Shiba Inu Names

The Shiba Inu is a breed that's native to Japan, where they were breed for hunting small game. These little dogs have huge personalities, but tend to shy away from socializing with other dogs. When picking a name for this breed, try to find a short name that has lots of meaning, that matches your dog's personality. Typically any type of name will suite this breed, but ones of Japanese origin typically fit best. This isn't a breed that's commonly found in the U.S., so we would recommend picking a unique name. If none of the names in this list fit your Shiba Inu just right, may we suggest looking at our list of Japanese names.