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Hello, dog lovers!
Today, I'd like to share some tips on Japanese dog names♪
When welcoming a puppy into your family, a name is essential. Deciding on a name can be a difficult decision...
There are many ways to name a dog, such as easy to pronounce, a name chosen intuitively, a name that matches your image, or a name that's unique. After all, naming can be a time-consuming process!
First of all, what kind of name is best? Let's think about it together!
【A name that's easy to pronounce and understand】
When naming your dog, it's best to choose a name that's easy for both humans and dogs to understand!
When walking your dog or going out, it's best to choose a name that won't bother you when you're out and about, even if you have to call out its name loudly. If you accidentally let your dog off the leash and it runs away, you're probably reluctant to choose a name that's long or that could lead to misunderstandings...
- Names that are similar to people's names
- Names that are too long
- Names that are difficult to pronounce
We recommend keeping these three points in mind when naming your dog!
Names that are similar to people's names can be awkward, and long names can be difficult for dogs to remember. It would be great if you could give your dog a name that is neither embarrassing nor painful for both of you. ♪
【Dog Name Rankings 2021】
Now, as for the dog name rankings you're curious about, they're from Aipet Insurance Co., Ltd.
From the article "Pet Name Rankings 2021" published on May 21, 2021
The dog name rankings have been released. The results are as follows!
| Dog Name Ranking (Overall) | |
|---|---|
| 1st | Mugi |
| 2nd | Coco |
| 3rd | Mocha |
| 4th | Marron |
| 5th | Chocolate |
| 6th | Komugi |
| 7th | Leo |
| 8th | Moko |
| 9th | Kinako |
| 10th | Latte |
| Dog Name Ranking (Male) | |
|---|---|
| 1st | Leo |
| 2nd | Marron |
| 3rd | Choco | 4th | Sora |
| Mugi | |
| 6th place | Roy |
| 7th place | Maru |
| 8th place | Leon |
| 9th place | Latte |
| 10th place | Empty |
| Dog Name Ranking (Female) | |
|---|---|
| 1st | Coco |
| 2nd | Mocha |
| 3rd | Mugi | 4th | Kinako |
| 5th place | Komugi |
| 6th place | Momo |
| 7th place | Hana |
| 8th place | Moko |
| 9th place | Marron |
| 10th place | Sakura |
As you can see from the above, nearly half of the names in the rankings are Japanese-style, and in the rankings for females, more than half (6) are Japanese-style!
All names are three characters or less, making them easy to pronounce and easy to remember.
The popularity of the name "Mugi" is evident from its appearance in both male and female names.
In the male rankings, the fourth-place "sora" and the tenth-place "sky" differ in whether they're written in kanji or hiragana, but both have different impressions. Hiragana conveys a healthy and relaxed impression, while kanji conveys a more organized and crisp impression.
In recent years, it has become common for owners to name their dogs in kanji.
Will dogs named in kanji become more common in the future?
Why is Japanese-style names on the rise? 】
So, why are Japanese-style names so popular?
I'll summarize my thoughts here!
First of all, there are various reasons for this.
One possible reason is the current global boom in Japanese dog breeds, including Akitas and Shiba Inus.
It seems that an increasing number of international celebrities and famous people are adopting Japanese-style Japanese dogs into their families. In recent years, Russian female figure skater Zagitova named her Akita "Masaru," which is still fresh in our memory. ♪
This global boom in Japanese dogs may have inspired dog lovers in Japan.
In addition, compared to overseas, raising Japanese dogs is less expensive and there are many of them, which is why many households in Japan are raising them. Since Japanese names are a natural fit for Japanese dogs, perhaps we've seen an increase in the adoption of Japanese names for dogs in recent years?
On the other hand, the change in the era name from Heisei to Reiwa is also said to be a factor in the Japanese name boom.
Some believe that the change in the era name allows for the use of native names instead of Western-style names, further emphasizing the identity of dogs living in Japan.
How will Japanese-style names be created in the future?
【Japanese Names】
With the Japanese name boom in full swing, you'll want to avoid names that are similar to other dogs.
Just as each dog's appearance is unique, pet owners also want to use creative names to differentiate their pets from others. (Of course, there are cases where this is not the case.)
When it comes to naming your pet, it can take some thought.
Today, we've put together a few recommended naming tips in the hopes that they'll be of some help when naming your pet!
Please make use of this! ♪
・Names derived from plants
This naming style, like "Mugi" (Wheat) and "Sakura" (Sakura), has even made it into the top rankings. Why not name your dog after a plant, reflecting your hopes for its appearance, personality, and development?
Below are some examples! Please use them for reference!
- Momiji, Botan, Sotetsu, Tsukushi
- Matsu, Nagi, Zelkova, Zelkova
・Old-fashioned names
Taking a name from a person is also an option.
However, when it comes to the name of a close friend or a famous person, you might be a little hesitant to say that name in public. So why not try an old-fashioned name!
- Chachamaru, Mamekichi, Kotaro, Goemon
- Oume, Sanpei, Yasuke, Gonta
・Food Names
Surprisingly, there seem to be a lot of dog owners who name their dogs after food.
Here are some names that have a Japanese feel!
- Udon, Rice, Strawberry, Wasabi
- Chikuwa, Norio, Monaka, Mochi
- Mizore, Arare, Mushroom, Bean Paste
You can probably think of so many!♪
Food names are often easier to understand and more cute than plant or old-fashioned names!
Why not try naming them to match your image?
【Name Trivia!】
Finally, I'd like to share some naming trivia with you!
Dog owners may have experienced this, but after an examination, they often refer to their pet at the vet by its owner's last name, such as "Sato XX-chan" or "Suzuki XX-kun."
It's a good idea to consider how your last name and your dog's name will go together when naming your dog. ♪
Please use this little tip for reference!
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