A guard, a detective, a shepherd and a faithful, devoted friend - all this accurately reflects the essence of German shepherds. This breed is probably one of the most popular in the whole world. It is impossible to remain indifferent when looking at a German Shepherd. The name for such a pet should be chosen wisely. The dog’s name will become a guiding star in life, because “Whatever you call the ship, that’s how it will sail.” Therefore, we offer you an extensive selection of names with special meaning. The article contains harsh, funny, exclusive names for shepherd boys.
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Top popular Russian nicknames
The popularity of German shepherds in Russia is difficult to overestimate. Among the Russian-speaking population, harsh Russian names for dogs predominate.
- Fang
- Beast
- Taiga
- Wild
- Peony
- Baron
- Timka
- Kuzya
- Ataman
- Buran
- Irbis
- Loyal
- Thunder
- Gift
- Huntsman
- Sir
- Zenith
- Falcon
- Mukhtar
- Topaz
- Excitement
- Knight
- Varangian
- Buttercup
- Narcissus
- Mirage
- Pirate
- Furor
- Yakhont
What nicknames are suitable for girls
To choose a nickname for a female dog, one must be guided by the same rules as in the case of a male dog: brevity, gentleness, suitability for the purpose of the dog, and, of course, adequacy.
German Shepherd girls have a stately posture and smooth body curves. In addition, girls are calmer and more flexible. They are able to make decisions independently and assess the situation. In addition, females are more affectionate than males and need contact with people much more strongly. They do not try to take a leading place in the family.
The following nicknames are better suited for a female German:
- Naida.
- Bagheera.
- Maggie.
- Laxey.
- Glad.
- Zuna.
- Tilde.
- Kiku.
- Jackie.
- Jul.
- Kerry.
- Ruby.
- Betty.
- Chanel.
- Carmen.
- Dara.
- Gerda.
- Palm.
- Charlize.
- Puma.
- Pixie.
- Lady.
- Eve.
- Selena.
- Rosie.
- Susie.
- Terra.
- Bella.
- Nellie.
- Hera.
- Shelley.
- Karen.
- Irma.
- Barney.
- Pear.
- Isis.
- Spring.
- Xena.
- Ophelia.
- Aurora.
- Kaori.
- Julianna.
- Stella.
- Iris.
- Aza.
- Nana.
- Assol.
- Cherry.
- Alba.
- Wilda.
- Louise.
- Elsa.
- Agni.
- Viuta.
- Ursula.
- Ulma.
- Odelia.
- Naomi.
- Salma.
- Alexa.
- Mellanie.
- Olivia.
- Emilia.
- Teffi.
- Patricia.
- Miley.
- Tsara.
- Lilu.
- Jamaica.
- Ruta.
- Cessa.
- Erika.
- Venus.
- Yammy.
- Aphrodite.
- Lana.
- Lama.
- Shiloh.
- Charlotte.
- Nessa.
- Rexy.
- Tiara.
- Raisin.
- Dana.
- Gretta.
- Isabel.
- Helga.
- Railo.
- Emma.
- Christmas tree.
- Gloria.
- Bertha.
- Alma.
- Trisha.
- Kiwi.
- Umka.
- Ruby.
- Nikki.
- Rina.
- Piper.
- Venice.
- Zara.
- Fortune.
- Daisy.
- Kayla.
- Perry.
- Nora.
- Fiona.
- Cloud.
- Otrada.
- Rocket.
- Saiga.
Traditional German names
When talking about German Shepherds, it is impossible to ignore traditional German names.
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- Schneider
- Schultz
- Becker
- Fisher
- Schmidt
- Wagner
- Weber
- Hoffman
- Mayer
- Zimmerman
- Neumann
- Klein
- Hartman
- Weiss
- Krause
- Gan
- Richter
- Kruger
- Brown
- Bauer
- Till
- Koch
- Reuss
- Graetz
- Rieger
- Koening
- Lehmann
- Lange
- Schaefer
- Luke
- Paul
- Finn
- Yohas
- Felix
- Elias
- Tim
- Moritz
- Henry
- Eric
- Volume
Nickname from the art world
Names in honor of figures from the world of art are suitable for German Shepherds.
