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Updated: May 15, 2024

Welcome to our dedicated page where we've compiled a comprehensive list of names perfect for one of the most distinctive and charming breeds, the Chow Chow. If you are a proud owner of this fluffy canine or are planning to bring home one, the first step in your journey would be to choose a name that suits their personality and looks.

We understand that the process of naming your furry friend can be both exciting and daunting. After all, this name will be a significant part of your communication with your pet and hence, should resonate with their unique traits or characteristics. Chow Chows are known for their lion-like mane and teddy bear appearance, coupled with a dignified and independent nature.

This page is designed to help you find the perfect moniker for your Chow Chow. Our extensive list includes names inspired by their Chinese origin, their plush bear-like looks, their diverse range of colors, and their noble temperament. So, whether you're looking for something traditional, trendy, fun, or unique, you're sure to find some inspiration here. Dive in and discover the perfect name for your adorable Chow Chow!

Name Reason to Choose
Rex It's a strong name for a proud breed
Rin This Japanese name, meaning 'dignified,' matches the Chow Chow's dignified and noble demeanor
Ritsu It's a Japanese name meaning 'law', embodying the Chow Chow's disciplined and obedient nature
Rocky They are a strong and sturdy breed, like a rock
Ruby Their reddish coat can shine like a ruby in the sun
Rumble They have a deep, rumbling bark
Rusty This name suits a Chow Chow with a rusty or reddish coat
Sakura This Japanese name, meaning 'cherry blossom,' represents the Chow Chow's delicate and graceful beauty
Samurai Signifying their bravery and strength
Satsuki This Japanese name, meaning 'May,' suggests the Chow Chow's springy and lively personality
Sesame Perfect for a Chow Chow with a light brown coat
Shadow A fitting name for a black Chow Chow
Shiro Japanese for white, perfect for a white-coated Chow Chow
Simba This name, from the character in 'The Lion King,' matches the Chow Chow's mane-like fur around their neck
Sky Named after the open sky, symbolizing their free-spirited nature
Smoky Their coat can have a smoky gray color
Snickers Great for a Chow Chow with a chocolate brown coat
Snowball This name would suit a white Chow Chow perfectly
Songshi This is a traditional Chinese name that pays homage to the Chow Chow's Chinese origins
Sora This Japanese name, meaning 'sky,' symbolizes the Chow Chow's lofty and heavenly presence
Spice Inspired by the rich flavors of Chinese cuisine
Suiren This Japanese name, meaning 'water lily,' symbolizes the Chow Chow's serene and calm demeanor
Sunset A beautiful name for a Chow Chow with a reddish coat
Tanaka A common Japanese surname that denotes a connection to nature, just like the Chow Chow's love for the outdoors
Tang This name, after the Chinese dynasty, pays tribute to the Chow Chow's historic and cultural roots
Tank This breed is sturdy and strong, like a tank
Tao A simple, elegant name that means 'peach' in Chinese, a nod to the Chow Chow's soft, peach-colored fur
Teddy Apt for a Chow Chow because they often resemble teddy bears
Tenshi The term translates to 'angel' in Japanese, a fitting name for the loving and loyal Chow Chow
Thunder Their bark is loud and commanding, like a thunderclap
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Food-Inspired Names

The breed's name itself, 'Chow Chow', sounds like it could be related to food. Food-inspired names would be fun and whimsical for these dogs.
Name Description
Bagel For a Chow Chow that's round and cute, just like the baked good
Butter Perfect for a Chow Chow with a smooth, soft coat
Caramel Matches a Chow Chow with a rich, copper-colored coat
Cinnamon This name is perfect for a Chow Chow with a reddish-brown coat, similar to the spice
Cocoa A good fit for a Chow Chow with a dark brown coat
Cookie Perfect for a Chow Chow that is as sweet and irresistible as a cookie
Donut For a Chow Chow that's sweet and adorable
Fudge Great for a Chow Chow with a dark, thick coat
Ginger Reflects the reddish hue that some Chow Chows sport, just like the root
Honey Perfect for a Chow Chow with a golden, shiny coat
Latte A great name for a Chow Chow with a light brown coat
Maple Fits a Chow Chow with a reddish-brown, glossy coat
Muffin Chow Chows can be sweet and fluffy, much like a freshly baked muffin
Nutmeg Fits well for a Chow Chow with a warm, brown coat
Oreo Ideal for a Chow Chow with a black and white coat, like the popular cookie
Peanut For a small, cute Chow Chow, like the tiny nut
Pepper A good name for a Chow Chow with a dark, black coat
Pretzel For a Chow Chow that's twisted and curled in a cute way
Pumpkin Ideal for a Chow Chow that has a rounded shape and a golden coat
Raisin Perfect for a small, dark-colored Chow Chow
Sesame A great name for a light brown Chow Chow
Sugar Ideal for a Chow Chow that's sweet and light-colored
Toffee Great for a Chow Chow with a caramel-colored coat
Vanilla Fits a white or cream-colored Chow Chow perfectly
Waffle Reflects the fluffy, golden nature of the breed
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Lion-like Names

