This list of Husky names is loaded with the best dog names associated with Alaska, the earth, snow and other words that you often think of when you picture a Siberian Husky dog. Obvious names like Tundra, Alpine and Aurora are tied closely to characteristics of the “Great White North” but there are more good names to choose from:
- Female Husky names
- Male Husky names
- Typical Siberian Husky names
- Badass Husky names
- 101 good Husky names
Hunting for a famous name? Look for highlighted entries with details about famous people and characters who inspired some of the names on this list.
Ever hear of Balto? You may know of the 1995 animated movie with the actor Kevin Bacon starring as the voice of Balto.
But you may not know Balto was a famous Siberian Husky sled dog that led a team carrying diphtheria serum from Anchorage to Nome, Alaska, in 1925 to combat an outbreak of the disease. The famous run is commemorated by the annual Iditarod dog race.
Togo was another famous Siberian Husky involved in the well-known run to bring diphtheria serum to Nome. He led a team that traveled more than 90 miles of the treacherous route before Balto and his team finished the “race” to save lives.
The Husky dog names list is full of dog names that really evoke emotions tied to the Siberian Husky dog breed. Some are Native American dog names, some are tied to Eskimo heritage, some are tied to northern climates and some I just like. It really was an interesting and enjoyable list to create.
Something to keep in mind when naming your Siberian Husky puppy is to match your dog’s personality and purpose with their name. Maybe you want to choose from a list of famous dog names or one syllable dog names. Or maybe you want to name your pup for a very personal reason, such as to remember someone special.
Learn more about your Husky puppy
To learn more about this dog breed, visit our Siberian Husky dog breed information page or read this book if you’re a Husky dummy. It’s always a good idea to learn about temperament, trainability, and even a little of the breed’s history before settling on a new dog. It’s also fun.
Female Husky Names
When your Husky puppy is girl, you want a fitting name for her. These are some great names for female Huskies:
Akira, Alina, Anastasia, Anya, Arya, Astra, Babushka, Bailey, Bella, Bianca, Celeste, Cheyenne, Empress, Freya, Hera, Irina, Kira, Kyra, Mika, Mischa, Misty, Mya, Nala, Nikita, Pearl, Ripley, Sadie, Sasha (meaning: helpmate), Sava, Shasta, Sheba, Shiloh, Star, Tasha, Zia.
Female Husky Names, Photo by Michael Hardy on Unsplash
Males Husky Names
Atlas, Balto (this legendary black and white husky has quite the history), Banshee, Beau, Blue, Boris, Chinook, Comet, Cooper, Cosmo, Dante, Dash, Echo, Fable, Finn, Fritz, Houdini, Huck, Ivan, Jack, Jericho, Kai, Leo, Lobo, Mako, Malakai, Max, Milo, Moose, Neo, Niko, Orion, Oso, Smokey, Tucker, Togo (famous Alaskan sled dog)
Male Husky names, Photo by annew_photography on Unsplash
Siberian names and meanings
The tribes of Siberia can also provide some great names for your dog:
- Chuckchi – most Siberians come from this tribe,so it is a great authentic name
- Hun
- Koryaks – a tribe in the far east, mostly found on the Kamchatka peninsula
- Mansi – one of the tribes found in the Ugra region, far north where Siberian Huskies are part of the family.
- Nenet
- Saha
- Ugyar
- Yupik – this is one of the indigenous Siberians that still keep Eskimo-type dogs.
Siberian mythology will also provide you with a few good choices:
- Chagan – one of the gods who formed the earth through diving to the bottom of the ocean and bringing up dirt
- Kami – the word for shaman in a Turkic language of Siberia
- Kara – a famous shaman who could bring the dead back to life
- Morgon –famous shaman, another name for Kara
- Nama – the man who saved his wife, children, and the animals in a boat during the great flood
The peoples of Siberia are composed of the tribes that originally inhabited the land and Europeans of all sorts—those who moved there by choice or by force. Several have good names you can use:
- Sasha – a popular Russian name
- Yermak – a Cossack leader that conquered most of Siberia for the Russians
There are a few odd words that will also make good names for your dog:
- Kasha – the Russian word for porridge, a common food in Siberia
- Malchik – the Russian word for “boy”
- Yasak – the tribute (taxes) that the Siberians had to pay to the Russians
Badass Husky names
If you’re a Game of Thrones fan, the names of the direwolves (the dogs adopted by the Stark kids) might be perfect dog names for your Husky. Although they are fictional species of giant wolves (inspired by a real-life prehistoric species, the dire wolf or Canis dirus) their names are also fitting for badass Husky names:
- Ghost – an albino wolf with red eyes, the smallest of the litter, adopted by Jon Snow.
