German Dog Names

Aric

Noble ruler

Babsi

A diminutive form of Barbara, often considered playful and affectionate.

Beethoven

Derived from the name of the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven, symbolizing creativity and brilliance

Bernie

Diminutive form of Bernard, meaning 'brave as a bear'.

Berno

A diminutive form of Bernard

Bodo

A name of German origin meaning 'messenger' or 'herald'

Brandt

Derived from a surname meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand'

BäRi

Bear

Carl

Free man

Derek

Ruler or leader

Edel

Noble or precious in German.

Ella

Beautiful fairy maiden

Elma

A name of German origin meaning 'noble' or 'pleasant' alias

Filbert

A type of hazelnut

Fritz

Peaceful ruler

Gandolph

A variant of the Germanic name 'Gandalf', meaning 'elf' or 'wand' and 'help'.

Gerwin

Spear friend

Gesa

A name of Germanic origin meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'.

Gitzi

A playful and lively character

Greta

A pearl

Grete

A form of the name Margaret, meaning 'pearl'.

Gretel

A character in a German fairy tale who is known for her cleverness

Gretl

Little Greta or little pearl

Gundo

Brave or strong

GäRy

A name derived from the Germanic element 'gār' meaning spear or powerful

Hasso

A name often associated with a strong and loyal dog, derived from Germanic roots.

Heido

A variation of the name 'Heidi', which means 'noble one' or 'of noble birth' in German.

Helmo

A diminutive form of names like Helmut, meaning 'helmet' or 'protector'.

Henrey

Ruler of the household

Heydi

Derived from the name Heidi, meaning noble or kind.

Heyko

Derived from a Germanic name meaning 'home ruler'.

Ilse

Noble or consecrated

Izolde

The name Izolde is often associated with the meaning 'ice ruler' or 'beautiful,' derived from the Old German name Isolde.

Johann

God is gracious

Joschka

The name Joschka is often associated with the German name Joschua, which means ‘God is salvation’.

Jupp

A cheerful or jovial person, often associated with joy

Kaizer

Emperor or ruler

Karla

Free woman

Karlie

Free man

Kepler

Heavenly Traveler

Klaus

Victory of the people

Kurt

A variant of the name 'Curtis', meaning polite or courteous

Kuschie

Derived from affectionate terms in various cultures, often indicating a soft or cuddly nature

Lenny

Brave as a lion

Leonard

Brave lion

Lorelai

A name of Germanic origin, associated with a famous rock near the Rhine River in Germany, connected to legends of a siren who lured sailors

Louisa

Famous warrior

Mausi

Cute or little mouse in German

Meike

A German name derived from 'Margarete,' meaning 'pearl'.

Milo

A name derived from multiple origins, including 'merciful' in Latin and 'soldier' in German.

Morgen

The name means 'morning' or 'daybreak' in German and Dutch.

Nixie

Water sprite or fairy

Norbie

A diminutive form of names like Norbert, often associated with brightness or honor

Orvin

A form of the name Orvin meaning 'friend of the army' or 'spear friend'.

Osmar

Divine warrior

Otti

A nickname derived from the name Otto, which means wealth or fortune.

Ottis

A variation of the name Otto, which means prosperous or wealthy.

Prinz

German for prince

Puppe

Diminutive of 'puppy' in several languages, often implying cuteness or affection.

Purzel

A playful and affectionate term often associated with small furry creatures

Rike

A variant of the name 'Rico', which means brave ruler

Rupert

Famous bright one

Schmusi

A term of endearment in German, often used for cuddly or affectionate creatures

Schnuckie

A term of endearment in German, akin to 'sweetie' or 'darling'

Sonne

German for sun

Tillie

Derived from Matilda, meaning 'strength in battle'

Udo

Prosperity, wealth

Ulric

Ruler of all; Wolf ruler

Vienna

Capital of Austria, known for its artistic and cultural achievements.

Vonn

A variation of the name 'Von', which means 'from' or 'of' in German, indicating nobility

Waldi

A diminutive form of Walter, often associated with being a ruler or army commander.

Walt

Ruler of the army

Waltie

A diminutive form of Walt, possibly meaning 'ruler' or 'powerful'

Wandra

A unique variant of the name Wanda, often associated with wanderlust or traveler

Wende

A word meaning to turn or to change direction

Wilda

The name Wilda is derived from the Old Germanic word meaning 'wild' or 'untamed'.

Wilma

Resolute protector

Wolke

German for cloud

Woltan

Strong ruler or powerful leader

Woofgang

A playful twist on the name Wolfgang, combining 'woof' for dog sounds.

Wunder

Wonder or miracle in German

Ziggie

Diminutive form of the Germanic name Siegfried, meaning 'victorious peace'.

Zucker

German for sugar.