German Dog Names

Beethoven

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

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

Fritz

Peaceful ruler

Gandolph

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

Gesa

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

Gitzi

A playful and lively character

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.

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

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

Meike

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

Milo

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

Otti

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

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

Schmusi

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

Tillie

Derived from Matilda, meaning 'strength in battle'

Udo

Prosperity, wealth

Ulric

Ruler of all; Wolf ruler

Waltie

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

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'.

Woltan

Strong ruler or powerful leader

Wunder

Wonder or miracle in German