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343 German Shepherd Names – Ideas for Boy and Girl Dogs

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Finding the best German Shepherd names for such an amazing dog can be a challenge. German Shepherds are popular pets and working companions. They are loyal, loving, strong and intelligent. You’ll want these personality traits to be reflected when you pick a name for your baby German Shepherd puppy. Today we’ll share the best German Shepherd names, to help your new puppy fit into your family perfectly.

Today we are going to share hundreds of awesome German Shepherd names to inspire you. From the classic to the very unusual. You’ll find plenty of names that reflect the awesome power and intelligence of this loyal breed. And we also share our system for creating truly original names for German Shepherds, names that reflect your own unique family and lifestyle.

Unique German Shepherd Names

The main problem with lists of dog names, is that they are often not that unusual, and not often truly unique. And if they are unique to begin with, they don’t stay that way for long once they have been posted up on the internet. But don’t worry! We have a great technique for creating totally unique dog names. Names that are completely personal to you. And we are going to share that with you, today! We are also going to share our own lists of awesome names for GSDs. Names that reflect the history and origin of these wonderful dogs, and the amazing service that they have given to mankind

Choosing a puppy name can often be  source of disagreement at what should be a happy time, so we’ll also give you some tips for shortlisting the best German Shepherd names that you find and picking the winner. Some of the most popular German Shepherd names right now are:

  • Max
  • Bella
  • Kaiser
  • Shadow
  • Roxy

These are nice names. But perhaps you are looking for something a little different! A great way to pick an unusual name is to brainstorm a whole bunch of words that aren’t usually used as names. To do that, you’ll need to choose a theme, and build your word collection around that theme. Jotting words down quickly on a big sheet of paper is the best way to do this. Here’s an example of a quick brainstorming session around the theme “wilderness”. We can add those to our Wilderness Collection below!

dog names from the wilderness

Wilderness Themed GSD Names

  • Willow
  • Forrest
  • Breeze
  • Buck
  • Storm
  • Bison
  • Ranger
  • Rocky
  • Wolf
  • Moose
  • Elk
  • Wolf
  • Bear
  • Rain
  • Summer
  • Dakota
  • Montana
  • Sequoia
  • Pebble
  • Maple
  • Aspen
  • Brook
  • Savannah

You can see that we don’t include all the words from our brainstorming sessions. Some of them are rejected when we start making shortlists. And we’ve added some extras to the list that came to mind as we compiled it.  The main point of brainstorming is to get you started. And it works pretty well for that purpose.

You’ll notice there are a few place names sneaking into that list and that leads us to another very useful theme that is especially good for finding original German Shepherd names, and that’s place names

Place Names For German Shepherd Dogs

Place names can make awesome original dog names. We are going to use mainly cities in our place name themed collection. But you could use states or even geographical areas or entire countries countries instead. Think ‘Sahara’ or ‘Africa’. 

You could brainstorm a collection of places you have visited and that may have happy memories for you. Or simply names that sound nice and have an interesting meaning. Many city names are very pretty.  And some sound more masculine while others sound more feminine.  In general, names ending with the letter A tend to have a softer more feminine feel to them. 

City Names For Boy German Shepherds

  • Boston
  • Darwin
  • Benson
  • Toledo
  • Baxter
  • Reno
  • Rialto
  • Denver
  • Dover
  • Scipio
  • Shelby

City Names For Girl German Shepherds

  • Vienna
  • Paris
  • Sydney
  • Tacoma
  • Tulsa
  • Batavia
  • Ramona
  • Dallas
  • Roselle
  • Selsa
  • Sitka
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What Makes A Good German Shepherd Dog Name

The GSD is an extremely versatile breed that is a favored service dog, police dog, guard dog, or household pet. Easy to train, shepherds are incredibly loyal dogs that bond closely with their family. So it’s not surprising that many families like to choose a human name for their shepherd dog.

Human names for dogs can pay homage to a dear friend or family member or may remind family members of a much loved film or even a holiday destination. Good GSD names are ones that reflect the personality of your new friend, or some other attribute such as the color of their coat. Or, that have a special meaning for you and your family

Shepherds are most commonly associated with a long bicolor coat (solid tan, silver, red, or cream coat with black saddle, face, and leg markings). But they also come in solid colors like black, blue, gray, liver, sable, and white.  You could brainstorm a collection of names around a color such as blue or gray.  Think ‘sky’ or  ‘mist’, or ‘storm’.  We’ve made a couple of color themed lists for you below. 