Chow Chows have a mane-like fur around their neck which resembles a lion's mane, so lion-related names would suit them.
Name Description
Ari Ari, meaning 'lion' in Hebrew, suits a Chow Chow with a big heart
Aslan This name is inspired by the lion from the Narnia series, embodying strength and wisdom
Bravery A suitable name for a Chow Chow, representing their fearless, lion-like nature
Champ A name that symbolizes the Chow Chow's strong, lion-like character
Fierce An apt name for a Chow Chow, reflecting their courageous and lion-like demeanor
Jungle A fun name that reflects the wild, lion-like spirit of a Chow Chow
Kingly A suitable name for a Chow Chow, emphasizing their regal and lion-like appearance
Leo Leo, short for 'lion', is a fitting title for a Chow Chow with a regal demeanor
Leon To emphasize the lion-like qualities of a Chow Chow, Leon, meaning 'lion' in several languages, is a good choice
Lionheart A name suggestive of bravery, ideal for a courageous Chow Chow
Mane Due to Chow Chow's thick neck hair, reminiscent of a lion's mane
Mighty Suitable for a Chow Chow, highlighting their strong, lion-like character
Mufasa A great name for a Chow Chow, symbolizing the wise and powerful lion king from The Lion King
Nemean Inspired by the Nemean lion of Greek mythology, it suits a Chow Chow with a grand appearance
Pride A name that reflects the Chow Chow's lion-like pride and dignity
Rampant Inspired by the 'lion rampant', a heraldic term for a lion standing on one hind leg
Regal A great name for a Chow Chow, emphasizing their majestic, lion-like appearance
Rex Rex, Latin for 'king', is perfect for a Chow Chow with a commanding presence
Roary This playful name is great for a Chow Chow with a feisty personality
Safari This adventurous name suits a Chow Chow with a wild and exploring nature
Scar Named after the antagonist in The Lion King, perfect for a stubborn and strong-willed Chow Chow
Simba Simba, the protagonist in the Lion King, is a great name for a brave Chow Chow
Sultan The Chow Chow's majestic appearance can be compared to a sultan, an Arabic title for a ruler
Tsavo Named after the Tsavo lions, it makes a great name for a fearless Chow Chow
Zar Zar, meaning 'lion' in Persian, is fitting for a Chow Chow with a noble demeanor
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Bear-like Names

Chow Chows often resemble little bears, so names that reflect this characteristic would be cute and fitting.
Name Description
Baloo Inspired by the lovable bear character from The Jungle Book, it suits a friendly Chow Chow
Bamboo Bamboo is a food of the panda bear, making it a unique name for a Chow Chow
Bear Straightforward and simple, this name highlights the bear-like nature of Chow Chows
Bearclaw This name speaks of a bear's strength, making it a good fit for a robust Chow Chow
Bjorn This Scandinavian name means bear, making it a distinctive choice for a Chow Chow
Bruin Bruin is another name for bear, making it a fitting choice for a Chow Chow
Claw This name highlights a bear's strength, suitable for a strong Chow Chow
Cub This name is reminiscent of a baby bear, making it a cute pick for a Chow Chow puppy
Fozzie Named after the Muppet bear character, Fozzie is a fun choice for a Chow Chow
Grizzly This name embodies the power and strength of a bear, perfect for a Chow Chow
Honey This is a sweet name inspired by the bear's favorite food, fitting for a sweet-natured Chow Chow
Huggy Reminiscent of a bear hug, this name is appropriate for a loving Chow Chow
Kodiak A great name for a Chow Chow, for it refers to a type of bear known for its large size
Misha A Russian name meaning bear, Misha is an adorable name for a Chow Chow
Nanuk This Inuit name meaning polar bear is a fitting choice for a white Chow Chow
Paddington Inspired by the famous bear character, it's a charming name for a Chow Chow
Panda Named after the bear species, this name suits a black and white Chow Chow
Paws This name is perfect for a Chow Chow because of their bear-like paws
Polar Polar would make a great name for a white Chow Chow, evoking images of a Polar bear
Rugby This name is fitting for a Chow Chow as it brings to mind a rugged, bear-like demeanor
Smokey Taking inspiration from the popular bear character, Smokey is a cool name for a Chow Chow
Teddy Teddy brings to mind a cuddly teddy bear, matching the fluffy appearance of a Chow Chow
Ursa This is Latin for bear, making it a unique and suitable name for a Chow Chow
Winnie Inspired by the lovable Winnie the Pooh, this name is perfect for a friendly Chow Chow
Yogi Another iconic bear character, Yogi is a fun name for a Chow Chow
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Fluffy Names

