300+ Most Popular German Dog Names with their Meaning

You don’t even need to have a German dog like the German Spaniel or German Shepherd to choose your pet’s name from the many Germanic names available

Choose a name for your new dog with German origins that you like and one that suits its lifestyle. There are plenty of pop culture references to choose from but also names like Jäeger or Gretel which come from the language.

We’ve compiled an extensive list of best German dog names in the past to help you find the perfect one. Some of them are also perfect for puppies! With numerous female and male options, as well as cool meanings, our list provides endless possibilities to explore.

Male German Dog Names

German dog names are often pretty catchy, and if you have a male dog in particular, some great examples include Gerald, Hansel &Klaus. If you’re looking for famous historical figures that are dogs, try Mozart and Goethe!

Felix –Lucky
Ferdinand –Adventurous, Courageous
Ferguson –Noble & Strong
Fischer –Fisherman
Franz –Form Of Francis
Frederick –Peaceful Ruler
Fremont –Guardian of Freedom
Friedhold –Peaceful Ruler
Fritz –Peaceful Ruler
Garin –Warrior
Gary –Mighty Spearman
Gaston –Beauty & the Beast character
Geert –Brave And Strong
Gerald –Spear King
Gerard –Brave
Goethe –German Poet
Guthrie –War hero
Haan –German city
Hank
Hank Ruler of an Estate
Hans Variation of Johannes
Hansel –Fairy tale character
Harbin Little Shining Fighter
Hardy Adventurous Person
Hartmann Strong as a Deer
Hartwin Brave Friend
Harvey Warrior of the Army
Heinrich –Ruler
Helmar –Famous Protector
Henri –Home Ruler
Henry Ruler Of The Household
Herb Glorious Soldier
Herbert Glorious Soldier
Herman –Soldier
Hertz –Kind Hearted
Imre –Great King
Jackson –Jack’s Son
Jacques –Supplanter
Jäeger –Hunter
Jamin –Right Hand
Jarman –German
Jarvis –Skilled With A Spear
Johan –Form of John
Johannes
Juniper
Kant –German philosopher
Karl –Free Man
Kaspar –Variation of Jasper
Keifer –Barrel Maker
Kiel –German city
Klaus –German version of Nicholas
Kleve –German city
Kodiak –Island
Max –Short version of Maximus
Milo –Form Of Miles
Mozart –German composer
Munich –Capital city of Bavaria
Rolf
Rudolf
Rudy
Ulbrecht –Form of Albert
Vilhelm –Form of William
Will
Wolfe
Xanten –German city
Yohann –Form of Johannrfect name!

Female German Dog Names

Have you been looking for a great German girl name for your dog? You’ve come to the right place! Read on to find the perfect name that is tough, funny or noble.

