The ultimate list of German Shepherd names is here! This list has been composed with care and thinking specifically of you, a new GSD puppy or dog owner. It has over 700 names already and it keeps growing as you share your GSD name with us!
What makes a great dog name? For humans it must be cute and clever, unique and memorable.
For the dog, it has to be distinct, short and sharp if possible, something your German Shepherd puppy can clearly distinguish among the flurry of words that often come out of our mouths.
The lists of German Shepherd names below include girl and boy dog names that have been carefully selected to match this loyal and intelligent breed. Hope you find a fitting name for the new member of your family.
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Teaching your canine friend its names is one of the easiest things to do. In fact, most dogs will eventually learn their names without any formal training. However, I highly recommend you spend the time doing so. Why? Because you will bond with your new furry friend and let him know that you can communicate with him/her.
What you will need: treats or your dog’s regular kibble.
Step 1: Say your newly picked dog’s name in a clear tone. If your pooch looks at you, give him a treat!
Step 2: Repeat step one many times. For best results, alternate the reward. Sometimes use food treats, other times play time, walks, attention or praise.
Step 3: Repeat steps one and two in many different places, with numerous and varying distractions and at different distances from your dog.
Step 4: Ask every family member and close friend to repeat steps one, two and three.
Pick the best German Shepherd names from the lists below and teach your canine to reliably respond to it! Want to keep on training? Try some other commands.
If you are looking for German Shepherd names, nothing beats a good German name!
Female German Shepher Dog Names
Ada:(AY-də), short of Adalheidis. Adal means “noble” and it derives from Saint Adelaide, wife of Otto the Great, Holy roman emperor. |
Male German Shepher Dog NamesAlex:(AH-ləks), short for Alexander, it derives from the greek, Alexo meaning “to defend, help”. ![]() Kaspar: German version of persian name Jasper meaning “treasurer”. |
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This is a list of carefully picked German words that can be used as names for your German Shepherd puppy. Each word is followed by its meaning too. Because these are nouns or adjectives, they can be used for both girl and boy dogs. However, in the German language nouns, as words themselves, have a gender, which will be mentioned next to each german shepherd name in case you want to know.
To learn the correct pronunciation, of these german shepherd names, pick a few of your favorite words and write them in the BeoLingus dictionary which will give you a link to hear the pronunciation.
AAbend, m: evening BBär, m: bear DDame, f: lady EEhre, f: honor FFähigkeit, f: ability GGabel, f: fork |
LLächeln: smile MMärchen, n: fairy tale NNachrichten, pl: news OOsten: east PPapa, m: daddy RRad, n: wheel ![]() German Shepherd names are fun to pick! What name did you pick? SSaft, m: juice TTatze: claw, paw |
HHässlich: ugly KKamarad, m: comrade |
UÜbel, n: evil VVergeben: forgive WWaffen, pl: weapons ZZahn, m: tooth |
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Military ranks and war titles can make for great German Shepherd names, specially if you have a brave and steadfast canine friend. Because these are titles, they are suitable both for male and female dogs.
US/Enligsh Ranks
Soldier |
Ancient Greek Ranks
Hoplites: soldier ![]() Old Roman Ranks
Legionarii: soldier |
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Another great way to find german shepherd names is to pick one from heros and great warriors.
Female warrior and heroines
![]() Khutulun: Daughter of Kaidu (most powerful ruler of Central Asia)
she was known to accompany his father in military campaigns. She swore
she would not marry unless a man was able to defeat her in wrestling.
She also demanded 100 horses for each looser and won 10,000 ones. She
was never defeated. |
Male warrior and heros
William Wallace: He was a Scottish landowner who defied and fought against the English nobles. The movie “Brave Heart” was based on him. |
Hua Mulan:
known as a Chinese woman who joined the war disguised as a man. The
legend says she returned home many years later without anybody finding
out her secret. Joan of Arc (Jeanne d'Arc in French): Claimed that god told her to recover her homeland from English domination late in the Hundred Years' War. The church declared her a heretic woman and she was executed. 24 years later the Pope declared her innocent and a martyr. ![]() |
Khalid ibn al-Walid: was a 7th century military commander who’s success is yet to be surpassed. He united Arabia and died undefeated. |
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German shepherd names from famous GSDs!
