Kimchi

Kimchi refers to the traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish — most commonly made from napa cabbage and Korean radish with a variety of seasonings. The word comes from Korean kimchi, derived from the Sino-Korean shimchae meaning salted vegetables. As a pet name it's a modern, foodie-culture choice that signals a specific cultural appreciation and a love of bold flavor.

Kimchi is a name for a pet with a little fermented personality — bold, complex, and significantly more interesting than it first appears. It's a name that tells you everything about the owner: they cook, they have cultural curiosity, and they have a very good sense of humor. Small, spunky dogs and cats with a bit of attitude are natural Kimchis. The name is also guaranteed to start a conversation at the vet's office, which is either a selling point or a warning depending on how you feel about those conversations.