- Lady – Lady, Sansa Stark’s dog, was killed at the very start of the series after an incident with Joffrey.
- Summer – the name of the Bran’s companion, he’s one of the bravest direwolves as he fearlessly attacks a white walker.
- Nymeria – Nymeria is a tremendously loyal direwolf adopted by Anya Stark.
- Shaggy Dog – distinguished by its black fur, Shaggy Dog belonged to Rickon Stark.
- Grey Wind – Robb Stark’s dog Grey Wind was killed during the infamous Red Wedding.
101 Good Husky names
Below is a list of my favorite 101 Husky dog names. Browse or study the list and have fun. If you don’t find a name you like, return to our Dog Names by Breed page to see more categories, or expand your search to our list of more than 4,000 dog names.
| Name | Meaning |
| Ada | Prosperous and joyful. |
| Akira | Intelligent |
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| Alaska | Big and white, just like the US state |
| Alice | Truth and Noble or nobility. |
| Alpha | First one. The first letter of the Greek alphabet. |
| Alpine | Snow-covered, similar to a Husky’s fur |
| Anna | The equivalent of Anne – Full of grace. |
| Anouk | French for the name “Anna”. Very unique name for a dog |
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| Apache | A Respected yet hated fierce warrior |
| Arctic | Cool and calm; is not easily made excited or aggressive |
| Aspen | Variety of tree. |
| Astra | Starlike. |
| Aurora | Strength and vixen charm – Dawn. |
| Babushka | A term for endearment. Also Russian for “grandma” |
| Balto | Famous dog name associated with the Balto movie and story from the 1920s. |
| Bandit | An outlaw or robber. |
| Baron | A low ranking nobleman. |
| Bear | Large mammal with a large head, bulky body, and coarse thick fur. |
| Blazer | Like a trailblazer. |
| Blue | A color between green and indigo. Gloomy or depressed. |
| Cherokee | People of a different speech. Popular Native American dog name. |
| Cheyenne | Native American tribe living in the North West of the USA. |
| Chinook | A moist, warm wind experienced on the Pacific Northwest Coast of the USA. |
| Comet | A celestial body. |
| Dakota | Friends |
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| Dancer | Energetic performer; loves entertaining an audience |
| Demon | One of the Husky dog names from the movie Snow Dogs, played by a Siberian Husky named D.J. |
| Dixie | Female from the Southern States of America. |
| Echo | Repetition of a sound caused by the reflection of sound waves. For one that barks or meows a lot. |
| Eskimo | Some just use “Eski.” |
| Eskobar | Spoiled. believes that they always get what they want. |
| Frontier | Brings everyone together |
| Frosty | Covered with white frost. Cold in manner |
| Glacier | A huge mass of ice moving slowly. |
| Granite | Tough and impenetrable, just like the rock |
| Grizzly | A species of brown bear. |
| Hunter | A hunter. One who searches for something. |
Siberian Husky. Photo by Gabe Rebra on Unsplash
| Hurricane | A severe tropical cyclone. |
| Igloo | Dome-shaped Eskimo house made of blocks of snow. |
| Ivan | A Russian form of John. |
| Jetson | Also “Jet” or “Jett.” |
| Jonathan | A Siberian Husky that serves as the University of Connecticut’s mascot, named after the state’s first Governor. |
| Juno | Also “Juneau,” the capital of Alaska. |
| Kazu | Short for “Kazuki” which means peaceful |
| Keesha | This is one of my favorite female Husky dog names. |
| Kremlin | Turkish for “fortress”. Tough and strong |
| Ladoga | Unknown origin or meaning. An awesome-sounding name for a dog, though. |
| Laika | This is also one of my favorite Husky dog names. Laika was a mixed-breed Siberian Husky known as the first dog in space, getting there aboard Sputnik 2. |
| Lonestar | Superior skills but with terrible luck |
| Malakai | Similar to “Malachi” which means “messenger of God” |
| Maple | A deciduous tree, known for its autumn color |
| Marlee | Unusually means “bitter meadow”, nevertheless a great name |
| Maverick | One that dissents from the group. |
| Max | One of the Husky dog names from the movie Eight Below, played by a Siberian Husky named D.J. |
| Maya | Divine creature force |
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| Midnight | Intense darkness, the middle of the night |
| Mika | I prefer the long “I” sound, like “Myka.” |
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| Moose | The largest member of the deer family. Moose have heavy brown bodies with humped shoulders and broad antlers. |
| Natalie | Born at Christmas time. |
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| Neo | “The One”. No more explanations necessary |
| Nikita | Little child. |
| Nomad | One who roams, a wanderer. |
