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What does Koi mean?
Japanese: Means 'love' in Japanese.. Koi is a Japanese word that means 'love' and is also associated with the koi fish, symbolizing perseverance and strength.
Is Koi a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Koi in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Koi 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 Koi suit?
Classic
Nature
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Koi's Arrival
When Koi arrived at daycare, everyone wondered if he’d bring a pond with him. After all, a name that means 'love' must have a splash of charm to share!
Names similar to Koi
Ashe — Old English for 'ash tree'.Ayame — Japanese word for iris flower.Bach — German word for 'stream' or 'brook'.Beeke — Means 'bee' in Dutch.Bloom — To flourish or thrive; a flower.Bosse — Bosse is of Scandinavian origin, meaning 'dweller by the woods'.Bran — Means 'raven' in Old English.Branch — Refers to a part of a tree or a division of something.