Huskies deserve a name that stands out from other dogs, considering just how striking they are! But choosing a great name can be a little tricky.
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.
Types 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.
- Cool names for huskies
- Exotic Inuit names for huskies
- Climate inspired names for huskies
- Male names for huskies
- Female names for huskies
- Red husky names
- 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 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 are easier to say and usually more practical.
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Cool Names For Siberian Huskies

Here are 20 cool and exotic names inspired by a variety 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 create 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 |

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Cool 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 reach space successfully. 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! |
20 Awesome Names For RED HUSKIES
For those of you with RED huskies, you may want to consider more of a spicy name, to go with their beautiful colored coat. Let’s run through some ideas below!
● Foxy – female
● Poppy – female
● Spice – female
● Coral – female
● Ruby – female
● Amber – female
● Sandy – female
● Auburn – unisex
● Robin – unisex
● Lava – unisex
● Sol – unisex
● Paprika – unisex
● Chili – male
● Blaze – male
● Rusty – male
● Pheonix – male
● Tiger – male
● Aka – male
● Mars – male
● Rufus – male
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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carlos
Wednesday 10th of March 2021
i'm getting a siberian husky in about 1-3 months and the only name that has been good for him is hunter in spanish and english because the other names are too soft and my husky needs a name that represents him so can i get a list of good siberian male husky names that are good in spanish and english please :D
JOYCE GWINN
Sunday 28th of June 2020
The information about Balto, and could not locate the name Togo, --re: By the time Togo led his team over 261 miles during the Great Race of Mercy to deliver diphtheria anti-toxin, he was 12 years old. Though Balto received the credit for saving the town, to those who know more than the Disney story, Balto is considered the backup dog. Balto ran 55 miles, while Togo's leg of the journey was the longest and most dangerous.
Katy Steinmetz in Time Magazine wrote “the dog that often gets credit for eventually saving the town is Balto, but he just happened to run the last, 55-mile leg in the race. The sled dog who did the lion's share of the work was Togo. His journey, fraught with white-out storms, was the longest by 200 miles and included a traverse across perilous Norton Sound — where he saved his team and driver in a courageous swim through ice floes.” Most people make mistake of saying Balto is the hero, but Togo is the real hero, by over 200 miles. [9]
Harry
Monday 29th of June 2020
Hi Joyce! Wow, thank you so much for your awesome information. I shall update my article :)
Coleen
Monday 22nd of June 2020
We will be getting out Husky puppy in 4 weeks. She is almost all white and our family can't agree on a name. We are looking for a name unique. We already have a mixed Husky names Loki-Jem. HELP!! Thanks Coleen
Harry
Tuesday 23rd of June 2020
How exciting!! Yes choosing a name can be so hard!
Here's some you may like:
Luna - Latin name meaning moon and moons are also white Nova - Means a star showing sudden brightness in space Pearl - white jewelry Opal - gemstone Siberia - the original place from where Siberian huskies are from Winter - Arctica Aspen - after the snowy mountains in colorado Blanca - white in spanish Beluga - a type of "white" whale Bianca - white in Italian
Hopefully you find the one!