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German Shepherd Names

Names for German Shepherds may reference the dog’s looks, strength, or heritage. You can give your German Shepherd puppy a German name, or perhaps a name that means or implies guide or ruler. As with dogs more generally, the top names for German Shepherds are Max and Luna.

Along with Max and Luna, other popular names for German Shepherds include Bella, Bear, Charlie, Zeus, Zoey, Sadie, Nala, and Lucy. Unique German Shepherd names that pay homage to the breed include Fritz, Major, Greta, and Zelda.

Two-syllable names are easiest for dogs to understand, so keep that in mind when searching for a name (or nickname) for your German Shepherds. Look to this list for inspiration for names for both male and female German Shepherd dogs.

Names for German Shepherds

Iolo

Meaning: weathy lord

Origin:Welsh
1758
Irving

Meaning: green river, sea friend

Origin:Scottish
774
Ishaan

Meaning: the sun

Origin:Hindi
1740
Issa The name Issa is of Arabic origin. In Arabic...
Origin:Arabic
10120
Iori The name Lori is derived from Japanese origi...
Origin:Japanese, Welsh
1330
Isidro

Meaning: gift of Isis

Origin:Spanish form of Isidoros, Greek
2781
Indio

Meaning: Indian

Origin:Spanish
3812
Innes

Meaning: from the river island

Origin:Scottish
863
Iker

Meaning: visitation

Origin:Basque
1035
Ichiro

Meaning: firstborn son

Origin:Japanese
1622
Izan

Meaning: strong, firm; reliable mountain

Origin:Basque variation of Ethan or Japanese
880
Isamu

Meaning: brave or gallant

Origin:Japanese
9282
Imari Imari is another gender-neutral name that yo...
Origin:Modern invented name
11814
Inari

Meaning: loaded with rice

Origin:Finnish place name; Japanese
3338
Indra

Meaning: possessing drops of rain

Origin:Sanskrit
10615
Izya

Meaning: laughter; gift of Isis

Origin:Russian diminutive of Isaak and Isidor
9681
Ianu Ianu is a very uncommon name that is regarde...
Origin:Invented literary name
11169
Ingram

Meaning: angel-raven

Origin:German
2315
Irwin

Meaning: boar friend

Origin:English
1983
Itzae

Meaning: gift of God

Origin:Mayan
4416