Dog Names Meaning Petite

Introduction

If you are looking for dog names that mean petite, my guess is that you have a new small dog who is in need of a fitting name. For every small dog, there is a perfect name option that will capture their personality, look and, of course, size! This list has all types of names from those with Italian backgrounds to African roots, we have covered many countries to find a wide variety of names. Boy or girl, fluffy or short haired, you will find the perfect name for your petite dog here!

Dog Names Meaning Petite In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Name Meaning Petite

Lassie

How could we not choose Lassie as our favorite dog with a name meaning petite? Lassie was a Rough Collie who was a fictional character created by the author Eric Knight. After being published in 1940, Knight's story of Lassie went on to become a featured film produced by MGM. Lassie was played by a dog actor named Pal. The story of Lassie takes place in depression era England and shows Lassie on a long journey home, trying to reunite with her owner who had been forced to sell her to get money.

After having great popularity in the box office, Lassie went on to be a TV series which ran for almost 20 years. Over the years, Lassie lived on a farm, with forest rangers, and finally in an orphanage. The show was hugely popular with everyone knowing and loving the dog Lassie. A comic strip and multiple movies were made as well with Pal staring in most of them. Pal continued to make public appearances as the beloved dog Lassie and descendants of Pal's played Lassie in several of the shows and movies afterward- talk about continuing the family legacy!

Lassie is the perfect example of a small dog with great courage and a big heart of gold. Lassie set the stage for many future canines who graced the silver screen and came alive between the pages of a book.

Other dogs in pop culture with names that mean petite include Bitsy from the comic strip Marvin who was a "generic" breed. There is also Dinky who was the Chihuahua in the Taco Bell commercials (we all know him!). The Chihuahua is one of the most popular dogs in pop culture; besides Dinky, there is Ducky who is in the Guinness World Book of Records for being just over a pound in weight and Boo Boo, the smallest living Chihuahua in terms of height. So many well known dogs with names meaning petite!

Dog Name Meaning Petite Considerations

When considering a name which means petite or small, the first thing to consider is your dog's size. If you have a Saint Bernard or a big black Lab, maybe a name which means small might not be the best choice for you. A name meaning petite is best when given to smaller dogs- it just makes sense! So if you have a Chihuahua or tea cup Poodle, a name meaning petite may be the perfect fit.

With that being said, there is something fun about giving a very big dog a name which means small. A big Doberman named Tiny? A hundred pound Pit Bull named Baby? It can be amusing to give a big dog a name which means petite. Having fun with your pooch can start by giving them an entertaining name!

Other than the size of your dog, you could also consider your dog's personality. A name meaning petite or small is great for a calm dog or one who tends to shy away rather than be dominant. After considering size and personality, not many other factors will exclude you from giving your dog a name meaning petite. Male or female, tan or black, there is a name meaning petite that will surely fit your pup.

Male Dog Names Meaning Petite

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Madden An Irish name meaning puppies or small dogs - how perfect!
0	Elfin A name which simply means small
0	Pygmy Used to describe things that are much smaller than their typical size
0	Bach The welsh word for small
0	Mic The Romanian word for petite
0	Pequeno The Spanish word for small
0	Piccolo The Italian word for small
0	Pebbles The English word for small rocks
0	Taru An Indian name meaning a small plant
0	Pawel A Latin American name meaning petite- it also conveniently has the word paw in it!
0	Coty A French name meaning small hill
0	Faolan An Irish name meaning small wolf-like a dog!
0	Finn Galic for a small blonde soldier - perfect for a small blonde dog!
0	Inek A Latin American name meaning petite
0	Beacan An Irish name simply meaning small
0	Bjark An Icelandic name meaning small bear - perfect for a little fluffy dog
0	Bow A Scottish name stemming from Bowen which means small son - Bow wow wow
0	Carlin A Gaelic name meaning small champion
0	Zoar An Israeli name meaning very petite - a powerful name for a tiny dog
0	Kegan Gaelic for small and fiery
0	Briar A small shrub or bush
0	Cade Welsh for small battle
0	Chiumbo A Kenyan name meaning petite
0	Vaughn Celtic for small
0	Vychan Celtic for petite
0	Scrubby A synonym for petite
0	Shrimpy Something tiny and small
0	Runt The smallest of the group
0	Scanty Meaning small or petite
0	Bantam Meaning diminutive and tiny

Female Dog Names Meaning Petite

Votes	Name	Vote
1	Feena An Irish name meaning a small fawn
1	Mali Croatian for small
0	Anu An atom or the smallest part of anything - originally a Hindu name
0	Balan Meaning a small child or a little one
0	Cheche A Christian name with Spanish roots meaning a small thing
0	Chutiki A Hindu name meaning small or tiny
0	Dalena A beautiful name meaning a small valley
0	Duni An African name meaning small
0	Inika A Hindu name meaning little earth
0	Kavni An Indian name meaning a short small poem
0	Lassie A girl who is small, slender or petite
0	Linna A name for a small blue flower
0	Lyda Meaning a small winged one, this name has deep Latin roots
0	Mini A small or tiny version of anything, even a dog!
0	Neves This Portuguese name is perfect for a white dog as it means a small ice flake for a white cloud
0	Nixie A German name meaning a small sprite of water
0	Petite A perfect name for a petite dog!
0	Tinni An Indian name meaning a small, beautiful girl
0	Tiya A Hindu name meaning a small beautiful bird
0	Xoti This name originating from Sanskrit simply meals small
0	Baby One who is comparatively small
0	Dinky To be small or tiny
0	Pieni The Finnish word for petite
0	Riley An Irish name meaning small stream
0	Posy An English name meaning small flower
0	Sughra An African name for a small lass
0	Piera A small rock in French
0	Pauline A French name meaning petite
-1	Lottie A Latin American name meaning petite beauty
-1	Minjonet A French name meaning a petite blue flower