Congratulations on bringing home your new German Shepherd puppy! But maybe you and your family haven’t decided on a name yet. Luckily, we’ve put together a list of some of the best German Shepherd names.
Tips for naming your German Shepherd puppy
Before deciding on a name for your puppy, there are a few things to consider. First, make sure it’s easy for others to pronounce and that it’s a name your pooch will respond to. You can test a couple of different names and see which one your puppy replies to the most. A name shouldn’t sound similar to anyone else’s name or a common command. You don’t want your puppy to get confused.
Overall, have fun with the naming process! There’s inspiration everywhere, and this list is a good place to start.
The 50 best German Shepherd names
Male German Shepherd names
- Axel
- Bruno
- Dieter
- Franz
- Fritz
- Frederik
- Hans
- Hermann
- Kasper
- Klaus
- Kurt
- Luther
- Manfred
- Otto
- Wolfgang
Female German Shepherd names
- Beatrix
- Britta
- Elke
- Frieda
- Gisela
- Greta
- Heidi
- Helga
- Hessia
- Ingrid
- Katrin
- Marta
- Mischa
- Petra
- Zelda
Inspired by famous German Shepherds and humans
- Bach
- Beethoven
- Buddy
- Bullet
- Charlemange
- Dirk
- Einstein
- Handel
- Mozart
- Rin-Tin-Tin
More unique names
- Alpina
- Beemer
- Gumpert
- Hund
- Moose
- Opal
- Ranger
- Schnapps
- Schnitzel
- Stein
What’s your German Shepherd’s name?
Does your German Shepherd have a German name? Or maybe they’re named after one of your favorite movie characters? This list of unique names is a great place to start if you’re still deciding.
Similar reading: dog names inspired from around the world
Picking a name for a dog is a big challenge but with this list, you have some perfect options to choose from. Hopefully, you and your newly named pup will have a long and happy life together.
