The German Shepherd (GSD) is the second most popular medium to a large-sized working dog breed. This working dog was developed originally for herding sheep, however, because of its strength, intelligence, trainability, and obedience, this dog today is used in various vocations that include disability assistance, search-and-rescue, police and military roles, and acting. The GSDs are popular worldwide for their love and courage.
One of your first responsibilities, while adopting or bringing a GSD puppy adult is to give him or her a good name. This article enlightens about the trending German Shepherd puppy or adult names that one can choose from.
Top trending German Shepherd names
The top ten currently popular GSD names are provided below.
| Name | Meaning |
| Darcy | Irish or French origin meaning “dark one”. |
| Dodger | Someone who avoids doing what they need to do. |
| Earl | A British man of high social rank. |
| Izzy | Greek name for gift. |
| Jasper | Persian origin meaning treasurer. |
| Nelly | Shining light or most beautiful woman. |
| Sergio | A bright and handsome young dude. |
| Pip | Lover of horses (English name). |
| Sheba | Oath |
| Vegas | Habitational |
Male German Shepherd puppy names
The following sections provide the names of male GSDs with their meanings that is a perfect suit for its courageousness, strength, and intelligence.
| Name | Meaning |
| Adolph | A German name for the noble wolf. |
| Arlo | Fortified hill. |
| Arnold | Eagle power. |
| Axel | Father of peace. |
| Bernard | Strong and brave. |
| Bruno | Shield or armor. |
| Derick | Gifted ruler. |
| Dirk | Peoples ruler or leader (German as well as Dutch origin). |
| Ernie | A battle to the death. |
| Franz | Free |
| Finn | Gaelic name for a small blond soldier. |
| Frank | The French name of a free man. |
| Gunther | Battler or warrior (German name). |
| Klaus | Someone who serves his community. |
| Leonard | Lion-hearted. |
| Max | The greatest. |
| Manfred | Strength and peace. |
| Otto | Prosperity |
| Sigmund | Victorious defender. |
| Wilhelm | Resolute protector. |
| 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 Shepherd names
Female GSD names can reflect a dog’s feminine looks and may also reflect her strong female personality. Any powerful and independent women, that could be real or fictional, serve as an inspiration for naming a female GSD. Here is a list of names with the meanings that would perfectly complement a female German Shepherd.
| Ada | Noble and serene |
| Bathilda | Heroine |
| Erma | A warrior |
| Ethel | Noble |
| Felisberta | Intelligent |
| Githa | Bright and shiny. |
| Schatzi | Sweetheart. |
| Holle | Beloved |
| Ida | Hard working |
| Joli | Pretty |
| Mady | Maiden |
Police dog names
German Shepherds are commonly used as police dogs. When they are a part of the K-9 unit, these breed dogs need a name that’s easy to pronounce during the training. Here are a few names that are suitable for police dogs or aspirers of that area.
| Name | Meaning |
| Hooch | High |
| Chip | English name for man. |
| Gunner | Strong battle (Swedish name) |
| Boots | Boatman (Dutch origin)Maker or seller of boots (English origin) |
| Flash | Bright light (American origin) |
| Storm | Tempest |
| Buzz | Village in the woods |
| Rango | Rogue person |
| Blitz | Fast mover |
| Ritz | French name meaning history. |
| Tazz | God’s gift |
| Ranger | Ward of the forest. |
| Scooby | Gift of laughter and love. |
| Snoop | Detective |
| Captain | One who is in-charge. |
| Bells | Czechoslovakian name meaning white. |
White German Shepherd names
Some solid-colored GSDs are also white with dark points. The following is a list of names that draws attention to the pooch’s pearly white fur coat.
| Name | Meaning |
| Lacey | Someone who is well dressed. |
| Cloud | Someone who lived near an outcrop or hill. |
| Glacier | Extremely cold. |
| Snowman | A figure of a person made of packed snow. |
| Puff | Violent or aggressive. |
| Doily | A decorative piece of cloth or paper. |
| Whiteout | A condition of heavily falling or blowing snow. |
| Suds | Soapy water. |
| Clover | Anglo-Saxon name for clover blossom. |
| Skylark | Name of a bird. |
| Ivory | White or pure. |
| Alabaster | Arm service provider. |
| Powder | Dry dusty substance. |
| Sugar | American name meaning sweet crystal spice. |
| Pasty | Noble |
| Champaign | A plain or open level country. |
| Prism | A geometrical figure. |
| Nilla | African name meaning glorious |
| Bones | The connective tissues of a vertebrate skeleton. |
| Cool whip | A good-looking car. |
Black German Shepherd names
Black GSDs are handsome pooches. Here are some names inspired by the canines dark coloring.
| Name | Meaning |
| Ember | Spark or burning low. |
| Ash | Happy |
| Knight | Serving lad or youth or boy |
| Midnight | American origin and means “12:00 AM.” |
| Moonshine | Glowing light that comes from the moon |
| Pebbles | Stones |
| Vulcan | God of fire (Roman origin) |
| Bear | An animal meaning strong. |
| Panda | Chinese name for a big cat bear. |
| Top hat | A tall, black or grey hat worn by men on some formal occasions. |
| Panther | Saint (Greek origin) |
| Tornado | A violent windstorm. |
| Pumice | A light and porous volcanic rock. |
| Black top | Asphalt |
| Shade | Screen from the direct sunlight. |
| Jet | Black gemstone. |
| Smoke | Rough hairy person. |
| Thunder | Stormy tempered. |
| Shadow | Shade |
| Rocky | English for the rock. |
| Twilight | Sunset |
Cool German Shepherd names
Some individuals like to name their dogs with names that depict cool things. The following sections provide or suggest some cool names for the GSDs.
