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.

Explore Our Guide Of Names

• Best male native American names
• Best female native American names
• Famous native names
• Cute native names
• Cool native names
• Name inspiration
• Help choosing the right name

100 Best Male Native American Dog Names

1. Hassun
2. Ouray
3. Quanah
4. Tatanka
5. Tonrar
6. Kamik
7. Kavik
8. Amaruq
9. Bidaban
10. Hotha
11. Mahkah
12. Pays
13. Shila
14. Tulok
15. Kanut
16. Ataneq
17. Caiya
18. Huslu
19. Makya
20. Paytah
21. Tasunke
22. Shesh
23. Siku
24. Tarkik
25. Tupit
26. Innuk
27. Kaskae
28. Kayuh
29. Amaqjuaq
30. Wakanda
31. Cailan
32. Luta
33. Sesi
34. Kallik
35. Aatag
36. Hanska
37. Akikta
38. Catahecassa
39. Dyami
40. Jacy
41. Lonato
42. Pegalesharro
43. Sahale
44. Shtiya
45. Ujarak
46. Imalik
47. Miwak
48. Kai
49. Koko
50. Alo
51. Calian
52. Elsu
53. Japa
54. Piapot
55. Raini
56. Nanurjuk
57. Silla
58. Sura
59. Tikaani
60. Atka
61. Eska
62. Inuksuk
63. Adlartok
64. Yansa
65. Maikoh
66. Bly
67. Eyota
68. Yoki
69. Misu
70. Mika
71. Asahavey
72. Dakotah
73. Laneetees
74. Nanuk
75. Tanana
76. Imnek
77. Yuma
78. Ahanu
79. Kenesaw
80. Nanook
81. Suluk
82. Attu
83. Kohana
84. Kiona
85. Akando
86. Dasan
87. Elan
88. Kele
89. Sioux
90. Siqiniq
91. Chinook
92. Kitchi
93. Denali
94. Kinta
95. Enapay
96. Keme
97. Tattuye
98. Suka
99. Cupun
100. 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.

1. Chimalis
2. Hurit
3. Kineks
4. Neewa
5. Nini
6. Kima
7. Mauja
8. Akiak
9. Atotoztli
10. Dyani
11. Hinto
12. Imala
13. Soma
14. Nukilik
15. Kireama
16. Akna
17. Aviaja
18. Enemene
19. Hokaratcha
20. Kasa
21. Na'estse
22. Tepkunset
23. Ulva
24. Miki
25. Nukka
26. Tootega
27. Koko
28. Kirima
29. Ahnah
30. Asiaq
31. Lulu
32. Helki
33. Tanis
34. Kesuk
35. Aanaq
36. Arrluk
37. Amadahy
38. Awendela
39. Aylen
40. Enesta
41. Hateya
42. Kateri
43. Meli
44. Winona
45. Pakak
46. Sakari
47. Alasie
48. Kuruk
49. Maka
50. Aponi
51. Awendea
52. Chenoa
53. Enola
54. Kimi
55. Maji
56. Seke
57. Wonganuchitmetha
58. Yutu
59. Miska
60. Pana
61. Pukak
62. Uki
63. Aga
64. Amka
65. Aput
66. Nina
67. Micco
68. Makwa
69. Ama
70. Kele
71. Atepa
72. Awinita
73. Halyn
74. Nizhoni
75. Meriwa
76. Qimmiq
77. Arnaq
78. Adila
79. Halona
80. Nistu
81. Yura
82. Panik
83. Alornerk
84. Tallulah
85. Aiyana
86. Ayita
87. Catori
88. Etenia
89. Niaran
90. Yaktah
91. Panuk
92. Amak
93. Kitchi
94. Nokosi
95. Chilam
96. Fala
97. Nese
98. Yuka
99. Pinga
100. 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

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.

Related Posts

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• 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)!