Top 90 Korean Dog Names – Male and Female! (2023)

You have gotten a new dog and you need a unique puppy name for your pet! Most pet owners want a name so unique it would stand out when you call out to your dog in a public space. Well, you should check out names for dogs from other languages.

We have created a special list of Korean dog names. One thing you should note is that Korean names are heavily inspired by Buddhism and they can be multi-syllabic. When choosing a puppy name, make sure you go for names that are easy to pronounce and will not confuse your dog later on due to the difficulty in pronunciation.

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Cute Korean Male Dog Names

For ease of reference, we have categorized the names according to the gender of dogs to allow you to choose from a wide spectrum of names while ensuring that the names fit the gender of your dog. Some of the names are;

1. Dak-Ho: meaning a deep lake
2. Geon: which means strength
3. Ho-Seok: meaning strong, heaven
4. Hwan: meaning shining and bright
5. Jae-Hee: meaning shining
6. Jong-Seok: meaning great, eminent
7. Kyu: meaning standard
8. Min-ho: brave and heroic
9. Seo-Jin: meaning omen
10. Seulgi: the name means wisdom which can also be reflective of the kind of dog breed you own
11. Seung: winning
12. Suk: rock, stone
13. Su-won: defend, protect
14. Tae-Hui: big, great
15. U-Yeong: glory, honor
16. Yeo: mildness
17. Yu-Jin: precious, valuable
18. Baek: the name means a Brother
19. Beom: A model
20. Bon-Hwa: the name means Glorious which could be reminiscent of the beauty your dog possess
21. Chung-Ae: a name which means Noble and love
22. Dae: a very short name and not hard to pronounce which means Greatness
23. Daeshim: means The greatest mind
24. Dong: the name means East
25. Eun: could be a fun name for a dog that came into your life and infected you with love. The name means Charity
26. Haneul: which means Heavenly
27. Haru: the name means One day and could serve as a reminder of the day your dog came into your life
28. Hayangi: a great name for a white dog. It means Whitey
29. Heendungi: another name you can choose for your dog if it is a white dog as the name means Whitish
30. Horang-i: if you want to call your dog a ferocious name, this might be a great choice for your dog. The name means Tiger
31. Hwan: a name perfect for dogs that are Bright and shining
32. Hyeon: a name which means Virtuous
33. Hyuk: the name means Radiant and could be a perfect choice for dogs that show and give so much joy to you.
34. Hyun: subject to the breed of your dog, this name is a great choice for your dog. It means Intelligent and bright
35. Hyun Ki: when a dog starts showing some attributes of intelligence, this is a great name to also settle for. it means Clever, wise, expert, and intelligent
36. Hyun Shik: another name to depict intelligence. It means Smart, brilliant, and clever
37. Jae: the name means Wealthy
38. Jae-Hee: Shining
39. Jashik: subject to the conditions upon which you chose to get a dog, this is another name that would foster an endearment between you and your dog. It means Child
40. Jeju: an exotic island in Korea
41. Jeong: means serene
42. Ji: means wisdom
43. Jin: stands for precious
44. Jong-Seok: If your dog is a descendant of a great breed, this name would serve to further remind you of how important your dog is. The name means “great and eminent” in Korean.
45. Joon: A great name for a potential show dog. It means “immense talent”
46. Jum: The name means “King” or “ruler”
47. Jun: The name means Handsome
48. Jung: Mean “righteous” in Korean

Cute Korean Female Dog names

1. Ae-Cha: loving daughter
2. Bae: inspiration
3. Bo-mi: beautiful, pretty
4. Bong Cha: ultimate girl
5. Choon-Hee: spring girl
6. Danbi: welcome rain
7. Eui: righteousness
8. Eun: silver
9. Gaeul: fall, autumn
10. Hae: ocean
11. Ha-eun: kindness, mercy
12. Hea: grace
13. Hye: intelligent
14. In-na: graceful and delicate
15. Ji-a: wisdom, and knowledge
16. Kwan: strong
17. Mee: beauty
18. Nam-Sun: pure and honest
19. Seok-Yeong: petal, flower
20. So-Hui: splendid, glorious
21. Sung: successor
22. Ye-Jin: precious and valuable
23. Yu-na: to endure
24. Joo: meaning Jewel
25. Ki: meaning Rising
26. Kuri: meaning Copper
27. Kwan: which means Strong
28. Mi Kyong: which means Beauty and brightness
29. Mi Sun: A combination of beauty and goodness
30. Mi-Cha: A beautiful girl
31. Mi-Hi: Beautiful and joyful
32. Min: Clever, quick-minded, and responding
33. Min-Jee: Brightness and wisdom
34. Mishil: A beautiful kingdom
35. Mi-Young: Everlasting beauty
36. Mongsil-i: Fluffy like a cloud
37. Myung: Clear
38. Nam-Sun: Honest and pure
39. Nari: Lily flower
40. Nun-i Nun’: which means ‘snow’. Could be a perfect name for an all-white dog

Why Give Your Dog a Korean Dog Name?

Dog names are essential to the dog ownership experience as much as nurturing for them is. It is totally understandable if you want a very unique name to avoid a scenario where your dog shares the same name with another in your neighborhood.

I mean, you wouldn’t want to call your dog’s name in the park and another dog comes running because he or she thinks you called out for them also. Amongst other languages out there, Korean dog names stand out.

It is also possible that you have gotten yourself a Korean dog breeds like the Korean jindo,  Jeju Dog, Nureongi, Pungsan dog, and dosa dog amongst others, and finding an appropriate name is proving a little difficult, you have come to the right place. We hope that you got some inspiration for future Korean dog names!

Conclusion for Cute Korean Dog Names

Remember, there is no rule that your dog name must be one that has the deepest of meanings or carry some overly intrinsic value. What matters is how you feel about the name and how your puppy feels about the name (yes! dogs do have feelings about their names).

When you are searching for a Korean dog name for your dog, remember to choose one that is easy for you to pronounce and your dog can easily get used to it.

As a rule of pronunciation, Korean names with a hyphen between two names are to be pronounced like two names and not mashed together. If you need any help with choosing a befitting Korean name, you can choose a name that reminds you of a place and time in your life.