Originally bred for herding and guarding livestock, German Shepherds are known worldwide for their courage and strong protective instincts. And have a long history of serving in the armed forces and as watchdogs. We’ll look at some collections based on those roles in a moment. But first let’s share some classic names grouped into boy dog and girl dog themes. We’ve split up Shepherd names by gender in the following sections.

Girl German Shepherd Names

We think that powerful and independent women, both real and fictional, serve very well as an inspiration for your German Shepherd girl’s name! Female German Shepherd names can reflect your dog’s feminine looks and “pampered pooch” status. They may also reflect her strong female personality, if you prefer. Here is a list of names reminiscent of strong women that would perfectly complement your beautiful German Shepherd.

  • Ella (short for Eleanor Roosevelt)
  • Amelia (Amelia Earhart)
  • Katniss (after the main character in The Hunger Games trilogy)
  • Liz (short for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II)
  • Hermione (Harry Potter)
  • Nancy (Nancy Drew series)
  • Xena (Xena the Warrior Princess)
  • River (Dr. Who)
  • Jackie (Kennedy)
  • Cleo (Cleopatra of Egypt)
  • Ursula

Flower Names For A Female German Shepherd Puppy

Flowers and plants can make great girl german shepherd names. Here are some to get you started

  • Bluebell
  • Pansy
  • Ivy
  • Rose
  • Heather
  • Lily
  • Buttercup
  • Daisy
  • Holly
  • Clover

And if you’re looking for more unique female german shepherd names, look for less common flower names such as:

  • Petunia
  • Clematic
  • Verbena
  • Anemone
  • Violet
  • Peony
  • Primrose
  • Lavender

Inspiration for German shepherd female dog names can also from trees and shrubs, and from herbs and spices. Many of these work well for both male and female dogs.

Boy German Shepherd Names

Not only are there powerful women in history, but there are also plenty of courageous and heroic male figures. You have ample choice of German Shepherd boy names as you make your selection. Here is a list of male German Shepherd names that will help to convey your boy’s intelligence or strength.

  • Apollo
  • Julius (Caesar)
  • Caesar
  • Achilles (of Troy)
  • Bert (short for Albert Einstein)
  • Huck (Finn)
  • Teddy (Roosevelt)
  • Thor (Norse god)
  • Stallone (Sylvester)
  • Rambo
  • Aladdin (Disney)
  • Rocky (from the movie)
  • Zorro (Legend of)
  • Zeus

German Dog Naming Ideas

A list of German Shepherd Dog names wouldn’t be complete without a few names from the GSD’s country of origin! Let’s look at some german people names for dogs.

Male German Dog Names

As its name suggests, the GSD breed was created in Germany way back in 1899. German male dog names can reflect your dog’s german heritage. Here are some German names and their meanings that may suit a male German Shepherd

  • Adalard (“brave”)
  • Agustine (“majestic”)
  • Alaric (“noble leader”)
  • Dolphus (“noble wolf”)
  • Fonsie (“noble and eager”)
  • Fremont (“noble protector”)
  • Gregor (“vigilant watchman”)
  • Hubbard (“bright mind”)
  • Kaiser (“long haired”)
  • Kort (“bold”)
  • Otto (“wealthy”)

Female German Dog Names

German female dog names are often quite traditional and beautiful. Here are some German names and their meanings that may suit a female German Shepherd.

  • Ada (“noble and serene”)
  • Bathilda (“heroine”)
  • Erma (“warrior)
  • Ethel (“noble”)
  • Felisberta (“intelligent”)
  • Githa (“bright and shiny”)
  • Schatzi (“sweetheart”)
  • Holle (“beloved”)
  • Ida (“hard working”)
  • Joli (“pretty”)
  • Mady (“maiden”)
  • Minne (“resolute protector”)

Of course names don’t have to be traditional or even deep and meaningful. Many popular modern german names ae very beautiful and fitting for a Shepherd puppy. More german girl dog names can be found by searching for the current most popular german baby names. You’ll be spoilt for choice!

