Tonga Dog Names

Introduction

Officially the Kingdom of Tonga, Tonga is a country and archipelago consisting of 169 islands, 36 of which are inhabited. Located in the southern Pacific Ocean, and spreading across about 500 miles, Tonga is surrounded by Fiji and Wallis and Futuna to the northwest, Samoa to the northeast, Niue to the east, Kermadec to the southwest and New Caledonia and Vanuatu to the farther west. Tonga is home to around 100,000 people, about 70% of whom reside on the main island of Tongatapu.

The unique island country of Tonga has a lot to offer, including a number of unique names, one of which may be just right for your pup.

Tonga Dog Names In Pop Culture

Featured Famous Dog With a Tonga Name

Bowie

Bowie Tupou is a professional heavyweight boxer from Tonga. A talented athlete, Bowie tried a few sports before settling on boxing. He now lives and boxes in Australia. Bowie is also the name of our spotlight dog and is a pup who received a lot of media attention. A three-year-old Lurcher-cross, Bowie has unusual eyes; they are two different colors, just like those of the musician David Bowie, for whom the pup was named. While his unique eyes meant he was much talked about, staff at the Dog’s Trust, a rescue center, were concerned that his eyes were turning off potential owners.

When Duncan Jones, David Bowie’s son, heard about the pup, the dog’s story impacted him, leading to his launching an appeal on Twitter to find a home for Bowie. Fortunately, the publicity helped; Doctor Nia Bowen in Bridgend, South Wales saw the plea. Ms. Bowen had recently lost her dogs and was not looking to bring a new one home right away, however, when she saw the photo of the pup, she immediately fell for him. According to Ms. Bowen, “he is a brilliant, bouncy boy with a real zest for life and we’re so pleased to be able to give him a happy home”. The Rehoming Centre Manager at Dog's Trust Brigend, Angela Wetherall, stated upon Bowie finding a forever home, “we are so pleased that Bowie has found the forever home he deserves”. Other well-known canines named “Bowie” include the dogs of celebrities Jessica Alba and Lena Dunham.

A well-known athlete in Tonga is Pierre Hola, a Tongan rugby union player. A pup named Pierre received a lot of attention after being dropped off at an animal shelter in Fort Worth, Texas. A Poodle Mix, Pierre arrived with severe matting and dreadlocks. The dreadlocks were intertwined and caused pain when the dog walked and the matting limited his range of motion. Staff sprung into action to groom Pierre, which was done in sections over many hours. As his matted fur was shaved, he began to look like a different dog. He enjoyed a bath to remove the dirt and fleas on his skin. Once he was clean and comfortable, it was time to find him a forever home. Described as sweet and loving, the pup did not have to wait long. After a few days at the shelter, a family arrived and fell in love with him and with excitement, took Pierre to his new home.

Tonga Dog Name Considerations

What’s in a name? Well, that is up to you. If you are having a hard time choosing a name for your dog, take some time to think about what is important to you in the name for your canine companion. You might be looking for originality, a name that is a fit for your pup, one that has meaning to you…or all of the above! Once you have a good understanding of what is important to you in a name, you are prepared to continue your search.

One way to find a name that is unique and has meaning to you is to think of a place that you care about or that interests you. Say the country of Tonga is appealing to you, for example. A country made of 169 islands, Tonga is a unique nation; and it is filled with name possibilities for you to discover. Embark on a virtual tour of the country, discovering its islands, towns, well-known residents and popular foods. Take note of any name possibilities that appeal to you. Then, consider each for your pup, choosing the name that is the best fit.

With a name from Tonga, your pup will have an original moniker and you will enjoy regular reminders of a place that has meaning to you.

Male Tonga Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Nukunamo An island in Tonga belonging to Foa Island
0	Ha’ano An island that is a part of the Ha’apai islands of Tonga
0	Kao An island and stratovolcano in Tonga
0	Koulo A settlement of Lifuka Island in Tonga
0	Limu An island in Tonga that is part of the Ha’apai islands
0	Luahoko Luahoko: An island that is part of the Ha’apai islands in Tonga
0	Kito An island in the Lulunga District of Tonga
0	Kotu An island in the Lulunga District of Tonga
0	Luanamo An island in the Lulunga District
0	Matuku A tiny island in Lulunga
0	Tokulu An island in the Lulunga District of Tonga
0	Falehau A village on the island of Niuatoputapu
0	Ken For Kenutu, a privately owned island in Tonga
0	Ovalau An island located within the Vava’u Group in the far north of Tonga
0	Neiafu Tonga’s second largest town
0	Vaimalo A village in the western District of Vava’u in Tonga
0	Malapo A small village in the eastern district of Tongatapu
0	Ulu For breadfruit, which is common in Tonga
0	Paea For Paea Wolfgramm, a professional boxer from Tonga
0	Pulu For Lu pulu, which is meat and onions baked in taro leaves
0	Feke Grilled octopus or squid in coconut sauce
0	Aisea A track and field athlete that competes for Tonga
0	Uliuli For Uliuli Fifita, a semi-retired Tonga professional wrestler
0	Pierre : For Pierre Hola, a Tongan rugby union player
0	Joseph For Joseph Andy Lui, a sprinter from Tonga who competed in the 2012 Olympics
0	Clive For Clive Edwards, a former Deputy Prime Minister of Tonga
0	Futa For Futa Helu, a Tongan philosopher, historian and educator
0	Bowie For Bowie Tupou, a professional Tongan heavyweight boxer
0	Konrad For Konrad Hurrell, a Tongan professional rugby league player
0	Charlie For Charlie Tonga, a retired professional rugby player and current coach of the Tongan national team

Female Tonga Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Lifuka A group of islands in Tonga
0	Foa An island in Tonga
0	Fotua A settlement in Foa Island
0	Lotofoa A settlement in Foa Island in Tonga
0	Pukotala A settlement in Ha’ano island in Tonga
0	Lofanga An island in Tonga located with the Ha’apai Group in the middle of the country
0	Nomuka A small island in the southern part of the Ha’apai group of islands
0	Meama An island in Tonga that is a part of the Ha’apai Group
0	Holanga A small village in the eastern district of Tongatapu
0	Tofanga An islet which belongs to Uonukuhahake island in Tonga
0	Uoleva An island located with the Vava’u Group in the far north of Tonga
0	Ata A small, rocky island in the far south of the Tonga archipelago
0	Tatafa An islet that belongs to Uiha Island in Tonga
0	Felemea An island in the Lifuka District
0	Lulunga An island group and a district in Ha’apai
0	Pepea An island in the Lulunga district
0	Minerva For Minerva Reefs, a group of two mostly submerged atolls in the Pacific Ocean
0	Ovaka An island located in the Vava’u Group in the far northern part of Tonga
0	Sisia An island in the Vava’u Group in the far northern part of Tonga
0	Ufi For a large white yam, popular in Tonga
0	Tafahi A small island in the northern part of the Tonga Archipelago
0	Curacoa A submarine volcano in northern Tonga
0	Tonga For the country
0	Ofu An island in Vava’u archipelago of Tonga
0	Eueiki A small private island that is a part of the Vava’u archipelago
0	Atata A small tourist island northwest of Nuku’alofa, the capital of Tonga
0	Keleti A nice beach located on the southern coast of Tongatapu island
0	Fafa For Fafa Island Resort in Tonga
0	Vaipoa One of three villages on the island of Niuatoputapu in Tonga
0	Lapaha A village in the small town of Mu'a