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Biko

BEE-koh2 syllables
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A name associated with the South African activist Steve Biko. (African)

What does Biko mean?

African: A name associated with the South African activist Steve Biko.. Biko is often associated with Steve Biko, a prominent anti-apartheid activist in South Africa.

Is Biko a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Biko in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Biko in our Auckland community. This does not tell us how common the name is.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Biko suit?

Human name
Bold

Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Introducing Biko!

The moment we heard Biko was joining us, we thought, 'Here comes the boldest pup in the pack! I hope he’s ready to lead us on some adventures—because we’ve got a reputation to uphold!'

Like Biko? Let the Matchmaker do the rest

Eight personalised picks that fit your dog's character — each with a reason it fits.

Naming a new puppy?

A great name is step one. Our force-free puppy training builds confidence and recall — that new name gets a workout.