PupNames.com > Dog Names > Akita > Boys

Akita Names

The Akita is a large and powerful dog breed with a noble and intimidating presence. They were originally used for guarding royalty and nobility in feudal Japan. These dogs also tracked and hunted wild boar, black bear, and sometimes deer. The Akita does not back down from challenges and does not frighten easily. Consequently, they are fearless and loyal guardians of their families. Yet they are also affectionate, respectful, and amusing dogs when properly trained and socialized.

Tap the arrow to see a name's meaning, and the heart to save it to your shortlist.

male

female

all

names

Akita Names For Boys

Adzuki

red bean

Apollo

Destroyer; god of music, poetry, prophecy, archery and medicine

Ash

Success

Babe

Death, destruction and run.

Bandit

A thief.

Black Widow

Deadly female spider.

Brutus

Bad.

Bubbles

Bubbly, effervescent, lively and enthusiastic."

Bull

Male bovine animal

Bullseye

Targeted accuracy goal.

Buster

Tough guy; a man of great strength.

Camo

For camouflage

Candy

Bright, Sweet

Champ

Short for "champion".

Checker

variegate with different colors, shades, or patterns

Chip

A word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.

Chipper

Happy and upbeat, also the name of the braves monosyllabic former baseman, chipper jones.

Clifford

From the ford by the cliff

Coal

burn to charcoal

Coffee

a medium brown to dark-brown color

Dai

great, large

Dash

A short fast race; to move quickly.

Desi

Longing

Duke

Leader, commander, governor of a province

Eclipse

be greater in significance than

Fizz

Bubbly, effervescent.

Folly

Foolishness, madness or lunacy, the ziegfeld follies were elaborately staged productions incorporating hundreds of beautiful smiling young ladies endlessly fanning out across the stage.

Fuji

Wisteria

Giant

a person of exceptional importance and reputation

Godzilla

Giant monster lizard.

Goliath

A giant from the bible.

Gunner

Strong in battle (in Swedish).

Hulk

A fictional characterr.

Huntsman

someone who hunts game

Ichiro

first son

Inky

of the color of black ink

Jade

The first name of agatha christie's miss marple character

Jet

To move or travel rapidly, especially if jet-propelled.

Kuro

Ninth Son

Licorice

deep-rooted coarse-textured plant native to the Mediterranean region having blue flowers and pinnately compound leaves; widely cultivated in Europe for its long thick sweet roots

Lightning

abrupt electric discharge from cloud to cloud or from cloud to earth accompanied by the emission of light

Lively

Full Of Life, Energy

Loki

The sneaky and trickster god in Norse mythology.

Lucky

Fortunate

Magic

Mystical powers in mythology.

Marmaduke

Lovable giant dog.

Max

Greatest

Mountain

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

Nightfall

the time of day immediately following sunset

Nikita

Unconquerable in russian.

Nocturne

a pensive lyrical piece of music (especially for the piano)

Oreo

Black and white

Panda

large black-and-white herbivorous mammal of bamboo forests of China and Tibet; in some classifications considered a member of the bear family or of a separate family Ailuropodidae

Pango

Lovely, happy, joyous.

Peanut

Ground Nut Legume

Peyton

From Pacca's Town

Pixie

Fairy

Ranger

Gamekeeper; a rover or wanderer

Red

Red Haired

Ren

Lotus / love

Rikuto

person of land

Rusty

Always slow-moving.

Sable

Cool.

Scrappy

full of fighting spirit

Scruffy

shabby and untidy

the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

Sharpshooter

someone skilled in shooting

Shinji

true second son

Skyler

Scholar

Slade

From the valley

Speedy

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

Spike

Stingy or pointed.

Spirit

Soul

Storm

To deliver a violent attack or assault. barrage.

Susumo

to advance, proceed

Tamotsu

protector, keeper

Tango

A ballroom dance of Latin American origin, particularly Argentina

Tiger

Powerful Cat, Tiger

Tiny

very small

Titan

Greek giants.

Toby

God Is Good

Voodoo

a charm superstitiously believed to embody magical powers

Wyatt

Son Of Guy

Recommended for you

Couldn't find the perfect name? There are thousands more dog names in our database. Start with these similar categories.

black

traditional playful dog names

playful

hunting

big

japanese

See all categories...

Characteristics of Akitas

first-time owners

Are Akitas good for first time owners?

Akitas can be tricky to raise, and as such they're not recommended for new dog owners.

comfortable alone

Can Akitas be left alone?

Akitas are extremely sociable dogs that need a lot of human interaction. They do not like being left alone, and are known to exhibit anxious or destructive behavior when left for long periods.

good with kids

Are Akitas good with kids?

Akitas should be avoided for people with children. Although any dog can be trained to get along with children, these dogs don't tend to tolerate the rambunctious nature of a child, and can pose danger in some situations.

obesity risk

Do Akitas gain weight easily?

