Introduction
Alaskan Malamute Dog Names in Pop Culture
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
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 |
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Nanouk
"Polar bear" in Inuit
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Narrssuk
Inuit god of the West Wind
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| -1 |
Aput
"Snow" in Inuit
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| -1 |
Kallik
"Lightning" in Inuit
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| -1 |
Tornarssuk
Could be "Tornar" for short and known as the Inuit Polar Bear god
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| -1 |
Pana
Inuit god who cares for the souls of those in the underworld
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| -1 |
Pompeja
Inuit god of the East Wind
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| -1 |
Anju
A name of Indian origin that means "blessing"
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| -1 |
Siqiniq
Inuit word for "the sun"
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| -1 |
Taqtu
Inuit word for "kidney"
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| -1 |
Tiguaak
Inuit for "the adopted child"
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| -1 |
Ujurak
Inuit word for "rock"
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| -1 |
Tonraq
Inuit name meaning "tiny man"
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| -2 |
Cupun
"Coal" in Inuit
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Unga
The aquatic shepherd for the sea goddess Sedna
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| -2 |
Ikiaq
"Red Spruce" in Inuit
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Kinak
Mountain sized Inuit god of the North Wind
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Kataum
The sentinel who guards the doorway of Sedna's home
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Sila
The Inuit god of weather
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Nuniq
Another Inuit name that means "polar bear"
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Yutu
Inuit name that means "to claw"
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Tatqim
The Inuit moon god
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| -2 |
Panuk
Inuit name for "island"
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Qimmiq
Inuit work for "dog"
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Yura
Inuit name for "one who is beautiful"
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Yotimo
A word for a yellow jacket that was used to carry pieces of meat from one place to another
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Toklo
Inuit name meaning" he who is spontaneous and versatile"
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Tootega
An Inuit deity in the form of an old woman who could walk on water
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Yoskolo
Inuit for" breaking off sugar-pine cones"
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Tulok
Inuit for "warrior or god of the stars"
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Female Alaskan Malamute Dog Names
| Votes | Name | Vote |
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| 2 |
Yuka
"Bright star" in Inuit
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| 1 |
Alasie
"She who is honest and noble" in Inuit
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| 1 |
Hitty
Inuit word for "hyena"
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| 1 |
Uki
"Survivor" in Inuit
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| 0 |
Akna
Goddess of fertility and childbirth in the Inuit religion
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| -1 |
Ahnah
"A wise woman" in Inuit
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| -1 |
Sativa
A popular Alaskan name
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| -1 |
Amka
"One with a friendly spirit" in Inuit
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| -1 |
Karis
A Greek name that means "grace"
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| -1 |
Asiaq
Goddess of good weather in Inuit culture
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| -1 |
Jissika
The Inuit form of Jessica, which means "rich, God beholds"
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Taia
A name of Japanese origin meaning "valley field"
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Yacine
An Arabic name
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Katsitsanóron
Or "Katsi" for short, this name means "precious flower" in Inuit
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Seqinek
Inuit goddess of the sun
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| -1 |
Tapasuma
The Inuit goddess of the afterlife
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| -1 |
Pukimna
Inuit goddess of caribou
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Nunam
Inuit goddess of the Earth
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| -1 |
Sedna
The most celebrated Inuit goddess, ruler of the sea
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Arnaaluk
Inuit for "big woman"
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Kireama
Inuit name meaning "a hill"
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Meriwa
Inuit name that means "thorn"
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Anjij
The Inuit form of "Anne" which means "grace"
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Nuliajuk
"Woman with a fin" in Inuit
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Alornerk
Inuit for "under feet"
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Nuvua
A fictional name that was featured in "The Journey Home"
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Uukkarnit
Uukka for short, this Inuit name means "calved ice"
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Tanaraq
Name of Tundra's granddaughter
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Umiaktorvik
Can be shortened to Umi or Umia and means "river" in Inuit
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| -1 |
Tapeesa
"Arctic flower" in Inuit
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Written by a Siberian Husky lover Lyndsie Harris
Published: 02/01/2018, edited: 10/31/2020
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