Yorkie

Yorkie refers to the Yorkshire Terrier, a small breed of dog originating in Yorkshire, England in the 19th century. The breed was originally developed to catch rats in clothing mills. The name Yorkshire itself comes from the Old English Eoforwicscir, with Eoforwic being the Old English name for York. As a pet name, Yorkie is most commonly given to Yorkshire Terriers as an affectionate shorthand for the breed itself.

Yorkie is a name that comes pre-loaded with personality — it carries all the feisty, confident energy of the Yorkshire Terrier breed it celebrates. If your companion happens to be an actual Yorkie, the name is a loving acknowledgment of everything that makes the breed magnificent: the silky coat, the enormous attitude packed into a tiny frame, and the bold, bossy spirit that has charmed pet owners for over a century. Pets named Yorkie tend to have outsized personalities and know exactly how to use them.