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Dog Names That Start With K

  1. Kanya

    • Origin:

      Hindi

    • Meaning:

      "virgin"

    • Description:

      Hindu goddess name whose meaning makes it one of the prime names for Virgo babies.
  2. Kazu

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "number, amount"

    • Description:

      Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.
  3. Kazue

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "one blessing"

    • Description:

      This Japanese name is used for both girls and boys.
  4. 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.
  5. Kailany

    • Origin:

      Portuguese variation of Kailani, Hawaiian

    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"

    • Description:

      Used in Puerto Rico, Brazil, and the US, this variation of the Hawaiian Kailani follows the pattern among Portuguese and Spanish speakers of using -y endings over -i endings, as in the case of Ailany or Melany. With its bright, melodic sound and K initial, Kailany was a fast rising choice in 2024 when it entered the Top 1000 for the first time, having climbed more than 200 places.
  6. Kamiko

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "fragrant ocean child"

    • Description:

      Popular choice for female anime characters.
  7. Kasumi

    • Origin:

      Japanese

    • Meaning:

      "mist"

    • Description:

      Common name for Japanese video game and manga characters, but rarely heard in the US.
  8. Kamiyah

    • Origin:

      American

    • Description:

      A newcomer to the US popularity charts, likely influenced by the popularity of similar names Camila and Camilla.
  9. Kaisley

    • Origin:

      American invented name

    • Description:

      A nouveau creation inspired by Paisley.
  10. Kirstie

    • Origin:

      Anglicization of Ciorstag, the Gaelic nickname for Christine, or short form of Kirsten

    • Description:

      Actress Kirstie Alley popularized this short form that's been off the popularity register for a decade.
  11. Kruz

    • Origin:

      Variation of Cruz; Spanish

    • Meaning:

      "cross"

    • Description:

      Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.
  12. Karita

    • Origin:

      Icelandic and Swedish variation of Carita, Swedish from Latin

    • Meaning:

      "beloved"

    • Description:

      Karita and Karitas are the Icelandic spins on Charity, also found as Carita and Caritas throughout Scandinavia. While to the English speakers, these names may feel like a Latinate endearment, they are popular names in their own right.