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Bojio: Did not invite. The dog that sits on the edge of every gathering but never participates.

Kiasu: Afraid to lose out. The puppy that pushes to the food bowl first, every time.

Manja: Spoilt and affectionate in equal measure. From Malay via SG English.

Lepak: Inspired by the informal idea of hanging out. For a companion who makes a quiet afternoon feel complete.

Bochap: Does not care. The dog that watches you struggle with the carrier from across the room.

Paiseh: Embarrassed, shy. The puppy that hides behind the sofa when guests arrive.

Siao: Crazy, in the affectionate sense. For the 3am zoomies specialist.

Shiok: Ultimate satisfaction. Named after the expression for something extremely pleasurable.

Walao: Expression of exasperation or delight. For a dog that inspires both constantly.

Gostan: Go astern; reverse. The dog that always backs up before committing to a jump.

Kaypoh: Nosy, likes to stick their nose in. For the dog that investigates every bag you bring home.

Lah: A familiar Singlish conversational particle, borrowed here as a small, playful name.

Orh Orh: Used to settle babies to sleep. For a puppy that soothes simply by existing.

Steady: Calm, dependable, unfazed. The opposite of every other puppy on this list.

Roti: Bread in Malay and Hindi. Warm, soft, and a little flat when sleepy.

Kopi: Local Singapore coffee. Dark, strong, keeps you awake at odd hours.

Teh: Tea. Pale, gentle, and goes well with anything.

Mochi: Japanese rice cake. Soft, round, and slightly sticky to the touch.

Tofu: Silken or firm depending on the day. Absorbs the energy of whatever is around it.

Prata: Flaky, layered SG flatbread. Rounds and unfolds as needed.

Nasi: Rice in Malay. The reliable foundation of everything.

Tau Huay: Silken tofu dessert. Wobbly, delicate, and sweet.

Ondeh: Pandan and palm sugar rice balls. Surprises you every time.

Lemak: Rich, fatty, indulgent. A dog that lives well and knows it.

Cincau: Grass jelly, a cooling SG drink ingredient. Dark, glossy, smooth.

Boba: Bubble tea pearls. Small, round, and always in a cluster.

Kueh: Traditional cakes and snacks, with many regional varieties. A colourful food-inspired name.

Satay: Skewered and grilled. Gets everyone's attention at the table.

Bandung: Rose milk drink. Pink-tinged and sweeter than expected.

Longan: Dragon eye fruit. Round, translucent, watchful.

Pandan: The aromatic leaf used in many local desserts. A distinctive, green-inspired name.

Bulan: Moon. For a dog that owns the night hours.

Bintang: Star. Small, bright, reliably present overhead.

Fajar: Dawn. The dog that starts activity at first light, before anyone else is ready.

Rimba: Forest, jungle. Deep, quiet, full of things you cannot quite see.

Bayu: Breeze. Light, passing through rooms, impossible to catch.

Embun: Dew. Appears without announcement; gone before you know it.

Gelora: Turbulence, surge. For a puppy that moves through the flat like a weather event.

Hutan: Forest. Still and deep; nothing is missed.

Kilat: Lightning. For the puppy you track by the blur and the sound of things falling.

Lautan: Ocean. Vast presence that occupies the whole room without trying.

Muara: River mouth. Where something meets something else; transitional and calm.

Warna: Colour. For a dog whose coat requires a paragraph to describe properly.

Fú: 福 means good fortune or blessing. A hopeful name, without claiming that a name brings luck.

Lè: Happiness, joy. A dog that makes you realise you were gloomy before they arrived.

Jīn: Gold. For an orange or cream-coloured dog living up to their colouring.

Yù: Jade. Cool, green-eyed, and worth more than it looks.

Bǎo: Treasure, precious. What you call the dog you did not plan for but cannot imagine returning.

Xīng: 星 means star; 兴 can suggest flourishing. Choose the character you intend, rather than treating them as one word.

Míng: Bright, clear, intelligent. For a dog that watches you figure out a puzzle they solved first.

Ruì: 瑞 suggests an auspicious sign. A bright-sounding name with a hopeful association.

Cái: 财 suggests wealth and 才 talent. Different characters offer different inspirations for the same romanised sound.

Hǎo: Good, excellent. Simple but sincere. This dog is simply a good dog.

Ān: Peace, tranquility. For a dog whose presence settles the household.

Xǐ: 喜 means joy or happiness. A cheerful name; the Mandarin tone is third tone, xǐ.

Archie: A friendly classic with an easy call-name rhythm. For the companion who greets each day with curiosity.

Cecily: From the Latin Caecilia. Dignified, slightly theatrical, expects better food.

Algernon: Old French: "with whiskers." Technically already a description, now a name.

Blythe: Carefree and cheerful. Nothing in the world is quite as serious as Blythe makes it look.

Edmund: Old English: "fortunate protector." Guards the flat from the structural threat of its own sofa.

Flora: Roman goddess of flowers and spring. Arrived with the same energy a weather event would bring.

Gideon: Hebrew: "one who cuts down." Currently applying this to the houseplants and furniture corners.

Harriet: Old German: "home ruler." Accurate, immediately, from day one.

Isadora: Greek: "gift of Isis." She moves like someone who has been told her entrance is being watched.

Leopold: Old German: "bold people." Larger in personality than in body, especially at 800 grams.

Millicent: A grand, old-fashioned choice with a soft nickname: Millie. Quietly in charge of the best seat.

Norbert: A wonderfully formal name with Norbie as a softer nickname. This was not the name you planned for, but here we are.

Octavia: Latin: "eighth." The eighth attempt at a name before one that fitted.

Percival: Old French: "pierce the valley." Wanders through the flat as though on a genuine quest.

Rosalind: Old German: "gentle horse." Neither gentle nor a horse. The name holds regardless.

Sylvester: Latin: "of the forest." An indoor dog with strong memories of a wild ancestry no one has confirmed.

Thomasina: Aramaic: "twin." Possibly two dogs in a trenchcoat, based on energy output.

Ursula: Latin: "little bear." She is not little and the bear comparison is becoming more apt daily.

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