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400 Most Popular German Shepherd Dog Names

Updated October 25, 2024 | Dog > New Pet
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Hailing from Germany and first bred in the late 19th century, German Shepherds have become beloved working dogs and family dogs alike.

Fiercely loyal and definitely courageous, a German Shepherd who’s new to your family deserves a name that’s just as majestic as they are—or, to go in a totally different direction, opt for a name that’s downright funny or inspired by a favorite celebrity.

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Whatever the personality of your German Shepherd might be, we’re here with 400 names with one that’s sure to fit them perfectly.

Top 100 German Shepherd Names

We combed our database of dog names to compile this list of the top 100 German Shepherd names. We’re partial to Rex, Thor, and Xena.

  1. Luna
  2. Max
  3. Bear
  4. Bella
  5. Zeus
  6. Nala
  7. Rocky
  8. Koda
  9. Nova
  10. Roxy
  11. Athena
  12. Duke
  13. Shadow
  14. Loki
  15. Maverick
  16. Thor
  17. Apollo
  18. Rex
  19. Zoe
  20. Stella
  21. Charlie
  22. Harley
  23. Lola
  24. Ace
  25. Jax
  26. Sasha
  27. Willow
  28. Daisy
  29. Sadie
  30. Lucy
  31. Odin
  32. Bruno
  33. Bailey
  34. Mia
  35. Diesel
  36. Milo
  37. Leo
  38. Gunnar
  39. Remi
  40. Kai
  41. Kona
  42. Blu
  43. Ranger
  44. Coco
  45. Lily
  46. Xena
  47. Dakota
  48. Jack
  49. Riley
  50. Maya
  51. Freya
  52. Axel
  53. Maggie
  54. Beau
  55. Lexi
  56. Ruby
  57. Ghost
  58. Moose
  59. King
  60. Cooper
  61. Buddy
  62. Atlas
  63. Chase
  64. Storm
  65. Scout
  66. Ellie
  67. Chief
  68. Raven
  69. Kira
  70. Sam
  71. Molly
  72. Piper
  73. Rosie
  74. Whiskey
  75. Skye
  76. Kaiser
  77. Callie
  78. Echo
  79. Kobe
  80. Oakley
  81. Ava
  82. Lady
  83. Simba
  84. Heidi
  85. Finn
  86. Ruger
  87. Hank
  88. River
  89. Layla
  90. Tucker
  91. Chloe
  92. Sophie
  93. Leia
  94. Mila
  95. Pepper
  96. Dexter
  97. Hazel
  98. Enzo
  99. Arya
  100. Lucky

Male German Shepherd Names

Your tough guy feels like the loyal protector of your family and your snuggle buddy, too. Give him one of these powerful names, like Titan, or one warm and fuzzy, like Teddy.

  1. Kane
  2. Rocco
  3. Sarge
  4. Ares
  5. Toby
  6. Rambo
  7. Cash
  8. Major
  9. Otto
  10. Bruce
  11. Bandit
  12. Jake
  13. Zeke
  14. Goose
  15. Hunter
  16. Teddy
  17. Tyson
  18. Draco
  19. Gus
  20. Ozzy
  21. Titan
  22. Tank
  23. Winston
  24. Klaus
  25. Luke
  26. Samson
  27. Archie
  28. Murphy
  29. Onyx
  30. Prince
  31. Arlo
  32. Oso
  33. Jackson
  34. Kylo
  35. Henry
  36. Roman
  37. Bentley
  38. Jasper
  39. Louie
  40. Oliver
  41. Bane
  42. Brutus
  43. Hades
  44. Maximus
  45. Luca
  46. Roscoe
  47. Blaze
  48. Cody
  49. Lobo
  50. Bolt

Female German Shepherd Names

Your good girl brings so much love and fun to your life; she needs a name that’s as sweet as she is. Think: Honey, Lulu, or Gracie.

  1. Millie
  2. Penny
  3. Ella
  4. Juno
  5. Zara
  6. Sage
  7. Zelda
  8. Honey
  9. Abby
  10. Cleo
  11. Karma
  12. Elsa
  13. Aspen
  14. Ember
  15. Ivy
  16. Lulu
  17. Greta
  18. Sky
  19. Sheba
  20. Shelby
  21. Dixie
  22. Gracie
  23. Marley
  24. Nina
  25. Izzy
  26. Mocha
  27. Emma
  28. Kali
  29. Belle
  30. Gypsy
  31. Phoebe
  32. Mya
  33. Samantha
  34. Bonnie
  35. Eva
  36. Poppy
  37. Holly
  38. Kaia
  39. Zena
  40. Artemis
  41. Missy
  42. Stormy
  43. Aurora
  44. Dolly
  45. Freyja
  46. Kaya
  47. Kimber
  48. Olive
  49. Ada
  50. Harper

Unique German Shepherd Names

Even though all German Shepherds tend to look similar to one another, you know that your pup is one in a million, especially with one of these one-of-a-kind names.

  1. Sable
  2. Astra
  3. Valkyrie
  4. Thorin
  5. Remus
  6. Zephyr
  7. Valko
  8. Ziva
  9. Dax
  10. Raina
  11. Argo
  12. Blitzkrieg
  13. Rhea
  14. Jett
  15. Rogue
  16. Cyrus
  17. Ajax
  18. Vesta
  19. Valk
  20. Magnum
  21. Rook
  22. Akira
  23. Orion
  24. Sabre
  25. Titania

German Names for German Shepherds

Give a nod to your German Shepherd’s country of origin with a fitting name.

