Doberman Names: Over 200 Brilliant Names For Doberman Pinschers

Elegant and athletic, Dobermans are known as great guard dogs. Loyal, power and very intelligent, this German breed takes well to training and loves their family. We’ve collected over 200 Doberman names to inspire you and we’ve got some great tips for finding new and original names that are just perfect for your beautiful Doberman Pinscher. The names are grouped into themes around different topics such as sport, and food as well as the traditional lists of names for girls and boys.

Contents

• Fiercely fabulous ideas
• German names for Dobermans
• Cute names for Doberman puppies
• Names inspired by pop culture
• Creative names with a cool theme

If you want to give your Doberman a name that matches their breed and personality, it’s worth thinking about the kind of dog your tiny puppy is going to become once they are grown up and sensible. You can also look at the physical characteristics of your dog to help you choose a name. Another great way to find a name is to look at your own interests and activities and we’ll give you some tips for building personal collections of names below.

Fierce Doberman Names

For a tough dog, you might want to give them a tough name! Whether you want a classic hunter name or a guard dog name, a powerful name will definitely suit a Doberman Pinscher. Here are some badass Doberman names to get you started:

Male Names With A Fierce Vibe

• Butch
• Gunner
• Hunter
• Chief
• Zeus
• Shadow
• Bear
• Hurricane
• Rocco
• Diesel
• Boss
• Tank
• Captain
• Spike
• Luther
• Magnus
• Titan

Fierce Female Doberman Names

• Arya – like the tough-as-nails Stark from Game Of Thrones
• Cercei – maybe you’d like a Game Of Thrones name, but would prefer a Lannister!
• Rebel
• Harley
• Storm
• Scarlett
• Hera
• Rogue
• Athena
• Quinn
• Briar
• Rosemary
• Bonnie – One half of the crime duo Bonnie and Clyde
• Nova

The Doberman breed was created and developed way back in the 1890s by a German tax collector named Karl Dobermann. Over the years since the breed was originally created American lines have been bred as active companions rather than ferocious guard dogs, and not everyone wants a fierce name for their Dobie! 

German Doberman Names

If you’d like to recognize your dog’s German origins in their name, here are some German dog names, along with their meanings.

• Aldo – Old and wise
• Felix – happy and lucky
• Arlo – Unknown
• Arnold – Ruler
• Hans – Gracious
• Kaiser – Emperor
• Otto – Wealthy
• Ulf – Wolf
• Bruno – Brown
• Gunther – Bold warrior
• Bernard – Brave as a bear
• Fritz – Peaceful ruler
• Axel – Peace
• Max – The greatest
• Rolf – Famous wolf
• Bernadette – Brave as a bear
• Greta – Pearl
• Marta – Lady
• Claudia – Enclosure
• Ella – Fairy Maiden
• Ava – Life
• Elsa – Pledged to God
• Heidi – Noble, serene
• Lola – Lady of sorrows
• Beatrix – Bringer of happiness
• Frieda – Peaceful
• Helga – Pious
• Leona – Brave, like a lioness
• Petra – Rock solid
• Trudi – Strong spear warrior

Cute Doberman Puppy Names

• Waffles
• Pippin
• Moose
• Biscuit
• Puck
• Buttons
• Nugget
• Patches
• Teddy
• Lad
• Pebbles
• Chewie
• Tootles
• Lucky
• Prince
• Sugar
• Pancakes
• Bella
• Goldie
• Jellybean
• Luna
• Bonnie
• Daisy
• Ginger
• Evie
• Lucky
• Queenie
• Taffy
• Buttercup
• Lady

Pop Culture Doberman Names

Maybe there’s a movie franchise, comic book, or artist that you love and you’d like your dog to share your fandom.

