Are you looking for the perfect name for an Alaskan malamute puppy? We’ve got hundreds of ideas to get you started. Originally bred to haul freight and power sleds over long distances in the frozen North, the Alaskan Malamute is the Siberian husky’s burly big brother.
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This working dog breed loves the out of doors and adventure, and does best in cooler climates, thanks to an incredibly thick and woolly undercoat. Naming trends for the Alaskan Malamute pull heavily from their northern roots and the frozen world they call home.
We’ve rounded up the most popular Alaskan Malamute names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Find them below, listed in order of popularity. Yes, these are real names given by Malamute owners. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Top 103 Alaskan Malamute Names
- Luna
- Koda
- Zeus
- Bear
- Loki
- Nala
- Maya
- Max
- Dakota
- Odin
- Ghost
- Nova
- Nanook
- Thor
- Balto
- Bella
- Rocky
- Athena
- Buddy
- Kenai
- Apollo
- Charlie
- Timber
- Aurora
- Bandit
- Blue
- Juno
- Kira
- Willow
- Kodiak
- Shadow
- Bailey
- Mishka
- Kuma
- Sasha
- Ace
- Duke
- Echo
- Jax
- Lucy
- Storm
- Aspen
- Harley
- Jack
- Juneau
- Kai
- Moose
- Zoey
- Diesel
- Kona
- Striker
- Kaya
- Stella
- Arya
- Denali
- Fenrir
- Freyja
- Nuka
- Roxy
- Sophie
- Atlas
- Gracie
- Hunter
- Leo
- Lobo
- Molly
- Nikko
- Samson
- Coco
- Kota
- Lily
- Mia
- Milo
- Riley
- Sam
- Simba
- Tikaani
- Titan
- Tucker
- Akira
- Brody
- Brutus
- Cleo
- Cooper
- Indy
- Kiba
- Lakota
- Lola
- Maximus
- Miska
- River
- Sky
- Tundra
- Aries
- Bane
- Jake
- Jasper
- Marley
- Nymeria
- Oso
- Pepper
- Sage
- Sitka
- Snow
- Tala
- Teddy
- Theo
- Titus
- Winter
- Xena
- Yukon
Top 10 Female Malamute Names
- Luna
- Nala
- Nova
- Bella
- Kira
- Zoe
- Stella
- Aurora
- Freya
- Blu
Top 10 Male Malamute Names
- Bear
- Loki
- Max
- Leo
- Apollo
- Rocky
- Jack
- Ghost
- Moose
- Thor
Alaskan Malamute Naming Trends
Malamute fans love choosing names that reflect their Alaskan heritage. Trending names for malamutes come from the names of the wild places, mountains, and weather of Alaska and native words and names from Alaska’s 20 recognized native languages, including Duncan, Ahtna, Inupiaq, and Yupik.
Top 10 Alaskan Native Language Names for Malamutes
- Atka (guardian spirit)
- Inukshuk (stone cairns used for markers and communication)
- Kalluk (coal)
- Kima (candy)
- Nanook (polar bear)
- Sakari (sweet)
- Siku (ice)
- Silla (spirit)
- Suka (fast)
- Tikaani (wolf)
Top 10 Alaskan Place Names for Malamutes
- Adak
- Chena
- Denali
- Juneau
- Kenai
- Kodiak
- Mckinley (the mountain now known as Denali)
- Nome
- Sitka
- Yukon
Top 25 Outdoor Adventure-Inspired Names for Alaskan Malamutes
- Alpine
- Arctic
- Aurora
- Chinook
- Everest
- Forest
- Glacier
- Ice
- Nanaimo
- North
- Polar
- Ranger
- Shasta
- Scout
- Sequoia
- Sierra
- Snow
- Teton
- Summit
- Taiga
- Timber
- Tundra
- Tushar (snow in Sanskrit)
- Winter
- Zion
Image by S. Hermann & F. Richter from Pixabay
Top 15 Animal-Inspired Malamute Names
Animal-inspired dog names for Malamutes run in three clear patterns, bear names, wolf names, and mythical fantasy creatures. Clearly, Malamute lovers are inspired by the looks of their beautiful, fuzzy dogs.
- Bear
- Buck
- Dingo
- Drake
- Griffin
- Grizzly
- Koda (Soux for little bear)
- Kuma (wolf in Japanese)
- Lobo (wolf in Spanish)
- Lycan (werewolf)
- Moose
- Oso
- Tikaani (wolf in Ahtna)
- Wolfie
- Yeti
Top 10 Mythology-Inspired Malamute Names
Some of the most popular Malamute names full under the category of Greek and Roman mythology. Noble and heroic dogs deserve noble and heroic names, right? And when you’re done playing in the snow, who doesn’t want to curl up with a good book and a warm dog?
- Apollo
- Aries
- Athena
- Atlas
- Brutus
- Echo
- Hercules
- Juno
- Thor
- Zeus
More Dog Name Ideas
As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year. Check out some of them below.
