Introduction
The Jindo dog breed is a spitz-type hunting and guarding dog that is one of just a few breeds that was originally developed in South Korea. Although there is no written record of the breed’s development, they are believed to have become established on the Jindo Island many hundreds of years ago and are frequently employed to hunt deer and boar, often killing the quarry on their own. They are gentle and affectionate with their family and are known for their intense loyalty and high intelligence, making them excellent household pets and family companions. If you are looking for a name for your new Jindo dog, this list of names that honor their Korean heritage may provide some inspiration.
Jindo Dog Names in Pop Culture
Kimchi is a side dish that is made from fermented vegetables and often includes salted seafood. It has been considered a staple in Korean cuisine for thousands of years, and there are hundreds of varieties of Kimchi available. This makes it an excellent name for a Jindo breed dog from Korea, and apparently the perfect name for an elderly, blind King Charles Cavalier Spaniel mix dog in the Phillipenes as well. The ten to twelve-year-old dog was originally found wandering the streets in 2012 during a typhoon in Alabang, near the coast of the Philippines. His near-blindness made it difficult to survive on the street and when he was found he was thin, mangy, and extremely weak. Fortunately, he was rescued by a shelter named Compassion and Responsibility for Animals, is most often just referred to as CARA, and he regained both his health and his strength. When Eric and Thea brought their Golden Retriever Ginger to the shelter to help pick out a new family member, she seemed to be having none of it, snarling and snapping at most any dog that got too close or became too friendly.
The couple was about to give up on their search, when the spaniel mix, later to be dubbed Kimchi, made his way to them and put his paws on them. To their surprise, Ginger took to the chubby little dog almost immediately, so Eric and Thea brought him home. The two became fast friends right away and started spending most of their time together, and their pet parents took to tethering Kimchi to Ginger to keep him from wandering off and getting himself in trouble. It wasn’t long before Ginger began leading Kimchi places, effectively working as a guide dog for her sightless friend, without any previous training. Kimchi remains untethered when at home; the surroundings are familiar, and he has very little trouble getting around, although he does get smacked by the cats when he trips over them on occasion. When the dogs go out, however, they are constantly connected, and this has given Kimchi much greater freedom and allows Ginger to be in her favorite place, right next to Kimchi. Their bond has not only enriched their own lives, but it has also enriched the lives of many others. Ginger and Kimchi have now become an official therapy dog team, and they provide support to stressed-out students and corporate employees, as well as comfort and joy to patients at hospitals, special needs centers, and nursing homes throughout the Philipines.
Jindo Dog Name Considerations
Jindo dogs are one of just a handful of breeds of dogs that were originally developed in Korea, along with the Sapsali and the Dosa, so Korean names or names that honor Korean culture and values can make extremely appropriate names for these animals. There are many ways in which to select the perfect name from a list of cultural names like this one. Many people choose to pick a name from the tradition that describes the dog's personality or physical appearance such as Chung-Ui, a name that means loyalty, Sun-Hi, meaning obedience and joy, Jin-Ho, which means golden hero, or Myung-Ok, meaning bright pearl. Other individuals may prefer to honor the culture by picking a name that refers to the history of the breed, such as Saseum, the Korean word for deer, or Sutwaeji, the Korean word for boar, both customary quarry for hunting Jindo dogs. Another option is to use a word that represents the culture in other ways, such as Soju or Bokbunja, both alcoholic drinks that developed in Korea, or names such as Chopail, Chuseok, Dongji, or Yudu, each one a name that refers to popular festivals that are held in Korea each year.
Male Jindo Dog Names
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Bap
A traditional Korean cooked rice dish
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Bon-Hwa
A name that means utmost glory
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Chin-Hae
A name meaning truth
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Chul-Moo
A name meaning weapon of iron
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Chung-Ui
The Korean word for loyalty
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Chuseok
A traditional Korean harvest festival, held on the 15th day of the 8th lunar month
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Duck-Young
Virtue is unchanging is the meaning of this name
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Gochujang
A red chili paste that is commonly seen in Korea
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Hak-Kun
A name that means literate root
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Hallyu
A Chinese term that means Korean Wave, and refers to the global popularity of South Korean entertainment and pop culture
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Hyun-Ki
A name meaning the foundation of wisdom
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Hyun-Shik
A name that means the root of cleverness
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In-Su
Preserving wisdom is the meaning of this name
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Jae-Hwa
A name meaning rich and prosperous
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Jin-Ho
A name that means golden hero or leader
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Kang-Dae
A name that means strong or big
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Mun-Hee
A name that means shining or literate
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Pororo
A popular cartoon that was developed in South Korea
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Sang-Ook
A name meaning always well
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Sejong
A reference to Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Joseon period and the creator of the South Korean alphabet
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Seoul
The capital of South Korea and the largest city
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Shin
A name that means faith and trust in Korean, but belief, heart, and humble in Japanese
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Soju
A common alcoholic drink in Korea, made from rice, wheat, or barley
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Suck-Chin
A name that means unshakable rock
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Sutwaeji
The Korean word for boar
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Taekwondo
A martial art developed in Korea that has become an official Olympic sport
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Won-Shik
Head of the root is the meaning of this name
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Yong
A Korean name that means courage; used for both males and females
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Yong-Sun
A name meaning brave obedience
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Young-Soo
A name that means keeping prosperity
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Female Jindo Dog Names
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Shiri
A popular Korean film from 1999; the first film in Korean history to sell more than two million tickets in Seoul
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Ae-Cha
A name that means loving daughter
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Anju
A general term for a Korean side dish meant to be consumed with alcohol
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Bokbunja
A traditional Korean wine made from blackberries instead of grapes
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Bong-Cha
A name meaning superior daughter
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Chin-Sun
A name that means goodness
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Chopail
A lantern festival in honor of Buddha’s birthday
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Chung-Ae
A name that means righteous love
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Dongji
A winter solstice festival that is held in the 11th month
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Eun-Kyung
A name that means graceful gem
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Gim
An edible seaweed that was first cultivated in South Korea during the 17th century
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Hae-Won
A name meaning graceful garden
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Hangul
The South Korean alphabet is called Hangul
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Hyo-Sonn
Daughterly and gentle is the meaning of this name
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Hyun
A name meaning wise; used for both males and females
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Hyun-Ok
A name that means wise pearl
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Jiseong
The Korean word for intelligence
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Jung
A name that means chaste; used for both males and females
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Kimchi
A side dish of fermented vegetables and sometimes seafood that is a staple food for the Koreans
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Kyung-Soon
A name that means gentle and honorable
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Mi-Hi
A name meaning beautiful joy
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Myung-Ok
A name that means bright pearl
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Ondol
A traditional underfloor method of heating that was first used thousands of years ago
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Pagoda
Several of the Pagodas in South Korea have been declared national treasures
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Saseum
The Korean word for deer
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Soon-Bok
A name meaning gentle and blessed
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Sun-Hi
A name that means obedience and joy
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Young-Il
A name meaning superior forever
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Young-Soon
A name that means flower and mild
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Yudu
A water greeting festival held on the 15th day of the 6th month; people bathe and wash their hair with the intent to rid themselves of bad luck
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