All names A–Z
What does Hippo mean?
Greek: Greek for 'horse', often used for the animal.. Hippo is derived from the Greek word 'hippos', meaning 'horse', and is often associated with the animal itself.
Is Hippo a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Hippo in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Hippo 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 Hippo suit?
Funny
Nature
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Hippo Arrives at Check-In
When Hippo checked into the hotel, the other dogs were puzzled. "I was expecting a giant horse!" one whispered. "What if he gallops to the treat station?"
Names similar to Hippo
Badger — A burrowing mammal known for its distinctive stripes.Bambo — A playful variation of 'bamboo'.Basil — The royal herb; from basileus, "king".Beaver — Refers to the large semi-aquatic rodent known for building dams.Chipmunk — A small, striped rodent found in North America.Crickett — Refers to a small insect known for its chirping sound.Dodo — Refers to the extinct flightless bird, the dodo.Fango — Means 'mud' or 'sludge' in Spanish.