Shiro

Male

Meaning

fourth son

Origin

Japanese

Pronunciation

/ʃiɹoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Shiro:

Dogs named Shiro tend to be loving, brave, and resilient. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Shiro suggests that you have an appreciation for Japanese culture and language. It could also suggest that you have a fondness for the color white, as Shiro is the Japanese word for white.

Is Shiro a good dog name?

Shiro 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. Shiro 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

1,118
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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,263
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Shiro was, in the past month, the 2054th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of November 2024, Shiro 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, Shiro was viewed 191 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Shiro is most adored in Alaska, Oklahoma and Alabama.

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

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Shiro:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Akita Breed
  3. Pomeranian
  4. American Eskimo
  5. Bichon Frise

Shiro is found in these categories:

japanese dog names
japanese

Means "white" in Japanese, often used in anime and manga.

Dog names like Shiro:

true second son
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Lion
marked by or emitting or filled with smoke
From The Stony Field
Shiro dog name meaning

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