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Nobuko

noh-BOO-koh3 syllables
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A Japanese name meaning 'faithful child'. (Modern)

What does Nobuko mean?

Modern: A Japanese name meaning 'faithful child'.. Nobuko is a feminine Japanese name that means 'faithful child'.

Is Nobuko a good dog name?

Not yet rated. Say it out loud a few times in your best across-the-park voice before you commit.

Nobuko in the Pets in the City community

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

Human name
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Nobuko

The other pups at daycare are buzzing, "Nobuko must have a loyalty badge! I bet he’s the kind who makes sure everyone gets a turn on the toys. No pup left behind!"

Like Nobuko? 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.