German Shepherd Names

Names for German Shepherds may reference the dog’s looks, strength, or heritage. You can give your German Shepherd puppy a German name, or perhaps a name that means or implies guide or ruler. As with dogs more generally, the top names for German Shepherds are Max and Luna.
Along with Max and Luna, other popular names for German Shepherds include Bella, Bear, Charlie, Zeus, Zoey, Sadie, Nala, and Lucy. Unique German Shepherd names that pay homage to the breed include Fritz, Major, Greta, and Zelda.
Two-syllable names are easiest for dogs to understand, so keep that in mind when searching for a name (or nickname) for your German Shepherds. Look to this list for inspiration for names for both male and female German Shepherd dogs.
Names for German Shepherds
Along with Max and Luna, other popular names for German Shepherds include Bella, Bear, Charlie, Zeus, Zoey, Sadie, Nala, and Lucy. Unique German Shepherd names that pay homage to the breed include Fritz, Major, Greta, and Zelda.
Two-syllable names are easiest for dogs to understand, so keep that in mind when searching for a name (or nickname) for your German Shepherds. Look to this list for inspiration for names for both male and female German Shepherd dogs.
Names for German Shepherds
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