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Nanook

Gender  MaleFemale
Type  Single Name
Species  Dog

Meaning

Wild dog of the north.

Related Names

Nanuq, Nanuk.

Famous Usage

Nanook of the North - groundbreaking 1922 documentary film about an Inuit hunter; the Siberian Husky in the 1987 film 'The Lost Boys'.

Screen Details

Documentary film 'Nanook of the North' (1922).

Personality Plus

Strong, adventurous, and independent - ideal for dogs with a wild spirit and natural leadership qualities, especially suited for snow-loving breeds.

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