Dog Names That Start With K

  1. Kayce
    • Origin:

      Variation of Case or Casey
    • Description:

      Kayce is a unisex name that was the fastest-rising boy name of 2022 — thanks to a male character on the hit show Yellowstone. This particular Kayce pronounces the name like Casey, which feels particularly approachable for a girl as well.
  2. Kiwa
    • Origin:

      Polynesian. "Pacific ocean"
    • Meaning:

      "Pacific ocean"
    • Description:

      Some sources cite a Polynesian goddess of shellfish named Kiwa, though others name Kiwa as only a male figure in Maori mythology, connected with the ocean.
  3. Kailany
    • Origin:

      Variation of Kailani, Hawaiian
    • Meaning:

      "sea and sky"
    • Description:

      More popular than the original form in Puerto Rico.
  4. Kenjiro
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "strong second son"
    • Description:

      Common Japanese name for second sons. Kenjiro Shirabu is a character in the anime series Haikyu!!, and Kenjiro Tsuda is a well-known voice actor who has lent his talents to numerous anime series.
  5. Karitas
    • Origin:

      Icelandic variation of Carita
    • Meaning:

      "beloved"
    • Description:

      Karitas -- with an accent over the i -- is among the Icelandic Top 100 names, a version of the Scandinavian Carita which is itself a spin on Charity. An intriguing and unique name with a beautiful meaning.
  6. Koshoo
    • Kouji
      • Origin:

        Variation of Koji, Japanese
      • Meaning:

        "double happiness; peaceful boss"
    • Kama
      • Origin:

        Sanskrit
      • Meaning:

        "love, desire"
      • Description:

        Kama is the winged Hindu god of love, son of Lakshmi. His proper name is Kamadeva.
    • Kirpa
      • Origin:

        Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
      • Meaning:

        "blessing, mercy"
      • Description:

        A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
    • Kiba
      • Kruz
        • Origin:

          Variation of Cruz; Spanish
        • Meaning:

          "cross"
        • Description:

          Meaningful Spanish word name, deword-ified.
      • Kichi