Dog Names That Start With K

  1. Kenjiro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "strong second son"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese name for second sons. Kenjiro Shirabu is a character in the anime series Haikyu!!, and Kenjiro Tsuda is a well-known voice actor who has lent his talents to numerous anime series.
  2. Kiwa
    • Origin:

      Polynesian. "Pacific ocean"
    • Meaning:

      "Pacific ocean"
    • Description:

      Some sources cite a Polynesian goddess of shellfish named Kiwa, though others name Kiwa as only a male figure in Maori mythology, connected with the ocean.
  3. Karitas
    • Origin:

      Icelandic variation of Carita
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

      Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.
  4. Kailany
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kailani, Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"
    • Description:

      More popular than the original form in Puerto Rico.
  5. Kayce
    • Origin:

      Variation of Case or Casey
    • Description:

      Kayce is a unisex name that was the fastest-rising boy name of 2022 — thanks to a male character on the hit show Yellowstone. This particular Kayce pronounces the name like Casey, which feels particularly approachable for a girl as well.
  6. Kouji
    • Origin:

      Variation of Koji, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "double happiness; peaceful boss"
  7. Kuvira
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "courageous woman"
    • Description:

      A strong Indian name used for a character in the series The Legend of Korra.
  8. Kimba
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kimberly
    • Description:

      Judge Kimba Wood, failed Clinton nominee for attorney general, made us aware of this one, but few baby namers picked it up. Kim, Kimberly, and all her variations are taking a well-deserved rest.
  9. Kirpa
    • Origin:

      Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, mercy"
    • Description:

      A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
  10. Kruz
    • Origin:

      Variation of Cruz; Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "cross"
    • Description:

      Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.
  11. Kichi
    • Kazue
      • Origin:

        Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "one blessing"
      • Description:

        This Japanese name is used for both girls and boys.