| North Star | Star is also a good name. |
| Nova | A star that suddenly becomes much brighter. |
| Pamela | Honeysweet. |
| Quake | Hyper; could not seem to keep still |
| Quik | This is spelled like the Nestle drink mix, but it can also be “Quick.” |
| River | Free-spirited. |
| Roxy | From Roxanne – Brilliant dawn. |
| Rudy | From Rudolph – Famous wolf. |
| Sampson | Loved and adored by everyone, even dubbed as “better than Lassie” |
| Sasha | Helpmate |
| Scooter | One who goes suddenly and speedily. |
| Serena | Tranquil or serene. |
| Sheba | Male name that means “an oath” |
| Sierra | A rugged range of mountains. |
| Silver | A lustrous white metallic element used in jewelry, tableware, and coins. |
| Simba | Swahili – Lion. |
| Sky | The expanse of air over the Earth. |
| Smokey | A grayish-blue color. Slang for a highway patrol officer. Also Smokey Bear (“Only you can prevent wildfires.”) |
| Sonya | Bright and intelligent; means “wisdom” |
| Spirit | Part of the human being associated with the mind. Vigorous or animated state – spirited. Also distilled alcohol. |
| Storm | Strong winds accompanied by rain or snow, thunder, and lightning. Uncontrollable. |
| Tahoe | Denali also comes to mind. |
| Tank | A large metal container. A heavily armed combat vehicle. A friend of mine used this name for his black Labrador Retriever. |
| Teeko | This is actually a strategy game invented in the late 1930s, but I like it as a name, too. |
| Terra | Earth |
| Timber | The wood used as a building material. Also timber-wolf. |
| Togo | Famous Alaskan sled dog. |
| Tundra | Very popular among Husky dog names. This is the name of my good friend’s American Eskimo puppy. |
| Ulf | A male with very fluffy fur |
| Vicki | Short for Victoria which means victorious or conqueror |
| Walter | Mighty warrior. I (still) have a stuffed bear named Walter and I love this name. |
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| Weather | Unpredictable, just like forecasts on incoming weather |
| Whisper | Something spoken very softly. |
| Willow | A deciduous tree with narrow leaves. |
| Winter | Perfect name for a dog with snow-white fur |
| Zala | A very feminine name for a dog |
| Zaria | Sweet, shy, and behaved. Enjoys just quietly lying around |
| Zodiac | In astronomy the path that represents the planets, moon, and sun. |
| Zorro | Means fox in Spanish. Also, Don Diego de la Vega’s secret name in the Zorro stories. |
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I have 3 adult Siberian Husky dogs. Quila, Febbe and my male’s name is Demon. My Quila and Demon are proud parents of 5 baby pups 3 female 2 male. … I tried and Tried to name my Puppy it took a long time until my wife gave me my tea. She gave me Haggis and that was it. My Puppy is Called Haggis. … My gorgeous Huskamute was called “Chunk”. It really suited him as when he was a pup he was the biggest of the litter and really chunky compared to the …
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The best name is LAIKA
My dog loves play games on tv he a tenn cute husky ????
My fav name in the universe is Aqua and my husky has blue eyes so it suited her!????
And they r soooo cute????
i have to adf the name NOVA it is such a cute name for a huskie right!
Adding my girls name Tatiana. We called her Tati. Named after the Russian Princess
Adding the names of my two bbs Demetrii and Desoto
(De- mee -tree)
(De- so- tow)
My favorite Native American names;
Catori (meaning spirit)
Dyani (meaning deer. Pronounced DYE-AHNI)
Eyota (meaning great. Pronounced EYE-OTA)
Nakoma (Great Spirit)
Mishka means Teddy Bear in Russian and I love it.
I love Zeus and Suki (Sooki) I am about to adopt a husky and am in love already
My Dad was an Inspector General of Police (5star) for a whole state. He used to have various breeds of dogs from the Police kennels brought to the large commons (soccer fields).These were in my Grandpa’s neighborhood and on one weekend a month they had demonstrations for people to see how great these animals were that protected us all in times of danger.
Large crowds would attend and have a picnic as they watched the obedience commands the handlers used with these beautiful canine officers. Most breeds were the Belgian Malinois, Alsatians, German Shephards, Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers and Labradors (black and tan labs) but not Retrievers. Wonderful memories of the performances that left us in awe and joy every time they performed with such restraint, efficiency and obedience.
Interestingly enough, every dog we had as a family dog was a Police trained pedigree. From small and medium ones to very large and awe inspiring breeds. Great memories! Cheers!