Cool male German Shepherd names
| Name | Meaning |
| Ice | Frozen water. |
| Dash | From the ash. |
| Arrow | A projectile fired from a bow. |
| Dude | American name meaning man or cowboy. |
| Kai | Japanese name for ocean. |
| Blaze | One who stutters. |
| Maverick | American name meaning independent and nonconformist. |
| Titus | Biblical name meaning pleasing. |
| Axle | Scandinavian and German form which means ‘my father is peace’. |
| Ferris | Celtic name meaning Rock. |
| Zarr | German and Swiss nickname for an autocratic person. |
| Mr. Freeze | Fictional supervillain of the American comic book ‘Batman’. |
| Rico Sauvé | Spanish name for a macho man. |
Cool female German Shepherd names
| Harper | One who plays the harp. |
| Gwen | Welsh name meaning white or holy. |
| Pizazz | Expert |
| Estella | French name for star. |
| Quinn | Wisdom, reason or intelligence. |
| Annala | Powerful and complete. |
| Branwen | Beautiful raven. |
| Sonora | Spanish name for pleasent sounding. |
| Claude | Limping (French origin) |
| Damaris | Gentle (Latin name) |
| Juniper | Evergreen |
| Neva | Spanish name meaning White snow. |
Unique German Shepherd names
Every canine is unique with their own personality and mannerisms. Hence, they also deserve a unique name.
Here are a few of the top choices for truly unique names.
Unique male German Shepherd names
| Name | Meaning |
| Big Ben | A large bell in the clock tower of the Houses of Parliament in London. |
| Monticello | Italian name meaning little mountain. |
| Hollywood | Habitation name or the American film industry or a place in the USA. |
| Bangor | A town in the Northern Ireland. |
| Macchu | Old or ancient. |
| Taj | Indian name which means crown. |
| Peru | Greek name which means rock. |
| Berlin | Capital city of Germany. |
| Gunther | German name meaning warrior |
| Kylo | Sky |
| Forge | Smith or workman |
| Cairo | Arabic name meaning victorious. |
| Arris | Greek name meaning best. |
Unique female German Shepherd names
| Name | Meaning |
| Liberty | Free or independence. |
| Paris | Son of Priam or capital city of France. |
| Asia | Lively or the rising sun |
| Sydney | Follower of St. Denis or an Australian city. |
| Topeka | A good place to dig potatoes. |
| Indiana | English name meaning the country India. |
| Mississippi | Great river |
| Arizona | Little spring (American origin) |
| Niagara | The strait. |
| Kaya | Turkish name for rock. |
| Fergie | Gaelic name for rock. |
| Zelda | Yedish name meaning happy or blessed. |
| Zedakiah | Gods justice (Hebrew origin) |
Strong German Shepherd names
German Shepherds are working dogs that have an incredible work ethic. This breed is built to withstand long hours and tough conditions. Hence one should name it in such a way that it highlights its role not only as of the man’s best pal but also as a work partner. The section below has listed some names that literally mean “strong” in different languages.
Strong male German Shepherd names
| Name | Meaning |
| Ethan | Firm, strong, and long lived. |
| Ekon | African origin meaning strong. |
| Zale | Power of the sea. |
| Neron | Spanish name meaning Strong |
| Takeshi | Japanese origin |
| Angus | Choice |
| Barrett | Bear power |
| Bernard | Brave |
| Brian | Irish name for strong. |
| Denzell | Name of a place. |
| Steele | Hard and durable metal. |
Strong female German Shepherd names
| Name | Meaning |
| Adira | Hebrew name for strong. |
| Bree | Hill |
| Briana | Celtic name for strong |
| Gabriella | Woman of god. |
| Isa | Strong willed in German. |
| Ivy | Faithfulness |
| Keren | Hebrew name for Ram’s horn or strong |
| Rita | Child of light in Persian. |
| Valentina | Healthy and strong in Roman |
| Valarie | Brave |
| Kwan | Strong in Korean. |
German Shepherd names inspired by foods
Some people prefer to name their pups with their favorite foods. The section below provides suggestions for such names that suits this working breed.
| Juice Sushi Kale Nacho Oreo Taco Sage Ginger Olive Cookie Candy Honey |
Final thoughts
While zeroing on a name for your GSD puppy always remember to keep it simple and choose one that suits its character and demeanor. Whether one decides to name their dog from its German heritage or choose one based on its appearance, one needs to be very confident that he or she will be able to shout it across the dog park or in the public and will not feel the need to “explain” the reasoning when signing him in at the vets.
Sources
- https://www.shepped.com/german-shepherd-male-female-names/
- http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/most-popular-german-shepherd-names
- https://www.allthingsdogs.com/german-shepherd-names/
- https://thehappypuppysite.com/german-shepherd-names/
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