101 Exotic Husky Names With Meanings: Male & Female

Choosing a name for such a striking breed can be challenging. And huskies deserve a name that stands out from other dogs. This article highlights 101 of the best and most exotic names we know of that suit huskies. And each name will come with an awesome meaning behind it.

Typies of Husky Names

I have organized the names into different categories to make it easier for you if you already have an idea or preference.

1. Cool names for huskies
2. Exotic Inuit names for huskies
3. Climate inspired names for huskies
4. Male names for huskies
5. Female names for huskies
6. My Happy Husky’s favorite exotic names

For each category, you’ll see a list of awesome names and the meaning or inspiration behind that specific name.

How To Choose The Best Name For Your Husky

The best way to name your Siberian husky is to go with something that you like and has meaning. You may already have a preference that you can build on by using the name guide below.

If you are really unsure try waiting until you have had your new husky for a week or two, you’ll be surprised how quickly you can get a feel for the type of dog they will be when older.

Using personality and character is a common way to pick a great name.

Once you find a name that you like, keep saying it throughout the day to get a sense of how it sounds and feels to say. You need to verbalize it!

You’ll also want to think about how easy and quick it is to say. Shorter names will be easier and more practical in times of seriousness.

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Cool Names For Siberian Huskies

Here’s 20 cool and exotic names inspired by an array of sources. These are quick and snappy names with mostly just 1 or 2 syllables, which makes them easy to say.

You’ll also notice these are far less common than dog names you usually hear being yelled down at the park!

A unique name, for a unique breed

Name	Meaning
Jazz	Just a really cool name!
Zazu	Meaning movement. Resembling the husky’s amazing agility and speed.
Bolt	Inspired by one of the world’s fastest runners Usain Bolt
Eclipse	Taken from the phenomenon that is the Solar Eclipse, when the sun covers the moon.
Strike	Inspired by the Siberian huskies hunting abilities and natural prey drive.
Breeze	Inspired by the agility and quickness of the Siberian husky
Oakley	An old Anglo-Saxon name
Loki	The God of Mischief
Sprint	Huskies love to run!
Jackson	An unusual and uncommon name for a dog
Casper	Perfect for all-white huskies, related to Casper the ghost
Trooper	Reference to a State-Trooper in the USA
Nome	The name of the town in Alaska saved by Siberian huskies in the 1920s
Zorro	Slavic name for “Golden Dawn” also Spanish for “fox”
Ranger	Inspired by park rangers maintaining and protecting outdoor areas
Stark	After Tony Stark (Ironman)
Scout	The term for finding something, resembling the Siberian Husky’s hunting abilities
Blaze	Great for a red husky, inspired by the power of fire.
Falcon	The Falcon is a fast hunting bird. Inspired by the husky’s hunting instinct.

That’s the first set of original names that you do not usually hear other dogs being called. Perhaps you liked a few of them, if not check out some Inuit names below!

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Exotic Inuit Names For Huskies WITH Meanings!

The Siberian husky was originally bred in Siberia by the Chukchi Tribe thousands of years ago. Perhaps a name from their origin will be the perfect fit for your Siberian husky.

Here are 21 of the most common Inuit names for huskies.

Balto	The name of the famous lead husky in a pack of sled dogs that delivered life-saving serum to Nome in the 1920s, ultimately saving hundreds of lives. A statue of Balto the Siberian husky can be seen in Central Park, New York.
Togo	Alongside Balto was another Siberian Husky called Togo, Balto’s lead partner, and was perhaps the unsung hero in this entire ordeal. Togo eventually took the lead over Balto and was the husky who finished the unbelievable trek.
Chukchi	Name of the tribe that originally bred the Siberian Husky thousands of years ago
Akiak	Meaning Brave
Amka	Means “One with a friendly spirit”
Ulva	Meaning “Wolf”
Atka	Meaning “King”
Miska	Little bear
Kavik	Wolverine
Kallik	Meaning “Lightening”
Lusa	The word for “Midnight”
Tundra	The “Tundra” Straights is where Siberian huskies were bred, and roamed around in the wild.
Suka	Meaning “Fast”
Sesi	Meaning “Snow”
Siku	Meaning “Ice”
Sakari	Meaning “Sweet”
Kaskae	The Inuit word for Cheif
Nanuk	Polar Bear
Uki	Survivor
Yuka	A bright star
Yura	Meaning “Beautiful”

These are awesome names that really suit Siberian Huskies. It’s a nice tribute to their origins and not to mention a great conversation starter!

Perhaps you would prefer some names inspired by the cold climate that Siberian huskies truly love, check out the list below!

