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The Best German Dog Names

If you've got your heart set on a German name for your puppy, I've made it easy to find exactly what you're looking for right here.

These names are strong, powerful and classic - and are a terrific choice for 'big' brave dogs of all sizes!

You'll find the most popular male & female dog names, complete with their meanings, so that you can find the perfect match your pup's personality, heritage, color or any characteristic you choose.

Below the names I've also listed the most popular German dog breeds. Enjoy!

From Germany With Love

For Male Puppies

Aldo - wise one
Arnold - powerful eagle
Axel - peaceful
Ballard - warrior
Benno - brave like a bear
Berger - mountain dweller
Bismarck - former German Chancellor
Blitz - flash
Boris - fighter
Ernest - vigorous
Falk - wolf
Felix - lucky
Fritz - peaceful ruler
Gunther - battle warrior
Heinrich - ruler
Hank - also means ruler
Kaiser - King
Kasper - treasurer
Klaus - victorious
Luger - old German gun
Luther - famous warrior
Matthias - gift from God
Max - great
Odo - wealthy
Oskar - spear
Otto - prosperous
Panzer - armor
Prinz - prince
Schatz/e - little treasure
Schwartz - black
Udo - rich/prosperous
Ulrik - power of the wolf
Wolfgang -rising wolf

For Female Puppies

Alice - noble
Anka - graceful
Ava - birdlike
Berta - bright & strong
Birgit - protector
Britta - white
Elke - kind/noble
Elsa - strength
Erika - powerful ruler
Etta - small
Frieda - peaceful
Gabi - hero of God
Gretchen - pearl
Greta - pearl
Grizelda - ironlike
Heide - noble
Kristel - german for Christine
Leni - little angel
Liebe - love
Lotti - little woman
Marthe - a lady
Mischa - who is like God
Olga - holy
Schatzie - little sweetheart
Sofie - sweet
Susi - a lily
Tilli - battle maiden
Trudi - of the spear
Ulrika - all ruling
Ursula - female bear
Utta - rich
Wilma - bold protector
Zelda - battle maid
Zuker - sugar

Popular German Dog Breeds

Dog breeds that originated in Germany are diverse and colorful. Many of them are working dogs, used either for hunting, guarding or herding.

The 'Spitz' dog breeds are among the oldest in the world, going back to the 15th century. The well-known Rottweiler breed began in the German village of Rottweil in the days of the Roman Empire.

Here are just some of the most popular German breeds: