Meaning and background
The story behind Chiquito
Chiquito carries a straightforward smallness connection in its Spanish surname account. The Dictionary of American Family Names identifies it as a nickname from chiquito, a diminutive of chico. For a little dog, the size association can be an intentional part of the choice. The evidence establishes the Spanish nickname and surname history; it does not imply that all modern bearers were named for the same physical feature.
- Origin
- Spanish nickname surname from chiquito, small, a diminutive of chico. Source
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Chiquito appears in 14 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (2)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
- City of Seattle Seattle Pet Licenses — DOG-only name aggregate, current source dated 6 October 2026 — Secondary spelling corroboration from dog-only licence rows. No cats, owner fields, national ranking or unique-dog claim.
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