All names A–Z
What does Meri mean?
Māori: Means 'beloved' in te reo Māori.. Meri is a name of Māori origin meaning 'beloved', often used in a cultural context.
Is Meri a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Meri in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Meri 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 Meri suit?
Human name
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Meri's Big Arrival
The other dogs can’t wait to meet Meri, but they’re all wondering—did she bring her own fan club or is it just the way she struts in like a superstar?
Names similar to Meri
Deepa — Means 'light' or 'lamp' in Sanskrit.Halia — Means 'remembrance' or 'memory' in Hawaiian.Hemi — Māori form of the name James, meaning 'supplanter'.Kelia — Hawaiian name meaning 'to be joyful'.Keoki — Hawaiian form of the name George, meaning 'farmer'.Kiele — Meaning 'fragrant' or 'sweet-scented'.Kingi — Māori name meaning 'king'.Kipi — To be free or liberated.