121 Impressive German Dog Names
Maybe you have a German dog, like a Rottweiler or a German shepherd, or maybe you simply want a dog name that means business. Whatever the case, considering German dog names for your dog could be a great fit, whatever their personality! You could give a German name to a large, impressive dog if you want people to take them seriously, or give your tiny, not-very-intimidating dog a German name for an amusing, if not encouraging, effect. For example, Dachshunds, which are both small and German, are excellent candidates for these names!
Consider these 120 impressive German dog names for anyone getting started on their canine naming journey.
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German male dog names for your best boy
German names are powerful, so if your dog has that same energy about him, or you just wish to instill some of those characteristics in them, check out this list of German male dogs names to get you started.
- Alexander
- Andreas
- Anton
- Bruno
- Christian
- Damian
- Dominic
- Dwight
- Elias
- Emil
- Fabian
- Felix
- Finn
- Frank
- Franz
- Fritz
- Hans
- Hermann
- Jamie
- Jannis
- Johann
- Klaus
- Kroos
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- Kurt
- Liam
- Linus
- Lukas
- Manfred
- Maximilian
- Mesut
- Mika
- Moritz
- Müller
- Nico
- Niklas
- Oskar
- Otto
- Ozil
- Robin
- Sebastian
- Vincent
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German female dog names for daring dames
The best girls deserve the best names, and this list of German female dog names includes some of the most beautiful, strong, and confident names around.
- Alessia
- Alina
- Amelie
- Andrea
- Angelika
- Anna
- Annika
- Clara
- Elisa
- Ella
- Emilia
- Erika
- Frieda
- Helena
- Ida
- Ingrid
- Johanna
- Josephine
- Katrin
- Leni
- Lia
- Lina
- Lotta
- Mara
- Martina
- Mathilda
- Mia
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- Miriam
- Nadine
- Nele
- Nina
- Nora
- Paula
- Pia
- Rosalie
- Sabine
- Sofia
- Stefanie
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German dog names and their meanings
If you don't speak German, it's probably of interest to you just what all of these names mean so you can find the best fit for your best friend. Here's a short list of German dog names for male and female dogs, along with their meanings!
- Abelard – resolute
- Ada – noble, serene
- Adelino – noble
- Adler – eagle
- Agatha – good
- Albern – noble warrior
- Alfreda – wise counselor
- August – revered
- Beckenbauer – farmer living by a stream
- Bergen – mountain dweller
- Brunhilde / Brunhilda – dark warrior
- Dagomar – a splendid or glorious day
- Dedrick – ruler
- Edel – distinguished
- Eldwin – an old friend
- Ernest – determined
- Falk – wolf
- Felda – from the field
- Frederick – peaceful ruler
- Fredrika – peaceful ruler
- Garin – warrior
- Garron – mighty with a spear
- Gerda – beloved warrior
- Gerwalta – mighty with a spear
- Greta – pearl
- Griswalde – from the gray forest
- Gunther – warrior
- Helmut – courageous
- Hilda – battle maiden
- Hildagarde – fortress
- Konrad- wise counsel
- Madelhari – war counselor
- Maritza – of the sea
- Marlene – from the high tower
- Meinrad – strong advisor
- Morgenthaler – morning valley
- Rambert – mighty, intelligent
- Romhilda – glorious battle maiden
- Rosamund – famous guardian
- Serihilda – armored battle maiden
- Wilhelmina -resolute protector
- Winifride – peaceful friend
Do you need more inspiration for your new pet’s name?
Pets are like our children. We love them, care for them, and we get to dress them up in adorable outfits — if that's a thing we feel like doing! So it's extra important that we take time to find the perfect name that reflects our new pet's personality and potential. Naming can be hard, which is why we've gathered nine pet-naming techniques to find the perfect fit, as well as assembled a handful of our most beloved lists of pet names!