German Dog Names

  1. Berlin
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "borderline"
    • Description:

      Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.
  2. Finja
    • Origin:

      German, short form of Josephine
    • Description:

      Finja Is a Josephine nickname that ranks among the Top 100 girl names in Germany.
  3. Hildegarde
    • Origin:

      French from German
    • Meaning:

      "comrade in arms"
    • Description:

      French form of Hildegard
  4. Matti
    • Origin:

      Finnish variation of Matthew, Hebrew
    • Meaning:

      "gift of God"
    • Description:

      We like Matti in theory, but in practice it’s likely to get confused for the girlish Maddie.
  5. Bing
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "kettle-shaped hollow"
    • Description:

      When Kate Hudson named her second son Bingham and announced that she would be calling him Bing, it put this zingy nickname name out on the table. Before that, there was only one, further nicknamed Der Bingle -- and he was really Harry Lillis Crosby.
  6. Immanuel
    • Origin:

      German variation of Emmanuel
    • Description:

      In the US, Emmanuel has held steady around the Top 200 for a quarter century now, but this variation has dropped off the Top 1000 for three of the past seven years. It was Number 974 in 2016.
  7. Bach
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "dweller near the brook"
    • Description:

      Although there are plenty of Bachs in the world besides Johann Sebastian, everyone will assume you're honoring the great composer -- and why not.
  8. Herrick
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "war ruler"
    • Description:

      When you like Eric, but wish it were longer; also the name of a great early English poet.
  9. Earhart
    • Origin:

      German surname
    • Meaning:

      "honor, bravery"
    • Description:

      Conceivable middle name choice for admirers of flyer Amelia.
  10. Frauke
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "little lady"
    • Description:

      A twee German name likely originating as a diminutive of the word frau, meaning "lady, woman, wife".
  11. Vanda
    • Origin:

      German variation of Wanda
    • Description:

      Brings to mind phrases like "I vanda new bike" or "I vanda go home".
  12. Clotilda
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "famous in battle"
    • Description:

      Old and aristocratic European name that would be tough for an American kid to pull off.
  13. Amalya
    • Origin:

      German
    • Meaning:

      "work"
    • Description:

      Spelling variation of Amalia, rising in popularity throughout Europe.
  14. Agna
    • Description:

      Agna is a feminine name with ancient roots spanning multiple cultures. In Latin contexts, it relates to 'agnus' meaning 'lamb,' symbolizing gentleness and purity. The name also appears in Indian traditions, particularly in southern regions, where it may have different etymological origins. Historically, Agna has connections to early Christian traditions and appears occasionally in medieval European records. Though rare in contemporary usage, the name has maintained a quiet presence across generations, particularly in parts of Europe and India. Agna has a delicate, dignified quality with its soft beginning and open ending. The simplicity of the name, with just two syllables and four letters, gives it an accessible, universal quality despite its uncommon status.