Introduction
In 2001 and 2002, Sony Computer Entertainment released a game onto PlayStation 2 called Ico. The action and adventure game was a minimalist approach to the classic “boy meets girl” game concept. Fumito Ueda designed and directed it, and it took four years to develop.
The game follows a boy born with horns that most people consider a bad omen. He’s locked in a fortress, and the player’s job is to explore it, solve puzzles, and assist the castle’s Queen’s daughter, Yorda. This exciting and riveting game is one that can end up becoming a significant part of your life, which is why you may consider Ico dog names.
Read on to find out the many weird and wonderful Ico-related dog names that could end up becoming your favorite.
Ico Dog Names in Pop Culture
If someone you don’t know asks from where your dog’s name originates, you may feel a little embarrassment at telling them it relates to a video game. Therefore, if you can connect the title back to a dog in pop culture, you then have a backup plan too. The name can still link to Ico, but it can also be one to which more people can relate. Two such dog names are Rico and Queenie.
Rico forms part of the game’s name Ico, while Queenie is a variant of Queen – the owner of the castle in which Ico remains trapped. Read on to find out more about these two dogs and their connection to Ico.
Rico was a Border Collie who could recognize the names of over 250 of his toys then collect them when you asked him to. Like Ico in the game of the same name, he was unique. He didn’t have horns, but he had a broad vocabulary understanding. Rico understood more than 200 words, and such was his intelligence that scientists wanted to know more about him.
Animal psychologist Juliane Kaminski from the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology began studying Rico to find out if what his owners were saying was true. It was. Out of all tests, Rico could retrieve 37 out of 40 items you named, and would also remember those names up to four weeks after you said them.
The tests involved using all 200 of the items of which Rico supposedly knew the names. The scientists then put the toys in random groups of ten things in 20 sets. The toys were set up in a room, with the owner and the dog brought in. The owner would then say the names of two items, asking the dog to retrieve them. After the research, scientists determined that his vocabulary was as broad as that of a parrot, trained ape, sea lion, and dolphin.
It’s clear to see that Rico is as unique as Ico, but what about Queenie, the dog? Queenie is a variant of Queen, the owner of the castle in the PlayStation 2 game. She was a dog from the 1920s who played several roles in different films. She was most well-known for her role in the 1922 film Trouble but also starred in the 1931 movie Queenie of Hollywood, Peck’s Bad Boy in 1921, and Pardon my Pups in 1934.
Ico Dog Name Considerations
Before you give your pooch an Ico dog name that may not end up suiting them, you may like to consider a few points. The first one is the relatability to the game and games in general. Ico is a game that can take you down several avenues with dog names.
You can focus on the game’s characters, or you can look at developers, manufacturers, designers, and even game reviewers. Anything relating to Ico and its production could be a valid Ico dog name.
The next point to consider would be gender. Most Ico dog names, fortunately, are unisex. As a result, you don’t have to be too careful. However, if you’re not sure, it might help to research and discover how other people have used that particular name.
Finally, focus on your dog’s personality. If your pooch is brave and curious, then a name like Ico – after the game’s unique character, will fit perfectly. You can also choose variants of titles such as Queenie after the Queen in the game.
Essentially, anything relating to Ico can become an excellent dog name. Take the time to review your options, learn your new dog’s characteristics, and finally come up with a suitable name that shows your passion for the game Ico and your love for your new dog.
Male Ico Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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Ico
The video game and main character
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Rico
A play on Ico
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Nico
A variant of Ico
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Sce
The Japan studio who developed the game
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Fumito
The game designer's name
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Ueda
The game designer's surname
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Omen
What the townspeople consider Ico to be
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Warrior
The people who lock away Ico in a castle
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Fort
Short for fortress, where Ico is
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Shadow
There are shadow-like creatures in the castle
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Puzzle
The game has many puzzles to solve
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Colossus
Ico was re-released with Shadow of the Colossus
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Sony
Ico's publisher
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| 0 |
Kenji
The game producer
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Kaido
Kenji's surname
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| 0 |
Michiru
The game composer
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| 0 |
Oshima
Michiru's surname
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| 0 |
Koichi
A game composer
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| 0 |
Zaki
Of Yamazaki, Koichi's surname
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| 0 |
Mitsu
Short for Mitsukuni Murayama, a game composer
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Yama
A part of Murayama
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Dimension
From 3D, the platform the game is on
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Vortex
There are black vortexes in the game
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Eeko
How Ico is pronounced
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Eko
Variant spelling of Ico
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Ruler
Ruler of the castle
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Manga
Inspiration for Ico
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Galaxy
Of Galaxy Express 999
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Key
Of Key frame animation in Ico
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Eno
Of Kenji Eno
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Female Ico Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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Bloom
Of bloom lighting, a feature in the game
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Yoruda
The Japanese spelling for Yorda
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Yorda
The Queen's daughter
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Sega
Another game the developers worked on
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Zero
Of Enemy Zero, inspiration for Ico
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Virtua
Of Virtua Fighter, Ico inspiration
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Lemmings
A puzzle platform video game
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Flash
Of Flashback, an inspiring game for Ico's creation
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Persia
From Prince of Persia
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Georgia
From Italian artist Giorgio who did cover art
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Chirico
Giorgio's surname
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Yasuhide
Sony vice president
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Yashi
Of Kobayashi, Yasuhide's surname
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Kazuhiro
Voice actor for Ico
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Kazu
Part of Ico's voice actor
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Hiro
Part of the voice actor's name
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Rieko
Yorda's voice actress
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Taka
Of Takahashi, Yorda's voice actress' surname
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Misa
Queen's voice actress
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Watanabe
Misa's surname
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Kiri
Part of the Ico soundtrack
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Seritsu
Part of Melody in the Mist soundtrack
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Michiru
Composer of the soundtrack
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| 0 |
Oshima
Michiru's surname
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| 0 |
Koichi
Involved in Ico's soundtrack
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| 0 |
Shiro
Part of the Ico novel name
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Viz
Viz Media published an English version of Ico's novel
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Misher
Of Misher Films, bringing about an Ico film
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Famitsu
A magazine that reviewed Ico
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Edge
A publication that ranked the Ico game
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Lopez
Of Miguel Lopez, Gamespot's reviewer
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Eiji
A game designer who took inspiration from Ico
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Written by Jenna Van Der Hoorn
Published: 03/14/2019, edited: 01/30/2020
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