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Winter Inspired Names for Huskies

Huskies love the cold weather, they were bred in extreme conditions and had to deal with heavy snow blizzards and temperatures -30 degrees below Celcius.

Taking inspiration from winter and cold weather is a great way to come up with unique and exciting names. These names provide their own self-explanatory meanings.

Here are 20 winter inspired names for huskies

● Ice
● Blizzard
● Arctica
● Snowy
● Thunder
● Hailer
● Frosty
● Rain
● Storm
● Alpine
● North
● Ulan – Filipino for “Rain”
● Wind
● Alba – meaning “bright and white” in Latin
● Glacier
● Skate – From Ice-Skating
● Alaska
● Polar
● River
● Rudolf

Unique Names For Male Huskies WITH Meanings!

If you have a male Siberian husky, choosing a name to represent a bold, energetic and playful husky will be a great choice and will suit very well.

Here are 20 names that would be a great fit for a male Siberian husky.

Name	Meaning
Apollo	Apollo can be related to Greek mythology. It can also be a reference to one of the famous rock balboa films as well as NASA and their space missions.
Orion	Taken from Orion’s belt, a famous star formation in astrology
Rocky	Taken from Sylvester Stallone’s most famous boxing character “Rocky Balboa”
Diego	Name of Spanish origin meaning supplanter
Simba	Simba is the son From the Lion King
Zeus	The King of the Greek Gods
Howl	Inspired by the classic wolf / husky howl
Buddy	A gentle name to represent friendship or a friendly character.
Lynx	Lynx’s belong to the family of the Medium Cat species
Sage	A sage is a person who is aware and knows a lot
Hugo	Meaning highly intelligent
Ace	Most commonly known as the ACE card, the most significant or valuable card
Apache	Taken from the Apache fighter helicopter used in the Military
Chase	Inspired by the strong natural prey instinct in Siberian Huskies
Ceaser	Taken from the Iconic Julius Ceaser, Military General who was responsible for the Roman Empire
Champ	Short for Champion
Nero	Nero is a Roman emperor known for cruelty
Bruno	An old German name meaning shield or armor
Cosmo	From the Greek Kosmas, which means order and beauty.
Milo	Type of chocolate milkshake

Unique Names For Female Huskies WITH Meanings!

If you have a female Siberian Husky choosing a name that gives you the feeling of beauty, strength and intelligence will be a great fit.

Here are 20 unique names for a female husky.

Once again, these are more exotic than the standard dog name you’ll hear down the local park!

Name	Meaning
Aurora	A natural phenomenon that forms a beautiful green light across the sky at night
Skyler	An old Dutch surname. Combining the name “Sky” and “Tyler”
Laika	This is the name of the first-ever dog to successfully reach space. It was a Husky!!
Mocha	Mocha is an unusual name for a dog. Perfect for those coffee lovers!
Willow	English derived name meaning “freedom”. Also inspired by the beautiful willow tree.
Leia	Princess Leia from Star Wars
Akira	Akira is the Japanese translation of the sun or sunlight
Swietenia	The beautiful Latin name of the Mohogany tree
Elsa	Meaning consecrated to God, Noble
Mika	Mika means the “Gift of God”
Iris	The black center part of the eyes.
Nova	This is term used in astrology to mean a brightening star
Serena	Name of Latin origin meaning “clear, tranquil, serene”
Sasha	Sasha means the “helper of mankind” A perfect fit for the Siberian husky breed
Astra	Astra is the Greek word for “Star”
Athena	Athena is the Greek goddess of warfare and craft
Lulu	Name of Arabic origin meaning “pearl”
Maya	Maya in Greek means “good mother”
Luna	Luna stands for “moon” in several Latin languages
Opal	Thought to be derived from Sanskrit meaning a “precious stone” as well as being the Greek derivative meaning “to see a change of color” Perfect for huskies!

My Happy Husky’s Favorite Exotic Names

Out of the above names, I have compiled a list of the coolest and most exotic names that I love for huskies. These names have been chosen due to the meaning, sound, and ease of saying.

My Happy Husky’s Top 20 Names for the Siberian Husky:

● Astra
● Sage
● Laika
● Atka
● Akira
● Zorro
● North
● Ranger
● Jazz
● Oakley
● Lulu
● Ice
● Willow
● Athena
● Storm
● Chukchi
● Skate
● Suka
● Tundra
● Togo

Summary

I hope from this you are able to choose the perfect name for your husky! Whether you choose a name from these suggestions or they inspire you to think of a new name, that’s awesome!

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