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Shigeko

SHEE-geh-koh3 syllables
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A Japanese name meaning 'child of excellence'. (Japanese)

What does Shigeko mean?

Japanese: A Japanese name meaning 'child of excellence'.. Shigeko is a feminine Japanese name derived from 'shige', meaning 'excellence', and 'ko', meaning 'child'.

Is Shigeko a good dog name?

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

Shigeko in the Pets in the City community

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

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

What the Playgroup Will Assume About Shigeko

As Shigeko checks in, the other pups whisper, "I hear she's an innocent-looking strategist. Bet she’s plotting to get the best nap spot before we even notice!"

Like Shigeko? 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.