All names A–Z
What does Toivo mean?
Finnish: A Finnish name meaning 'hope'.. Toivo is a Finnish name that translates to 'hope', often given to boys in Finland.
Is Toivo a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Toivo in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Toivo 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 Toivo suit?
Human name
Wonderfully unusual
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
The Mysterious Toivo
When Toivo checked into the Dog Hotel, all the pups wondered if he was a secret agent. With a name like that, who wouldn’t keep their tail wagging for a little intrigue?
Names similar to Toivo
Aarik — Modern variant of the name Eric, meaning 'eternal ruler'.Aayushi — One who is full of life; long-lived.Abdi — Means 'my servant' in Somali.Abdou — Of Arabic origin, meaning 'servant of God'.Abdoul — A variant of Abdul, meaning 'servant of God'.Abrian — Possibly derived from the name Abraham, meaning 'father of many'.Adia — Means 'gift' in Swahili.Adja — A name of African origin, often meaning 'one who is born on a Thursday'.