The Silky Terrier originated in Australia when breeders crossed their native Australian terriers with Yorkshire terriers that they imported in the late 1800’s. An actual breed standard wasn’t really established until 1926, but these pint-sized pups quickly became popular with terrier-adoring crowd.
According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), this breed is quick and energetic, so they’re best for a family that can keep up with those high spirits. Between their charming personalities and truly lovely locks, these pups make a wonderful addition to any family. We’ve rounded up the most popular Silky terrier names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Yes, these are real names given by Silky owners, ranked in order of popularity. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Looking for a dog name for your new puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
The 124 Most Popular Silky Terrier Names
- Bella
- Max
- Lucy
- Zoe
- Bentley
- Minnie
- Maggie
- Lily
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Gizmo
- Chloe
- Bailey
- Molly
- Ollie
- Romeo
- Mimi
- Coco
- Roxy
- Monte
- Buster
- Tucker
- Winston
- Milo
- Benny
- Bailey
- Riley
- Jake
- Coco
- Zeus
- Zelda
- Gracie
- Dora
- Lilah
- Ginny
- Simone
- Mia
- Daisy
- Lola
- Belle
- Penny
- Madison
- Cleo
- Dolly
- Maddy
- Charlee
- PJ
- Jax
- Scout
- Samson
- Mickey
- Edison
- Kody
- Princeton
- Bandit
- Jerry
- Stanley
- Rocket
- Toby
- Jack
- Captain
- Oliver
- Calvin
- Artie
- Archer
- Cosmo
- Danny
- Royal
- Woody
- Scooter
- Chewy
- Benson
- Gus
- Rascal
- Pedro
- Paisley
- Lizzie
- Jenna
- Sofia
- Saidie
- Emma
- Indiana
- Poppy
- Fergie
- Yoti
- Chicks
- Bitsy
- Princess
- Piper
- Faith
- Maui
- Cali
- Betty
- Devonn Nelson
- Gigi
- Oscar
- Sophia
- Wiggles
- Addie Mae
- Ruby
- Cabbie
- Dixie
- Fe-Fe
- Fizz
- Miley
- Mollie
- Frankie
- Fern
- Roxxy
- Snowball
- Corrie
- Brakayla
- Cupcake
- Paris
- The Tweed
- Fancy
- Shilo
- Vita
- Trixie
- Jasmine
- Jolie
- Adi
- Billie
- Barbie
Top 10 Female Silky Terrier Names
Names with an asterisk (*) are not in the top 10 for all dogs nationwide
- Bella
- Lucy
- Zoe*
- Minnie*
- Maggie
- Lily*
- Chloe*
- Bailey
- Molly
- Mimi*
Top 10 Male Silky Terrier Names
Names with an asterisk (*) are not in the top 10 for all dogs nationwide
- Max
- Bentley*
- Buddy
- Charlie
- Gizmo*
- Ollie*
- Romeo*
- Monte*
- Buster*
- Tucker
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It seems that the high-spirited, independent ways of this breed have had an impact on the names that are chosen for them by their families. As you can see, there are a plethora of names that touch upon their lively ways, including Coco, Zelda, Fergie, and Mia. Dolly and Miley are also popular names—perhaps a nod to two unique and creative ladies? Whatever the reason, these names speak to the breed’s fun streak and seem wholly appropriate.
We also see an influx of silly and speed-inspired names, probably because this breed has such an active and boisterous lifestyle. The most popular ones include Rocket, Archer, Cosmo, Rascal, and Wiggles.
Silky Terrier Name Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great Silky terrier names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite animals, songs, celebrities, your favorite novel, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might sport a cute animal name like Bunny or a literature-themed moniker like Oliver.
Another consideration when choosing your Silky Terrier name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best Silky terrier names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Cleo, it’s time for dinner!” or “Benny, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
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All Dog Names, All the Time
As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.
To start, check out our list of the most popular names of 2019, and then jump over to unique dog names to see the contrast. But that’s only the beginning. We’ve got articles covering top Mexican dog names, puppy names, cute dog names, and popular names for regal dogs, cool dogs, Border Collies, Chihuahuas, and many more.