Dog Names Starting with K - Pet Name Dictionary

I created this list of dog names starting with K to help you find one that feels special. Maybe your pup is adventurous, calm, or has a quirky side. Regardless, I’m confident there’s a name here that can capture that unique personality.

Male Dog Names

Kaiser

A strong, commanding name. Breeds: German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman.

Kane

Irish origin, means warrior. Breeds: Boxer, Bulldog, German Pinscher.

Koda

Native American name, means friend. Breeds: Labrador, Golden Retriever, Husky.

Kobe

Sporty tribute name. Breeds: Boxer, Dalmatian, Labrador.

Keegan

Gaelic name, means little flame. Breeds: Irish Setter, Bichon Frise, Dachshund.

Kendrick

Means royal ruler. Breeds: King Charles Spaniel, Mastiff, Couerhound.

Kipling

Literature-inspired name. Breeds: Golden Retriever, Beagle, Shih Tzu.

Kingston

Regal, English-inspired name. Breeds: English Bulldog, English Setter, English Mastiff.

Knox

Scottish origin, means hill. Breeds: Scottish Terrier, Border Collie, Cairn Terrier.

Keats

Poetic, artful name. Breeds: Irish Wolfhound, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Papillon.

Kazan

Turkish name, means ‘cauldron’. Breeds: Akita, Samoyed, Siberian Husky.

Kurt

Germanic origin, means ‘Courteous’. Breeds: Great Dane, Bernese Mountain Dog, Weimaraner.

Kenzo

Japanese origin, means ‘Strong’. Breeds: Akita, Shiba Inu, Tosa.

Konrad

Polish origin, means ‘Bold’. Breeds: Bloodhound, Boxer, Rottweiler.

Kyle

Gaelic name, means ‘Narrow’. Breeds: Greyhound, Whippet, Saluki.

Keyser

German name, means ‘Emperor’. Breeds: German Shepherd, Doberman, Rottweiler.

Kahuna

Hawaiian name, means ‘Priest’. Breeds: Maltese, Shih Tzu, Bichon Frise.

Kylo

Pop culture-inspired name. Breeds: Siberian Husky, American Eskimo Dog, Alaskan Malamute.

Krypton

To represent strength. Breeds: Newfoundland, Saint Bernard, Mastiff.

Keanu

Means ‘Cool Breeze’ in Hawaiian. Breeds: Bichon Frise, Corgi, Pomeranian.

Kip

Short, endearing name. Breeds: French Bulldog, Boston Terrier, Pug.

Kermit

Pop culture-inspired name. Breeds: Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Dachshund, Bull Terrier.

Kaiba

Japanese origin, for competitive dogs. Breeds: Akita, Shiba Inu, Kishu.

Khal

Inspired by popular TV series. Breeds: Doberman, Weimaraner, Great Dane.

Knut

Scandinavian name, means ‘Knot’. Breeds: Norwegian Elkhound, Swedish Vallhund, Finnish Lapphund.

Koby

Derived from the name Jacob. Breeds: Miniature Schnauzer, Beagle, Border Terrier.

Kelvin

Scottish origin, means ‘River Man’. Breeds: Scottish Terrier, Border Collie, Shetland Sheepdog.

Keano

Ideal for bright, intelligent dogs. Breeds: Border Collie, Australian Shepherd, Belgian Malinois.

Kringle

Festive name for a happy dog. Breeds: Retrievers, Spaniels, Dalmatian

Keno

Lucky charm dog with playful demeanor. Breeds: Beagle, Boxer, Shetland Sheepdog

Kapitan

Perfect for a dog who likes being in charge. Breeds: Border Collie, German Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog

Kingsley

Suitable for royal, noble dogs. Breeds: Boxer, Mastiff, Newfoundland

Kepler

Named after the astronomer, for inquisitive dogs. Breeds: Border Collie, Poodle, Shetland Sheepdog

Kicks

For an energetic, fun-loving dog. Breeds: Jack Russell Terrier, Boxer, Dalmatian

Knight

Suitable for brave, chivalrous dogs. Breeds: German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Bulldog

Kit-Kat

Cute name for a sweet, loving dog. Breeds: Pomeranian, Maltese, Shih Tzu

Kipper

Good for a dog who loves water. Breeds: Labrador Retriever, Newfoundland, Portuguese Water Dog

Komodo

Suitable for a large, protective dog. Breeds: Mastiff, Rottweiler, American Bulldog

Kellogg

Quirky name for a cheerful, sociable dog. Breeds: Beagle, Golden Retriever, Boxer

Kerb

Strong name for a resilient dog. Breeds: Siberian Husky, Saint Bernard, Newfoundland

Female Dog Names

Kali

A popular Hawaiian name, meaning ‘the Destroyer’. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Pomeranian, Chihuahua.

