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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

Gretel

Meaning: pearl

Origin:Diminutive of Margarete, German
2567
Erika The name Erika is of Scandinavian origin. Th...
Origin:Spelling variation of Erica
2031
Frieda

Meaning: peace

Origin:German
1256
Karla The name Karla is of German origins and it i...
Origin:German variation of Carla
3398
Nikita

Meaning: victor; house

Origin:Russian or Sanskrit
910
Benno

Meaning: bear

Origin:German
1951
Goliath

Meaning: exile

Origin:Hebrew
2458
Moritz

Meaning: dark-skinned

Origin:German form of Maurice
1489
Kiefer

Meaning: barrel maker; pine

Origin:German
1180
Sigmund

Meaning: victorious protection

Origin:German
1993
Adler

Meaning: eagle

Origin:German
977
Rudolph

Meaning: famous wolf

Origin:German
1609
Ludwig

Meaning: famous warrior

Origin:German
1528
Princess

Meaning: princess

Origin:Word name
2350
Heidi

Meaning: noble, nobility

Origin:Diminutive of Adelheid; German
241
Helmut

Meaning: brave protector

Origin:German
4709
Shep Originating from England, the meaning of She...
Origin:Diminutive of Shepherd
3695
Uta

Meaning: prosperity, riches

Origin:German
3168
Saxon

Meaning: people of the dagger

Origin:German
1917
Brandy

Meaning: burnt wine

Origin:Dutch
1800