German Dog Names
Ada
Noble
Adalwin
Noble friend or a brave companion
Adel
Noble or nobility
Adler
Eagle
Albie
Noble and bright
Alline
Noble or kind
Alois
A German name meaning 'famous warrior'.
Ameli
Derived from the Germanic word meaning 'work' or 'industrious'.
Amory
Brave; powerful
Areck
Courageous
Aric
Noble ruler
Arnie
Eagle power
Arno
Eagle
Artax
A character from the film 'The NeverEnding Story', Artax is the loyal horse of Atreyu.
Babsi
A diminutive form of Barbara, often considered playful and affectionate.
Bambi
Young deer
Barnie
A variant of the name Bernard, meaning 'brave as a bear'.
Barrett
Spear strength
Baum
German for tree
Beethoven
Derived from the name of the famous composer Ludwig van Beethoven, symbolizing creativity and brilliance
Bern
A name of a city in Switzerland, also means 'bear' in Old High German
Bernie
Diminutive form of Bernard, meaning 'brave as a bear'.
Berno
A diminutive form of Bernard
Bienchen
Little bee
Blitz
A sudden or rapid attack
Blitzen
To flash or to lighten
Bodo
A name of German origin meaning 'messenger' or 'herald'
Brandt
Derived from a surname meaning 'sword' or 'firebrand'
Brauna
Brunette; brown-haired
BäRi
Bear
Carl
Free man
Dalbert
Noble and bright
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
Emery
Brave or powerful ruler
Filbert
A type of hazelnut
Franz
Free man
Freda
Peaceful ruler
Fritz
Peaceful ruler
Gandolph
A variant of the Germanic name 'Gandalf', meaning 'elf' or 'wand' and 'help'.
Gerard
Brave with a spear
Gerry
A diminutive form of Gerald, meaning 'spear ruler'.
Gerwin
Spear friend
Gery
A diminutive form of the name Gerald, meaning 'rule of the spear'
Gesa
A name of Germanic origin meaning 'pledge' or 'oath'.
Gisell
Pledge or hostages
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
GüNter
Derived from the Germanic elements meaning 'warrior' and 'army'.
Hagen
A surname of Scandinavian origin that means 'enclosure' or 'hedge'.
Hanka
Derived from the Germanic word meaning 'grace' or 'favor'
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.
Heidschi
A playful and affectionate term often associated with cozy warmth
Helmie
A diminutive form of the name Helmut, meaning 'helmet' or 'protection'.
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'.
Hilla
A name often associated with a sense of purity and innocence.
Hubert
Bright heart
Ilse
Noble or consecrated
Ina
Pure or Holy
Irmy
A variant of the name Irma, which means 'universal' or 'whole'.
Ivo
Yew tree
Izolde
The name Izolde is often associated with the meaning 'ice ruler' or 'beautiful,' derived from the Old German name Isolde.
Jens
A variant of the name 'John', meaning 'God is gracious'
Jockel
A diminutive form of 'Joch' meaning 'yoke', indicating a strong bond.
Johann
God is gracious
Josch
A diminutive form of the name Joshua, which means 'God is salvation'.
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
Karli
A variant of the name Karl, meaning 'free man' or 'strong'.
Karlie
Free man
Katrin
Pure
Kepler
Heavenly Traveler
Klaus
Victory of the people
Klee
A surname of German origin, associated with the artist Paul Klee or a reference to 'clover' in some contexts.
Kramer
One who makes barrels
Kuno
Brave one
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
Leisel
Meaningful joy or happiness
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
Ludwig
Famous warrior or brave people
Maudie
Brave warrior
Mausi
Cute or little mouse in German
Meike
A German name derived from 'Margarete,' meaning 'pearl'.