Okoye

Male

Meaning

head of Wakanda’s armed forces

Origin

Igbo

Pronunciation

/oʊˈkɔɪ/

Traits associated with the name Okoye:

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

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

That you have an appreciation for strong, powerful characters. Okoye is a character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and is the leader of the Dora Milaje, an all-female special forces team. She is a fierce warrior and a loyal protector of her people.

Is Okoye a good dog name?

Okoye has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Okoye 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

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Okoye was, in the past month, the 2372nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Okoye 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, Okoye was viewed 41 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Okoye is most adored in Illinois, Washington and California.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Texas, Iowa and New York.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Okoye is found in these categories:

superhero dog names
superhero

Named after a fierce, loyal warrior in Marvel's Black Panther.

Dog names like Okoye:

Ravager mercenary in Guardians
real life name of the Abomination
from The Punisher
Daredevil character
dark elf featured in Thor
tribe leader from Black Panther
Okoye dog name meaning

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