Moxie

MOX-ee2 syllables

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Slang for energy, courage, or determination. (American)

What does Moxie mean?

American: Slang for energy, courage, or determination.. Moxie is an American slang term that denotes energy, courage, or determination. It has become popular as a name for pets.

Is Moxie a good dog name?

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

Moxie in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #119 all-time — about 0.3 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (9 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 Moxie suit?

Funny

Playful

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Welcome, Moxie!

You hear about the new pup Moxie? They say when she walks into the room, it’s like a doggy party just started! Who needs confetti when you’ve got that much energy?

Names similar to Moxie

Appy — A playful term often used to express happiness or contentment.Balu — Name of a bear character in 'The Jungle Book'.Bamby — A name associated with the Disney character Bambi.Bandit — A term for a robber or outlaw, often used playfully for pets.Banzai — A Japanese term meaning 'ten thousand years', often used as a cheer.Barkley — A playful name derived from the word 'bark', associated with dogs.Barkus — A playful name derived from 'bark', the sound dogs make.Barky — Playful term for a dog that barks.

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