Adelina -Noble
Adelle -Form Of Adelaide
Adelle -Noble, Serene
Adi -Noble, Kind
Adie -See Adi
Andrea -Courage, Valor
Anette -Variation of Anne
Angela -Similar to Angelus or Angel
Angelika -Similar to Angelica
Anke -Form of Anne
Ada -Form Of Adelaide
Ada -Noble. Kind
Adalgisa -Noble Hostage
Adalia -God is my Refuge
Adalia -Noble
Adela -Noble. Serene
Adelaide -Noble And Serene
Adelaide -Noble, Serene
Adele -See Adelaide
Alice -Noble, Truth
Alisha -Of Excellent Qualities
Alison -Of Noble Birth
Allison -See Alison
Allyson -Of Noble Birth
Alyson -See Alison
Amara -Beloved. Eternal, Immortal
Amelia -Industrious
Analiese -Gracious Consecrated to God
Analiese -See Analiese
Analise -See Analiese
Anamchara -Soul Mate
Annalise -See Analiese
Annelies -See Analiese
Annelise -See Analiese
Annette -Form of Anne
Antje -Grace
Arabelle -Beautiful Eagle
Arnwlle -As Strong As Eagle
Aubrey -Noble
Ava -Bird
Axel / Axl -Source of All Life
Carolyn -Melody, Song
Cecancia -Free
Charlie -Charles, Charlotte
Chloris -Pale
Christa -Form Of Christina
Claudia -Variation of Claudius
Dagmar -Joy
Dagmar -Joyous Day
Dame -Lady
Delia -Form Of Adelaide
Dresden -German City
Dustin -Valiant Fighter
Ebba -Strength
Elsbeth -God’s Oath
Elvira -Closed Up
Emily -Industrious
Edelweiss -Snow, White
Edwina -Prosperous Friend
Elga -Form Of Helga
Elke -Form Of Alice
Ella -Beautiful Fairy
Elsa -Noble
Frederica -Peaceful Ruler
Frederika -Peaceful Ruler, Queen
Frida / Frieda -Dove. Joy, Peace
Frieda -Peaceful
Fritzi -Pet Name for Friederike
Gabi -Hero of God
Galiana -Supreme One
Genevieve -Form Of Guinevere
Gerda -Protection
Gertrude -Beloved Warrior
Gisa -Short for Giselle
Giselle -Pledge
Grau -Grey
Greta -Form Of Gretchen
Greta -Pearl
Greta -Variation of Margaret
Gretchen -Little Pearl
Gretchen -Pearl
Gretel -Pet Name for Grete
Grizelda -Iron-Like
Grizelda -Maiden of Iron
Hedwig -Refuge in Battle
Heide -Noble
Heidi -Noble & Kind
Helga -Pious
Helge -A Person of God
Henrietta -Ruler of Home
Hertha -German Form of Nerthus
Hexe -Witch
Hexi -See Hexe
Hildegard -Battle
Hulda -Sweet, Lovable
Ida -Hard Working
Idonia -Industrious
Ilsa -God is My Oath
Ilsa -Variation of Elizabeth
Ilse -See Ilsa
Ima -See Imke
Imelda -Warrior
Imke -“Entire, Whole
Imma -See Ima
Irma -Long of Irm, Entire, Whole
Irmalinda‘ – Soft, Tender, Entirely Gentle
Irmgard -Entirely Protected
Ishild -Ice Battle
Isold -See Ishild
Ivonette -Yew Tree
Ivonne -See Ivonette
Jannike -God is gracious
Jannike -See Jannike
Jarvia -Spear-Keen
Jenell -Knowledge And Understanding
Juliane -Descended from Jupiter, Jove
Jutta -Jewess or Praised
Jutte -See Jutta
Karla -Strong, Womanly
Katarine -See Katrina
Kätharina -See Katarine
Käthe -Pet of Germany “Kätharina”
Kathrin -Neat & Pure
Katinka -See Kathrin
Kerstin -Believer or follower of Christ
Kinge -Brave War
Kirsa -Cherry
Klara -Clear, Bright
Klothilda -Famous Battle Maid
Kreszentia -To Spring Up, Grow, Thrive
Kreszenz -See Kreszentia
Kriemhild -Battle Mask
Kriemhilde -Variant spelling of Kriemhild
Krimhilde: -Variant spelling of Kriemhild
Kristel -German for Christine
Kristen -See Kerstin
Kunibert -Brave & bright
Kunigunde -Brave War
Lene -Torch
Leni -Little Angel
Leni -See Lene
Leona -Brave As A Lioness
Leonore -Foreign, The Other
Leopolda -Bold Leader
Leyna -Little Angel
Liebe -Love
Lies -God is my Oath
Liesa -See Lene
Liese -Beloved Of God
Liese -Pet form of German means God is my oath
Liesel -See Liese
Lieselotte -My Oath is God
Lili Pet form of German means God is my oath
Lilo -See Lili
Lora -Laurel
Lore -See Lora
Lorelei -Alluring
Loreley -Murmuring Rock
Lotte -Short of Liselotte, meaning “God is my oath
Lotti -Little Woman
Louis -Famous Warrior
Louis -Warrior Maiden
Luann -Graceful Warrior
Lulu -Famous Warrior
Lutgard -Spear
Madde -Mighty in Battle
Magda -Cleansed of sin by Jesus, A woman
Magdalena -See Magda
Magdalene -See Magdalena
Mallory -Army Counselor
Malorie -Army Counselor
Malwine -Smooth-Brow
