Girl Dog Names That Start With K

  1. Kina
    • Origin:

      Hawaiian, Swedish
    • Meaning:

      "short form"
    • Description:

      The Hawaiian form of Gina or Tina (as well as the word for the country China), or in Swedish, a short form of Katharina or Kristina.
  2. 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.
  3. Kahlani
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Kehlani, Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"
    • Description:

      Hawaiian names have officially made their way to the mainland, with Leilani, Kehlani, Alani, Kailani, and Kaylani all ranking within the Top 300. Now Kahlani — one of several pseudo-Hawaiian names popping up across the country — has entered the US Top 1000 in 2023.
  4. Kirpa
    • Origin:

      Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, mercy"
    • Description:

      A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
  5. Kida
    • Description:

      In Disney's Atlantis: The Lost Empire, Kida is a warrior princess from the lost city of Atlantis. Her full name in the film is Kidagakash, which was created for the film. Read more about Kida and other Disney Princess Names in our featured blog.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. Kylee
    • Origin:

      Noongar, Scottish
    • Meaning:

      "boomerang; narrow channel"
    • Description:

      Variation of Kylie with the popular suffix -ee. Kylie was popular in Australia in the 1970s and 80s, said to come from a Noongar word for "boomerang". In the US, it has also been used as a feminization of the Scottish male name Kyle.
  9. Kiba
    • Description:

      Kiba is a distinctive feminine name with multicultural origins and meanings. In Japanese, Kiba can mean "fang" or "tusk," conveying strength and protection. In Swahili traditions, the name relates to concepts of blessing or luck. This short, powerful name has gained some recognition through popular culture, appearing in anime and gaming characters, typically representing strong, determined personalities. The compact two-syllable structure gives Kiba a modern, global appeal, while its unusual nature makes it stand out in most Western naming contexts. Though rare as a given name in English-speaking countries, Kiba appeals to parents seeking a cross-cultural name with a contemporary feel and strong phonetic presence. Its brevity and distinctive sound make it memorable and easy to pronounce across languages.
  10. Karo
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Caro, English
    • Meaning:

      "free man"
    • Description:

      Seen in Nordic countries as a nickname for Karolina or Karl.
  11. Kennedi
    • Origin:

      Irish
    • Meaning:

      "misshapen head"
    • Description:

      Kennedi is a spelling variation of Kennedy. Kennedi has been on an upward trend since she entered the Top 1000 in 1998. If you're going to go with this trendy Presidential name, we prefer Kennedy.
  12. Kamiko
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "fragrant ocean child"
    • Description:

      Popular choice for female anime characters.
  13. Kuvira
    • Origin:

      Hindi
    • Meaning:

      "courageous woman"
    • Description:

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

      Variation of Cruz; Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "cross"
    • Description:

      Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.
  15. Kantuta
    • Origin:

      Quechua
    • Meaning:

      "flower"
    • Description:

      Kantuta is the Quechua name for the national flower of both Bolivia and Peru, which is known for flowering around Christmas time. With its vivid green foliage and extremely bright red bell-shaped flowers, the plant encapsulates many traditional Christmas symbols, making Kantuta one of the great unique names for Christmas babies.
  16. Kika
    • Origin:

      Variation of Francisca, Spanish
    • Meaning:

      "from France or free man"
    • Description:

      Cute diminutive of Francisca.
  17. Karsyn
    • Origin:

      Spelling variation of Carson
    • Description:

      Y is often used to feminize a variant spelling of a name, though of course there's nothing intrinsically gendered about it. The Karsyn spelling is slightly off its peak for girls, but rising for boys.
  18. Kakia
    • Origin:

      Greek
    • Meaning:

      "bad or evil"
    • Description:

      Kakia was the goddess of vice and abomination, who tempted others to evil. Basically, a female devil. As a baby name, just....no.
  19. 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.
  20. Kei
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, excellent, respect, wise, jewel"
    • Description:

      More common for girls in Japan, thanks to the prevalence of the related name Keiko.