Best Lakota Names for Dogs: Find the Perfect Fit Here

Today, I wanna talk about something fun I did recently – picking out Lakota names for my new pup. I just got a new dog, and I really wanted to give him a unique name, something with a bit of history and meaning. That’s when I stumbled upon the idea of using Lakota names.

So, I started digging around. I found out that “Sunka” is the Lakota word for “dog.” Pretty cool, right? I learned that the Lakota people, a Native American tribe, used dogs a lot before they got horses. That got me thinking about names that reflected strength and their history, since my dog is a big boy.

My Brainstorming List

• Sunka – I thought it might be too on the nose, but still a classic.
• Chatan – This one means “Hawk.” I liked the sound of it, and it kinda fits my dog’s alert personality.
• Chayton – This means “Falcon.” It sounded strong, but I wasn’t 100% sold.
• Ciqala – This means “Little one.” It was a cute option for my dog when he was still a puppy, but he’s growing up fast.
• Dakotah – This one means “Allies” or “friends.” This one felt right since my dog is such a good companion.

I also looked into some other Native American names like Apache, Comanche, and Navajo. They were cool, but I wanted to stick with Lakota. I did like the idea of shortening names, like “Chee” or “Jo,” but my dog is a big fella, so a short name didn’t feel right.

Then, I found some words from other Native languages. Like, in Warlpiri, they use “maliki” for dog in a nice way, instead of “jarntu,” which isn’t so nice. That made me think about how different cultures have different words and feelings about dogs. I even looked at names from other languages that meant “strong” like “Takeo” which is Japanese for “warrior”, “Remo” which is Greek for “the strong one”, and “Ekon” which is African for “strong.” And “Maude” which is German, although I can’t recall what it means now. They were all great, but still not quite what I was looking for.

And obviously, someone suggested “Wolfe” which is a common Native American dog name. But, again, too common for me.

After all that searching and thinking, I finally landed on a name. I ended up choosing Dakotah for my pup. It just felt right, you know? It’s got that connection to friendship and being an ally, which is exactly what my dog is to me. Plus, it just sounds good when I call him.

So, yeah, that’s how I went about picking a Lakota name for my dog. It was a fun little project, and I learned a lot along the way. If you’re ever looking for a unique name for your pet, I definitely recommend looking into different cultures and languages. You might just find the perfect fit!