All names A–Z

Zoe

ZOH-ee1 syllable
Excellent to call

Means "life". (Greek)

What does Zoe mean?

Greek: Means "life"..

Is Zoe a good dog name?

Excellent to call. Short and clear — a practical length for recall at the park.

Zoe in the Pets in the City community

Ranked #41 all-time — about 3.2 in every 1,000 dogs we care for (110 dogs). Trend: falling.

From anonymised, aggregated records of dogs at our 5 Auckland centres, as of 2026-08-01. Our community, not a national census.

What kind of dog does Zoe suit?

Classic
Human name

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

Our entirely unscientific pack opinion

Zoe's Nap Time

As Zoe settled down for a nap, the other dogs whispered, "Is she dreaming of chasing squirrels or just living her best life?" Either way, she’s all about those life goals!

Like Zoe? 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.