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- Stone
- Grace
- Cerutti
- Agate
- Banks
- Hals
- Picasso
- Lysippos
- Sokpas
- Miron
- Phidias
- Rodin
- Donatello
- Michelangelo
- Frederick
- Auguste
- Cardien
- Gautier
- Lacroix
- Raban
- Lloyd
- Foster
- Gehry
- Frank
- Koolhaas
- Rem
- Piano
- Renzo
- Nouvel
- Jean
- Daniel
- Libeskind
- Pushkin
- Tolstoy
- Fet
- Mozart
- Beethoven
- Brahms
- Strauss
- Bach
- Wagner
- Grieg
Names for real detectives
The ability of German Shepherds to search for objects is known everywhere. Therefore, you can reward your pet with a nickname that emphasizes its wonderful sense of smell.
Baby Bond
- Detective
- Detective
- Lard
- Kopoy
- Slef
- Nuimoz
- Sabuho
- bloodhound
- Limier
- Estiva
- Mata
- Lefokisi
- Tiktik
- Search
- Kereses
- Burska
- Baray
- Agent
- Spy
- Bloodhound
- Tail
- Stomper
- Vidocq
- Syskar
- Cop
- Spy
- Filer
- Arkharovets
- Closer
- Mole
- Strilitz
- Scout
- Bond
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Nicknames by color
You can choose a name for your pet, taking into account its color. The following names are suitable for dark or black shepherds.
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- Black
- Chobby
- Chuck
- Dark
- Demon
- Agate
- Graph
- Crow
- Vortex
- Schwartz
- Cerna
- Musta
- Swaata
- Swerte
- El Negro
- Kuar
- Swirt
- Hello
- Cherniyat
- Lotong
- Core
- Kara
- Itom
- Hits
- Isved
- Sam
- Etangang
- Ravzha
- Preto
- Crno
- Madav
- Chorny
- Noir
- Raujo
- Crow
- Coal
- Smolyanoy
- Kurnoy
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The following nicknames are suitable for fawn, red or spotted shepherds.
- Ginger
- Gorr
- Red
- Cherven
- Koch
- Piros
- Vermeil
- Rudy
- Brown
- Rusty
Collie (Scottish)
The Collie, or as it is also called, the Shetland Sheepdog, is a herding dog. Characterized by friendliness, activity, devotion, intelligence and vigilance. To choose a name for your animal, think of places and things that interest you or just like. They are perhaps the kindest of the shepherd dog species.
As the name suggests, the homeland of these dogs is Scotland. In addition to herding qualities, the collie is an excellent companion.
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Example of nicknames for girls : Lassie, Barbie, Cindy, Sandy, Molly, Jessie, Mira, Charlie, Sheila, Nanny (from nanny).
Names for boys : Baron; White; Archie; Merlin; Almond; Force; Dandy; Osiris.
Funny and funny names
Despite their menacing appearance, German Shepherds love to play and run wild. A funny name will help emphasize your pet's cheerful disposition.
Venik resting after games
- Glum
- Drive
- Marshmallow
- Pancake
- Major
- Ninja
- Gypsy
- Call
- Zhorik
- Jobs
- Kulibin
- Pie
- Broom
- Emelya
- Hare
- Nut
- Gingerbread
- Tail
- Funtik
- Humor
- Nolik
- Belyash
- Kalach
- Prince
- Fluff
- Pusya
- Busya
- Ural
- Renault
- Mustang
German Shepherds in Cinema
Filming in films helped the breed become famous. German Shepherds are more often than other breeds used as actors.
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- Sam is Will Smith's companion in the film I Am Legend.
- Jerry Lee is Michael Doug's assistant in K-9: Dog Job.
- Rex is a police dog in Hudson & Rex.
- Mukhtar is a police dog in the film “Come to Me, Mukhtar.”
- Dzhulbars is a faithful assistant in the film of the same name.
- Scarlet is a service dog in the film "Border Dog Scarlet".
- Ruslan is a guard shepherd dog in the film “Faithful Ruslan”.
- Rex is the dog hero of the series “Commissioner Rex.”
- Sharik is the hero of the series “Four Tankmen and a Dog.”
- Tsivil is a service dog in the series “The Adventures of the Dog Tsivil.”
