Last Updated on April 20, 2023
You just brought home your very own Siberian Husky. You did your research, you found a good breeder or rescue, and you made the investment of a lifetime.
But now comes the tough part: What are you going to call your new pooch?
Picking out Husky names doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. Our guide will help you decide on which is the best name for your pup.
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What’s a Good Dog Name For a Husky?
Before clicking “add to cart” on Amazon for that cool collar or tag for your Husky, you should be sure of what name to place on it.
And when it comes to naming your new Husky pup, the best advice we can give you is to pick something short and original.
Your pet will have trouble remembering her name if you go for a long Siberian Husky name. Imagine calling for “Chancellor Good Boy” or “Sir Fluffykins.” Your fur buddy will tune you out by the second syllable.
If you choose a common name, you risk your pup answering to every owner shouting for Fluffy or Spot. You should also think about all those Fluffies and Spots running to you.
As much as we all dream of being overrun by adorable puppies, that adventure would probably get old pretty quickly.
Avoid any doggie drama by giving your Husky a simple yet unique name. One that means something for both you and your pup.
Luckily for you, you can draw inspiration from several sources.
Your Siberian Husky’s temperament, looks, and goofy antics are all excellent starting points. You can look to well-known Huskies for name ideas, as well.
Famous Husky Names with Catchy Monikers
There are famous Huskies whose names strike a balance between short and catchy. Their names also come with an air of distinction–perfect for the confident Husky breed.
You could always name your fido after legendary Siberian Huskies like Balto, Togo, or Mukluk. Do you prefer to take a cue from modern influencer pups?
Bruin, Glacier, Gala, and Anuko are some of the Huskies rising to Instagram fame.
You might’ve heard about Gohan, too. He’s a Husky YouTuber (yup, Huskies can be YouTubers!), best known for his ASMR videos and hanging out by the pool.
Of course, you might take a cue from Huskies on the silver screen:
- Gus from Iron Will
- Diesel, Mack, Sniff, Yodel, Scooper, Duchess, and Demon from Snow Dogs
- Max, Maya, Truman, Dewey, Shorty, and Old Jack from Eight Below
Siberian Huskies stole the spotlight portraying the Stark family’s direwolves on Game of Thrones, too. It’s only fitting that your Husky bears a name like Grey Wind or Nymeria.
There are plenty of Huskies making waves in Hollywood behind the scenes, too. Many A-list celebrities call Huskies their forever friends, like these star-studded duos:
- Aurora and Ashlan Gorse
- Buckets and Quincy Poindexter
- Floyd and Miley Cyrus
- Dallas and Danica Sue Patrick
- Kona and Nick Lachey
- Waldo Picasso and Joe Jonas (okay, this one’s a little long, but it’s adorable)
As if that’s not enough inspiration for you, we have even more notable Husky names in store. Keep reading!
Best Husky Dog Names
When it comes down to it, the best name for your dog is whichever one you like best. Here are 519 of the best Husky names out there. One of these is bound to be a winner!
Cute Husky names
Siberian Huskies are charming, even in their senior years. This timeless breed has striking yet endearing physical qualities and traits, so why not give them a name to match?
- Alfie
- Angelica
- Autumn
- Baby
- Bambi
- Basil
- Beal
- Blue
- Boo
- Boots
- Cloud
- Dandelion
- Dougal
- Faith
- Fluff
- Frankie
- Gizmo
- Hugh
- Irie
- Joy
- Katie
- Latte
- Leo
- Mabel
- Mistletoe
- Molly
- Mouse
- Nana
- Nora
- Nutmeg
- Oliver
- Oreo
- Paisley
- Peach
- Pebble
- Pooh Bear
- Poppy
- Robb
- Rocket
- Scooter
- Sealy
- Snow-Angel
- Snowball
- Snowflake
- Socks
- Sparkles
- Squirt
- Stardust
- Syral
- Tate
- Ted
- Tinsel
- Velcro
- Woody
- Yogi
Funniest Husky names
Maybe “cute” isn’t really your jam. Perhaps a name that taps into your Siberian Husky’s mischievous side is more up your alley. Spice things up with a funny Husky name instead!
- Bertha
- Bing Bong
- Carl
- Chewy
- Chilly
- Devil Dog
- Dexter
- Fabio
- Fatboy
- Foxy
- Fuzzy Wuzzy
- Gandalf
- Gangsta
- Goose
- Hairy
- Ho-Ho
- Ice Cube
- Jack Frost
- Milkshake
- Moe
- Muggle
- Pacman
- Pancake
- Sasquatch
- Sailor
- Snowman
- Sulley
- Taco
- Trail Mix
- Trump
- Twinkle Toes
- Waffle
- Wolfie
- Yeti
What are the leading Female Husky Names?
