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. Kirpa
    • Origin:

      Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
    • Meaning:

      "blessing, mercy"
    • Description:

      A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
  3. Kazu
    • Origin:

      Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "number, amount"
    • Description:

      Like many Japanese names, Kazu can be used for both girls and boys and has several meanings, depending on how the kanji are drawn and interpreted. It can also be short for names such as Kazuko or Kazuya.
  4. Kouji
    • Origin:

      Variation of Koji, Japanese
    • Meaning:

      "double happiness; peaceful boss"
  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. Kichi
    • Kanoa
      • Origin:

        Hawaiian
      • Meaning:

        "the free one"
      • Description:

        Kanoa is a fashionable Hawaiian boy name that resembles Kainoa in sound and style, but not in frequency of use. Kanoa is currently undiscovered, but is definitely a name to watch.
    • Kirpa
      • Origin:

        Indian, Punjabi, Urdu
      • Meaning:

        "blessing, mercy"
      • Description:

        A cool and uncommon unisex Indian name.
    • Kimba
      • Origin:

        Variation of Kimberly
      • Description:

        Judge Kimba Wood, failed Clinton nominee for attorney general, made us aware of this one, but few baby namers picked it up. Kim, Kimberly, and all her variations are taking a well-deserved rest.
    • Kiba
      • Koshoo
        • Kree
          • Origin:

            Variation of Cree, Native American
          • Description:

            The Cree are a Native American tribe local to Canada. Their name has seen a modest amount of use for both boys and girls in recent years, as has spelling variant Kree.