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Shirou

SHEE-roh2 syllables
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Means 'fourth son' in Japanese. (Japanese)

What does Shirou mean?

Japanese: Means 'fourth son' in Japanese.. Shirou is derived from the Japanese word 'shiro', meaning four, often used to denote the fourth child in a family.

Is Shirou a good dog name?

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

Shirou in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Shirou's Arrival

When Shirou showed up today, we were all curious. The fourth son? What’s next—a fifth dog with a PhD in fetch?

Like Shirou? 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.