Mareike -Obstinacy
Marelda -Great Warrior
Margareta -See Margarete
Margarete -Pearl
Margret -Form Of Margaret
Mariel -Form Of Mary
Mariele -See Mareike
Marlene – Derived from Marilyn
Marlis -sometimes meaning God is my oath
Marthe -A Lady
Marthe -Lady, Mistress
Mathilda -Battle Maiden; Strong
Maud -Strong in Battle
Meike -See Mareike
Melusina -Wonder, Sea-Fog
Meta -Pearl
Mette -Great In Battle
Milla -Industrious
Millicent -Industrious
Millie -Hard Worker
Mina -Short of Wilhelmina
Mine -See Mina
Minna -Variant spelling of Mina
Minnie -See Mina
Mirjam -Determination
Mischa -Who is Like God
Mitzi -See Mirjam
Morgen -Morning
Mundle -Almond
Nadja -Hope
Nixe -See Nixie
Nixie -Water Sprite/Fairy
Nobert -Blond Hero
Noberta -Blond Hero
Norberta -Blond Hero
Nordica -From The North
Odelia -See Odell
Odelia -Variant spelling of Odilia
Odell -Little Wealthy One
Odila -Variant spelling of Odilia
Odilia -See Oda
Olga -Holy
Olinda -Protector of Property
Orlantha -From the Land
Ortrun -Point-Rune
Ostara -German Goddess, Spring-time
Otthild -Battle of Fortune
Ottila -Wealthy
Ottilia -Female of Otto, See Otto
Ottoline -Short of Ottilia, See Ottilia
Porsche -Pig
Qiana -American name
Quiana -See Qiana
Quianna -Variant of Quiana
Quirina -Meaning “Spear”
Raina -Mighty
Rebekka -Ensnarer
Reinhilde -Battle Counsel
Renate -Reborn
Ricarda -Female Ricardo
Ricardo -Powerful Ruler
Richelle -Brave One, Powerful Ruler
Rike -See Friederike, Short of Friederike
Roderica -Famous One
Roland -From the Great Land
Rolanda -Famous In the Land
Rolanda -See Roland
Romey -Rebellious, Rose & obstinate
Romy -Short of Rosemarie
Ros -Horse-Protection
Rosalind -Lovely Rose
Rosamond -Variant spelling of Rosamund
Rosamund -Garden of Flowers
Rosamund -horse-protection
Rosemarie -Rose & obstinate, Rebellious
Schmetterling -Butterfly
Schwanhild -Swan Battle
Selma -Divine Helmet
Senta -Assistant
Senta -meaning to grow, thrive
Seraphina -Fiery Ones
Serilda -Armed Maiden
Sibylle -Prophetess
Sieghild -Victory-Battle
Sieglinde -victory-gentle
Sigi -Short of Sieglinde
Sofia -Wisdom
Sofie -Sweet
Sommer -Summer
Sonje -Wisdom
Sonnenschein -Sunshine
Susanne -lily
Suse -Pet form of Susanne
Susi -A Lily
Svenja -Swan
Swanhild -Swan Battle
Swanhilda -See Swanhild
Swanhilde -Variant spelling of Swanhilda
Tabea -German pet Tabitha
Teresia -Harvester
Theresia -See Teresia
Trudy -Form Of Gertrude
Uda -See Udo
Udo -Child, Prosperity, Wealth
Ula -Pearl
Uli -Mistress of All
Ulli -See Uli
Ulrika -1. All Ruling 2. Wolf Ruler
Ulrike -See Ulrika
Ulva -Wolf
Unna -Woman
Urs -Bear , Little Bear
Ursel -See Urs
Ursula -See Uschi
Uschi -Little She-Bear
Uta -Fortunate Maiden of Battle
Ute -Female of Udo meaning Child
Utta -Rich
Vala -Singled Out
Valda -Governess and Ruler
Velma -Form Of Vilhelmina
Vreni -See Verena
Walborg -Salvation of Slain in Battle
Walburg -See Walborg
Walburga -See Walburg
Walda -See Waldo
Waldeburg -See Wallburg
Waldi -See Walda
Waldtraud -Strong Ruler
Waltraud -Foreign Strength
Wanda -Wanderer
Warren -Defender, Watchman
Wibeke -War
Wiebke -Female of Wiebe, meaning War
Wigburg -War Protection
Wilda -Wild
Wilfreda -Desires Peace
Wilhelmina -Feminine of will-helmet
Wilhelmine -See Wilhelmina
Wilma -Of Wilhelmina
Winola -Gracious Friend
Xahria -Flower
Xandi -See Xandrah
Xandrah -Defender of mankind
Xanthe -Yellow or Fair Hair
Xanthia -Rare
Xanthippe -Yellow Horse
Xavia -Short form of Xaviera, Meaning “Rare”
Xaviera -Feminine form of Xavier, “Rare”
Xena -Popular Culture
Xenia -Hospitality
Xeno -Foreign Voice
Ximena
Xiomar -Famous in Battle
Xiu -Beautiful, Elegant
Xoana -Galician, Feminine form of John
Xochiquetzal -Flower Feather
Xochitl -Flower
Xuân -Spring
Xue -Snow or Study, Learning
Xun -Fast, Sudden
Xylia -Of the Forest
Yanka -Sharp in movement
Yseult -Female ruler of ice
Yvette -Female cut wood
Yvonne -See Yvette
Zelinda -Shield Of Victory
Zella -Petit Form of Marcella
Zelma -Alice – noble
Zelda -Battle Maid