It might be easier to look at names categorized by gender. Let’s start with top picks for female Huskies!
- Abby/Abi
- Akira
- Alexa
- Alina
- Amal
- Anastasia
- Anna
- Anya
- Arya
- Ash
- Astra
- Athena
- Auggie
- Avery
- Babushka
- Bailey
- Barbara
- Bella
- Belle
- Bianca
- Bonnie
- Buffy
- Celeste
- Cheyenne
- Chyna
- Coco
- Daisy
- Dany
- Darla
- Delta
- Desna
- Diana
- Dixie
- Dora
- Dorothy
- Dory
- Dotty
- Eliza
- Elle
- Elke
- Elsa
- Empress
- Espirit
- Eva
- Fergie
- Freya
- Fuschia
- Genesis
- Geneva
- Gracie
- Hera
- Hermione
- India
- Indigo
- Inna
- Irina
- Iris
- Izzy
- Jackie
- Jesse
- Jewel
- Katniss
- Kayla
- Kimber
- Kira
- Kyra
- Lady
- Laika
- Leia
- Leslie
- Lilo
- Maru
- Marvel
- Maya
- Mia
- Mika
- Miley
- Mischa
- Misty
- Mulan
- Mya
- Nala
- Niki/Nikki
- Nikita
- Olga
- Peggy
- Periwinkle
- Pina
- Piper
- Quinn
- Raisa
- Regina
- Rey
- Riesling
- Ripley
- Roxy
- Sadie
- Sansa
- Sasha
- Sava
- Savannah
- Scout
- Serena
- Shae
- Shasta
- Sheba
- Shiloh
- Sierra
- Sofia
- Sonny/Sunny
- Sophie
- Star
- Tasha
- Tonya
- Topaz
- Twila
- Valkyrie
- Vega
- Venus
- Vera
- Viktoria/Victoria
- Violet
- Vixen
- Wanda
- Willow
- Xena
- Zendaya
- Zhanna
- Zia
- Zoe
What are the top Male Husky Names?
We can’t forget about the boys. Here are some of the most popular Husky names for the (canine) man in your life.
- Ace
- Alwin
- Ares
- Artur
- Asher
- Atlas
- Atticus
- Axel
- Banshey/Banshee
- Bart
- Beau
- Blitzen
- Boomer
- Boomerang
- Boris
- Bowie
- Bruce
- Bruno
- Buck
- Bucky
- Buddy
- Cammo/Camo
- Chase
- Chino
- Cody
- Comet
- Cooper
- Cosmo
- Damion
- Dante
- Dash
- Dasher
- Denis
- Diego
- Drift
- Duke
- Dwight
- Echo
- Elmer
- Emmett
- Ernest
- Fable
- Fang
- Fergus
- Finn
- Flash
- Forrest
- Fritz
- Gaston
- Goliath
- Granite
- Gunner
- Gunther
- Hank
- Harry
- Homer
- Hopper
- Houdini
- Howl
- Huck
- Hulk
- Iditarod
- Isaac
- Ivan
- Jack
- Jasper
- Jericho
- Kai
- Koko
- Kudo
- Lance
- Lancelot
- Larry
- Leo
- Lobo
- Loki
- Mako
- Malakai
- Maxim
- Maximilian
- Mekko
- Michael
- Milo
- Moose
- Musher
- Ned
- Neo
- Nero
- Nestor
- Niko
- Nikolai
- Obi
- Orion
- Oscar
- Oso
- Phoenix
- Pilot
- Prince
- Riley
- Rocky
- Rodion
- Ryder
- Sammy
- Sergei
- Shaun
- Simon
- Slate
- Smokey
- Solo
- Stark
- Stag
- Tank
- Thor
- Tigger
- Timber
- Token
- Tony
- Truman
- Tucker
- Turbo
- Vader
- Vance
- Vice
- Viktor/Victor
- Voodoo
- Walter
- Yuri
- Zeus
- Zippy
- Zorro
Siberian Husky Names Based on Color
In addition to being endearing, Huskies come in a plethora of coat colors and shades.
With their brown and blue eyes and fluffy fur, the perfect name may well come from their physical characteristics.
