Alaskan Malamute Dog Names

Introduction

The Alaskan Malamute is a large and beautiful dog breed that is part of the Spitz family; which includes the Chow Chow, Akita, Siberian Husky, and much more. Originally bred by the Inuit people, the Alaskan Malamute is a native breed of Alaska as their name suggests. The dogs were designed as helpers for the Inuits and performed jobs such as keeping the people warm, pulling their sleds, and helping hunters seek out animals for food. There is no doubt that based on their history and genes, the Alaskan Malamute is known as one of the most ancient breeds in existence. Because of their close relationship with the Inuit people- where everyone's survival depended on a firm foundation of trust, Malamutes have always been the people's dog and love being around humans. Although the Malamute can be independent and a bit stubborn at times, the breed is truly amazing and a perfect fit for those who want a genuinely sweet companion for life.

Alaskan Malamute Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Alaskan Malamute Dog

Tydus

Tydus is a large (and absolutely drop dead gorgeous) 3 year old Alaskan Malamute. He is currently the star of the show on his mama's Instagram page called "Trez and Tydus" (Trez is a 7 year old Congo African Grey). With over 147,000 followers, there's no doubt that this giant fluff-ball is adored by quite a few different people. However, there is something about Tydus that is just a little bit out of the ordinary when it comes to Alaskan Malamutes in general; he lives in Africa!

That's right. The large and heavily furred body of Tydus is snuggly secure at his home in South Africa. Along with his mom and all those who follow him on Instagram and Facebook (over 2,000 people on that platform) Tydus spends his days enjoying everything that life has to offer. From playtime in the park to lounging with a delicious bone, the fact that Tydus lives in Africa doesn't seem to slow him down. While this may seem a bit surprising, Malamutes can actually do relatively well in warmer climates as long as their owners use a little bit of common sense.

When Malamutes get to be indoor dogs only and have free access to all the air conditioning they desire, Alaskan Malamutes like Tydus can do quite well by only going outside during the day for potty breaks and perhaps a quick playtime. Because Tydus is a lighter colored Malamute (as opposed to a black furred dog) he most likely does a lot better in the heat thanks to the fact that the color of his fur won't retain as much heat. Pair all this with the fact that Tydus' parent have a pool and know how to deal with Africa's weather and we can be sure that he is well taken care of and happy as a clam.

Seeing a dog like Tydus in warmer climates may be great news to those of you who don't live anywhere near Alaska but would like to get a Malamute of your own! The name "Tydus" is a twist on the Japanese name "Tidus" which means "sun". This seems extremely fitting for the happy-go-lucky Malamute as he is red like a setting sun and just as comforting. While Tydus' title may not be from the Inuit culture, there is absolutely nothing wrong with that and we believe it does a great job of capturing his personality and appearance beautifully.

Alaskan Malamute Dog Name Considerations

When choosing a name for an Alaskan Malamute, the most obvious choice would be to search for one that exists within the Inuit language. From the religion to just the everyday language, there is a multitude of interesting and unique names that are just waiting to find their way into a Malamute's title. If you do not like the way that some of the Inuit names are pronounced, there are a lot of great ways to shorten the names to have easier (and just as lovely) pronunciations.

A few examples of female names for an Alaskan Malamute may be Umiaktorvik (or Umia), Nuvua, or the the most well-known Inuit goddess Sedna; all of which are lively, unique, and gorgeous. For males, there are equally awesome titles to choose from, such as Sila who is the Inuit god of weather, Anju, or Toklo. These monikers have a strong, yet playful, resonance to them and may be an excellent fit for Malamutes of all personalities types. Due to the fact that Alaskan Malamutes are quite large and striking dogs ( reaching up to 100 lbs full grown) there is no doubt that any name chosen for one should be just as unique and wonderful as the breed themselves are.

Male Alaskan Malamute Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
2	Nanouk "Polar bear" in Inuit
-1	Yura Inuit name for "one who is beautiful"
-2	Narrssuk Inuit god of the West Wind
-2	Aput "Snow" in Inuit
-2	Kallik "Lightning" in Inuit
-2	Tornarssuk Could be "Tornar" for short and known as the Inuit Polar Bear god
-2	Pana Inuit god who cares for the souls of those in the underworld
-2	Pompeja Inuit god of the East Wind
-2	Anju A name of Indian origin that means "blessing"
-2	Siqiniq Inuit word for "the sun"
-2	Taqtu Inuit word for "kidney"
-2	Tiguaak Inuit for "the adopted child"
-2	Ujurak Inuit word for "rock"
-2	Tonraq Inuit name meaning "tiny man"
-3	Cupun "Coal" in Inuit
-3	Unga The aquatic shepherd for the sea goddess Sedna
-3	Ikiaq "Red Spruce" in Inuit
-3	Kinak Mountain sized Inuit god of the North Wind
-3	Kataum The sentinel who guards the doorway of Sedna's home
-3	Sila The Inuit god of weather
-3	Nuniq Another Inuit name that means "polar bear"
-3	Yutu Inuit name that means "to claw"
-3	Tatqim The Inuit moon god
-3	Panuk Inuit name for "island"
-3	Qimmiq Inuit work for "dog"
-3	Yotimo A word for a yellow jacket that was used to carry pieces of meat from one place to another
-3	Toklo Inuit name meaning" he who is spontaneous and versatile"
-3	Tootega An Inuit deity in the form of an old woman who could walk on water
-3	Yoskolo Inuit for" breaking off sugar-pine cones"
-3	Tulok Inuit for "warrior or god of the stars"

Female Alaskan Malamute Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
3	Yuka "Bright star" in Inuit
2	Uki "Survivor" in Inuit
0	Alasie "She who is honest and noble" in Inuit
0	Hitty Inuit word for "hyena"
-1	Akna Goddess of fertility and childbirth in the Inuit religion
-2	Ahnah "A wise woman" in Inuit
-2	Sativa A popular Alaskan name
-2	Amka "One with a friendly spirit" in Inuit
-2	Karis A Greek name that means "grace"
-2	Asiaq Goddess of good weather in Inuit culture
-2	Jissika The Inuit form of Jessica, which means "rich, God beholds"
-2	Taia A name of Japanese origin meaning "valley field"
-2	Yacine An Arabic name
-2	Katsitsanóron Or "Katsi" for short, this name means "precious flower" in Inuit
-2	Seqinek Inuit goddess of the sun
-2	Tapasuma The Inuit goddess of the afterlife
-2	Pukimna Inuit goddess of caribou
-2	Nunam Inuit goddess of the Earth
-2	Sedna The most celebrated Inuit goddess, ruler of the sea
-2	Arnaaluk Inuit for "big woman"
-2	Kireama Inuit name meaning "a hill"
-2	Meriwa Inuit name that means "thorn"
-2	Anjij The Inuit form of "Anne" which means "grace"
-2	Nuliajuk "Woman with a fin" in Inuit
-2	Alornerk Inuit for "under feet"
-2	Nuvua A fictional name that was featured in "The Journey Home"
-2	Uukkarnit Uukka for short, this Inuit name means "calved ice"
-2	Tanaraq Name of Tundra's granddaughter
-2	Umiaktorvik Can be shortened to Umi or Umia and means "river" in Inuit
-2	Tapeesa "Arctic flower" in Inuit