Akitas have a relatively high risk of obesity, so you should be disciplined about controlling their diet.

shedding potential

Do Akitas shed a lot?

Now is the time to upgrade your vacuum cleaner. Akitas are notorious shedders, and tend to leave hair behind them everywhere they go.

drool factor

Do Akitas drool a lot?

We're sorry to say that Akitas are enormous droolers. You have to just learn to love it.

health

Do Akitas have health problems?

Akitas are known to be pretty free of health problems. But you should still take them for regular check-ups.

intelligence

Are Akitas intelligent?

Akitas are relatively smart, and can learn common commands without too much work. But they will struggle to understand trickier concepts.

prey drive

Do Akitas have a prey drive?

Akitas have a high prey drive, and this gives them an instinctual urge to chase small animals.

tendency to bark

Do Akitas bark a lot?

Akitas are vocal dogs with a major barking habit. This can be frustrating for some owners.

energy level

Do Akitas have a lot of energy?

Akitas are energetic dogs that need a lot of mental and physical stimulation. You should consider whether or not this is compatible with your lifestyle.

intensity

Are Akitas intense?

Akitas can be intense sometimes, but are usually quite level-headed and calm.

playfulness

Are Akitas playful?

Akitas are the type of dogs that will bring you a toy and expect you to try to steal it from them. They are very playful, mischievous and fun-loving dogs, well into their adult lives.

apartment living

Can Akitas be apartment dogs?

It's not recommended to keep Akitas in apartments, because they tend to need a lot of space and physical activity.

sensitivity

Are Akitas sensitive?

Akitas are highly sensitive and really take punishment to heart. They are very easily stimulated in general, so require gentle and stable leadership in order to flourish.

cold weather tolerance

Can Akitas handle cold weather?

Akitas are practically winter-lovers, living extremely comfortably in cold conditions.

hot weather tolerance

Can Akitas tolerate hot weather?

Caution is advised with Akitas in hot weather, because they are not well adapted and find it difficult to cool down.

family dogs

Are Akitas good family dogs?

Akitas love to be around lots of people, and they mix well with people all ages. You can rest assured that Akitas make excellent family dogs.

good with other dogs

Do Akitas get along with other dogs?

Akitas do not get on well with other dogs. Although socialization can be nurtured in any breed with good training, Akitas are known to be intolerant of others.

friendly with strangers

Are Akitas friendly with strangers?

Akitas form close bonds with their owners, but tend to be quite wary of other people. While socialization is something that can be nurtured in any dog, this breed tends to be uncomfortable with strangers.

grooming effort

Do Akitas need a lot of grooming?

Akitas require regular grooming to keep their luxurious coats in tip-top condition. You'll need to brush their hair pretty much every day, and you'll probably end up well-acquainted with your local dog groomer.

size

Do Akitas get big?

Akitas grow to be quite large, so you need to consider whether or not this is compatible for your lifestyle and living space.

easy to train

Are Akitas easy to train?

Akitas can be quite stubborn, and therefore training them takes a lot of work. They're not a lost cause, but be prepared to put in a lot of hours.

mouthiness

Are Akitas mouthy?

Akitas nip a lot as puppies, but tend to grow out of it quickly.

wanderlust

Do Akitas run away?

Akitas have a tendency to stray if they are allowed to explore, and can sometimes frustrate their owners with the distance that they run.

exercise needs

Do Akitas need a lot of exercise?

Akitas are energetic dogs that need a lot of exercise and play. You should consider whether or not this is compatible with your lifestyle.

statistics

How popular are Akita Names?

Akita Names currently rank in 9th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of November 2024, Akita Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

In general, this category has held a pretty consistent rank with PupNames.com visitors.

Which are the cutest and most unique Akita Names?

These Akita Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Princess is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Duke.

Satoko scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Max.

How does interest compare across the United States for Akita Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Akita Names.

The states that love Akita Names the most are Washington, Virginia and Arizona.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Michigan, Massachusetts and Tennessee.

Which countries have the most love for Akita Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Akita Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Akita Names are Chile, Armenia and Ecuador.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Ukraine, Finland and Israel.

Recent activity

Someone from Buenos Aires, Argentina 🇦🇷 browsed a list of Japanese Dog Names.
less than a minute ago

A dog whisperer from Virginia, United States 🇺🇸 browsed a list of Korean Jindo Dog Names.
less than a minute ago

A pup lover from Leinster, Ireland 🇮🇪 browsed a list of Boston Terrier Names.
less than a minute ago

Someone from Virginia, United States 🇺🇸 browsed a list of Fluffy Dog Names.
less than a minute ago

Someone from Ohio, United States 🇺🇸 browsed a list of Cav A Jack Names.
less than a minute ago

Comments (0)

Be the first to leave a comment.

Let us know what you think of these Akita Names!