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Native American Dog Names (500+ Awesome Ideas)

Bringing home a new furry friend from a breeder or adopting an older dog from your local kennel or rescue organization is an amazing moment in your life. Almost nothing will compare with those first few moments that you get to share with your new pal, and the unique affection you will receive from your pup will last a lifetime.

You have the opportunity to share your family, your friends, your home, and your heritage with your new pup. However, the new member of your family is missing a name and you aren’t quite sure what to call them.

Fear not. We have compiled a list of Native American dog names for owners looking to give their dog a name that reflects their heritage, shows pride in the Native American culture, or for an owner looking for a unique take on a common name.

100 Best Male Native American Dog Names

Hassun
Ouray
Quanah
Tatanka
Tonrar
Kamik
Kavik
Amaruq
Bidaban
Hotha
Mahkah
Pays
Shila
Tulok
Kanut
Ataneq
Caiya
Huslu
Makya
Paytah
Tasunke
Shesh
Siku
Tarkik
Tupit
Innuk
Kaskae
Kayuh
Amaqjuaq
Wakanda
Cailan
Luta
Sesi
Kallik
Aatag
Hanska
Akikta
Catahecassa
Dyami
Jacy
Lonato
Pegalesharro
Sahale
Shtiya
Ujarak
Imalik
Miwak
Kai
Koko
Alo
Calian
Elsu
Japa
Piapot
Raini
Nanurjuk
Silla
Sura
Tikaani
Atka
Eska
Inuksuk
Adlartok
Yansa
Maikoh
Bly
Eyota
Yoki
Misu
Mika
Asahavey
Dakotah
Laneetees
Nanuk
Tanana
Imnek
Yuma
Ahanu
Kenesaw
Nanook
Suluk
Attu
Kohana
Kiona
Akando
Dasan
Elan
Kele
Sioux
Siqiniq
Chinook
Kitchi
Denali
Kinta
Enapay
Keme
Tattuye
Suka
Cupun
Honi

100 Best Female Native American Dog Names

How did you find the first 100? Pretty good, right? Well, if you are bringing home a little girl instead of a little boy, the next 100 will be even better. With names that reflect the beauty of nature and the strength of women in the Native American culture, these next 100 names are sure to impress.

Chimalis
Hurit
Kineks
Neewa
Nini
Kima
Mauja
Akiak
Atotoztli
Dyani
Hinto
Imala
Soma
Nukilik
Kireama
Akna
Aviaja
Enemene
Hokaratcha
Kasa
Na'estse
Tepkunset
Ulva
Miki
Nukka
Tootega
Koko
Kirima
Ahnah
Asiaq
Lulu
Helki
Tanis
Kesuk
Aanaq
Arrluk
Amadahy
Awendela
Aylen
Enesta
Hateya
Kateri
Meli
Winona
Pakak
Sakari
Alasie
Kuruk
Maka
Aponi
Awendea
Chenoa
Enola
Kimi
Maji
Seke
Wonganuchitmetha
Yutu
Miska
Pana
Pukak
Uki
Aga
Amka
Aput
Nina
Micco
Makwa
Ama
Kele
Atepa
Awinita
Halyn
Nizhoni
Meriwa
Qimmiq
Arnaq
Adila
Halona
Nistu
Yura
Panik
Alornerk
Tallulah
Aiyana
Ayita
Catori
Etenia
Niaran
Yaktah
Panuk
Amak
Kitchi
Nokosi
Chilam
Fala
Nese
Yuka
Pinga
Anjij

Famous Native American Names For Your Pup

Too often Native American heritage is forgotten or overlooked. What better way to inspire and remind your family, friends, and acquaintances of the importance of Native American culture. Let your pup share a name with some of the most famous individuals, Native American tribes, and locations in Native American history.

From the battles fought in early Mexico to the frigid plains of Alaska, Native American figures deserve their place in the history books, and your new dog deserves a name that carries dignity and strength.

Powhatan
Calusa
Dakota
Fox
Walla Walla
Tecumseh
Amarok
Ghigua
Geronimo (Apache leader)
Chiricahua
Cahokia
Cherokee
Nauset
Yahi
Herrick
Mourning Dove
Hiawatha
Little Bighorn (Battle of Little Bighorn)
Callam
Cheyenne
Eyak
Napissa
Papago
Tewa
Yana
Miwok
Cha’tima
Amarog
Nanye-hi
Sakayengwaraton
Kalicho
Caddo
Mahican
Pontiac
Ute
Metacomet
Black Hawk
Red Cloud
Sitting Bull
Oglala
Blackfoot
Cocopa
Erie
Ofo
Juneau
Algonquin
Lakota
Wovoka
Mangas Coloradas
Cochise
Pocahontas (Married to an Englishman called John Rolfe)
TallChief
Aleut
Comanche
Dotame
Lumbee
Ojibwe
Sioux
Waco
Sitka
Kenai
Navajo
Gall
Lozen
Opchanacanough
Shingas
Tamanend
Touch The Clouds
Vittorio
Black Kettle
Crazy Horse
Sacajawea
Biloxi
Kichapoo
Tachi
Ketchican
Osceola
Ahtahkakoop
Assuti
Kanza
Serrano
Kodiak
Black Elk (Lakota medicine man, Holy man)
Spotted Elk
Ahuitzotl
Sequoiah
Squanto
Amikwa
Jemez
Pequot
Palmer
Lone Horn
Tenskwatawa
Ghost Dance
Will Rogers
Apache
Fremont
Sawokli
Nome
Neolin
General George Crook

Cute Native American Dog Names

While pride, strength, and determination are all qualities that are frequently associated with Native American culture, an easily overlooked quality is cuteness.

