origin: Greek mythology/Astronomy
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Selene
Meaning: moon
Origin: Greek mythology/Greek
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Phoebe
Meaning: bright, radiant
Origin: Greek
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Bonnie
Meaning: pretty
Origin: Scottish
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April
Meaning: April month
Origin: Latin via English
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Eros
Meaning: love or desire
Origin: Greek mythology/Greek
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Martha
Meaning: lady or mistress
Origin: Aramaic
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Cecil
Meaning: blind; an old Roman family name
Origin: Latin
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Agnes
Meaning: pure
Origin: Greek
Pearl, Stella and Gigi: three ways into Shih Tzu Names
Pearl, Stella and Gigi approach breed-aware naming for an individual Shih Tzu from different directions. As Pearl moves into the final few, put them together before you browse further: if one immediately feels closer to your taste, use that preference to judge later names rather than starting from zero each time.
Meaning and origin: Pearl beside Stella
Pearl carries “pearl gemstone” with a connection to English word-name usage; Stella carries “star” with a connection to Latin. For Shih Tzu Names, those facts can make one name more personally meaningful, but they matter most after both options are comfortable to say. The page also includes origins such as Latin, Greek and Greek mythology, so consider each name individually rather than assuming one shared origin.
Gigi or Horace: which is easier to repeat?
The written page can make Gigi and Horace look equally easy, but their spoken shapes differ: concise versus mid-length. Repeat both beside a cue you use often. With names ranging from Io to Stella overall, keep the length that feels easiest rather than treating shorter or longer as automatically better.
From a long list to a real choice: Minnie versus Juno
If Minnie and Juno are still tied, give each the same day-to-day trial and compare which one enters your speech more easily. For Shih Tzu Names, a third finalist is enough to keep perspective. Returning to all 24 names usually adds noise once the shortlist already reflects breed-aware naming for an individual Shih Tzu.
Frequently asked questions
How should I judge Pearl against Stella on Shih Tzu Names?
Give Pearl and Stella the same spoken test before you score the category fit. In a shortlist shaped by breed-aware naming for an individual Shih Tzu, if one feels easier beside household names and cues, that is a real advantage.
How many names should I keep from the 24 on Shih Tzu Names?
For the Shih Tzu Names shortlist, keep roughly three to five serious options, with real contrast between them. Pearl, Gigi and Minnie are more useful as a mixed set than several names with the same rhythm. At this stage of Shih Tzu Names, once the finalists survive repeated use, stop expanding the list.
What if I love the story behind Pearl but prefer saying Stella?
While comparing Stella and Gigi, choose the name you prefer saying unless the story is central to you. Pearl can have a compelling background and still lose to Stella if Stella fits your voice and household better.
What if Horace feels right but is less literal for Shih Tzu Names?
Keep Horace. As Pearl moves into the final few, the category is a discovery tool, not a rule, and a less literal option can be the better everyday name. If Horace still feels natural after repeated use, that matters more than perfect category purity.
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