Dog Names Ending in mu

Not everyone is going to feel comfortable about looking at unique dog names unless they’re sure it could be a name. Not every word is suitable. Look into pop culture, history, the media, and films, and see what you can find. There are bound to be other dogs with names ending in "mu" to draw relief from, or even share the name. Mumu, Hamu, and Samu are three that might pique your interest.

Mumu is the name of a book (and a dog) written by Ivan Turgenev, a Russian novelist in 1854. He wrote it while in police custody for writing an obituary for his fellow writer and friend Nikolai Gogol. Mumu is the story of a man, Gerasim, who is a deaf and mute serf living a life of poverty.

In stark comparison, he is making sure the dog he rescued, Mumu, is living a life surrounded by care and compassion, which brought to the surface the harsh realities of serfdom in Russian society.

The book features many characters, but Mumu the dog is the symbol of kindness and compassion. Gerasim rescued, raised, and pampered her, showing the dog and the world such feelings and actions can still exist.

Mumu fears many things, but never Gerasim. Instead, she serves as a faithful watchdog and companion. Unfortunately, the book also highlights the horror of the time. Gerasim is made to drown Mumu due to her barking.

The story of Mumu has been an exceptionally influential one throughout the years, taught in schools and made into films and media adaptations. There is even a statue of Mumu in St. Petersburg, Russia.

Another dog with a name ending in Mu is Hamu. Hamu is a well-loved police dog who retired in April 2018 after seven years in service with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Hamu is a Belgian Malinois and started working with the Sheriff’s Office in 2011, with handler Mike Baker. He was one of 350 dogs nationally to get a ballistic vest and is an expert in drug-sniffing and suspects.

Mike Baker, who has a connection and bond with Hamu, purchased the retired Police dog for $1, letting him live out his retirement years in peace and comfort with the person he loved the most.

Another name that might take your fancy is Samu. Samu is a brown and white Koga, one of seven Koga ninja dogs, serving Tesshin in fictional manga and anime. Samu means left warrior.