The Best List of Sled Dog Names
So, you got yourself a puppy, and now you are in search of a sled dog name. Don’t worry, we got you covered! We gathered the best sled dog names out there!
Let’s get right into them.
Alaskan towns as sled dog names
Let’s start with the obvious. Alaska is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of sled dogs, and dog sled races. So, why not take some inspiration from towns in Alaska. These double up as dog names perfectly.
Let’s see what we got!
● Juneau
● Akiak
● Anvik
● Sitka
● Wasilla
● Atka
● Brevig
● Delta
● Elim
● Tanana
● Ekwok
● Galena
● Kenai
● Togiak
● Kodiak
● Hoonah
● Huslia
● Kake
● Nome
● Bethel
● Kiana
● Nulato
● Lions
● Teller
Alaska is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of sled dogs, and dog sled races.
Popular sled dog names of Alaskan origin
Of course, there are popular names for sled dogs that originated in Alaska. Maybe one of them is just what you are looking for.
● Atka
● Chu
● Imnek
● Kanut
● Koko
● Denali
● Miki
● Nukka
● Pukak
● Siku
● Mauja
● Sos
● Tuktu
● Turnek
● Kima
● Nanook
● Silla
Popular sled dog names
If Alaskan names are not your cup of tea, why not look at simple popular names for sled dogs. These will fit any tough, agile dog out there.
● Ice
● Noah
● Tikaani
● Levi
● Asher
● Luke
● Eska
● Atlas
● Igloo
● Blizzard
● Parka
● Ezra
● Eli
● Elias
● Suka
● Kaskae
● Ryker
● Tundra
● North
● Snow
● Taiga
● Zion
● Shasta
● Lobo
● River
● Kai
● Jaspe
● Yule
● Tinselr
● Jess
● Sierra
● Ryder
● Aliyah
● Ivory
● Aga
● Sofia
● Timber
● Remi
● Naomi
● Amak
● Teton
● Niki
● Avalanche
● Mila
● Melody
● Liliah
● Hope
● Elsie
● Frost
● Blitz
● Ayla
● Siku
● Aska
● Stella
● Serenity
● Rylee
● Glacier
● Eva
● Eliana
● Mishka
● Navaeh
● Grace
● Anna
● Nova
● Luna
● Nora
● Sesi
● Mila
● Isla
● Lightning
● Runner
● Ela
● Kavik
● Aria
● Hazel
● Aurora
● Amelia
● Sky
● Akira
● Storm
● Tundra
● Comet
● Aspen
● Hunter
● Winter
● Vortex
● Yukon
● Polar
● Ace
● Zodiac
● Brave
● Summit
● Quake
● Alpha
● Nomad
If Alaskan names are not your cup of tea, why not look at simple popular names for sled dogs.
● Bear
● Musher
● Oso
● Valor
● Fang
● Aster
● Gem
● Blanc
● Tala
● Jade
● Terra
● Spirit
● Vale
● Nini
● Hutt
● Xena
● Sleigh
● Nymeria
● Ute
● Flake
● Ruthie
● Crimson
● Brave
● King
● Brutus
● Sage
Mythology inspired sled dog names
You have to admit that sled dog names have to pack some punch. Well what better than naming them after a god form Greek or Norse mythology?
● Odin – supreme deity of Norse mythology
● Frigg – Odin’s wife
● Balder – Norse pitome of radiance, beauty, kindness and fairness.
● Loki
● Thor
● Freyr – Norse god of fertility
● Hel – oddess and ruler of the Norse underworld
● Vidar – Odin’s son
● Vale – Odin’s son
● Zeus – Greek supreme deity
● Hades – Greek god of the Underworld
● Hera – sister of Zeus, she protected the institution of marriage
● Apollo – Greek god of light, music and poetry, healing and prophecy
● Ares – Greek god of war
● Athena – Greek goddess of wisdom and strategic warfare
● Hestia – Greek goddess of domestic life
● Eris – Greek goddess of jealousy and discord
● Pan – Greek god of wild, shepherds and rustic music
Sled race checkpoints as dog names
If you are really into dog sled racing, then you know that some of the checkpoints really do have good names. Why not draw inspiration from them when naming your pup?
● Ruby
● Galena
● Nulato
● Kaltag
● Koyuk
● Elim
● White (after White Mountain)
● Cascade
● Wye
● Platt
● Willow
● Yentna
● Rohn
● Nikolai
● Takotna
● Ophir
If you really want to honor a dog sled hero when naming your puppy, then take a look at our list of famous dog sled leads and heroes.
Dog sled hero names
Finally, if you really want to honor a dog sled hero when naming your puppy, then take a look at our list of famous dog sled leads and heroes.
● Balto – dogsled hero. Balto led a team of sled dogs driven by Gunnar Kaasen in 1925 and delivered the diphtheria serum to Nome
● Togo – dogsled hero. Togo was also a lead dog of musher Leonhard Seppala and his dog sled in 1925, when the diphtheria serum needed to be delivered to Nome.
● Andy – Andy is the only sled dog that led a team to four Iditarod championships
● Larry – This sled dog competed in 10 Iditarods and Yukon Quests. Larry won seven of them.
● Kolyma – This dog was a lead dog. Kolyma led the sled when Iron Man Johnson broke the All-Alaska Sweepstakes record in 1910.
● Granite – Granite was the lead dog in three straight Iditarods, when his musher Butcher took three wins in a row.
● Nugget – This dog became famous when it won two consecutive Iditarods. Fun fact: the drivers in these races were not the same.
● Elmer – Elmer got the 1999 Golden Harness Award. This award was given to him because he was the reason Doug Swingley won his second of four Iditarod championships.
● Jenny – Jenny was a lead dog. She led the dog sled when Wright came in second place in the 1961 Fur Rendezvous World Championship Sled Dog Race.
● Nellie – Nellie was a lead dog as well! She led the dog sled when the driver Attla won the 1962 Fur Rondy championship. But she also led the sled one week later, when their team took second place in the Alaska State Championship.
There you have it. That’s our list of the best sled dog names out there. We hope that we have inspired you. But, remember that no matter what name you pick, you can’t go wrong. Also, never forget to shower your dog with all the love in return for the unconditional love and invaluable friendship your little fur ball will give you.
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