• Hagrid – Harry Potter
• Yoda – Star Wars
• Drogo – Game of Thrones
• Loki – Norse mythology/Thor movies
• Freddie – Freddie Mercury, lead singer of Queen
• Frodo – Lord of the Rings
• Lupin – Harry Potter
• Vader – Star Wars
• Pongo – 101 Dalmatians
• Rocky – Rocky
• Dude – The Big Lebowski
• Vito – The Godfather
• Rocket – Guardians of the Galaxy
• Marty – Back to the Future
• Toto – The Wizard of Oz
• Snoop – Rapper Snoop Dogg
• Han – Star Wars
• Bruno – Musician Bruno Mars
• Cooper – Actor Bradley Cooper
• Odin – Norse Mythology
• Daenerys – Game of Thrones
• Leia – Star Wars
• Belle – Beauty and the Beast
• Buffy – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Lady – Lady and the Tramp
• Penny – From “Penny Lane” by The Beatles
• Duchess – The Aristocats
• Luna – Harry Potter
• Velma – Scooby Doo
• Lilo – Lilo and Stitch
• Rey – Star Wars
• Khaleesi – Game of Thrones
• Perdita – 101 Dalmations
• Barb – Stranger Things
• Alice – Alice in Wonderland
• Willow – Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• Louise – Bob’s Burgers
• Nana – Peter Pan
• Juliet – Romeo and Juliet
• Zelda – The Legend of Zelda video games

Unique Doberman Names

Every dog is special. But your dog will be super special to you. And maybe you’d like a name that’s super special and unusual too.  The best way to find unique Doberman names that are personal to your family, is to brainstorm a collection of words around a theme based on your own interests.

Brainstorming means writing down literally every word that jumps into your mind on and around a theme. Some of those words will be rubbish and will be discarded when you make your shortlists. But don’t stop to evaluate each thought. Think of this initial process as a brain dump. Just get as many words down on paper as you can.

The further you get from mainstream interests and popular dog name themes, the more likely you are to find a unique name that no-one else has thought of.  Here are some more ideas for unique names for your dog.

• Legend
• Growler
• Angus
• Tater
• Yeti
• Binx
• Atlas
• Maverick
• Zeke
• Watson
• Gonzo
• Kodiak
• Chestnut
• Sable
• Button
• Orion
• Knight
• Delilah
• Aja
• Raven
• Lena
• Navi
• Brynn
• Gracie
• Aurora
• Daphne
• Quinn
• Ophelia
• Etta
• Lemon
• Autumn
• Crimson
• Muffin
• Pumpkin

Place Names For Doberman Dogs

Place names can be a great way to give your dog a name that is original and personal to you. The areas we come from, or spend happy times in can be very significant for us. Check out these very unusual names for Doberman boy names

• Chicago
• Patterson
• Boston
• Bisbee
• Perry
• Palmer
• Tiffin
• Shiloh
• Texas
• Orlando
• Socorro
• Pontiac
• Trenton
• Burley
• Scipio
• Paris
• Washington
• Troy
• Princeton
• Tahoma
• Sitka
• Pella
• Vienna
• Skokie
• Tulsa
• Paducah
• Batavia
• Sequoia
• Sydney

TIP: picking a place name with an a at the end tends to give it a feminine twist, and O on the end can sound more boyish.

Food-Themed Dog Names

A food theme can be a good way to find more original doberman names. You’ll find some ideas below, and you can make your own collections based around foods that interest you. You could have a seafood collection with a humorous twist (think Shrimp, and Mussels). Whether it’s a snack, a meal, or a seasoning, here are some fun food dog names.

Food Themed Male Doberman Names

• Beans
• Meatball
• Nacho
• Macaroni
• Peanut
• Cheeto
• Oreo
• Taco
• Butters
• Sage
• Nugget
• Cheddar
• Pirogi
• Espresso
• Cannoli
• Noodles
• Crackers

Female Dog Names With A Culinary Flavor

• Olive
• Pepper
• Cupcake
• Snickers
• Brownie
• Cookie
• Honey
• Ravioli
• Biscuit
• Pecan
• Peaches
• Butterscotch
• Dumpling
• Nutmeg
• Sushi
• Kiwi

Punny Dog Names

Sometimes you want to get a little witty with things. Off beat collections of names can often be funny. And if an amusing name appeals to you here are some more ideas:

