Nanook

Nanook has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. Nanook isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Nanook is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Nanook was, in the past month, the 1022nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Nanook is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Nanook was viewed 136 times, and liked 0 times.

The map below shows Nanook's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Nanook is most adored in Colorado, Wisconsin and Missouri.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Louisiana and Pennsylvania.

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Nanook.

Most popular breeds named Nanook:

1. Siberian Husky
2. Alaskan Malamute
3. German Shepherd
4. Bulldog
5. Samoyed

• A alaskan malamute named Nanook played a role in the movie The Lost Boys.

Nanook is found in these categories:

movie

Star of "The Lost Boys," this husky stole hearts on the big screen.

famous

Star of 1922 silent film, "Nanook of the North", and Inuit for 'polar bear'.