Looking for the perfect name for your new puppy? This list of 200 dog names that start with K is here to help! You’ll find both male and female dog names, each with its real meaning and sometimes the origin. These are all dog names, not baby names, so you can choose a name that fits your furry friend’s personality, look, and energy.
Take your time exploring the names, and pick the one that feels just right for your puppy. Don’t forget to bookmark or share this list so you can easily come back whenever you need a dog name!
Male Dog names starting with the letter “K,” along with their meanings
| No | Name | Meaning |
| 1 | King | A male ruler |
| 2 | Knight | A soldier with high rank |
| 3 | Kernel | The soft inner part of a seed |
| 4 | Kite | A flying toy moved by wind |
| 5 | Key | A tool used to open a lock |
| 6 | Knuckle | A joint of a finger |
| 7 | Knot | A tied piece of rope |
| 8 | Keeper | Someone who watches over something |
| 9 | Kid | A young child or young goat |
| 10 | Kick | A hit made with the foot |
| 11 | Kicker | Someone who kicks |
| 12 | Kindle | To start a fire |
| 13 | Kind | Being gentle and caring |
| 14 | Knightly | Having qualities of a knight |
| 15 | Kernelly | Full of kernels |
| 16 | Kiln | A high-heat oven for baking clay |
| 17 | Kettle | A container for boiling water |
| 18 | Kelp | A type of seaweed |
| 19 | Keyhole | A small opening for a key |
| 20 | Keystone | A central supporting stone in an arch |
| 21 | Kinsman | A male relative |
| 22 | Kin | Family members |
| 23 | Knead | To press and fold dough |
| 24 | Knoll | A small round hill |
| 25 | Knack | A natural skill |
| 26 | Knit | To join yarn into fabric |
| 27 | Knitter | Someone who knits |
| 28 | Knuckleball | A baseball pitch that moves oddly |
| 29 | Keel | The bottom structure of a boat |
| 30 | Keen | Sharp or eager |
| 31 | Keeperly | Being like a keeper |
| 32 | Kernelman | A man who handles kernels |
| 33 | Kickerly | Having a kicking nature |
| 34 | Kinsley | Relating to family or kin |
| 35 | Keelson | A beam inside a ship |
| 36 | Kilter | A proper working condition |
| 37 | Kink | A twist or bend |
| 38 | Kinky | Having small tight curls |
| 39 | Kit | A set of tools or items |
| 40 | Kitten | A baby cat |
| 41 | Kitler | One who prepares kits |
| 42 | Kitt | A small cat or kitten |
| 43 | Kibble | Small pieces of dry pet food |
| 44 | Kilt | A knee-length Scottish skirt |
| 45 | Kilnman | A man who works with kilns |
| 46 | Kilowatt | A unit of electrical power |
| 47 | Kilo | A measure that means one thousand |
| 48 | Kilterman | Someone keeping things in order |
| 49 | Kindred | Related by family |
| 50 | Kingdom | A land ruled by a king |
| 51 | Kingsman | A loyal person serving a king |
| 52 | Kingly | Having the nature of a king |
| 53 | Kinsfolk | Family members |
| 54 | Kinner | A maker of kin groups |
| 55 | Ketchup | A tomato based sauce |
| 56 | Kernelstone | A stone shaped like a kernel |
| 57 | Kettler | Someone who works with kettles |
| 58 | Kett | A small kettle |
| 59 | Kedge | A small anchor |
| 60 | Kedgewick | A place with a kedge anchor |
| 61 | Keener | Someone who is eager |
| 62 | Kempt | Neat and tidy |
| 63 | Ken | Knowledge or understanding |
| 64 | Kennel | A shelter for dogs |
| 65 | Keeperman | A man who keeps or watches things |
| 66 | Keenheart | Having an eager or sharp spirit |
| 67 | Keenset | A sharp set of tools |
| 68 | Keg | A small barrel |
| 69 | Kex | A hollow plant stem |
| 70 | Kickoff | The start of something |
| 71 | Kickerboy | A boy who kicks |
| 72 | Kickstand | A support for a bicycle |
| 73 | Kickstick | A stick used for kicking drills |
| 74 | Kilobar | A measure equal to one thousand bars |
| 75 | Kiltie | Someone wearing a kilt |
| 76 | Kimono | A traditional Japanese robe |
| 77 | Kindness | The quality of being kind |
| 78 | Kingpin | The main or most important person |
| 79 | Kinsleyan | Relating to family ties |
| 80 | Kitbag | A bag for carrying gear |
| 81 | Kitbox | A box for tools |
| 82 | Kitcase | A case for kits |
| 83 | Kitchen | A room where food is cooked |
| 84 | Kitchener | A cook or kitchen worker |
| 85 | Kitefly | A flying kite |
| 86 | Ketchupman | A worker handling ketchup |
| 87 | Keyland | A land with keys |
| 88 | Keypad | A small set of buttons |
| 89 | Keystoneer | One who works with keystones |