Chow Chows are known for their fluffy coats, so names that reference their unique appearance would be fitting.
Name Description
Bear This name perfectly describes the fluffy appearance of a Chow Chow due to its resemblance to a bear
Biscuit A fluffy Chow Chow, particularly a brown one, could remind one of a warm, fluffy biscuit
Cloud The name Cloud is fitting for a fluffy Chow Chow because their fur can be as soft and fluffy as a cloud
Cocoa The name Cocoa is suitable for a brown Chow Chow, whose fluffy coat can remind one of a hot cup of cocoa
Cotton Cotton suits a Chow Chow due to the softness and fluffiness of their fur, similar to cotton
Cozy The name Cozy describes the warm and fluffy fur of a Chow Chow
Cuddles A Chow Chow's fluffy fur makes it so huggable, hence the name Cuddles
Dusty The fluffy coat of a Chow Chow could remind one of a dust bunny
Feather Feather is an apt name for a Chow Chow due to the softness of their fluffy coat
Fluffy This name is a direct reference to the Chow Chow's most prominent characteristic - their fluffy coat
Furball The name Furball is suitable for a Chow Chow due to their fluffy and round appearance
Fuzzy Fuzzy is a fitting name for a Chow Chow due to the texture of their fluffy coat
Marshmallow A Chow Chow's fluffy fur could remind one of the softness of a marshmallow
Muffin The fluffy and round appearance of a Chow Chow is similar to a muffin
Panda This name could be perfect for a black and white Chow Chow, due to their fluffy fur and resemblance to a panda
Polar The name Polar refers to the fluffy, white fur of a polar bear, which is similar to some Chow Chows
Pompom PomPom emphasizes on the round and fluffy nature of the Chow Chow's coat
Powder A white, fluffy Chow Chow could be reminiscent of a powder puff
Puffy This name highlights the Chow Chow's thick and fluffy fur
Smokey Smokey can be a fitting name for a grey, fluffy Chow Chow
Snowball A white, fluffy Chow Chow could be reminiscent of a snowball
Teddy This name suits a Chow Chow, as their fluffy fur makes them look like a teddy bear
Tumbleweed The fluffy, round appearance of a Chow Chow can be similar to a tumbleweed
Velvet The smooth and fluffy coat of a Chow Chow could be compared to velvet
Woolly The fluffy and thick fur of a Chow Chow is similar to wool, hence the name Woolly
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Chinese Origin Names

Chow Chows originate from China, so names with Chinese origin would be appropriate and pay homage to their roots.
Name Description
An In Chinese, this name translates to 'peace'. Ideal for a calm and serene pet
Bao This name translates to 'treasure' in Chinese, fitting for a beloved pet
Bing This name means 'ice', which suits a cool and composed pet
Chun This name means 'spring', great for a pet born in the spring season
Fei Signifies 'flying', perfect for a pet that loves to run and play
Feng Translates to 'phoenix', a symbol of high virtue and grace
Hua Meaning 'flower', this name is perfect for a beautiful Chow Chow
Huan Meaning 'happy', perfect for a pet that brings joy to your life
Jia A name meaning 'good', suiting a pet that's a good boy or girl
Jing It means 'crystal', symbolizing purity and beauty
Lan This name signifies 'orchid', a symbol of purity, perfect for a purebred Chow Chow
Li A moniker meaning 'strength', perfect for a sturdy Chow Chow
Mei Translates to 'beautiful', just like your pet
Ming This name means 'bright', a great match for a pet that lights up your life
Qi Translates to 'wonderful', which your pet definitely is
Rui Signifies 'sharpness', ideal for a smart and quick-learning pet
Shen Signifies a 'spirit', suitable for a Chow Chow with a lively personality
Shui In Chinese, 'Shui' means 'water'. Ideal for a pet that loves playing in water
Sui This name means 'water', signifying the fluid and graceful movements of the breed
Tao Meaning 'peach', this name is sweet and lovable like your pet
Wen This name means 'cultured', perfect for a well-behaved Chow Chow
Xue In Chinese, this name means 'snow', perfect for a fluffy white Chow Chow
Yan This name translates to 'pretty', great for a beautiful Chow Chow
Yue Meaning 'moon', it's a great name for a pet that shines in your life
Zhen Meaning 'precious', it's perfect for a pet who's precious to you
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