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Whether you are from Germany, have a relative that is German or you are just someone who likes German products like their cars, beers and even culture. We’ve got German dog names for you. We have also grouped them by sex and also other factors influencing names like location and many more.
We hope this list will be give you some inspiration in naming your new pup!
Male German Dog Names
- Alger – noble, bright
- Alfred – counselor
- Arvin – friend to all
- August – exalted, revered
- Axel – peaceful
- Bernard – brave as a bear
- Bismarck – German statesman
- Bruno – brown-haired
- Cayden – spirit of battle
- Clovis – famous warrior
- Damian – the fighter
- Dieter – the people’s ruler
- Donner – thunder
- Duxi – warrior of the people
- Emmett – industrious, strong
- Ellard – noble and brave
- Ferdinand – adventurous, courageous
- Frederick – peaceful ruler
- Felix – lucky
- Frido – powerful
- Garin – warrior
- Gunther – warrior
- Hamlin – one who loves his home
- Harbin – little shining fighter
- Helmar – famous protector
- Hendrik – home ruler
- Hugo – wise man
- Imre – great king
- Jaeger – hunter
- Keene – bold, sharp
- Leopold – bold leader
- Luther – warrior
- Manfred – man of peace
- Meyer – bringer of light
- Milo – beloved
- Max – greatest
- Mozart – German composer
- Norbert – hero
- Otto – prosperous, rich
- Ozzy – divine spear
- Prinz – prince
- Ritter – knight
- Rowland – famous in the land
- Schatzi – sweetheart
- Theobold – the boldest
- Ugo – mind, heart, spirit
- Verner – defending army
- Wilfred – determined peacemaker
- Waldo – ruler
- Zelig – blessed one
Female German Dog Names
- Ada – noble, kind
- Annika – graceful
- Aubrey – noble
- Beate – happy
- Berta – intelligent, glorious
- Britta – strength
- Dagmar – famous, glorious
- Elsa – noble
- Fräulein – miss
- Frauke – little lady
- Frieda – peaceful
- Gretchen/Greta – pearl
- Gerda – protected
- Heidi (Diminutive for Adelheid) – noble and serene
- Helga – pious
- Hulda – sweet, lovable
- Ida – hardworking
- Irmalinda – soft, tender, gentle
- Kaja – alive
- Katrin – great beauty
- Leona – brave as a lioness
- Liebe – love
- Liesel – God is my oath
- Lorelei – alluring
- Lotti -little woman
- Matilda – mighty in battle
- Mareike – obstinacy, rebelliousness
- Milla – industrious
- Nia – bright
- Nadja – hope
- Norberta – blonde heroine
- Olinda – protector of property
- Petra – solid as rock
- Raina – mighty army
- Romey – obstinate, rebellious
- Sigrid – beautiful victory
- Sascha – defender of mankind
- Schatzie – little sweetheart
- Sonje – wisdom
- Trudi – strong spear warrior
- Tilli – battle maiden
- Ula – pearl
- Ulrika – all-ruling, wolf ruler
- Vala – singled out
- Vera – faith, truth
- Wilhelmina – protector
- Winola- charming friend
- Winifred – peaceful friend
- Zelda – battle maid
- Zenzi – to spring up, grow, thrive
German Dog Names Inspired By Location
- Munich (or München in German)– The third largest city in Germany and Munich is home to the famous Oktoberfest festival.
- Berlin – The capital and most popular city in Germany, Berlin is full of amazing history, landmarks and more.
- Frankfurt – This large German city makes an uber-cute dog name.
- Hamburg – The second-largest city in Germany, Hamburg is home to nearly 2 million people.
- Cologne – Another populous city, Cologne is known for its stunning cathedral.
- Düsseldorf – An international business and financial centre, Düsseldorf is a distinctly sounding city that could also make a cool dog name.
- Stuttgart – The city of Stuttgart is perhaps best known for its automotive industry. Leading brands Porsche and Mercedes-Benz both are headquartered there.
- Dresden – Situated in the eastern part of the country, Dresden suffered heavy losses in WWII but has been carefully restored since then.
- Vienna – The capital and largest city in Austria, Vienna makes a gorgeous, unique dog name.
- Salzburg – Over to the west of Vienna is Austria’s other popular city, Salzburg, known for its picturesque views and storied history.
- Bavaria – A federal state of Germany, Bavaria is a well-known region of Germany.
- Hessia – Another German state, Hessia could make a beautiful name for a female pup.
- Rhine – As in the Rhine River, a large European body of water that cuts through Germany.
- Elbe – Another large river, the Elbe passes through the Czech Republic and Germany.
- Danube – The second largest river in all of Europe, the Danube starts in Germany and flows 2,860 km east, ending in the Black Sea.
Source: American Kennel Club, mydogsname