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