If German Shepherd dogs are the first breed you think of when a police dog or guard dog is mentioned. You might consider naming your GSD based on his bold personality. 

Police Dog Names

As we mentioned previously, German Shepherds are commonly used as police dogs. When they’re part of a K-9 unit, GSD dogs need a name that’s easy to pronounce when the handler gives commands, but that also packs a little “oomph.” Besides, police dogs are hard workers and deserve a commanding name! Here are a few names we think would be suitable for police dogs or those who clearly have aspirations in that area!

  • Sarge
  • Scout
  • Blue
  • Tracker
  • Duke
  • Hooch
  • Chip
  • Gunner
  • Boots
  • Flash
  • Storm
  • Buzz
  • Deputy
  • Ritz
  • Blitz
  • Rango
  • Ranger
  • Tazz
  • Bells
  • Snoop
  • Scooby
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Military Names For A Shepherd Puppy

  • Sargeant
  • Comando
  • Marine
  • Patton
  • Rifle
  • Grant
  • Sherman
  • Sheridan
  • Clay
  • Decker
  • General
  • Palmer
  • Tank
  • Captain
  • Soldier

Car Names For Dogs

Naming your dog after your favorite automobile can be a fun idea. German cars are popular world wide, but you can cast your net a bit wider when thinking about dog names based on cars, trucks and motor bikes. Here are some ideas

  • Porche
  • Harley
  • Buick
  • Mercedes
  • Cadillac
  • Ford
  • Tesla
  • Axle
  • Dodge
  • Lincoln
  • Mack
  • Mustang
  • Jeep
  • Viper
  • Chevrolet

White German Shepherd names

Some solid-colored German Shepherd Dogs are white. Bicolor Shepherds can also be white with dark points. The following is a list of names that draw attention to your pooch’s pearly white fur coat!

  • Lacey
  • Cloud
  • Glacier
  • Nilla
  • Puff
  • Clover
  • Skylark
  • Ivory
  • Champaign
  • Bones
  • Whiteout
  • Powder
  • Sugar
  • Doily
  • Pasty
  • Alabaster
  • Prism
  • Snowman
  • Suds
  • Coolwhip

Black German Shepherd Names

There’s nothing more visually striking than a solid black German Shepherd Dog—what a handsome sight! Here are some names inspired by your pup’s dark coloring.

  • Ember
  • Ash
  • Knight
  • Midnight
  • Moonshine
  • Bear
  • Panda
  • Tophat
  • Panther
  • Shade
  • Thunder
  • Tornado
  • Jet
  • Smoke
  • Shadow
  • Pebbles
  • Rocky
  • Black Top
  • Pumice
  • Vulcan
  • Twilight
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Cute German Shepherd Puppy Names

Let’s be honest, all puppies are super adorable, regardless of their breed. Still, your German Shepherd pup won’t stay little forever. But you can still give them a name that will preserve their cuteness even after they’re grown. If you’ve got a cute puppy, consider one of these names for your fur baby!

Cute Male German Shepherd Dog Names

  • Gremlin
  • Tater Tot
  • Tudball
  • Mudbug
  • Ruger
  • Chewy
  • Bugsy
  • Nipper
  • Zippy
  • Bowser

Cute Female German Shepherd Dog Names

  • Bunny
  • Baby
  • Geisha
  • Missy
  • Daisy
  • Marbles
  • Butterbean
  • Thimble
  • Tiny Tot
  • Tink
  • Screech
  • Barky

Cool German Shepherd Names

If there ever was a cool dog, it’s definitely the German Shepherd Dog. With his noble profile and stoic physique, the Shepherd just oozes confidence and style. So, if you’d like to play up how cool your pup is, we recommend selecting one of the following super suave names.

Cool Male GSD Names

  • Ice
  • Maverick
  • Mr. Freeze
  • Rico Sauvé
  • Dash
  • Arrow
  • Dude
  • Titus
  • Axle
  • Ferris
  • Zarr
  • Kai
  • Blaze

Cool Female GSD Names

  • Harper
  • Gwen
  • Pizazz
  • Estella
  • Quinn
  • Annala
  • Sonora
  • Branwen
  • Claude
  • Damaris
  • Juniper
  • Neva

Unusual German Shepherd Names

Every dog is a unique individual with their own personality and mannerisms. Their name should set them apart from the crowd! You can find inspiration for a unique name in everyday objects. You might also try looking up famous landmarks or even city, country, or state names for ideas. Here are a few of our top choices for truly unique names.

Unusual GSD Names For Males

  • Arris
  • Cairo
  • Monticello
  • Forge
  • Kylo
  • Gunther (“Gunny” for short)
  • Big Ben
  • Berlin
  • Bangor
  • Peru
  • Taj
  • Hollywood
  • Macchu

Unusual GSD Names For Females

Some of these unique girl German Shepherd names are very pretty and you are most unlikely to meet another dog with the same name!

  • Liberty Bell
  • Paris
  • Nevada
  • Asia
  • Sydney
  • Topeka
  • Indiana
  • Mississippi (Missy for short)
  • Arizona
  • Niagara
  • Kaya
  • Fergie
  • Zelda
  • Zedakia

Strong German Shepherd Names

Below are some names that literally mean “strong” in different languages.

Strong Male German Shepherd Names

  • Ethan
  • Ekon
  • Zale
  • Neron
  • Takeshi
  • Angus
  • Barrett
  • Bernard
  • Brian
  • Denzell
  • Steele

Strong Female German Shepherd Names

  • Adira
  • Bree
  • Briana
  • Gabriella
  • Isa
  • Ivy
  • Keren
  • Rita
  • Valentina
  • Valerie
  • Kwan

Big Dog Names for German Shepherds

Your big dog should have a name to complement their formidable (but totally hug-able) size! After all, what’s the fun in having a large dog if you can’t emphasize their “gentle giant” status? Here is a list of names that complement a big dog rather nicely.

   
  • Tank
  • Bear
  • Titan
  • Gulliver
  • Mammoth
  • Bull
  • Mama Bear
  • Mac
  • King
  • Trooper
  • Cargo
  • Queenie
  • Goliath
  • Tonka
  • Maximus
  • Big Bertha
  • Tex
  • Moose
  • Moo-Moo
  • Little John

Tough Dog Names For German Shepherds

A hard-working dog with a can-do attitude needs a name as macho as they are! Here are a few badass German Shepherd dog names for your favorite tough dog.

  • Jagger
  • Lucrezia
  • Major
  • Rebel
  • Bane
  • Terminator
  • Diesel
  • Roxy
  • Fang
  • Jaws
  • Nikita
  • Hawkeye
  • Natty Bumpo
  • Bond
  • Kade
  • Trinity
  • Uma
  • Carmen
  • Rizzo
  • Scully
  • Havoc
  • Chaos

The Foodie Edition

If you’re a foodie like I am, you’ll catch yourself often leaning toward food names for your pets. Not because you want to eat them (they’re cute, but not THAT cute), but because some of these names are just perfect! And we love food just as we love our pets. Win-win!

  • Juice
  • Sushi
  • Kale
  • Nacho
  • Oreo
  • Sage
  • Ginger
  • Olive
  • Cookie
  • Candy
  • Honey
  • Taco

Reader Picks: Male German Shepherd Names

We’ve incorporated some of your dog names into this post already. But here are some extras we loved!

Boy names for German Shepherds

  • Bruce
  • Raider
  • Stormi
  • Foggy
  • Jasper
  • Judge
  • Levi
  • Rudy
  • Baron
  • Hunter
  • Remington
  • Baus (pronounced “boss” but with a German spelling twist)

Girls names for German Shepherds

  • Priscilla
  • Nadia
  • Lily
  • Ava
  • Star
  • Abby
  • Jade
  • Duchess
  • Aja (pronounced asia)
  • HeidiHo
  • Coco

The Best German Shepherd Names

As we mentioned earlier, German Shepherds are working dogs that know their jobs. They have an incredible work ethic. As a working dog, the Shepherd is built to withstand long hours and tough conditions. So, his name should highlight your dog’s role as man’s best friend and work partner.

The best names for German Shepherd dogs can draw attention to your pup’s heritage, personality, size or looks. Also, you might name your dog after a favorite place that you’ve been or a beloved character in a movie or novel that reminds you of your best four-legged friend.