If you have a Brown Husky, try these names:
- Amaretto
- Biscuit
- Coco
- Fudge
- Hazel
- Hershey
- Mocha
- Rusty
- Sandy
- Tanner
- Teddy
Here are a few great names for White Huskies:
- Casper
- Chalkie
- Cotton
- Crystal
- Dusty
- Ghost
- Icewind
- Misty
- Nova
- Pearl
And Red Huskies will feel like the best dog on the block with one of these names:
- Amber
- Cinnamon
- Clifford
- Coral
- Ginger
- Merlot
- Penny
- Pepper
- Rosie
- Ruby
- Rufus
- Scarlet
Back to their roots: Husky Names from where they originated
Siberian Huskies are an ancient dog breed from Siberia. The Chukchi people, who bred the Husky’s direct ancestors, speak a language called Chukchi or Chukot.
Why not draw from this indigenous language for your new dog?
- Aanaq – mother
- Altana – gold
- Ayaan – journey
- Ayiina – deity
- Belek – gift
- Chamuk – eagle
- Dashinima – good fortune
- Eshi – wisdom
- Natena – expected
- Nyurgun – snowdrop
- Tatuk – morning
- Umky – polar bear
Nature-Inspired Husky names
These sled dogs have strong ties to both the Siberian tundra and the Alaskan wilderness. Consider giving them a name that conjures up feelings of mushing through the ice and snow. It’s only fitting!
- Alaska
- Alpine
- America
- Anchorage
- Arctic
- Aspen
- Avalanche
- Blizzard
- Dakota
- Denali
- Eagle
- Fargo
- Fox
- Frosty
- Hawk
- Hurricane
- Ice
- Iris
- Juneau
- Juniper
- Juno
- Kenai
- Klondike
- Koda
- Kodiak
- Lightning
- Luna
- Maple
- Nome
- Olive
- Orca
- Owl
- Panther
- Polar
- Rain
- River
- Sahara
- Seward
- Shadow
- Siberia
- Sky
- Snow
- Snowy
- Storm
- Summit
- Terra
- Tiger
- Tundra
- Twilight
- Willow
- Winter
- Yeti
- Yukon
Badass Names for the Toughest Huskies
Okay, well, “tough” and “Husky” might not exactly go together. All Husky dog lovers know these precocious canines are the biggest softies on the planet.
But they seem tough, and they can endure temperatures as low as -75°F (-59°C). We’d say that alone is pretty badass.
- Alpha
- Apache
- Apollo
- Bandit
- Blaze
- Bear
- Blitz
- Bolt
- Bruiser
- Chief
- Commander
- Electra
- Fang
- Grizzly
- Harley
- Havoc
- Hunter
- Jax
- Jet
- Khan
- King
- Legend
- Loki
- Magnum
- Major
- Mammoth
- Maverick
- Nitro
- Odin
- Outlaw
- Ozzy
- Racer
- Ranger
- Rasputin
- Rebel
- Saber
- Sable
- Spear
- Spike
- Stealth
- Stella
- Thunder
- Titan
- Trapper
- Trouble
- Walker
- Wolf
- Wolverine
- Wrangler
Inuit Siberian Husky Names
If our nature- and geography-based names aren’t good enough for you, there’s another way you can honor the Husky’s place in Alaskan history. Try one of these Inuit names instead.
- Akiak – brave
- Amak – playful pup (describes the Husky perfectly, don’t you think?)
- Atka – king
- Chinook – warm wind
- Eska – creek
- Kaskae – chief
- Kavik – wolverine
- Miki – small
- Miska – little bear
- Nanook/Nanuk – polar bear
- Neko – woman
- Nini – porcupine
- Qana – falling snow
- Qimutki – puller
- Sakari – sweet
- Sesi – snow
- Shila – flame
- Siku – ice
- Silla – god of sky
- Suka – fast
- Takaani – wolf
- Tanana – hills
- Tatuk – morning
- Tikaani – wolf
- Tonrar – devil
- Uki – survivor
- Ulva – wolf
- Yuka – brightstar
- Yura – beautiful one
What Should I Name My Husky?
With over 500 names on our list, you’re sure to have found the perfect name for your Husky.
Naming a dog like retrievers is challenging enough, but what more with wolfy canines like Huskies and Malamutes, right? All we can do is help narrow down your choices.
Think about your pup’s personality, appearance, and history as a trusty sled dog. You can always look to legendary Huskies or use a bit of humor in your Husky’s name, too.
So, what will it be? We’d love to hear your Husky’s new name in the comments!
Further reading: Popular Dog Names for other Dog Breeds
Cess is the Head of Content Writing at K9 Web and a passionate dog care expert with over 5 years of experience in the Pet Industry. With a background in animal science, dog training, and behavior consulting, her hands-on experience and extensive knowledge make her a trusted source for dog owners.
When not writing or leading the K9 Web content team, Cess can be found volunteering at local shelters and participating in dog-related events.