All names A–Z
What does Yeti mean?
Tibetan: A mythical creature from Himalayan folklore.. Yeti refers to a mythical ape-like creature said to inhabit the Himalayan mountains, often referred to as the 'Abominable Snowman'.
Is Yeti a good dog name?
Not yet rated. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.
Yeti in the Pets in the City community
We don't have publishable popularity figures for Yeti 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 Yeti suit?
Wonderfully unusual
Myth & legend
Suggestions only — plenty of dogs happily wear names that break every rule.
Our entirely unscientific pack opinion
Yeti’s Morning Surprise
When Yeti arrived at breakfast, the other dogs whispered, "Hope he doesn’t just eat our kibble—he might take it to the top of a mountain!"
Names similar to Yeti
Aeneas — A hero of Greek mythology and the Trojan War.Arwen — A character from J.R.R. Tolkien's works.Ausar — Egyptian name meaning 'the one who is powerful'.Azrael — Hebrew name meaning 'helper of God'.Baku — Name of a mythical creature in Japanese folklore.Beowolf — Name of a legendary hero from Old English epic poetry.Bheema — Name associated with strength in Indian mythology.Briseis — A character from Homer's 'Iliad', associated with Achilles.