Whether you prefer authentic german boy dog names for your male pup, or opt for a military touch, and whether you prefer flower names to tough names, it really doesn’t matter. What does matter is that your Shepherd ends up with a name that you’ll both love!

After all, you’ll be repeating that name over and over again, and your dog will be hearing its name over and over again! There are lots of suitable names for German Shepherd Dogs. Hopefully, the names we’ve listed have gotten your creative juices flowing!

Still looking for idea? Why not try something that isn’t intended for a GSD to get a more unusual twist. Or try one of these lists on for size:

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Comments

  2. Brooklynn says

    i have 5 dogs all Germans and named one duke,dude,and sarge
    and the girls are captain and frosty she is a white

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  4. Kevin says

    I just lost our 6 year old Neo to some heart problem. He was so intelligent and loving. Looking for a name and another pup. Need help.

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    • Meg Austwick says

      Hi Denise, the photos on this page have been purchased from Adobe stock library. If you’re concerned about how your dog’s picture got into the library you can contact Adobe direct and let them know. Hope this helps!

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  6. Tina says

    Had to put my girl down June 4,2020 because of the same problem DM, She was 15 years old and 4 months. Shepherds are awesome. We can get our new fur baby next weekend. So excited. I promised my girl “Midnight” that I will get another dog in honor of her breed.

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  7. Susan says

    We had to put my gorgeous 9 yr old long hair German Shepard to sleep on June 4,2020 because of degenerative myelopathy…we are retired & she was our heart…so obedient & completely devoted to us..we still see her around the pasture & in the house every day….we’ve had many shepards but Greta will always be the special ONE that you never get over. We miss her so much! Eventually we hope to get another GSD pup because they are such amazing dogs.

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  8. Macy says

    Looking to buy a little girl for my girls birthday. Anyone know cute name recommendations? Or anyone who sells pups , only from a safe breeder

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    • Denise Raley says

      Von Fidelis German Shepherds on Facebook. She has a litter due August 18th. Very safe breeder. We pick our puppy up in October. Look her up. She is Alabama.

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  9. S J Wills says

    Some of my GSD names (going back to (1952) Laddie, Yuri, Rex, Alix, Kelly, Carla, Bronte and Darick. They are the best dogs ever

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  11. Kimberly H. says

    My long haired female GSD was named Sonja. I lost her 2 years ago and she was just the best girl ever.
    Sonja was a perfect name for her. I miss her every day.

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    • tammie says

      i put my female maddie to sleep wed. jan 15th 2020. she had muscle problems couldnt walk herself anymore. she was great dog. will be sadly missed. still looking for new female my house is too quiet and her kitty misses her as much as family does. need new strong female name. looking at new pups tmrrw.

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      • Jamie says

        I am so sorry for your loss, you become so attached they are part of the family, they are so loyal and loving. Where are you located at,? I have some 5mo.old females for sale, and want only people who truly love their animals and treat therm good to buy them. I wish you the best, I know none will ever replace Maddie, but will help.

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    • Meg whitworth says

      Hi my dog had. Puppies and we decided to keep the girl I need help naming her she’s very unique and outgoing and happy and has a strong personality and is always willing to help she’s very protective and unique please help

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      • Tyrena Austwick says

        Hi,
        My beautiful GSD girl has to be put to sleep. Her name was Keira which means little sat one. Xx

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      • Amrit Kaur says

        Hiya regarding your female gsd I would call it roxy I have a gsd male called Prince and I strongly recommend using a very powerful name and something that means something loving. I am getting another gsd puppy and will be naming it champion it is a loving name I am also considering the name diesel xx

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        • Paul says

          We have 3 GSD’s. The male is Harley, mom is Sasha, pup girl is Ruby. Pup was born in northern Nevada next to the Ruby mountains.

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  12. Lori says

    Getting my new pup on February 1st. Want to stick with something German sounding. I have had a Ryker and a Kaiser. Any suggestions? I was leaning toward either Heinrich or Jaeger.

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    • Julie says

      Hope you are enjoying your new pup, we have 3 dogs one is an imported male German shepherd named Idol. Thinking of getting a female shepherd that’s 9 weeks, stuck on strong female German names

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  13. Ann says

    Will be getting a GS male puppy in a few weeks. This litter requires the name to start with L. Any suggestions?

