Meaning & Story
Named after the Mohawk people of the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, or the bold, shaved-sides hairstyle associated with punk culture.
Mohawk is a name that announces itself. Whether it references the Indigenous nation of the northeastern United States or the iconic punk haircut, it carries unmistakable boldness. As a dog name, it's usually given to animals with a distinctive ridge of fur along their back, a crest of hair, or simply an attitude that demands a big name. Dogs named Mohawk tend to be spirited, striking, and not particularly interested in fitting in.