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Xiaoyu

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Xiaoyu means 'little fish' in Chinese. (Chinese)

What does Xiaoyu mean?

Chinese: Xiaoyu means 'little fish' in Chinese.. In Mandarin, 'Xiaoyu' (小鱼) translates to 'little fish', combining 'xiao' (little) and 'yu' (fish). It is often used as a feminine name.

Is Xiaoyu a good dog name?

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

Xiaoyu in the Pets in the City community

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

Modern
Wonderfully unusual

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Xiaoyu’s Daycare Verdict

As Xiaoyu the newcomer arrives, the other dogs whisper, "I hope she doesn’t try to organize breakfast like a fish market! I can already smell the chaos... or is that just kibble?"

Like Xiaoyu? 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.