Pug Names and Meanings

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It is fashionable to own a dog, and even more fashionable to have a dog with a trendy name. If you are the owner of a cool pug and are looking for some pug names with their meanings, then this story will help you choose the perfect one for your canine friend.

Pugs are small dogs that have originated in China. They are one of the oldest breeds of dogs that were popular even before 400 BC. They were kept as pets by the Buddhist monasteries of Tibet. Pugs then made an appearance in Japan and Europe. Their popularity reached its peak when they became pet dogs of Prince William II, who became the King of England.

Pugs are often described by a phrase multum in parvo, that is, 'a lot of dog in a small space'. Pugs have even tempers and playful personalities. They are outgoing and have loving dispositions. They have different coat colors like fawn, silver-fawn, apricot-fawn, or black. These square and cobby dogs have a signature 'mask' on their muzzle.

When choosing names for pugs, it is very important to choose a name that matches the personality of each individual dog. The name should be short and easily understandable. It should not only tell a lot about the dog, but also reflect the choice, taste, and style of the owner.

The name should not be similar to a command like Fay (stay) or Rum (run), and should be mono or bisyllabic. It should not be similar to the name of any member or other pet of the family as it may create confusion. Given below are some good pug names and their meanings.

Name - Willis Meaning - Resolute protector Name - Pouch Meaning - Small or big sack Name - Stumpy Meaning - Short, thickset person Name - Shorty Meaning - Less than average size Name - Chibi Meaning - Small

Name - Bozo Meaning - Fool Name - Buster Meaning - Someone who breaks something Name - Dash Meaning - To move in haste Name - Jerky Meaning - Type of cured meat or silly Name - Migraine Meaning - Someone who gives you a headache

Name - Sniff Meaning - A short inhalation through the nose to investigate a smell Name - Tic Tac Meaning - Small, ovular, sweet candies Name - Wags Meaning - Move tail briskly side to side Name - Woofer Meaning - Loudspeaker that produces bass sounds

Name - Xerox Meaning - A exact copy of something Name - Waye Meaning - Friend Name - Duby Meaning - Dark-faced Name - Hey Meaning - Winter Name - Covell Meaning - Lives at the cave slope

Name - Noe Meaning - Comfort Name - Curt Meaning - Abbreviation of Curtis Name - Ness Meaning - From headland Name - Chimaka Meaning - God is splendid Name - Edward Meaning - Strong as a boar

Name - Claec Meaning - Dark Name - Jud Meaning - Praised Name - Elton Meaning - From the old town

Name - Aussie Meaning - Short for Australian Name - Bitty Meaning - Small, like fragments Name - Bo Meaning - Precious one Name - Bow Meaning - Type of ribbon knot Name - Bubbly Meaning - Someone who is enthusiastic in nature

Name - Chain Meaning - Someone connected with bonds Name - Liberty Meaning - Condition of being free Name - Miss Chevious Meaning - Mischievous Name - Rolly Meaning - Someone chubby Name - Spice Meaning - A spicy flavor added to food

Name - Topaz Meaning - Yellow gemstone Name - Wuffy Meaning - Combination of something white and fluffy Name - Pixie Meaning - A playful, mischievous fairytale creature Name - Collena Meaning - Girl Name - Ashly Meaning - Meadow of ash trees

Name - Dezarae Meaning - Very much desired Name - Jakiara Meaning - Unknown Name - Alisz Meaning - Sweet Name - Maite Meaning - Love Name - Manal Meaning - Achieve Name - Betty Meaning - Devoted to God

Name - Ainslee Meaning - My meadow Name - Glenna Meaning - Of the glen Name - Huberta Meaning - Intelligent Name - Arleta Meaning - Oath

Name - Waqi Meaning - Falling Name - Astra Meaning - Star Name - Mariska Meaning - Bitter

Interesting Facts

Pugs ranked #14 in the American Kennel Club's top 50 list of dog breeds for 2001. Pugs make wonderful companions for the elderly and are great pets for young children as well. Pugs like to have a good meal and a soft lap to sleep in.

Males are couch potatoes and have a laid back attitude. Females are more alert and also more independent and aloof than males. Fawn-colored pugs have markings around the ears that cover their entire face. Fawn pugs are known for their excessive shedding.

Black pugs are thought to have existed as early as the 1700s. A black pug was painted by William Hogarth in one of his paintings of House of Cards (1730). During warm months, pugs need a lot of air conditioning. They pant with their long tongues and noses, which provide them more cooling. Pugs have no cooling area and can die within 30 minutes in high temperatures and humid conditions.

Pugs require regular grooming and care due to their habit of sniffing everything around them. They get dirt stuck in the wrinkles on their faces. Molly is the most common female pug dog name and Max is the most popular male pug dog name in America.

Pugs are cute and small animals and require care like any other dog. When you bring home a pug, keep it as you would keep a family member. This 'lot of dog in a small space' will create a lot of love and affection for itself in your heart.