Wolverine
Derived from the Inupiaq and other Inuit languages, this name refers to the wolverine, an animal known for its strength and tenacity. It is a rare choice that honors indigenous Arctic heritage and the natural world.
Less common today
Kavik isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #5,538 in 2019.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
A sled dog and the titular character of the novel and film · Kavik the Wolf Dog
