What does Hemi mean?
Māori: Māori form of the name James, meaning 'supplanter'.. Hemi is the Māori version of the name James, which comes from the Hebrew name Ya'aqov (Jacob), meaning 'supplanter'.
Is Hemi a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Hemi in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Hemi 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 Hemi suit?
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
What the Overnight Guests Will Whisper About Hemi
As Hemi settles in for his nap, the other dogs whisper, "Do you think he’ll supplant our dreams with tales of adventure?" I mean, who else can snooze and scheme like a true explorer?