Japanese Chin names

The forty names Japanese Chin owners give most, from 446 licensed Japanese Chins (purebred and crosses) in New York City. Milo leads, then Bella and Gizmo.

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1Milo13 · 4.4%

2Bella13 · 4.4%

3Gizmo12 · 4.0%

4Penny12 · 4.0%

5Trouble10 · 3.4%

6Lily9 · 3.0%

7Niko9 · 3.0%

8Saru9 · 3.0%

9Happy9 · 3.0%

10Bibi9 · 3.0%

11Shalom9 · 3.0%

12Vader8 · 2.7%

13Koko8 · 2.7%

14Mitsu8 · 2.7%

15Scout8 · 2.7%

16Pan7 · 2.3%

17Owen7 · 2.3%

18Jango7 · 2.3%

19Besito7 · 2.3%

20Rosita7 · 2.3%

21Bandit6 · 2.0%

22Elvis6 · 2.0%

23Basho6 · 2.0%

24Julius6 · 2.0%

25Clancy6 · 2.0%

26Monty6 · 2.0%

27Sage6 · 2.0%

28Boubouki6 · 2.0%

29Skippy6 · 2.0%

30Teegan6 · 2.0%

31Reilley6 · 2.0%

32Romy6 · 2.0%

33Oliver6 · 2.0%

34Zephulet6 · 2.0%

35Kenzie6 · 2.0%

36Leilani6 · 2.0%

37Oreo6 · 2.0%

38Toby5 · 1.7%

39Pippa5 · 1.7%

40Bernie5 · 1.7%

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Milo, then Bella, Gizmo, Penny, among 446 licensed Japanese Chins in New York City.

Source: NYC Open Data, Dog Licensing Dataset (public domain). The share is of this breed's top forty. Updated November 2026.