- Kantor is a service dog in the series “Kantor – Detective Dog”.
- Rudy is the name of the shepherd in the TV series "Cop Catts and His Dog".
- Archie is the name of the dog in the comedy television project Inspector Grouds.
- Dog is the name of the shepherd in the detective-comedy series "Dog".
- Alex is a shepherd dog in the Polish TV series "Commissar Alex".
- Rin-Tin-Tin is the name of the shepherd dog in the film "The Man from the Devil's River".
- Spartak is the faithful friend of Kalashnikov’s grandson in the film “Spartak and Kalashnikov.”
- Max is the nickname of the German Shepherd in the tragic film "Max".
Which names should you avoid?
If you have too many options, then first evaluate their adequacy. If at least one of the following points matches, the list will have to be shortened:
- An abundance of whistling and hissing consonants. Leave them for the felines. Dogs are much closer to voiced consonants, that is, “l”, “n”, “y”, “z” and others.
- Compliance with commands. If you name your pet Zhadi, it will take her a long time to master the “Wait” skill. To avoid confusion with similar words, be sure to check out the list of commands from obedience courses.
- Popularity. Rex and Mukhtar are familiar not only to dog lovers, but also to all Russian viewers. Their choice complicates the search for a dog in a crowded park, because several strange shepherd dogs are likely to come running when called.
- Bulky. The limit for free memorization is 3 syllables, and the fastest four-legged pets remember nicknames with one syllable, that is, Kai or Guy. More complex designs are possible if they are reduced.
- Negative meaning. This includes a variety of offensive and offensive nicknames. Basically, such an incident arises due to ignorance of foreign languages, so never forget the importance of checking the word you like.
- Simplicity. Bobik and Sharik are good nicknames for a mongrel, but not for a noble “German”.
Separately, it is worth mentioning the use of the names of deceased or deceased pets. A new pet will never replace the one you have already lost. However, he is quite capable of becoming another loyal and reliable friend.
Nicknames in honor of celebrity pets
Shepherd dogs are also popular among show business stars. You can borrow a nickname from a “famous” fellow breed.
Serious Oscar
- Kumu is Jennifer Aniston's pet.
- Floyd is Jennifer Lopez's favorite.
- Hutch is Ben Affleck's sheepdog.
- Max is Enrique Iglesias's pet.
- Sharky is the dog of King Juan Carlos.
- Clipper is John Kennedy Jr.'s dog.
- Gray is Irina Khakamada’s favorite.
- King is the dog of US President Gebrert Hoover.
- Oscar is Claudia Schiffer's shepherd dog.
- Enzo is Nikki Reed's pet.
- Rudy is Robbie Williams' pet dog.
- Coton is James Belushi's German Shepherd.
- Zorro is Oleg Gazmanov’s favorite.
Characters in black
Let's now remember the famous characters from cartoons, books, films and comics who preferred a dark, black wardrobe:
- Batman;
- Blackbeard - Blackbeard;
- Blade;
- Bond, James Bond;
- Cash - Johnny Cash;
- Gomez - "The Addams Family";
- Jafar - "Aladdin"
- John Wick;
- Jules - "Pulp Fiction";
- Knight - “Black Knight”;
- Kylo - Star Wars;
- Maleficent;
- Morpheus - "The Matrix";
- Morticia - "The Addams Family";
- Neo - "The Matrix";
- Ninja;
- Pugsley - "The Addams Family";
- Severus Snape - "Harry Potter";
- Storm - "X-Men";
- T'Challa - "Black Panther";
- Tony Montana - "Scarface";
- Toto - "The Wizard of Oz";
- Trinity - "The Matrix";
- Vader - Star Wars;
- Vincent Vega - "Pulp Fiction";
- Voldemort - "Harry Potter";
- Xena;
- Dracula;
- Elvira;
- Merlin;
- Phantom.
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Service nicknames
Since German Shepherds are most often used for military service, an interesting name in a similar theme will be a good fit for the pet.
