Names are more than just a label. The best Akita names can be a superpower you give your new puppy, and one that will last a lifetime. People spend months, even years, considering just the right name for a baby, so why not put that same energy into your decision.
Contents
- Names inspired by Japan
- Inspiration for the girls
- Ideas for the boys
- Something distinctive for your dog
This is a word your new puppy will respond to millions of times throughout life. You’ll use it every time you call your dog to go for a walk, make an introduction to a new friend, human or canine, or just cuddle on the couch. You don’t yell, “Come here new puppy” when you want to play, or “Hey, dog, it’s time to go outside”. No, you call, “Come Marley” or “Sit Leo.” Naming gives your pet an identity to grow into and learn to love.
Japanese Akita Names
The Akita is a robust and proud breed of dog with an impressive heritage, one that dates back to early 17th century Japan. It might make sense that you might want to celebrate that heritage with one of many proper Akita names. The fun thing about picking a Japanese name is basing your choice on the word’s meaning such as:
- Hiro – Which means generous
- Kin – Which means gold
- Michi – Which means the pathway
- Nori – Which means law
- Sora – Which means sky
- Yori – Which means the public servant
- Yuki – Which means snow
- Yoshi – Which means nice
There are also some cool Akita names that kind of sound Japanese but have no real meaning in the language like:
- Bawa
- Hachiko
- Laila
- Tomy
Best Female Akita Names
Maybe gender is just as important to you as heritage. There are lovely female puppy names with a Japanese flair like:
- Amaterasu – Which means shining heaven
- Chouko – Which means butterfly child
- Haruka – Which means spring flower
- Kimi – Which means noble
- Megumi – Which means blessing
- Misaki – Which means beautiful blossom
- Natsumi – Which means beautiful summer
- Rina – Which means jasmine
- Shinju – Which means pearl
- Yuzuki – Which means gentle moon
Of course, you can go with a standard girl dog name, too:
- Bella
- Molly
- Coco
- Lucy
- Poppy
- Luna
- Daisy
- Sadie
- Ruby
- Willow
Male Akita Dog Names
What’s good for the girls is good for the boys, too. Consider gender specific Akita Japanese names with beautiful meanings like:
- Daiki – Which means great glory
- Jun – Which means obedient
- Kaito – Which means ocean flying
- Kazuki – Which means harmony hop
- Masayoshi – Which means honorable
- Ryuu – Which means imperial
- Shinobu – Which means endurance
- Takao – Which means nobleman
- Tatsuya – Which means dragon
- Yuudai – Which means great hero
- Akio – Which means bright man
- Yuju – Which means brave son
- Riko – Which means clever
- Kuma – Which means bear
- Taro – Which means the oldest son
There are some strong male dog names to throw into the mix of names, too, like:
- Hulk
- Clark
- Gaston
- Herc
- Jordon
- Shaq
- Wolverine
Maybe strong male Akita names don’t really fit your puppy’s personality, so how about something cute but still gender-friendly, such as:
- Buba
- Happy
- Pokey
- Puffball
- Juneau
- Nash
- Bora
- Diego
- Chance
- Pongo
- Teddy
- Wishbone
- Bailey
Cool Akita Dog Names
Maybe you want Akita names that don’t have anything to do with either heritage or gender. These are just too cool to pass up:
- Astra
- Boss
- Chill
- Chief
- Crush
- Dream
- Dude
- Journey
- Ocean
- Ice
- Surf
- Hitch
- Achilles
- Aladdin
- Balboa
- Biscuit
- Boggart
- Brodie
- Champ
- Espresso
- Falcon
- Ginko
- Gizmo
- Hunter
- Jinx
- Kodak
- Jetta
- Macbeth
- Nacho
- Napa
- Oliver
- Panda
- Picasso
- Pistol
- Ranger
- Tamale
- Taz
- Trojan
Cute Akita Dog Names
Sometimes the way your Akita puppy looks can point you in the right direction for a name. After all, you wouldn’t call a black and white dog called ‘Pumpkin’ – that’s crazy. Consider some cuter names that have to do with the dog’s appearance like:
- Socks
- Muffin
- Jellybean
- Marble
- Pickle
- Popcorn
- Noodle
- Bolt
- Blaze
- Cowboy
- Taco
- Mask
- Skunk
- Penguin
- Mickey
- Minnie
- Oreo
- Cookie
- Sundae
- Patches
- Dot
- Tuxedo
Cute can be about personality, too. Play with your Akita for a while and see what personality traits stick in your head. Maybe:
- Imp
- Honey
- Sugar
- Sweetie
- Tiny
- Twitch
- Alpha
- Ace
- Dash
- Glare
- Flash
- Racer
- Speedy
- Swift
- Zippy
- Smarty
- Ninja
- Meaning
- Peril
- Psycho
- Reaper
- Rebel
- Risk
- Wolf
- Jaws
- Chaos
- Baby
- Dumpling
- Grass
- Poser
Unique Akita Dog Names