German Shepherd names from famous male dogs.
Rin Tin Tin: was a Hollywood dog star that was part of 26 movies for Warner Brothers. Hustler: On a horseback riding outing, his owner fell and could not move. This hero GSD fought against coyotes, trying to prey on his owner, for 9 hours until they were rescued. Orient: Bill Irwin was a blind man who wanted to walk the Appalachian Trail that goes from Georgia to Maine. His Seeing Eye GSD Orient made this possible. Bill Erwin later wrote the journey’s story in his book “Blind Courage”. |
German Shepherd names from famous female dogs.
![]() Pascha: Rescue dog that served and helped people after bombings, earthquakes, explosions and hurricanes. Kanaka: saved a hunter’s life by tracking and searching for many hours in ice and snow conditions. ![]() |
Bacalaglu Blitz Chewbacca Mikey Sarge Argus Quest Piper |
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Ana Senta Claire Nutmeg Osa |
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It is also a good idea to find German Shepherd names in fiction books with heroic and loyal characters.
German Shepherd names fro females
Katara: from Avatar: from the last airbender Abba: from Asterix and the Vikings Nya: from Lego Ninjago Blossom: from Powerpuff Girls Bubbles: from Powerpuff Girls Buttercup: from Powerpuff Girls Allura: from Voltron Beatrix Kiddo: from Kill Bill Hit-Girl: from Kick-Ass Trinity: from The Matrix Series Neytiri: from Avatar Padme Amidala: From Star Wars Leia Organa: From Star Wars Storm: from X-men Babydoll: from Sucker Punch Selene: from Underworld Elektra: from Daredevil Nikita: from La Femme Nikita Buffy: from Buffy the Vampire Slayer Starbuck: from Battlestar Galactica Kiera: from Continuum Xena: From Xena Warrior Princess Scully: from The X-Files Hermione: from Harry Potter Quorra: from Disney’s Tron Legacy Women super-villians
Anaconda |
German Shepherd names for males
Jack Sparrow: from Pirates of the Caribbean Neo: from The Matrix Sing: from Kung Fu Hustle Han Solo: from Star Wars Aragorn: from The Lord of the Rings Blade: from The Blade Trilogy Wolverine: from The X-Men Shaft: from Shaft Maximus: from Gladiator Robocop: from The Robocop Trilogy Mad Max: from The Mad Max Trilogy Rambo: from Rambo Terminator: from The Terminator Series Thor: from the Comics Hercules: from the Comics Cyborg: from the Comics Hellboy: from the Comics Bender: from Futurama Gandalf: from Lord of the Rings Mulder: from The X-Files Aslan: from C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia Data: from Star Trek Conan: from the Comics Asterix: from the Comics Dumbledore: from Harry Potter Emmet Brown: from Back to the Future Tron: from the Tron Movies Q: from Star Trek Men super-villians
Boba Fet |
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This is a list of German Shepherd names submitted by our readers! They are all amazing names and you might find one you like a lot for your new puppy.
Country
United Kingdom |
Dog Breed
German Shepard |
NameSpringsteen |
Thank you so much for all your German Shepherd names submissions! I update this list monthly, so check back soon!
Otherwise these ideas might help you think up German shepherd names to pick a name that is dear to you, that brings good memories or simply reminds you of a cool name that you may want to use!
To come up with German Shepherd names, think about:
Fictional characters that are friendly and loyal as German Shepherd names
German Shepherd names from Kings, Queens and Rulers.
German Shepherd Names associated with strong and powerful personalities.
Famous scientist for German Shepherd names.
Hope you found a great name for you new best friend,
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