Looking for some Hawaiian dog names? We’ve got you covered.
One of the struggles of getting a dog is figuring out what to name them. After all, they’re going to be your companion for a long time, and you want them to have a great name. It’s what they’ll call at the vet’s office, what people will hear you calling at the park…
Some people agonize forever on what to name their dog, and it’s understandable. However, the sooner you name them, the better! Dogs do get to learn their name, and you want to start as early as possible in their development. You can teach them to come when called, etc., using their name, and you’ll see a real response to it — especially if you can drill it in early.
No pressure, then!
If you’re struggling to pick an amazing name for your dog, check out this list of Hawaiian names. Whether you’re Hawaiian yourself, or want to pay homage to a place you love, you can’t go wrong with any of these beautiful names.
Hawaiian Dog Names- Male Names
These names are great for a male dog!
- Ailani (high chief)
- Aka (shadow)
- Akamu (red earth)
- Akua (spirit)
- Bane (long-awaited child)
- Hae (growl)
- Hoku (star)
- Ilio (dog)
- Iniki (after a famous hurricane)
- Kai (ocean)
- Kale (strong)
- Kane (man)
- Keanu (cool mountain breeze)
- Keiki (child)
- Koa (brave)
- Kohala (after the volcano)
- Lani (sky)
- Lupo (wolf)
- Makani (wind)
- Mano (shark)
- Moku (island)
- Nahoa (bold)
- Nalani (silence of the heavens)
- Polo (large)
- Weuweu (fluffy)
Female Names
For a name with a feminine flair, pick one of these!
- Akela (grace)
- Alana (awakening)
- Diamond (a place)
- Etana (strong)
- Ewalani (from heaven)
- Isla (island)
- Kahlua (dancing)
- Kaia (the sea)
- Kaila (stylish)
- Kala (princess)
- Kana (a demigod)
- Kapua (flower)
- Keala (pathway)
- Kona (lady)
- Lea (a goddess)
- Lilo (generous)
- Luana (happy)
- Mahina (moonlight)
- Malia (peaceful)
- Maui (the place)
- Moana (ocean)
- Nana (spring)
- Nani (beauty)
- Ohana (family)
- Pearl (after a place)
These are all beautiful names for your dog! Don’t feel restricted either. You can always use a typically female name for a male dog, or vice versa.
Whatever feels right for your dog is what you should go with!
Staci is a writer living in Atlanta, Georgia. When not writing, she spends most of her time trying to keep up with her four rescue cats and Australian shepherd puppy.