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      • Amrit Kaur says

        Hiya is it a female or male but I would personally call it rich for a female and Prince , champion , diesel or Kai for a male hope that helps

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    • Susan says

      It is probably only their registered name that must start with an “L”….the call name can be whatever you want. My female GSD had to start with “M” so that was done in her registration but her call name was Tuula. Enjoy your new pup…lost my girl in May, still broken-hearted.

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    • Tammy says

      Leonardo is nice or Male is Sampson our solid white female is Sasha and we now have 3 pups we don’t know if we will keep the male or female, if girl Mischka of boy Bugsy

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  14. Madelyn Simms says

    We are picking up our Male GS in August and have named him Rip.
    Can’t wait to get him home.

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  15. Jonathan Reiter says

    I was thinking an all white GSD should be called Krypto, or Rex: A more conventional colored one should be Ace…

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  16. Brett says

    My long haired GS was called Cain it has taken me many years to get over his loss but today I finally took the plunge and have chosen another male long haired GS which I pick up in 7 weeks, I can’t wait and like Cain he will be highly trained in obedience and I also some limited search and rescue.

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  19. Eunice Smit says

    My 14 and a half year old GSD girls name is Githa meaning bright and shiney in old German. Im from South Africa.

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  20. Jessie says

    Another strong female name is Zedakia pronounced ZED-a-KY-a.

    I think it’s a beautiful name, named after our Black and Tan girl who passed away a couple years ago.

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  21. Helen Collins says

    I had a beautiful GS called Karma and should I be fortunate again to have another beautiful GS the name would be Karma to live in my heart always

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  23. June says

    I lost my big beautiful boy in dec his name was Maxwell he was named after a nintendo game called dogs life there were three names that were repeated constantly lucky maxwell daisy called him maxi for short going to see a female gsd pup tomorrow .

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  26. Judy says

    Our beautiful shepherd girl is named “Uschi”…the pet name for “Ursula”

    It means little/ baby bear ( female)
    ..it still suits her at 5 y.o.?

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  27. P Sturgeon says

    Our shepherd was named Gretchen. Her mother was Lady Cindy Ann and her father was Baron VanCler. So her registered name was Lady Gretchen VanCler.
    Before Gretchen we had a small dog…part Spitz..and don’t know the rest. My husband named her “Deeogee” pronounced with the emphasis on th “o” so it sounded like Dee -OH – gee. Once when I took her to the vet and said her name, the receptionist sarcastically said, “I KNOW that! What is her name” I had to explain.

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    • Deeogee says

      The last part about the woman “ I KNOW THAT, Whats the dogs name?!?”!!! Lol it had me laughing!!! I am going to name my dog “deeogee” cuz it’s such a cute name!!

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      • Allan says

        My brother called his dog Deefer. I mulled it over. Deefer, I said. That’s nice. Where did it come from? He said, “D – for dog, Deefer”.
        “That’s funny”, I said, but the name stuck.

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  28. ESTHER says

    We are getting a make GSD from southafrica today, i want a good seetname for him , a name short and easy to pronounce.the previous dog we had was not active

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  29. DDMoore says

    My working line German Shepherd service dog is named Krueger. Why? He came into my life right before Halloween and he just “looks” like a Krueger.

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  30. Bryn says

    We just adopted a 1 year old full blooded beautiful GS. She wasn’t treated well. Her given name is Luna but due to the traumatic past we would like To change it. I would like something that means something special to us. We have a Maddie (lab), Lochi (border collie/lab mix pronounced LOKI.. but stands for LOve CHIld), when we got Lochi we were actually looking to rescue a female but fell in love with our boy. We were going to name a girl Elsie (for L.C. Love child— since my new husband and I won’t have children together except for our pups)

    But I’m not sure Elsie fits a German Shepard. Oh the decisions.

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    • Irene Ralyea says

      Elsie was the name of my super tough Russian grandfather’s dog. I would use Elsie again without hesitation or go for Alda.

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  33. Marta says

    Our boy was 11 years old and died yesterday. His name was Otto and we loved him dearly, he was the most amazing companion and friend. My whole family is devastated. Otto is a great German name.

