All names A–Z
What does Ryu mean?
Japanese: Means 'dragon' in Japanese.. Ryu (竜 or 龍) is a Japanese word that translates to 'dragon', often symbolizing strength and power in Japanese culture.
Is Ryu a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Ryu in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Ryu 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 Ryu suit?
Wonderfully unusual
Myth & legend
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Breakfast with Ryu
The other dogs looked at Ryu and whispered, "If he’s the dragon of our breakfast table, I hope he doesn’t breathe fire on our kibble!"
Names similar to Ryu
Ase — A name meaning 'goddess' or 'divine being'.Circe — Name of a goddess known for her magic.Echoe — Derived from the nymph Echo in Greek mythology.Hebe — Goddess of youth in Greek mythology.Kage — Means 'shadow' in Japanese.Nyx — In Greek mythology, Nyx is the goddess of night.Nyxie — Derived from 'Nyx', the Greek goddess of night.Roc — A mythical bird of prey in Middle Eastern folklore.