Kayla

Hebrew origin, means ‘crown’. Breeds: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Boxer.

Kira

A beautiful Japanese name, meaning ‘shiny’. Breeds: Samoyed, Husky, Alaskan Malamute.

Keiko

A Japanese name, meaning ‘happy child’. Breeds: Shiba Inu, Akita, Tosa Inu.

Kenya

Inspired by the African nation. Breeds: Basenji, Boerboel, Rhodesian Ridgeback.

Kiki

A playful name of French origin. Breeds: French Bulldog, Poodle, Bichon Frise.

Kitana

Perfect for a fierce protector. Breeds: German Shepherd, Rottweiler, Doberman Pinscher.

Kora

A fun Greek name meaning ‘maiden’. Breeds: Boxer, Bulldog, Beagle.

Kylie

A lovely name of Aboriginal origin. Breeds: Australian Cattle dog, Australian Kelpie, Australian Terrier.

Kacy

Derived from an Irish Gaelic term. Breeds: Irish Terrier, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound.

Kelsy

Elegant name of English origin meaning ‘ship’s victory’. Breeds: Dachshund, Pug, Beagle.

Karina

A sophisticated Scandinavian name. Breeds: Norwegian Elkhound, Swedish Vallhund, Danish Swedish Farmdog.

Klara

German origin, meaning ‘bright’ and ‘clear’. Breeds: Weimaraner, Rottweiler, German Pointer.

Krystal

Perfect for a clear-minded, bright dog. Breeds: Collie, Border Terrier, Akita.

Katrina

A elegant name of Greek origin meaning ‘pure’. Breeds: Bichon Frise, Maltese, Cockapoo.

Karima

An Arabic name, meaning ‘generous and noble’. Breeds: Saluki, Afghan Hound, Anatolian Shepherd.

Koko

A fun and sweet Japanese name. Breeds: Shiba Inu, Akita, Pomeranian.

Kimber

An English name derived from a place-name. Breeds: English Springer Spaniel, English Setter, English Cocker Spaniel.

Kadence

An American name meaning rhythm. Breeds: Australian Shepherd, Golden Retriever, American Coonhound.

Keona

A Hawaiian name meaning God’s gracious gift. Breeds: Poodle, Samoyed, Newfoundland.

Kandy

Sweet and fun, a great dog name. Breeds: American Eskimo Dog, Bolognese, Pug.

Keisha

A Swahili name meaning her life. Breeds: Rhodesian Ridgeback, Bloodhound, Basenji.

Kricket

An energetic name for a playful dog. Breeds: Jack Russell Terrier, Beagle, Miniature Pinscher.

Kiana

An Irish name, meaning ancient. Breeds: Greyhound, Irish Setter, Irish Wolfhound.

Katie

A classic dog name, meaning pure. Breeds: Brittany, Dalmatian, Cockapoo.

Kona

A Hawaiin name, great for a female dog. Breeds: Boxer, Doberman, Mastiff.

Kallie

A Greek name, meaning beautiful. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Bichon Frise, Maltese.

Kiwi

Bubbly, cheerful, affectionate. Breeds: Springer Spaniel, Bichon Frise, Pomeranian.

Kleo

Witty, bright, friendly. Breeds: Border Collie, Dalmatian, Poodle.

Kenna

Gentle, peaceable, sweet-natured. Breeds: French Bulldog, Cocker Spaniel, Pug.

Kamila

Relaxed, steady, amiable. Breeds: Rottweiler, Cairn Terrier, Greyhound.

Kara

Focused, attentive, quick learner. Breeds: Belgian Malinois, German Shepherd, Doberman.

Kikyo

Strong-hearted, devoted, loyal. Breeds: Shiba Inu, Akita, Jindo.

Kesi

Delicate, graceful, light-hearted. Breeds: Papillon, Italian Greyhound, Whippet.

Kelly

Friendly, affable, happy-go-lucky. Breeds: Irish Setter, Welsh Corgi, Boxer.

Kuma

Persistent, gritty, affectionate. Breeds: Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Rottweiler.

Kiva

Cheerful, sunny, optimistic. Breeds: Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Miniature Poodle, Bichon Frise.

Koral

Adventurous, lively, keen. Breeds: Fox Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Beagle.

Kanji

Graceful, gentle, kind-hearted. Breeds: Shih Tzu, Pekingese, Maltese.

Keira

Sweet-natured, affectionate, endearing. Breeds: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Havanese, Bichon Frise.