| 90 | Keyring | A ring holding keys |
| 91 | Keyset | A complete key group |
| 92 | Keywork | Work involving keys |
| 93 | Kiltmaker | Someone who makes kilts |
| 94 | Kiteman | Someone who flies kites |
| 95 | Kiteshaw | A place where kites fly |
| 96 | Kineman | A man with knowledge or understanding |
| 97 | Kindlelight | Light made from a flame |
| 98 | Knolltop | The top of a small hill |
| 99 | Knapsack | A bag carried on the back |
| 100 | Knifeman | A man who works with knives |
Female Dog names starting with the letter “K,” along with their meanings
| No | Name | Meaning |
| 1 | Kaia | Pure (Scandinavian) |
| 2 | Kaira | Peaceful (Greek) |
| 3 | Kalli | Beautiful (Greek) |
| 4 | Kendra | Knowledge (English) |
| 5 | Kenna | Born of fire (Scottish) |
| 6 | Kiera | Dark-haired (Irish) |
| 7 | Kiara | Light, clear (Italian) |
| 8 | Kiki | Double happiness (Japanese) |
| 9 | Kiley | Spotted (Irish) |
| 10 | Kimora | Royal (African) |
| 11 | Kira | Throne; leader (Slavic) |
| 12 | Kismet | Fate (Turkish) |
| 13 | Koral | Coral (English) |
| 14 | Kortney | Short nose (English) |
| 15 | Krista | Follower of Christ (Latin) |
| 16 | Kyra | Sun (Persian) |
| 17 | Kylie | Boomerang (Aboriginal) |
| 18 | Kyla | Narrow, straight (Scottish) |
| 19 | Kady | Pure (English) |
| 20 | Kallie | Beauty (Greek) |
| 21 | Kassidy | Clever (Irish) |
| 22 | Katia | Pure (Russian) |
| 23 | Kayla | Laurel (Hebrew) |
| 24 | Keely | Slender (Irish) |
| 25 | Kendra | Knowledgeable (English) |
| 26 | Kenzie | Fair one (Scottish) |
| 27 | Kenzi | Fair, harmonious (Scottish) |
| 28 | Kiana | Divine (Hawaiian) |
| 29 | Kiera | Dark-haired beauty (Irish) |
| 30 | Kiki | Chosen one (Japanese) |
| 31 | Kim | Brave (English) |
| 32 | Kimber | From the meadow (English) |
| 33 | Kinley | Fair-headed warrior (Scottish) |
| 34 | Kianna | God’s grace (Irish) |
| 35 | Kinsley | King’s meadow (English) |
| 36 | Kit | Carrier of Christ (English) |
| 37 | Kitana | Princess (Japanese) |
| 38 | Kiya | Moonlight (African) |
| 39 | Kizzy | Cinnamon (African) |
| 40 | Kloe | Bright, pure (Greek) |
| 41 | Kodi | Helpful (Native American) |
| 42 | Kora | Maiden (Greek) |
| 43 | Kortney | Short nose (English) |
| 44 | Kourtney | Short nose (English) |
| 45 | Kris | Follower of Christ (Greek) |
| 46 | Kristi | Christian follower (Greek) |
| 47 | Kristine | Christian follower (Greek) |
| 48 | Krystal | Clear, transparent (Greek) |
| 49 | Kyla | Narrow, straight (Scottish) |
| 50 | Kylie | Boomerang (Aboriginal) |
| 51 | Kyra | Sun (Persian) |
| 52 | Kay | Rejoice (English) |
| 53 | Kacey | Brave (Irish) |
| 54 | Kadence | Rhythm (English) |
| 55 | Kaelin | Mighty warrior (Irish) |
| 56 | Kailani | Sea and sky (Hawaiian) |
| 57 | Kailey | Keeper of the keys (English) |
| 58 | Kaisha | Alive (African) |
| 59 | Kala | Art, virtue (Sanskrit) |
| 60 | Kalani | The heavens (Hawaiian) |
| 61 | Kalina | Flower (Slavic) |
| 62 | Kallista | Most beautiful (Greek) |
| 63 | Kamila | Perfect, complete (Latin) |
| 64 | Kamryn | Vitality (American) |
| 65 | Kanya | Young woman (Thai) |
| 66 | Kara | Pure (Italian) |
| 67 | Karen | Pure (Danish) |
| 68 | Karina | Beloved (Russian) |
| 69 | Karis | Grace (Greek) |
| 70 | Karla | Strong (German) |
| 71 | Karmen | Song (Spanish) |
| 72 | Karolina | Free woman (Slavic) |
| 73 | Kassandra | Helper of men (Greek) |
| 74 | Kassia | Cinnamon (Greek) |
| 75 | Katana | Sword (Japanese) |
| 76 | Kate | Pure (English) |
| 77 | Katelyn | Pure (English) |
| 78 | Kathleen | Pure (Irish) |
| 79 | Katerina | Pure (Greek) |
| 80 | Katharine | Pure (Greek) |
| 81 | Kathy | Pure (Greek) |
| 82 | Katrina | Pure (Greek) |
| 83 | Kaycee | Brave (Irish) |
| 84 | Kayden | Fighter (American) |
| 85 | Kayla | Laurel (Hebrew) |
| 86 | Kayleigh | Keeper of the keys (Irish) |
| 87 | Keira | Dark-haired (Irish) |
| 88 | Kendra | Knowledgeable (English) |
| 89 | Kenley | Fair meadow (English) |
| 90 | Kennedy | Helmeted chief (Irish) |
| 91 | Kensley | Fair meadow (English) |
| 92 | Kenzie | Fair one (Scottish) |
| 93 | Kenya | Mountains (African) |
| 94 | Kerry | Dark-haired (Irish) |
| 95 | Kesha | Favorite (African) |
| 96 | Kessy | Brave (English) |
| 97 | Kiana | Divine (Hawaiian) |
| 98 | Kianna | God’s grace (Irish) |
| 99 | Kimora | Royal (African) |
| 100 | Kyla | Narrow, straight (Scottish) |