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    • peter shuttleworth says

      Our white shepherd who is nearly 13, is so beautiful, just been diagnosed with a tumour of spleen. It is a terrible loss you have experienced, we have been through
      it on 3 occasions and does not get any easier.
      Our only advise is to get another GSD and in time you will love the new boy/girl
      Just as much.

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    • Rachel says

      We lost ours October 25. I understand your loss and share in your tears and pain.
      We will welcome our new GSD puppy in December.
      Blessings to you.

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    • Lisa Oneal says

      We are getting our sweet 8 week old GSD today female, and we decided on the name KAJA.. we love it. ???

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      • Linda says

        Beautiful name. I’m waiting on my puppy she’s 4 weeks now so in 4 I’ll have a Kaja too do u know if it has a meaning?

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  35. Kylie says

    I have two beautiful gsd my girl is Summer and my boy is Jax love them both very dearly. My other boy died when he was only 6 his name Zak

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    • Christina says

      Lost my 8 yr old long haired sable coat german shepherd called Bengal Bear whilst staying in a kennal, in Perth, W.A. after 22 nights he had a heart attack. I had to go to the Uk to my eldery parents and got the phone call, just 3 hours before driving back to Heathrow. We think he was too home sick. In memory of Bengal Bear.

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  37. James says

    Called my girl Elsa , she was a long coat Black and Tan looked like a lion , ,loved her sooooo much ,, miss her

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  38. Tammy says

    We just rescued a 10 month old female long haired gsd. ❤️ Her name was Priscilla but we changed it to Luna. The police had to break down the door and confiscate her because her owner was deceased inside…carted her off to the shelter where she was attacked by another dog. This poor girl has had a rough couple of weeks, but we are giving her tons of love and helping her mend.

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    • Angie & Ron says

      So sorry for your loss. We just put our Lily down on April 17th. Rare skin cancer. I’d have to say this has been harder than when I lost my mom. Those furry kids are so special. Hoping to get another GSD real soon. Take care.

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  42. Alice says

    My German Shepherd will be One year June and her name is Coco.She is gorgeous that’s why I gave her that name.

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  43. Joann says

    My German Shepherds name was Remington
    He past away in December 2017.
    I said I would never get another then I rescued a Malinois German shepherd mix named Swipe which I want to change he is black mostly with brindle legs. He is 1 year and seven months. Any suggestions

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  46. Tammy says

    We lost our baby girl 5 weeks ago. She was just 10.4 years. Swore I would be waiting at least a year for another. Yea, right!!! We loved our HeidiHo with all our hearts. She was the greatest dog ever ( to us), now the whole in our hearts needs to be filled. We will get brother and sister next time. Love the names ALL of you came up with. Has anyone ever gotten 2 litter mates? Is that recommended?

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    • Karen says

      Yes, it is so much fun watching them grow up together BUT the one down size they both get old at the same time. I just lost one in Sept at just over 12 yrs old & now her sister will b 13 on July 6th, IF she lasts that long. Her health is really going downhill the last couple of months?The ONLY pain my babies ever caused is when they pass over!

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      • Ann says

        I’m just seeing this post. How awesome is that,How are they doing together? I’m curious to know because I’m getting 2 puppies in February sisters. I hope 2 is better then one.. ??? Now I have to think of names for them.

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        • Donna says

          Get one train that one later get the second when you get two together the tend to bond to each other more than to you

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    • Darla says

      Just got 2 sisters…10wks, transition has been pretty easy so far. No crying for mama because they have each other. They do everything together! Even potty. Haha
      On here to get name ideas! So i recommend getting siblings!

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      • Ann says

        Congratulations that’s what I’m about to do in February get sisters. I’m so excited,but haven’t a clue about names.

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        • Kai says

          Hi ,
          How did it go with the two sister’s? I just got home with my two fur baby sister’s. Any pointers?

          Kai

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  49. Pamela says

    We have 3 GSD,2 males and a female. The boys are Sampson and Riley and then my elder female, Ellie. I’m looking for a female pup, but have no idea on a name yet.

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  51. HOlly says

    I have had two female shepherds, both are in heaven now. My first lived to be 17 and her name was Sheeba. My second lived to be 18 and her name was Brianna. I am currently looking for a new member for our family although I still miss both of my girls very much.

