"In its short life, this chick has shown strength and defiance. It came close to death in its first few days, survived the tail end of a cyclone, has stuck stoically to its own personal hygiene standards and has kept our dedicated rangers firmly on their toes.
"Once fledged, the chick will face a tough and intrepid life out at sea for many years before returning to land to breed. Tumanako symbolises hope and desire for the bird's ongoing success and future safe return to our shores to start a family of its own."
Tumanako had touched people's lives across the globe, Toki said. Its progress was followed worldwide via DoC's "royal cam", a live video stream from the northern royal albatross colony. Since starting in January last year it had had 1.6 million views from people in 198 countries.
Te Poari a Pukekura (the Pukekura Co-management Trust) choose the top five names for online voting.
The other four were Arran, Laidir, Raukura and Maia.
There were four entries for "Tumanako". DoC staff picked the winner, Marian Bevan from Mapua, near Nelson, at random.
Bevan will receive a tour of the albatross colony at Taiaroa Head including return flights and accommodation.