Tanuki Pet Name
Tanuki is the Japanese raccoon dog — a creature known in folklore for being jolly, shape-shifting, and having a very large belly. A dog named Tanuki is expected to be jolly, round, and slightly mythological. The "T" and "N" combination gives Tanuki a hard, nasal quality. The three syllables (ta-NU-ki) end in an "ee" sound. The "K" provides a hard contrast. Tanuki suits jolly, round, playful dogs. The name has a Japanese, mythological quality. Tanuki is a Male Dog name of Japanese origin that means "Raccoon dog". Jolly, round, and slightly mythological. Tanuki dogs are the ones with big bellies. It is a popular choice for Shiba Inu, Shikoku, Kishu Ken, Akita. Kitsune.