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Riko

REE-koh2 syllables
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A name of Japanese origin meaning 'child of truth.' (Modern)

What does Riko mean?

Modern: A name of Japanese origin meaning 'child of truth.'. Riko is a name of Japanese origin that means 'child of truth' or 'child of reason.'

Is Riko a good dog name?

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

Riko in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Riko Makes a Splash

When Riko joined us for toy time, the others thought he’d be a deep thinker. Turns out, he just wanted to sniff out the truth behind squeaky toys!

Like Riko? 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.