Different is better, right? No rule says you can’t assign your new puppy a unique dog name that has more impact. Some unique Akita girl dog names might include:
(paid link) - Aja
- Farrah
- Emmy
- Catie
- Caia
- Malia
- Mooka
- Navia
- Nena
- Nyla
- Zee
- Vivi
- Priya
- Annie
- Candy
- Harmony
- Ginger
- Hannah
- Kayden
- Opal
- Cristy
- Chelsey
- Immie
- Lindy
- Lottie
There are plenty of different male dog names out there, too, like:
- Brodie
- Teddy
- Murphy
- Gus
- Sam
- Zeus
- Angus
- Dexter
- Finn
- Monty
- Scout
- Jack
- Max
- Winston
- Rocky
- Bear
- Buster
- Milo
- Carter
- Dylan
- Caleb
Celebrity Akita Dog Names
Still too ordinary? How about naming your Akita puppy after one of your favorite TV or movie characters:
- Saul – Homeland
- Barry – Flash
- Neville – Harry Potter
- Mr. Darcy – Pride and Prejudice
- Olivia – Scandal
- Pope – Scandal
- Buffy – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
- Dowager – Downton Abbey
- Hank – Breaking Bad
- Avon – The Wire
- Ripley – Aliens
- Cooper – Twin Peaks
- Lando – The Empire Strikes Back
- Gollum – The Lord of the Rings
- Antonius – The Seventh Seal
- Fredo – The Godfather
- Wanda – A Fish Called, you guessed it, Wanda
- Jabba – Return of the Jedi
- Jessica – Who Framed Roger Rabbit
- Freddy – A Nightmare on Elm Street
- Khan – Star Trek
- Doyle – The French Connection
- Holly – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Golightly – Breakfast at Tiffany’s
- Miyagi – The Karate Kid
- Kooku – Star Wars Attack of the Clones
TKBarry says
I have had Akitas since the 1990s – I love that breed, My 1st American Akita was named Grizzly 2nd named Ghengis Khan, 3rd named Niko and 4th named Nu Jack and looking for my 5th one now 😊
Maureen says
We had two Akita’s both females loved..loved them best dogs we ever had.
First one was; Yoshi
Second one was; Kaya
Raelene Calvert says
Ours was Archie bold and strong which he was until the end just love the Akita getting a little girl this time
Chrissy says
We have two choices for our little girl (even though she is not born yet, but will at the beginning of April)
Towa, which means eternity and Setsuna, which means a moment. Right now I am leaning more towards Towa, but I think it also depends on the puppy, right?
We also want to train her with Japanese commands, so noone has a clue what we are talking, but the three of us. That will be fun!
Rosann Waddle says
We love the movie Hachi so when we bought our female for breeding we named her Sachi. We have Kenjie and Kahn also. We love the breed.
Audie Rich says
anyone know Japanese name for trouble ?
Selena says
How about Isabella, Annabelle, Beth, Josie, Annalise, Phillip, Pete, Sweetie, or Cutie.
Ricky says
Our 1st Akita was named Ozzy. When we got him we were trying to figure out a name and couldn’t think of one. We were listening to an Ozzy Osborne cd and my son said how about Ozzy and his ears perked up, so he picked his own name. He passed away a week before Valentine’s Day from doggie dementia. Our new Akita’s name is Mojo!
fi says
hi I have an akita she is female I like the name bailey but more for boys also hachi from the movie but for boy again .I cant seem to find one thats catching any ideas pls
BettyJane says
A friend named her husky mix ‘Legend,’ which I love.
Also:
Thunder
Thor
We named our first, ‘Hiro,’ and we just lost him to cancer. We are heartbroken. My spouse had already earmarked a new playmate for Hiro before he was diagnosed; so he just brought him home. We’d had a pair of litter mates…. Hiro and Kaia. Kaia died a year ago from a ruptured ovarian cyst. They are SUCH beautiful, amazing friends. Tough to say goodbye. 🥲
Bonnie Payne says
I found that on a list of japanese words!!!
Katie says
My American akita names are scout and dude
Kevin says
First Akita was Foxy Lady, the second was Zena, the princess warrior. Our third Akita will be eight weeks old in two weeks.
Terry Moldenhauer says
our Akita is named Yogi
Best dog Ever
Our last Akita was named Jessie
Best bred ever
Unknown says
Our Akita is named Hachikõ
Because he is super loyal!
Bonnie Payne says
My Akita is named Koji which means blessed. I love it, and him, a very handsome dog all white with a little orange
Johny Rebel says
‘koji’ means ‘accident’
‘megumareta’ means ‘blessed’
Alan Barragan says
Hahahah 😂
Yenthe Schreurs says
Koji means story not accident
selena woods says
Koji means little one not story or accident.
BettyJane says
Well as you can see there are a lot of opinions on what names mean. I’ve seen names given different definitions according to the websites. Oh well. Akitas are beautiful