Okapi

oh-KAH-pee3 syllables

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A unique animal related to giraffes. (Nature)

What does Okapi mean?

Nature: A unique animal related to giraffes.. The okapi is a unique animal native to the Democratic Republic of the Congo, closely related to giraffes and known for its zebra-like stripes.

Is Okapi a good dog name?

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Okapi in the Pets in the City community

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

Wonderfully unusual

Nature

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Okapi’s Dog Hotel Reputation

As Okapi checked into the hotel, the other dogs whispered, 'I wonder if he’s got a neck for mischief, or just a charming way of standing out?'

Names similar to Okapi

Ainara — Of Basque origin, meaning 'swallow' (the bird).Akino — Autumn field or bright field.Amagua — A name of Spanish origin meaning 'water'.Amethyst — Purple gemstone name meaning 'not intoxicated'.Angora — Turkish name referring to a breed of goat or rabbit.Arbutus — A type of tree known as the strawberry tree.Arcoiris — Means 'rainbow' in Spanish.Avani — A Sanskrit name meaning 'earth' or 'nature'.

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