Finding the perfect name for your dachshund is a snap, thanks to the Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Wiener dog naming trends take inspiration from their German heritage, their sausage shape, and their sweet and spunky attitude. With such unique looks and playful personality, it’s no wonder sausage dogs are one of the most popular breeds in America.
Are you looking for a dog name for your new Dachshund puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
Top 129 Dachshund Names
- Frank
- Milo
- Poppy
- Luna
- Frankie
- Bella
- Rolo
- Winston
- Coco
- Otto
- Hugo
- Winnie
- Pablo
- Lola
- Frankie
- Otis
- Basil
- Monty
- Chip
- Dolly
- Nala
- Buddy
- Gus
- Oscar
- Penny
- Ruby
- Rosie
- Bruno
- Daisy
- Betty
- Olive
- Molly
- Willow
- Archie
- Rex
- Woody
- Henry
- Charlie
- Hank
- Hector
- Teddy
- Kevin
- Billy
- Cleo
- Lulu
- Darcy
- Lily
- Roxy
- Toby
- Bobby
- Jasper
- Percy
- Baxter
- Alfie
- Dixie
- Daphne
- Bean
- Minnie
- Maddie
- Tilly
- Heidi
- Maggie
- Bonnie
- Max
- Bailey
- Elvis
- Murphy
- Louie
- Joey
- Duke
- Merlin
- Ronnie
- Leo
- Sid
- Peanut
- Wally
- Lucy
- Beans
- Dora
- Skye
- Amber
- Holly
- Lady
- Peggy
- Dotty
- Kiki
- Nugget
- Millie
- Lizzie
- Maple
- Milly
- Flora
- Bernie
- Bruce
- Moose
- Eric
- Roo
- Biscuit
- Roger
- Alex
- Tyson
- Taco
- Boris
- Bob
- Chester
- Nacho
- Bear
- Finn
- Muffin
- Stella
- Chip
- Penelope
- Matilda
- Wanda
- Pepper
- Bagel
- Hattie
- Peanut
- Belle
- Roo
- Miso
- Lilah
- Honey
- Nelly
- Gatsby
- Ernie
- Louis
- Buster
- Scooby
Top 10 Male Dachshund Names
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- Frank
- Milo
- Frankie
- Rolo
- Winston
- Otto
- Hugo
- Pablo
- Otis
- Basil
Top 10 Female Dachshund Names
- Poppy
- Luna
- Bella
- Coco
- Winnie
- Lola
- Frankie
- Dolly
- Nala
- Penny
16 Sausage-inspired Names for Dachshunds
There’s something punny going on with these dachshund names, and that’s the long and short of it.
- Andouille
- Banger
- Bean (Beanie the Weenie!)
- Boudin
- Bratwurst
- Frank And Vienna (gotta love a couples name)
- Frankie
- Hot Dog
- Jimmy Dean
- Link
- Oscar
- Pepperoni
- Sausage
- Smokey (Lil Smokies are the best)
- Vienna
- Weenie
By Adolf Eberle, Public Domain
26 German-Inspired Dachshund Names
The dachshund breed bears famously Germanic roots, so of course, German names are a trendy choice with dachshund lovers.
- Britta
- Bruno
- Brunhilde
- Dieter
- Fritzi
- Greta
- Gretchen
- Gretel
- Gunther
- Hans
- Heinrich
- Heinz
- Jäger
- Kaiser
- Klaus
- Liesel
- Mischa
- Otto
- Rolf
- Schatzi
- Schwartz
- Schnitzel
- Sigmund
- Wanda
- Wilma
- Zeppelin
13 Music-Inspired Dachshund Names
There’s a little classical, a little rock, a little something for every taste in our musical dog name selections.
- Adele
- Alice Cooper
- Amadeus
- Axel Rose
- B.B. King
- Bach
- Bae-toven
- Bowie
- Elvis
- Hendrix
- Mr. Mister
- Penny Lane
- Zappa
24 Sweets and Candy-Inspired Dachshund Names
Dachshunds are so sweet their people can’t stop naming them after their favorite desserts and treats.
- Almond Joy
- Beignet
- Biscotti
- Biscuit
- Brownie
- Butterscotch
- Cannoli
- Cocoa
- Cookie
- Cupcake
- Fudge
- Hazelnut
- Hershey
- Honey
- Milk Dud
- Milky Way
- Peanut Butter
- Reeses
- Snickers
- Toffee
- Truffle
- Twinkie
- Twix
- Waffle
21 Proper Names for Dachshunds
These names may belong to just one dachshund in our database, but they’re so unique they’re sure to inspire you to find the perfect name for your own little mister or missus.
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- King Bobo
- Miss Dinah
- Miss Kitty
- Miss Schnitzel
- Mr. Beefy
- Mr. Crumbles
- Mr. Fez
- Mr. Freckles
- Mr. Handsome
- Mr. Mister
- Mr. Moose
- Mr. Noodles
- Mr. Pickles
- Mr. Wiggles
- Princess Buttercup
- Princess Peanut
- Princess Puddles
- Queen Peggy
- Sir Charles Waddles III
- Sir Gunnington Long Bottom The Third
- Sir Oliver Danger
12 Celebrity Dachshund Names
Dachshunds are beloved by all and have attracted a celebrity following through the years. Is it any wonder the character of these tough-yet-sweet little dogs has been popular with artists through the years?
- Archie and Amos – Andy Warhol
- Blake – John Wayne
- Clown – Brigitte Bardot
- Commissioner – Clark Gable
- Dyna – Gary Cooper
- Fortune – Napoleon Bonaparte
- Helen – William Randolph Hearst
- Jezebel – Cole Porter
- Lump – Picasso
- Red – Clint Eastwood
- Stanley and Boogie – David Hockney
- Waldi – 1972 Munich Olympics Mascot
All Dog Names, All the Time
As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.
