Meaning & Story
Named after the rhinoceros — from the Greek 'rhino' (nose) and 'keras' (horn), meaning 'horn-nosed.' As a pet name it is boldly ironic and endearing, typically given to a thick, unstoppable, powerfully built dog.
Rhino is a name that celebrates pure, joyful mass. This is for the dog who has never once doubted his ability to crash through a situation, who leans into fences and gates and humans with equal enthusiasm, who is simultaneously the most powerful and most good-natured creature in the neighborhood. A dog named Rhino is an unstoppable force of warmth and enthusiasm. He is also probably sitting on your feet right now.