Key Takeaways
German dog names can be inspired by famous composers, sweets, and historical figures.
With 150 names to choose from, find one that is perfect for your furry friend.
You might own a German dog breed without even knowing it! Germany is the third-largest producer of dogs, with breeds designed for herding, guarding, and more. Popular German and Austrian breeds include Pomeranian, rottweiler, German shepherd, dachshund, Great Dane, Doberman, boxer, Weimaraner, miniature pinscher, and schnauzer (giant, standard, and miniature).
Now for choosing the perfect name for your pup. Here are 148 German dog names inspired by terms of endearment, favorite drinks, famous figures, and more.
German Dog Names That Are Terms of Endearment
Frau (missus)Fräulein (miss)Hase (bunny)Herr (mister)Liebling (favorite)Maus (mouse)KnuddelbÄr (cuddle bear)Perle (pearl)Schatz (treasure)
Schatzi (little treasure)Süsser/Süsse (sweet)
German Dog Names Inspired by Famous Composers
BachBeethovenFranzGottleibJohannLudwig
MahlerSebastianWilhelm
Wolfgang
German Dog Names Inspired by German Sweets
Gummi bearHariboKuchen (cake)Marzipan (almond paste)MilkaSpringerie (embossed cookie)Stollen (fruit cake)Streusel
Geography-Inspired German Dog Names
AlsaceBadenBerlinBonnCologneDusseldorfEssenFrankfurtHamburgMunich
Rhine
Wine-Inspired German Dog Names
DornfelderKernerLembergerMoselRiesling
SektTrollinger
Fashion Model-Inspired German Dog Names
GiselleHeidiKlumLenaShiffer
German Dog Names Inspired By Historical Figures
AlbrechtBertoltBrechtCasparDurerEinsteinErnstFriedrichGoetheGrasseGunter
HermannHesseMannMax
German Dog Names for Boy Dogs
ArnoBrockDieterEmilErnstFransFritzGuntherHansHeinrichHeinzKurt
LucasManfredMaximillian
NiklasRolfOtto
German Dog Names for Girl Dogs
AdaAdeleAgathaBrunhildeClaraFreidaFritziGretaGretchenHeidiIlseIngridKatrinaMitzi
NadinePetra
Sabine
Adult Beverage-Inspired German Dog Names
BochDoppelbockDortmunderJägermeisterKirschLowenbrauOktoberfestPilsnerSchnapsSteinWeisse
Food-Inspired German Dog Names
BratwurstBraunschweigerEmmentalerFrankfurterLimburgerPretzelPumpernickel
Sauerbraten (roast beef stew)
SauerkrautSausageSchnitzelSpätzle (egg noodles)
WienerWurst
German Dog Names Inspired by Car Brands
AudiBeamer (BMW)BeetleBugCayenneCaymanGihaJettaKarmannMercedesOpelPorsche
TouaregVolkswagen
Strong German Dog Names
Ahren (eagle)Albrecht (noble)Aldo (old, wise)
Blitz (lightning)
Bruno (brown)Kaiser (emperor)Swartz (black)
