Alaska has an illustrious history of dog racing, but there's also tons of inspiration for dog names to be found its natural beauty and rich culture. Whether your dog is a Malamute or a mala-mutt, you're sure to find a good fit on this list.
Names based on Alaskan cities
- Juneau
- Sitka
- Kodiak
- Palmer
- Nome
- Kenai
- Ketchican
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Names based on Alaskan dogs
- Balto
- Togo
- Anna
- Buck
- Max
- Maya
- Truman
- Dewey
- Shorty
- Jack
- Shadow
Names based on Alaskan natural features
- Yukon (river)
- Eska (creek)
- Matanuska (glacier)
- Aialik (glacier)
- Sawyer (glacier
- Denali (mountain)
- Alyeska (mountain)
- Tongass (forest)
- Nuka (bay)
- Kiska (island)
- Iliamna (lake)
Names inspired by Alaskan tribal languages
- Aanaq – grandmother
- Aga - mother
- Aatag – father
- Adlartok – clear sky
- Ahnah – a wise woman
- Akiak – brave
- Akna – Inuit goddess
- Alasie – she who is honest and noble
- Alornerk - Under-feet
- Amak – playful
- Amaqjuaq – the strong one
- Amaruq – grey wolf
- Amka – one with a friendly spirit
- Anjij – grace
- Aput – snow (on the ground)
- Arnaq – woman, girl
- Arrluk – killer whale
- Asiaq – Inuit goddess
- Ataneq – king dog
- Atka – king
- Attu - island
- Chinook – warm wind
- Cupun – coal
- Eska – creek
- Imnek – cliff
- Imalik – wet, falling snow
- Innuk – men
- Inuksuk – on the right path
- Kallik - lightning
- Kamik – boot
- Kanut – white geese
- Kaskae – chief
- Kavik – wolverine
- Kayuh – mountain
- Kesuk - water
- Kima – candy
- Kireama/Kirima - hill
- Koko – chocolate
- Mauja – soft, deep snow
- Meriwa - thorn
- Miki – little
- Miska – little bear
- Nanook – cute
- Nanuk – polar bear
- Nanurjuk - star
- Nini – porcupine
- Nukilik – one who is strong
- Nukka – younger sister
- Pakak – one that gets into everything
- Pana – Inuit god
- Panik – daughter
- Panuk - island
- Pinga – Inuit goddess
- Pukak – snow
- Qimmiq - dog
- Sakari – sweet
- Sesi – snow
- Shesh – brown bear
- Shila – flame
- Shtiya – my strength
- Silla – Inuit god
- Siku – ice
- Siqiniq - sun
- Suka – fast
- Suluk – feather
- Sura – new life
- Tanana – hills
- Tarkik - moon
- Tikaani – wolf
- Tootega – Inuit goddess
- Tonrar – devil
- Tulok – warrior or god of the stars
- Tupit – tattoo
- Ujarak– rock
- Uki - Survivor
- Ulva – wolf
- Yaktah – cape
- Yuka – a bright star
- Yura – one who is beautiful
- Yutu – To claw