• Sherlock Bones
• Arf Vader
• Bark Twain (or Wahlberg or Ruffalo)
• Chewbarka
• Jude Paw
• Bilbo Waggins
• Fuzz Aldrin
• Arftoo-D2
• Richard Barks
• Muttley Crew
• Godric Gryffindog
• Wil Fleaton
• Alan Barkin
• Sheddie Vedder
• Colin Furth
• Jerry Flea Lewis
• Lick Offerman
• Pawkeye
• Ron Furgundy
• Mary Puppins
• Gale Pawthorne
• Drooly Andrews
• Pawdrey Hepburn
• Kelly Barkson
• Nigella Pawson
• Waggie Gyllenhaal
• Helga Hufflepup
• Fleayonce
• J.K. Howling
• Sansa Bark
• Noseanne Barr
• Amy Pawler
• Tina Spay
• Amy Farrah Howler
• Debbie Hairy
• Flea-ba McEntire
• Margot Dobie (a Doberman-specific pun!)

Sports-Themed Dog Names

When looking for sports names for your Doberman, female dog names might seem a little harder to find, but we’ve got a good collection for you! Here are some dog names from some of the world’s most popular sports.

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Male Sporting Heroes

• Gordie – Hockey player Gordie Howe
• Kobe – Basketball player Kobe Bryant
• Ovi – Hockey player Alexander Ovechkin
• Yogi – Baseball player Yogi Berra
• Hogan – Wrestler Hulk Hogan
• Ace – Baseball and tennis term
• Bo Jackson – Baseball and football player
• Madden – Football coach/broadcastergbhhhvfsdxcvfd John Madden
• Tyson – Boxer Mike Tyson
• Jazz – Basketball team Utah Jazz
• Papi – Nickname of baseball player David Ortiz
• Babe – Baseball player Babe Ruth
• Ali – Boxer Muhammad Ali
• Tiger – Golfer Tiger Woods
• Sid – Hockey Player Sidney Crosby
• Bolt – Runner Usain Bolt
• Maverick – Basketball Team Dallas Mavericks

Female Sports Stars

• Ronda – MMA fighter Ronda Rousey
• Serena and/or Venus – Tennis player sisters Serena Williams and Venus Williams
• Flo – Track and field athlete Florence Griffith Joyner
• Wilma – American sprinter Wilma Rudolph
• Kellar – Hockey player Becky Kellar
• Nike – Sports apparel brand and Greek goddess of victory
• Althea – Tennis player Althea Gibson
• Gabby – Gymnast Gabby Douglas
• Mia – Soccer player Mia Hamm
• Amber – Basketball player Amber Holt
• Pova – Tennis player Maria Sharapova
• Zoe – Snowboarder Zoe Gillings
• Hope – Soccer player Hope Solo
• Rigby – Gymnast Cathy Rigby
• Bonnie – Speed skater Bonnie Blair
• Cammi – Hockey player Cammi Granato
• Steffi – Tennis player Steffi Graf
• Piper – Olympic swimmer Carly Piper

Popular Dog Names

Some names are so popular because they’re just timeless! Sometimes classic names are the best. Here are some popular choices for your Doberman.

The Boys

• Charlie
• Buddy
• Toby
• Jack
• Murphy
• Oliver
• Duke
• Tucker
• Jax
• Buster
• Gus
• Dexter
• Henry
• Patches
• Finn
• Baxter
• Jasper
• Chester
• Rudy

The Girls

• Lucy
• Rosie
• Charlotte
• Maggie
• Sadie
• Molly
• Baby
• Stella
• Roxie
• Callie
• Missy
• Dixie
• Sophie
• Angel
• Lexie
• Poppy
• Bailey

Choosing The Best Name For Your Doberman Puppy

Choosing a name isn’t easy. And the sheer amount of choice can be overwhelming. We recommend that you start by making a short-list. Go through your brainstormed collections and the lists on this page, and pick out ten names that appeal to you. Take some post-it notes or small postcards and write one name on each card. Then pin the notes up on a noticeboard in your kitchen, or stick them to the refrigerator. Leave the names up in a prominent position for a few days and get comfortable with them.

You’ll soon start to get a feel for the names that are going to work better for you and your family. After two or three days, start to remove one name each day. Take down the name you like least out of those you have pinned up. After nine days, you’ll have the winner. And if you want to, you can let other members of the family take turns to remove each name.