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Names for an Akbash

The Akbash is independent, calm, watchful and deeply territorial, a giant dog from Turkey. These names are matched to that character: homeland names, coat color names and names with the right amount of presence for the breed's size.

Pearl

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

The sea gem; small, round and precious sounding

GirlLatin

Frost

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

For a white coat and a cool head

BoyEnglish

Yuki

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Japanese for snow; perfect for a white coat

AnyJapanese

Snowball

Matches the breed's classic coat colors.

Round, white and rolling downhill fast

AnyEnglish

Bear

A name with the size to match this breed.

For a big cuddly lump who thinks he is fierce

BoyEnglish

Titan

A name with the size to match this breed.

The elder gods of Greek myth; huge name, huge dog

BoyGreek

Atlas

A name with the size to match this breed.

The titan who carried the sky; strength with a map

BoyGreek

Tank

A name with the size to match this breed.

Built like one; best on a broad, unstoppable boy

BoyEnglish

Duke

A name with the size to match this breed.

A noble title; suits a dignified, steady boy

BoyLatin

Goliath

A name with the size to match this breed.

The giant of the Bible; made for gentle giants

BoyHebrew

Bruno

A name with the size to match this breed.

German for brown; heavyweight and loyal sounding

BoyGerman

Rocky

A name with the size to match this breed.

For a scrappy fighter with a soft heart

BoyEnglish

Acadia

A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.

Maine's wild Atlantic national park

GirlFrench

Amara

A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.

Greek for unfading; also Igbo for grace

GirlGreek

Archie

A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.

Short for Archibald, meaning truly brave; cheeky vintage

BoyGerman

Aurora

A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.

The dawn and the northern lights in one name

GirlLatin

Basil

A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.

The kingly herb; Greek for royal

BoyGreek

Biscuit Boy

A timeless pick that suits almost any dog.

The full formal title of the goodest baker

BoyEnglish

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