Bred by the Chukchi people in Northeast Asia for sled pulling, the Siberian Husky is among the most popular dog breeds in America nowadays. They owe their popularity to their innate resistance to colder climates (did someone say Alaska?) and the fact they bond with other canines instantly.
If you are firmly set on getting a husky, then we support your choice and are more than happy to supply you with a wide pool of husky names to choose from.
Work dog names
For centuries, huskies were the work dogs of the people living in eastern Siberia. Even after their introduction to Alaska in 1908, the breed was still dominantly used for sled pulling.
If you wish to use the Siberian Husky for the same purpose or simply honor its heritage, then consider the following names: Hunter, Creed, Blaze, Lightening, Chase (huskies have admirable stamina and can reach top speeds of up to 30 mph), Slick, Brutus, Knox, Griffin.
Then there are Goliath (for larger specimens, as males can weigh up to 60 pounds), Kong, Stone, Ryder (are you a GTA San Andres fan?), Captain, Wolf (they are close relatives to the extinct Taimyr wolf), Sabre, Axel, Striker, Storm, Hercules, Buck, Ares, etc.
For centuries, huskies were the work dogs of the people living in eastern Siberia.
Male and female names
When it comes to gender differences, male huskies are larger than females but both males and females make for excellent pets. Females also live a few years longer and have a milder temperament than males.
In terms of possible male names, they don’t differ much from other dog breeds popular in America: Jake, Jet, Leo (for sable males), Maverick, Beau (he’s a beauty, isn’t he?), Cade, Blake, Chase, Flynn, Heath, Rex, Ace, Glenn, Bryce, Hudson (popular in Canada), etc.
When it comes to female names, then you can be sassy and name your husky: Blaire, Faith (huskies are extremely loyal), Eve, Joy, Fiona, Bea (their markings around the eyes and erect, triangular ears truly make them beautiful), Liz, Liv, Mav, Sloane, Zoey, Rae, May, Riper, Riley, Elsa, Piper, Val, etc.
Husky names suited for Alaska
As previously mentioned, the Siberian Husky was introduced by Russian fur traders to Alaska during the Nome Gold Rush at the beginning of the 20th century. Today, there are the Alaskan Malamute and the Alaskan husky breeds, so it’s only natural you give your husky an Alaskan name.
Most famous geography-inspired names include Yukon, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau, and Denali.
Other popular Alaskan-sounding names would be Coldfoot, Homer (fictional Springfield’s most famous resident), Sitka, Wiseman, Ketchikan, Seward, Hubbard, Nome, and Kodiak (if your pup takes after the eponymous bear species inhabiting the Kodiak Archipelago).
Then there are Gakona, Foraker, Haines, Palmer, Bona, Bethel, Dillingham, Cordova (if you have Spanish heritage, just like the Cordova on the east side of Prince William Sound), Naknek, etc.
Most famous geography-inspired names include Yukon, Fairbanks, Anchorage, Juneau, and Denali.
Names that honor husky’s heritage
Having originated in Siberia, it would be a great idea to give your male husky a Slavic-sounding name, such as Boris, Andrei, Alexei, Viktor, Dimitri, Pavel, Luka, Maxim, Oleg, Adrian, Igor, Nicolay, etc.
Great Russian names for female huskies include Irina, Svetlana, Alex, Katya, Sonia, Galina, Tatiana, Eugenia, Marina, and Tatiana.
Having originated in Siberia, it would be a great idea to give your male husky a Slavic-sounding name.
Color-inspired husky names
Although specimens that come in a black-and-white pattern are the most photogenic, huskies are rather diverse when it comes to the color of their coat. Firstly, huskies can attain a grizzled, red coat after spending a long time in the sun.
If your mutt has a reddish coat, then the suitable names are Scarlet, Blush, Crimson, Cardinal, Red, Fox (for those huskies which have orange spots), Clifford, Robin, Ginger, Ruby, Tomato, Leaf, Rover, Chili, Rouge, Poppy, Rudolph, Cherry, Peach, Dahlia, etc.
In most cases, though, the undercoat of a Siberian husky is white, beige, or charcoal. In these instances, standard names apply: Buttermilk, Peppermint, Vanilla, Ash, Ashley, Latte, Hail, Sheep, Cream, Frosty, Angel (one of the most popular names for huskies for obvious reasons), Snowy, Salty, Coconut, Specter, Ghost (if it likes to play hide-and-seek), Sleet, Marshmallow, Lilly, Bunny, Cotton, etc.
Finally, the “chilliest” name ideas would be Artic, Glacier, Winter, Ice Cube, Polar, Pearl, Cirrus, Nimbus (for a nimble and fluffy mutt), Stratus, etc.
Famous (real and fictional) huskies
An iconic breed as it is, more than one Siberian Husky has become a household name. Balto was the star of an eponymous 1995 American live-action/animated adventure film, while Maya was the star of the 2006 movie Eight Below.
Togo was Leonhard Seppala’s lead dog during the famous 1925 serum run to Nome. The other members of his dogsled pack were called: Karinsky, Pete, Jafet, Pete, and Fritz. In 2019, Disney released a film, Togo, honoring the feat of this Norwegian-American dog sled breeder and trainer.
Speaking of Disney, their 2002 film Snow Dogs features two huskies: Diesel and Mack. Finally, there is Mishka, The Talking Husky, that in 2008 said “I love you” to its owner who recorded this and got 100 million views!
An iconic breed as it is, more than one Siberian Husky has become a household name.
Famous people’s pet husky names
Ask any indigenous Siberian and they will tell that their husky is the star of their life. However, as the breed’s popularity rose during the last century or so, many celebrities have adopted a husky.
The singer Rita Ora has a pet husky called Bowie (its eyes are of different colors). Jared Leto’s husky is called Sky and the comedian Ben Stiller owns Alley. Danica Sue Patrick’s husky has an American name – Dallas, while NBA star Russell Westbrook picked a name that reflects his husky’s country of origin – Sasha.
Bonus category: Truly unique husky names
Because of their posture, beauty, and respectable origins, not every name is suitable for a husky. However, that doesn’t mean that your husky couldn’t have an original name that is not related to its pedigree in any way.
Here are a couple of unique suggestions worthy of the reputation of this sled-pulling dog: Aurora (Ashlan Gorse Cousteau’s husky bears that name), Pepper, Domino (for all the pizza lovers out there), Smoky, Pip, River, Alpine, Echo, Jasmine, Moose, Arlo, Etta, Moon, Princess, Majesty, Xander, Orion, etc.
We have provided you with more than enough husky names to choose from. The end choice is up to you but keep in mind that the name should reflect your personal relationship with the animal.
If you see it as a true representative of the harsh Siberian climate, then Glacier is cool enough (pun intended). Otherwise, a cuddly female husky will gladly respond to Jasmine.
