Naming your dog is one popular way to reflect your heritage, and Alaskan dog names are a great way to show off your passion for the wild and beautiful land up north—or just your love for Alaskan culture. Whether you’re looking to celebrate Alaskan treats like King Salmon or King Crab, or you’re highlighting the beauty of the magnificent beasts who roam the terrain, we’ve got plenty of Alaskan dog name options that will surely fit your new furry friend.
We selected our favorite dog names from Alaska through a combination of outside research and digging through our Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Many of these names aren’t heard very often at the dog park, while others show up on the list of top 100 dog names.
75 Best Alaskan Dog Names
- Akna (goddess*)
- Alaska
- Alpine
- Amak (playful*)
- Arctic
- Aspen
- Augusta (mountain)
- Aurora (or Aurora Borealis)
- Avalanche
- Balto (famous lead dog)
- Bear
- Beluga
- Berry
- Bison
- Blizzard
- Bona (mountain)
- Brooks
- Buck (from Call of the Wild)
- Cedar
- Chinook
- Chukchi (sea)
- Comet
- Denali (National Park)
- Elias (St. Elias mountains)
- Eska (creek*)
- Frontier
- Glacier
- Gold/Goldie
- Granite
- Grizzly
- Homer
- Jade
- Java
- Jewel
- Juneau
- Kaskae (chief*)
- Kennicott
- Ketchikan (fun to say!)
- King (as in King Crab & King Salmon)
- Klondike
- Kodiak
- Koko (chocolate*)
- Magic
- Mammoth
- Midnight
- Miska (little bear*)
- Moose
- Mush
- Nomad
- Nome
- Nova
- Oratia (mountain)
- Orca
- Polar
- Raven
- Reindeer
- Sierra
- Siku (ice*)
- Sitka
- Snowbird
- Snowy
- Spirit
- Storm
- Summit
- Terra
- Togo (famous Alaskan sled dog)
- Tongass (National Forest)
- Tundra
- Ulva (wolf*)
- Whale
- White Fang
- Winter
- Wolfie
- Woolly
- Yukon
*Meaning of the word in one of Alaska’s over 20 native languages.
Top 5 Most Popular Female Alaskan Dog Names
In Rover’s top 1000 dog names database
- Nova
- Jade
- Aspen
- Raven
- Sierra
Top 5 Most Popular Male Alaskan Dog Names
In Rover’s top 1000 dog names database
- Bear
- Moose
- King
- Buck (from Call of the Wild)
- Grizzly
Dog Naming Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that a great dog name should also be one that rolls off your tongue. The best names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Moose, it’s time for dinner!” or “Sitka, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
Another consideration when choosing your dog’s name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.” If you’re in love with a possibly problematic name, such as Sitka, choose an alternative cue to avoid confusion for your pup.
Choosing the Perfect Alaskan Dog Name
Still not satisfied? The best Alaskan dog names might come from history, art, celebrity culture, fashion, fine dining, and even your family tree. Most of all, be sure it’s a good fit for you and your pet, because you’ll be saying it…a lot.
Naming your dog is just the beginning of your journey together! Use your imagination, have fun, and test out your favorite choices with your new dog to see which one sticks. Sometimes it simply comes down to that: no more, no less.
