Hippo

Unisex

What does Hippo mean?

A large, mostly herbivorous, semi-aquatic mammal native to sub-Saharan Africa.

What's the origin of Hippo?

Greek

How is Hippo pronounced?

ˈhɪpoʊ

What does it say about you to have a cat named Hippo?

With a cat named Hippo, you're clearly a whimsical soul who loves a good paradox. You appreciate the unexpected, find joy in the absurd, and probably have a knack for telling stories that leave people grinning. Your creativity is as boundless as a hippo in a china shop.

Is Hippo a good cat name?

Hippo has two syllables, which most vets and trainers tend to recommend. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for your kitty to recognize. Hippo isn't one of the most common cat names, so your kitty will make waves! If you love the name, you should pick it!

Hippo is found in these categories:

animal cat names
animal

Named after a large, water-loving mammal, it's quirky and unexpected!

fat cat names
fat

Hippos are big, round, and love lounging around, just like chubby kitties!

Popularity

Based on likes, Hippo ranks #4,046 with users of MeowNames.com.

Hippo is not a common cat name. If you love to stand out, this is a very good thing!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Hippo was, over the past 30 days, the 1836th ranked cat name for views on MeowNames.com.

As of December 2024, Hippo is a name that's increasing in popularity with new kitten owners. According to our stats, it's more fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a bit of variance in rank for this name. That might suggest its popularity is based on seasonal factors or perhaps pop culture events.

In the past week, Hippo was viewed 17 times, and liked 0 times.

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