Your adorable new pup is already capable of drawing the long, drawn-out ‘awwwww’, but giving them a name to match that cuddly personality can’t hurt.

The list below is made up of Native United States names for dogs that bring out the cuteness and up the ‘awwwww’ factor.

Turquoise
Ayita
Migina
Miki
Wuti
Saloso
Sayen
Tama
Sun
Wigwam
Mona
Pati
Winona
Sitsi
Nizhoni
Doli
Moon
Tiva
Tala
Tahki
Doba
Koko
Naira
Pavita
Fala
Adsila
Sunki
Onida
Shikoba
Chepi
Bidziil
Kaya
Nova
Papina
Kasa
Atsila
Butterfly
Earth
Moccasin
Nikan
Weeko
Peta
Chlumani
Una
Inola
Winnie
Luyu
Etu
Adahy
Fawn
Bead
Spirit
Takoda
Meli
Abeytu
Catori
Yoki
Tadita
Nina
Henna
Nayeli
Dy
Iskwew
Sawni
Goga
Rozene
Chatan
Helki
Patwin
Pinon
Dove
Feather
Kimi
Mansi
Mika
Tayen
Anna
Sparrow
Dakota
Kai
Lulu
Winema
Macha
Elsu
Blossom
Medicine Man
Mukluks
Sihu
Eyota
Arizona
Hinto
Dena
Mongwau
Menewa
Tipi
Alawa
Kanti
Wyanet
Waapi
Etenia

Cool Native American Names For Your Dog

Nothing screams cool like having a northern sled dog, like a Siberian Husky or a Malamute who has a name that resembles their heritage and means something awesome.

The names below can help you find that perfect moniker to match your pup’s winning personality and make them the coolest at the dog park. Don’t settle for a name that makes you think of your grandma’s knitting club, choose a name that you will be tweeting about every chance you get.

Arnaq
Hopi
Pazi
Lonato
Makaya
Gad
Delsin
Alo
Mohawk
Yukon
Iliamna
Ice
Tallulah
Akikta
Nikiti
Tokala
Hawk
Eska
Chief
Akecheta
Halyn
Mitexi
Kele
Bly
Dakota
Dyami
Aditsan
Axe
Ahmik
Lusio
Yahto
Kiska
Lye
Ahote
Enyeto
Kono
Eagle
Apache
Kota
Matanuska
Nuka
Atim
Maka
Yuma
Achak
Chaska
Diwali
Pachu’a
Kilchii
Fox
Cree
Fire
Aialik
Denali
Liseli
Kitchi
Kohana
Tocho
Pezi
Taima
Bodaway
Tooantuh
Nakos
Iye
Aranck
Sinopa
Maska
Odakota
Skah
Wahkhan
Secret
Cherokee
Tongass
Jolon
Pallaton
Akando
Ituha
Ambush
Alyeska
Tyee
Enola
Cheveyo
Mato
Askook
Black Hoof
Lakota
Ghost
Sawyer
Soma
Ahawi
Sasa
Hakan
Nayavu
Paytah
Fringe
Annawan
Hinto
Kwanita
Bena
Ahunu

Happy Dog Sticking His Head Out Of A Car Window

Dog Name Inspiration

It can be a challenge to come up with inspiring topics, traits, or events to help you find the right name for your pooch, but that’s where we can help.

One of the first places to look for inspiration is right here. A list of dog names in a genre that you find interesting is one of the best places to begin to narrow down your search for your dog’s new name. Whether you are looking for cute, cool, famous, funny, or any other factor in your selection process, you can find it right here. However, if you have been through countless lists and you still aren’t connecting with any one name, try something different.

Remember that inspiration can strike at any moment and can come from anywhere. Helpful areas to consider are famous individuals, historical figures or events, and culturally unique names or places.

You can even find inspiration by simply going for a walk and letting your mind wander, reading a book, listening to music, or watching a movie.

The only limit to your choices is your own imagination. Have fun with it and choose a name you know your dog will love.

Help Choosing the Right Name

Thinking up a name for your new dog can be a difficult, frustrating process, especially if your family has completely different ideas about what to call your new pet. To avoid this potential issue, deal with it up front. Come up with some categories of interest that you can use as a baseline for your dog’s name and have your family agree on a couple. From there you can begin your search.

Make sure that you encourage everyone to participate in the name selection process so that you can be certain that every family member is happy with the choice. Remember, your new dog will feel much more welcome if they aren’t being greeted with a name that the family doesn’t quite like.

If you still aren’t sure about the name that you chose, try it out for a couple of days and see how it fits. If you don’t like it, then change it. Nothing says that you can’t change your dog’s name, and switching it up a few times when they first come into your home, won’t cause a big disruption in how they interact with you.

Make sure that you end up with a name that you and your family are happy with, so that you can feel confident knowing that your dog is happy with their new name.

Native American cat names (names here can also be used for your dog!)
Irish dog names
Italian dog names
Big dog names
Mexican dog names
Small dog names
Spanish dog names
Unique male dog names
Female dog names
Can you change a dog's name?

Congratulations on Becoming A New Dog Owner!

Let us know which name you are thinking of giving to your dog and also your dog's breed in the comments below. We would love to hear (we may even include the name onto the list if we are missing it)!