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    • Rachael says

      So sorry for your loss. I have a male BLK&Tan about to turn 6 and he is starting to gray his muzzel and I am working on his bucket list of all things Nash.
      Thats an amazing life span, what were you feeding them? I cant imagen life with out him and want to do everthing to keep him in our family as long as we are blessed t have him, I am truley bonded to him.

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  52. Travis says

    My Gsd is named JUDGE. He’s mostly black with tan fore-paws. His name fits pretty well for a big dog.

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  53. Karin says

    I am just gettin a four month old female tan and black german shepherd but am at a lost for a name can anyone help me? My past shepherds were named Chip, Taz, Raider, Stormi amd Foggy

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  55. Lisa says

    My German Shepherd’s name is Blaze and his nickname is “little bit” cuz when I got him he weighed only 6 pounds…now he’s 2 and he’s already 75 pounds but it still so funny to call him little bit and ppl are like, yeah right…little bit my ass ?

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    • Lisa says

      May I ask you how long did you wait in between getting the 4 or did you get them all at 1 time? I really want another one so bad but the one I have now is super attatched to me and already very, very protective of me and I’m just afraid that he’ll think I don’t love him as much anymore and maybe he’ll harm the new puppy out of jealousy, my big guy is only 2.

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      • Sarah says

        I had a very loyal and loving boy who was always waiting for me to come home and my shadow when I was. I got worried he might be lonely through the day when I was at work and got him a female, he nipped her when she first came home but after that they loved each other greatly and he would let her eat first, always come in from outside and give her a lick and they would sleep together with paws touching. I made sure they both knew they were loved and got equal me time. It’s easy to pay both at once making them both feel loved. My boy died last year and my girl is now sad without him and I will now be getting her another puppy for companionship.

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      • Tori says

        Get a girl and they will get along but usually socializing German Shepard is real important when owing 2 please try to get them at once next time so they can learn to get along. I brought 2 The same time and they still fight but live each other dearly so I’m hoping they can stay together forever and it’s crazy Because I have 3 boys and they both still protect me always

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        • Debbie says

          I had a white had, called Carla. When she was 5 I got a black Belgium shepherd, Carla passed at 15. Tannis my black girl, pinned so much she stripped her own fur. So I got her a play mate, again when she was 5. A boy called Taren (means tractor)., he is a sable. Tannis is very poorly and vets says she doesn’t have long, she is nearly 10. She has major health issues and recently had her spleen and a tumour the size of a football removed. On saturday we are collecting a new puppy, so that when Tannis does pass, Taren won’t be on his own when she is gone. Strangely enough he is nearly 5.

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    • Jen says

      I have 7 German Shepherds, 4 females and 3 males.
      Duchess
      Heidi
      Riley
      Lexi
      Dakota
      Levi
      Rudy
      And have a new baby that was born today, her name is Harper.

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    • Allie says

      I love Baron – my kids had a book called “Baron and Fluffy” – based on her childhood pets, a GSD and his best friend, a duck! ?

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    • Mary says

      Over the years we’ve had 3 gsds: Lady, Charlie (male), and Bridget. All sweethearts and dearly missed.

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  62. joan says

    We named our GSD Female Juniper & Male Jasper … they had pups this year … we kept one – named her JJ (a blend of Juniper & Jasper you get JJ) 🙂

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    • Gayla says

      We had a wonderful male named Trooper(different spelling) too, he just left us Jan 22.
      Best dog ever!

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  65. PJC says

    Named our GSD “Cargo” because he is precious cargo to our lives and means the whole world to us. Our GSD in dog heaven now was named “Malcom”. We miss him bunches.

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    • MK says

      I helped my BFF name her GSD “STEELE” after the Pittsburgh Steelers, her favorite team. Thus far he has lived up to his name, he’s rough, tough and his bark alone will make you shiver. Protects the fam like a body guard.

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  68. Aeran Meir Ward says

    Another great one would be Wuotanaz (Wotanaz) or Wuotan (Wotan) for short, Wuotanaz is one of many names for the North Germanic God “Odin”, and Wuotanaz is a very old name for him, coming from pre-christianity Germania.

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