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Koko

KOH-koh2 syllables
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Japanese for 'here' or 'this place'. (Japanese)

What does Koko mean?

Japanese: Japanese for 'here' or 'this place'.. In Japanese, Koko means 'here' or 'this place', often used to indicate location.

Is Koko a good dog name?

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

Koko in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #102 all-time — about 0.8 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (26 dogs). Trend: insufficient data.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Koko suit?

Modern

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Koko’s breakfast brigade!

As Koko looks over the breakfast menu, you can tell she’s thinking, 'This place is gonna need some serious organization!' I mean, who knew a dog could be such a picky planner?

Like Koko? 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.