Yoshi
Meaning
Lucky / righteous
Origin
Japanese
Pronunciation
/joʊʃi/
Traits associated with the name Yoshi:
Dogs named Yoshi tend to be loving, affectionate, and good-natured. This name is also associated with companionship, beauty, and empathy.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Yoshi?
That you have a fondness for the Nintendo character Yoshi, and that you likely have a playful and creative personality.
Is Yoshi a good dog name?
Yoshi 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. Yoshi 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
Naming your dog Yoshi is certainly a thing, but it's one of the more niche choices out there according to our data.
Popularity: Historical Trend
Yoshi was, in the past month, the 269th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.
As of July 2025, Yoshi 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, Yoshi was viewed 97 times, and liked 2 times.
Popularity: United States
The map below shows Yoshi's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.
Yoshi is most adored in New Hampshire, Tennessee and Florida.
By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Maryland, Maine and Massachusetts.
Popularity: Around The World
And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Yoshi.
Most popular breeds named Yoshi:
- Chihuahua
- Shih Tzu
- German Shepherd
- Chow Chow
- Akita Breed
Yoshi is found in these categories:
cute
Nintendo's friendly dinosaur character lends playful, endearing charm to pups.
small
Yoshi means "good luck" in Japanese, perfect for tiny pups!
japanese
A common Japanese name meaning "good luck" or "respectful."
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