Native American Dog Names

Dog Names

To get the appropriate name for your dog, you will need to consider some important issues such as gender, typed of use you will give to the dog, type of dog, etc.

You need to consider these aspects so as not to be calling your dog Daisy and using him as guardian dog, that will not suit her. You cannot choose a name that does not coincide with the type of dog you have, for example, naming your very active dog Homer, would sound altogether wrong.

Therefore, it might be a good idea to think a little bit before actually naming your dog. You might wait some time to see how your dog reacts, how he feels in your house and how he manages to do the different activities of the day.

You also need to think about the use you will give your dog. A guardian dog should have a strong, powerful name, a family dog can have a more familiar name for all the members of the family.

Bear in mind that choosing a too long name may also end up in the shortened version of that name, and without sounding as you wanted it to sound.

When it comes to choosing a native American dog name, you should consider that there are several tribes you can choose from.

On the side of the Chippewa, you may find names such as Abequa, for a dog that stays at home, together, with the family. Abeque is the male version. Keezheekoni means burning fire, so for those very active dogs that are all the time running and they as strong and powerful as the fire, this name would suit them right.

Migisi, means eagle, and it would be perfect for a hunter or a pointer dog. Ideal for those dogs with the sight of an eagle.

On the side of the Cherokees, Adahy, means that lives in the wood. Adventurous dogs and intrepid ones should be ideal for this name.

Galilahi means attractive, and why not give this name to a wonderful Labrador female. It would sound really nice on her.

On the side of the Navajos, you may find names such as Ahiga, he fights, for the dog that fights and defends his master at all costs, or Bidziil, that means strong.
And why not Bisahalani, which means speaker, this would surely be good for those dogs that seem to be communicating through their barks.