Bodhi

Bodhi has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Bodhi isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Naming your dog Bodhi is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.

Bodhi was, in the past month, the 520th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Bodhi is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Bodhi was viewed 99 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Bodhi's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Bodhi is most adored in New York, Washington and Arkansas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Louisiana, Indiana and West Virginia.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Bodhi.

Most popular breeds named Bodhi:

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Siberian Husky
3. German Shepherd
4. Australian Shepherd
5. Rottweiler

Bodhi is found in these categories:

spiritual

Derived from Buddhism, the term signifies enlightenment or awakening, often associated with spiritual growth and understanding.