Kendo

KEN-doe2 syllables

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A Japanese martial art of sword fighting. (Japanese)

What does Kendo mean?

Japanese: A Japanese martial art of sword fighting.. Kendo is a modern Japanese martial art that uses bamboo swords and protective armor, emphasizing discipline and respect.

Is Kendo a good dog name?

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

Kendo in the Pets in the City community

We don't have publishable popularity figures for Kendo 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 Kendo suit?

Wonderfully unusual

Adventurous

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Kendo

When Kendo arrived at breakfast, the other dogs whispered, 'Is it just me, or does he seem like he’s already planned out the entire meal schedule? We might need a whole new menu!'

Names similar to Kendo

Bilbo — A character from J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium.Faren — Variant of the name Farran, meaning 'adventurous'.Faron — Derived from the Old French name meaning 'adventurous'.Farron — Means 'adventurous' or 'journey' in Old English.Gypsy — Refers to the Romani people, often associated with freedom and wanderlust.Haydut — Means 'bandit' or 'robber' in Turkish.Kinnick — Derived from a Native American word meaning 'to be a warrior'.Traven — Possibly derived from 'travail' meaning work or journey.

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