Hoshi

Female

Meaning

star

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/hoʃi/

Traits associated with the name Hoshi:

Dogs named Hoshi tend to be loving, resilient, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Hoshi suggests that you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and language. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for the night sky and stars.

Is Hoshi a good dog name?

Hoshi 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. Hoshi 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

909
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
2,667
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hoshi was, in the past month, the 2291st most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hoshi 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, Hoshi was viewed 62 times, and liked 1 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Hoshi is most adored in Connecticut, Texas and Arizona.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, South Dakota and Nevada.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Hoshi:

  1. Shih Tzu
  2. Akita Breed

Hoshi is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

Means "star" in Japanese, often used in names and titles.

Dog names like Hoshi:

sun vegetables
From Hadda's Field
From The Hay Clearing
Noble and serene
Plant With Red Berries
Home Ruler
Hoshi dog name meaning

Comments icon Comments (3)

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Hoshi Leon (Guanajuato, Mexico)
That's my puppy's name
October 03, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Hoshi desde cusco Perú (Cusco, Peru)
A very beautiful name for my pet
June 06, 2023 ◆ Translated

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Hoshi (Provincia de Panama, Panama)
I'm lovin 'it
May 23, 2022 ◆ Translated

Let us know what you think of Hoshi as a dog name!