  1. Phoenix
  2. Koa
  3. Ziggy
  4. Sammy
  5. Dallas
  6. Remington
  7. Shiloh
  8. Ollie
  9. Ash
  10. Blitz
  11. Logan
  12. Kilo
  13. Rocket
  14. Thunder
  15. Grizzly
  16. Vader
  17. Brody
  18. Hugo
  19. Indie
  20. Jade
  21. Niko
  22. Princess
  23. Ryder
  24. Ryker
  25. Smokey

Food-Inspired German Shepherd Names

German Shepherds have appetites that are just as big as they are, and you can give them a food name that hints at their favorite treat, like Toast or Biscuit.

  1. Mac
  2. Ginger
  3. Cookie
  4. Maple
  5. Brownie
  6. Chip
  7. Peanut
  8. Sugar
  9. Mochi
  10. Oreo
  11. Bleu
  12. Basil
  13. Bean
  14. Taco
  15. Toffee
  16. Biscuit
  17. Toast
  18. Kimchi
  19. Brie
  20. Cinnamon
  21. Pumpkin
  22. Beans
  23. Muffin
  24. Schnitzel
  25. Waffles

TV/Movie German Shepherd Names

If you love nothing more than to chill on the couch and watch a favorite show or movie with your best German Shepherd friend, look to one of these names.

  1. Odie
  2. Mickey
  3. Joker
  4. Patrick
  5. Wolverine
  6. Margo
  7. Harley Quinn
  8. Sonic
  9. Art
  10. Elio
  11. Godzilla
  12. Gru
  13. King Kong
  14. Snow White
  15. Sydney
  16. Claire
  17. Carmen
  18. Chef
  19. Natalie
  20. Richard
  21. Charlotte
  22. Lisa
  23. Nya
  24. Che
  25. Aiden

Funny German Shepherd Names

Although German Shepherds seem tough and serious, you know that your pup has a funny side. Your family will surely giggle every time you say their name with one of these ideas.

  1. Bark Twain
  2. Shep-Sicle
  3. Wiggle Woof
  4. Sir Barksalot
  5. Growlbert Einstein
  6. Sergeant Slobber
  7. Puff Daddy Shepherd
  8. Furr-lock Holmes
  9. Woofgang Barkadeus
  10. Captain Fluffernutter
  11. Snoop Shepherd
  12. Sir Wigglesworth
  13. Barktholomew
  14. Paws McFlufferson
  15. Howlston
  16. Blitz von Sniff
  17. Baron Barkly
  18. Shepurrdoodle
  19. The Great Shepsby
  20. Duke Barkswell
  21. King Snugglepaws
  22. Bark N’ Beans
  23. Shaggy Shepherd
  24. Grr Ruffington
  25. Wagzilla

Celebrity German Shepherd Names

Whether you have a thing for Billie Eilish or have adored Paris Hilton since the 2000s, one of these celebrity-inspired names just might fit your German Shepherd.

  1. Wolf
  2. Jojo
  3. Amber
  4. Billie
  5. Katie
  6. Tommy
  7. Ben
  8. Elvis
  9. Olivia
  10. Brooklyn
  11. Kiki
  12. Alex
  13. Bob
  14. Harry
  15. Khloe
  16. Nelly
  17. Blake
  18. Carly
  19. Jada
  20. Johnny
  21. Paris
  22. Gwen
  23. Lance
  24. Uma
  25. Willie

Music German Shepherd Names

Beyonce, Taylor, Mozart—they’re all here and acting as perfect name possibilities for German Shepherds.

  1. Summer
  2. Charli
  3. Ciara
  4. Nelson
  5. James
  6. Donna
  7. Nipsey
  8. Taylor
  9. Beyonce
  10. Tyler
  11. Cardi
  12. Kate
  13. Sabrina
  14. Steven
  15. Zombie
  16. Neil
  17. Sebastian
  18. Mozart
  19. Beethoven
  20. Johann
  21. Kacey
  22. Chappell
  23. Megan
  24. Kendrick
  25. Dua

Sports German Shepherd Names

Your German Shepherd gets excited right along with you when you’re watching your football team score, so give them a name that honors your favorite team or player.

  1. Frankie
  2. Indy
  3. Angel
  4. Ragnar
  5. Astro
  6. George
  7. Maxx
  8. Sandy
  9. Venus
  10. Buck
  11. Lincoln
  12. Luka
  13. Rudy
  14. Copper
  15. Kevin
  16. Birdie
  17. Tiger
  18. Bronco
  19. Brady
  20. Red
  21. Jazz
  22. Judge
  23. Cowboy
  24. Jimmy
  25. Steve

Learn More About Dogs

Rover Knows Pet Names

As pet lovers through and through, Rover has the scoop on what people are naming their dogs. We have a passion for all things dog names and love helping pet parents pick their pup’s perfect name. For over a decade, we’ve gathered pet names from Rover’s database of millions of pets. The names you find here aren’t randomly generated. We keep our lists updated to match the trends within—and from—our own pet parent community.

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