Female German Dog Names with Meaning:

Some German dog names are fun & great, but to find a name with true meaning you’ll want to read this list. The best female German dog names range from tough names like Wilma (protector) and Britta (strength) to sweeter names like Vera (truth).

First of all, no matter if you are looking for a boy or a girl German dog- we have some great names that might suit the desired gender. They come with great meanings and will make sure your puppy is not only cute, but also lovingly named!

Adolfina -Noble Hero
Adolfina -Noble Wolf
Agneta -Pure
Alberta -Noble And Bright
Alice -Truth
Alison -Of Noble Birth
Amara -Steadfast, Beloved
Anna -Gracious
Arabelle -Beautiful Eagle
Arnelle -As Strong As An Eagle
Beatrix -Traveler, Voyager
Begonia -Flower
Bela -White
Berit -Bright. Glorious
Bernadette -Bold As A Bear
Bernadette -Bold as a Bear
Bernadine -Brave As A Bear
Berta -Intelligent; Glorious
Bianka -White
Birget -Protecting
Brenda -Sword Blade
Britta -Strength
Brummer -Sword Blade
Callan -Chatter
Carla -Farmer
Carlchen -Sword Blade
Carleigh -Freeholder
Carol -Farmer
Caroline -Strong
Cäsar -Sword Blade
Clay -Mortal
Emera -Leader
Emma -One who Cares
Erika -Ever Powerful
Ernestine -Earnest
Faiga -A Bird
Felda -Of the Fields
Frauke -Little Lady
Fräulein -Miss
Kasimira -Commands Peace
Katarina -Pure
Kurigunde -Brave
Nyx -Sprite
Oda -Wealthy
Pepin -Perseverance
Philomena -Friend of Strength
Roswitha -Renowned Strength
Ruperta -Feminine of Rupert, meaning Bright Fame
Sabine -German Form of Sabina
Salida -Happiness, Joy
Sara -Noble Lady, Biblical meaning “Wife of Abraham
Sascha -Defender of Mankind
Schatzi -Little Treasure, Darling
Schatzie -Little Sweetheart
Tilli -Battle Maiden
Trudi -Of The Spear
Vera -Faith, Truth
Verena -To Fear, To Respect
Viktoria -Conqueror or “Victory
Viveka -Little Woman
Wilma -Bold Protector
Wilmet -Female Protector
Winifred -Peaceful Friend
Winola -Charming Friend
Zenzi -To Spring Up, Grow, Thrive
Zuker -Sugar

Male German Dog Names with Meanings

Some dogs need a name of their own. Here are some German male dog names with meanings.

Griswold -Gray Forest
Günther -Warrior
Hahn -Rooster
Harvey -Army Warrior
Heller -The Sun
Helmut -Courageous
Helmuth -Protector
Hackett -Wood Cutter
Hamlin -One Who Loves His Home
Keene -Bold; Sharp
Kellen -Swamp
Kurt -Courteous
Kaiser -Emperor
Kasper -Treasurer
Kant -Brilliant, Beloved
Luger -Old German gun
Mandel -Almond
Manfred -Man of Peace
Martin From Mars
Manfred Man Of Peace
Mayer Bringer Of Light
Medwin Powerful Friend
Miles -Merciful
Norbert -Hero
Odo -Wealthy
Odell -Little Wealthy
Otis -Son Of Otto
Oskar -Spear
Otter -German city
Otto -Prosperous
Ozzy -Divine Spear
Panzer -WW-II German tank
Penrod -Commander
Raymond -Protector
Panzer -Armor
Prinz -Prince
Quincy -Fifth
Richard -Brave One
Ritter -Knight
Roderick -Famous Ruler
Roger -Famous Spearman
Roth -Red Haired
Rowland -Famous In The Land
Rudolf -Famous Wolf
Rico -Strong Power
Rin Tin Tin -Name of a famous German Shepherd
Rolf -Famous Wolf
Rolly -Famous Country
Rom -Highness
Rudi -Famous Wolf
Stein -Stone
Strom -Stream
Schatzi -Little treasure
Schwartz -Black
Terrell -Thunder Ruler
Theobold -Boldest
Saxon -Sharp Blade
Schnapps -Strong Alcoholic Drink
Sigmond -Protector
Tillie -Powerful Battler
Ugo -Mind, Heart, Spirit
Udo -Rich, Prosperous
Ulrik -Power of the wolf
Ulrich -Wolf Ruler
Varick -Protecting Ruler
Verner -Defending Army
Walter -Powerful Warrior
Wendell -Wanderer
Wilfred -Determined Peacemaker
Wolfgang -Traveling wolf
Waldo -Ruler
Walker -Worker
Walter -Ruler of the Army
Werner -Protecting Army
Zelig -Blessed One
Zach -Stubborn
Zellmer -Ruler of Village

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Have you found the perfect German name for your dog? You can find female German dog names or male, from our extensive list.

With 300+ names to choose from, it’s easy to understand why narrowing it down can be difficult. In the end, the most important thing is finding a name that means something special and holds a place in your heart; a name that will make you think of them every time they roll off your tongue. Your puppy will be super thankful when they finally find the perfect name!