Kari

Unisex

Meaning

Gust of wind

Origin

Norse

Pronunciation

/หˆkษ‘หri/

Traits associated with the name Kari:

Dogs named Kari tend to be loving, loyal, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Kari?

Naming your dog Kari suggests that you have a strong connection to the name and may have a personal connection to it. It could also suggest that you are a creative person who likes to think outside the box when it comes to naming things.

Is Kari a good dog name?

Kari 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. Kari isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

2,594
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2,067
New York City Dog Name Database
2,402
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Kari is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Kari was, in the past month, the 3162nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2024, Kari is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Kari was viewed 83 times, and liked 2 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Kari is most adored in Utah, South Carolina and Texas.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Maryland, Oregon and District of Columbia.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Kari:

  1. Rottweiler
  2. Pug
  3. Lhasa Apso
  4. Poodle
  5. American Eskimo

Kari is found in these categories:

scandinavian dog names
scandinavian

Commonly used in Norway, derived from Old Norse meaning "pure".

celestial dog names
celestial

Nordic origins link her to sky gods, embodying heavenly attributes.

Dog names like Kari:

Friend
Destiny.
Stork
Coffee liqueur
the name of a star
Beautiful
Kari dog name meaning

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Paula (Departamento de Managua, Nicaragua)
I don't like it because there are girls who are called that too Kari and she thinks it's a name for people not for animals and the worst in a dog ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿ˜ ๐Ÿฅณ
June 15, 2022 โ—† Translated

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