Meaning and background
The story behind Kimbo
Kimbo appears in the sporting nickname Kimbo Slice, which the UFC's own statement identifies with Kevin Ferguson. That gives an owner a documented namesake connection while leaving the nickname's literal origin unestablished. A sporting tribute is only one possible reason for choosing the short form, and it says nothing about a dog's aggression or ability. On the page, Kimbo differs from Kimba only at the ending, so keep the intended vowel clear. The personal reference can carry the story without an invented translation.
- Association
- Kimbo occurs in the sporting nickname Kimbo Slice, used by Kevin Ferguson. Source
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Recorded as a dog’s name
Kimbo appears in 6 dog licence records in the 2022 New York City dataset.
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Sources and research notes (1)
- New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene NYC Dog Licensing Dataset — all seven available extract years, retrieved 24 October 2026 — Recorded name spellings in NYC licence-period rows, extract years 2016–2018, 2022–2024 and 2026. Evidence selects one stated year per name. Annual snapshots overlap; never sum them as unique dogs. No national popularity, etymology or owner naming-intent claim.
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