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251 Popular & Unique Siberian Husky Names

Bringing home a new pet is a very exciting thing, but once you get your pet home, you might realize that you’ve overlooked one important thing: your new pet’s name!

Siberian Huskies are a popular dog breed that is active and energetic, not to mention full of personality. Because of their big personalities, the perfect names for these dogs tend to refer to their individual temperament, but many people also name them after literary Huskies, famous pups, foods, and overall fun names.

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How to Name Your Siberian Husky

Obviously, there is some pressure that comes with naming any pet because you want to give them the perfect name they can keep forever. It can be difficult for a dog to adjust to a new name later on down the line, especially if the name doesn’t sound similar to their current name, so it’s best to choose a name and stick with it.

That isn’t to say you can’t test a name out for a few days and get a feel for it. If after a few days you feel like the name doesn’t suit your dog or doesn’t suit your preferences, you can try a different name. After all, not everyone wants their neighbor to hear them say, “Steve, go potty!”

When it comes down to it, you’re in control of the name your Husky gets. Many people get dogs from rescue organizations and shelters and change their names to better suit them, and your dog will eventually adjust to the new name, although it can take some time. To help you and your Siberian Husky get started on the right foot, here are some popular and unique Husky names.

Siberian Husky standing outdoors
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Popular Female Husky Names

  • Arya
  • Ava
  • Bella
  • Blaire
  • Chloe
  • Cleo
  • Daisy
  • Ellie
  • Elsa
  • Eve
  • Fiona
  • Hazel
  • Joy
  • Lily
  • Lola
  • Lucy
  • Mabel
  • Maggie
  • Molly
  • Nala
  • Nova
  • Penny
  • Piper
  • Riley
  • Rosie
  • Ruby
  • Stella
  • Winnie
  • Zoey

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Popular Male Husky Names

  • Ace
  • Archie
  • Axel
  • Beau
  • Bruce
  • Bruno
  • Buddy
  • Charlie
  • Chase
  • Chief
  • Diesel
  • Echo
  • Jack
  • Jax
  • Kai
  • Kobe
  • Kylo
  • Leo
  • Logan
  • Luka
  • Max
  • Milo
  • Oakley
  • Oliver
  • Ollie
  • Ozzy
  • Rex
  • Roscoe
  • Teddy
  • Theo
Siberian husky running in the yard
Image Credit: LynetteC, Pixabay

Outdoor Husky Names

  • Alpine
  • Arctic
  • Aspen
  • Aurora
  • Autumn
  • Bear
  • Blossom
  • Bolt
  • Bowie
  • Canyon
  • Chinook
  • Comet
  • Dakota
  • Dandelion
  • Denali
  • Everest
  • Glacier
  • Grizzly
  • Gunner
  • Hunter
  • Ivy
  • Kodiak
  • Misty
  • Moose
  • Orion
  • Polar
  • Rain
  • Ranger
  • River
  • Rocky
  • Scout
  • Sitka
  • Skye
  • Smokey
  • Storm
  • Stormy
  • Summer
  • Thunder
  • Timber
  • Willow
  • Winter
  • Yeti

Unique Husky Names

  • Alexei
  • Archer
  • Babushka
  • Brutus
  • Bubbles
  • Captain
  • Chance
  • Coco
  • Copper
  • Creed
  • Cubby
  • Cyril
  • Dallas
  • Diamond
  • Dimitri
  • Etta
  • Finn
  • Frizz
  • Gizmo
  • Goose
  • Griffin
  • Huck
  • Indigo
  • Iris
  • Ivan
  • Josie
  • Katya
  • Knox
  • Kyra
  • Lobo
  • Maxim
  • Neo
  • Nora
  • Paisley
  • Pearl
  • Phoebe
  • Rush
  • Sabre
  • Sparkle
  • Specter
  • Victor
  • Waldo
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Descriptive Husky Names

  • Blue
  • Boomer
  • Boots
  • Bruiser
  • Brute
  • Chaos
  • Frisky
  • Frosty
  • Happy
  • Havoc
  • Houdini
  • Hunk
  • Loudmouth
  • Nitro
  • Red
  • Rocket
  • Runt
  • Sable
  • Salty
  • Scarlet
  • Shadow
  • Shaggy
  • Snowball
  • Socks
  • Speedy
  • Striker
  • Swift
  • Titan
  • Velcro
  • Wrangler

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Food-Related Husky Names

  • Alfredo
  • Apple
  • Basil
  • Berry
  • Cheddar
  • Chili
  • Coconut
  • Cookie
  • Dumpling
  • Ginger
  • Honey
  • Jelly
  • Latte
  • Macaroon
  • Mango
  • Marshmallow
  • Meatball
  • Merlot
  • Mocha
  • Mochi
  • Muffin
    husky dog getting a treat
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  • Nacho
  • Nugget
  • Nutmeg
  • Oreo
  • Pancake
  • Peaches
  • Peanut
  • Pepper
  • Peppermint
  • Sage
  • Sprinkle
  • Toast
  • Tofu
  • Waffles

Literary Husky Names

  • Ahab
  • Apollo
  • Argos
  • Atticus
  • Balto
  • Bram
  • Buck
  • Bullseye
  • Charlotte
  • Cujo
  • Curly
  • Dante
  • Dolly
  • Fang
  • Freya
  • Gatsby
  • Ghost
  • Goliath
  • Grey Wind
  • Gus
  • Huckleberry
  • Jack
  • Juliet
  • Lady
  • Loki
  • Mowgli
  • Nana
  • Nymeria
  • Odin
  • Quixote
  • Raja
  • Ramona
  • Romeo
  • Spitz
  • Teek
  • Thor
  • Togo
  • Violet
  • Watson
  • Zeus

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Conclusion

This list of Husky names can be overwhelming at first, but it’s a good idea to read through and write down the names that jump out at you. Once you’ve condensed the list down to names you might like for your Husky, start trying out how it feels for you to say the names and go from there. Use your dog’s appearance or personality traits to help you choose a name if you’re struggling. Food names are always a fun option, and sometimes, it’s best to go with popular or traditional dog names.

No matter what, your dog will be happy with the name you give them because they’ll get to be with you. So, don’t sweat your dog’s name too much, and just know that your pup will adore you, even if you give them a unique or silly name.


Featured Image Credit: Aleksandr Abrosimov, Shutterstock

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