You've got your dachshund puppy (or you're about to; check out our puppy checklist). Now for the fun part: the name. Here are over 150 ideas to get you started.
- One or two syllables are easiest for dogs to learn.
- Avoid names that sound like commands: "Kit" sounds like "sit".
- Say it out loud in the park. You'll be shouting it a lot.
- Try it for a few days before ordering the engraved tag.
Sausage-inspired names
Frank, Frankie, Weenie, Wiener, Hot Dog, Bratwurst (Brat for short), Chorizo, Kielbasa, Salami, Pepperoni, Banger, Chipolata, Slinky, Noodle, Hoagie, Baguette, Churro, Pickle
German names
A nod to the breed's heritage.
| Boys | Girls | Words |
|---|---|---|
| Fritz, Hans, Otto, Klaus, Wolfgang, Heinz, Franz, Karl, Bruno, Dieter, Gunther, Felix, Max, Moritz, Ludwig, Emil | Greta, Heidi, Liesel, Frieda, Ilse, Hilde, Gretchen, Lotte, Anka, Elke, Mina, Brigitte, Klara, Ursula, Zelda | Brezel (pretzel), Strudel, Schnitzel, Wurst, Schatzi (sweetheart), Keks (biscuit), Blitz, Dachs (badger) |
Girl names
Luna, Daisy, Penny, Rosie, Lola, Olive, Poppy, Ruby, Hazel, Winnie, Maple, Millie, Coco, Bella, Pepper, Stella, Willow, Dottie, Pearl, Mabel, Tilly, Honey, Nala, Lulu, Birdie, Clementine, Josie, Gigi, Blossom, Sadie
Boy names
Oscar, Milo, Teddy, Louie, Rocky, Charlie, Winston, Ollie, Gus, Buster, Archie, Murphy, Rufus, Duke, Toby, Ziggy, Walter, Bentley, Chester, Hank, Loki, Cooper, Jasper, Rudy, Baxter, Reggie, Monty, Arlo, Benny
Food names
Biscuit, Nugget, Peanut, Mochi, Cinnamon, Waffle, Pancake, Nacho, Taco, Bean, Tater Tot, Cookie, Muffin, Dumpling, Pretzel, Espresso, Latte, Truffle, Fudge, Brownie, Toffee, Butterscotch, Oreo
Big names for a small dog
Tank, Moose, Bear, Brutus, Rambo, Hercules, Goliath, Kong, Thor, Zeus, Chief, Boss, Sergeant, Rex, Admiral, Duchess, Countess, Sir Wigglesworth, Lord Barkington, Princess Sausage
Names for long dogs
Stretch, Limo, Longfellow, Conga, Caterpillar, Twiggy, Scooter, Zippy, Streamer
Names by colour
| Coat | Ideas |
|---|---|
| Black and tan | Shadow, Midnight, Raven, Onyx, Smokey, Tux |
| Red | Ginger, Rusty, Copper, Amber, Autumn |
| Dapple and piebald | Freckles, Domino, Speckle, Patch, Pixel, Pebbles, Dotty |
| Chocolate | Cocoa, Mocha, Hershey, Bourbon |
| Cream | Vanilla, Butter, Sandy, Custard |
Waldi, the first official Olympic mascot (Munich, 1972). Lump, Picasso's dachshund. Obie, famous for his weight-loss journey. Crusoe, the internet's celebrity dachshund.
Gear made for doxies
A harness in their colour, a matching leash, and a sweater for those first photos.
Shop the collectionCommon questions
What's the most popular dachshund name?
It changes every year, but classics like Oscar, Frank, Luna and Daisy come up again and again.
Can I rename a rescue dachshund?
Yes. Use the new name with lots of treats and praise, and most dogs pick it up within a couple of weeks.
What does "dachshund" mean?
It's German for "badger dog": Dachs means badger and Hund means dog.
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