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- Colonel
- Chevron
- Apache
- The battle
- Bazooka
- Beretta
- Bravo
- Bullet
- Dagger
- Sailor
- Shelling
- Soldier
- Boss
- Hero
- Skipper
- Tracker
- Pilot
- Sergeant
- Scout
- Radar
- Shooter
- Sherman
- Yankee
- Tank
- Sniper
- Remmy
- Striker
- Trouper
- Colt
- Apache
- Bullet
- Major
- Commander
- Combat
- Apache
- Chin
- Polkan
- Captain
- Shooter
- Sheriff
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- Rank
- Shoulder strap
- Esaul
- Corporal
- Sergeant Major
- Lieutenant
- Corporal
- Skipper
- Centurion
- Komkor
- Verkhovod
- Navarch
- Brigade commander
- Sawed-off shotgun
- Carbine
- Union
- Galil
- Musket
- Pishchal
- Shotgun
- Revolver
- Sword
- Onion
- Bayonet
- Revolver
- Brass knuckles
- Mortar
- Cleaver
- Tomahawk
- Pistol
- Dirk
- Scimitar
- Bulldog
- Pugach
- Mauser
- Browning
- Berdysh
- Mint
What to name the boy?
There are many methods for choosing a name. They depend on the color of the dog, his character traits, maybe even on the occasion or situation that contributed to the appearance of the puppy in the house. In any case, it's up to you to decide.
If a German Shepherd is bred to work in law enforcement agencies, then they are often given the names Sheriff, Jace, Buyan, Nestor, Rojek. These are names that would emphasize the status of the dog.
Depending on the color of the boys, they can be called:
- Black (black);
- White or White (white);
- Gray (gray);
- Dark (dark);
- Red (red).
Breeders do not recommend naming puppies based on their character, because a lot can change . Think twice before giving your dog the name Boar or Shustrika.
If the dog will work in security companies in the future, the name Storm, Tamerlane, Chompy, Cher or Tsar will suit it.
If you want your dog to be kind and friendly, the names Bim, Buddy, Dobie, Kai will suit him. But, if you like warlike dogs, then your pet can be called Imperial, Shuttlecock, Wolf, Napoleon, Samson.
Many dog owners are interested in the specific meanings of the nicknames they give to their pets. The name Harold will reflect the boy's pride and courage, his self-confidence. A dog named Jewel will be calm, and Icarus will become a good watchman. Quint will make the dog calmer and kinder, and Morgan means “loving people.”
Here are some other examples:
- Zucker – “sugar”, worn by those with a gentle character;
- Leo – “brave”;
- Otto – “rich and wealthy”;
- Karl – “free”;
- Falk Hawk is one of the most unique names for a German Shepherd.
If you decide to name your cable based on his character, then the following names are suitable for active dogs:
- Ike;
- Bud;
- Buran;
- Bard;
- Alakai;
- Bugs;
- Top;
- Woof;
- Thunder;
- The battle;
- Dick;
- Jax;
- Solt;
- Cliff;
- Lloyd;
- Mitch;
- North.
A kind and sympathetic male dog can be called:
- Packs;
- Pow;
- Remmy;
- Rooney;
- Spikes;
- Tito;
- Terry;
- Urry;
- Felix;
- Freddie;
- Harty;
- Javi;
- Charlie.
If you want your dog to have a funny nickname, then the following names will suit her:
- Jam;
- Loaf;
- Obi-wan;
- Frodo;
- Simba;
- Rogue;
- Gin;
- Shastik;
- Shrek.
To give your dog more charm, you can choose a sublime nickname:
- Centurion;
- Sherlock;
- Shakespeare;
- Everest;
- Jupiter;
- Sirius;
- Raphael;
- Raymond;
- Maximus;
- Leonardo.
For serious and service dogs, the following nicknames are suitable:
- Laid;
- Eli;
- Zeus;
- Wolf;
- Hermes;
- Weiss;
- Jack;
- Baron;
- Leopard.
The names of any kings or rulers also leave an imprint on the character of the dog.
"Terrible" name
A stern, brutal appearance can become a reason for acquiring a “formidable” name.
Gloomy carefully monitors his surroundings
- Nightmare
- Fang
- Greyhound
- Anger
- Cannibal
- Beast
- Draco
- Bully
- Belial
- Lute
- Deimos
- Shaitan
- Buran
- Vortex
- Fury
- Wild
- Lord
- Zorky
- Tornado
- Plague
- Chaos
- Storm
- Leader
- Volcano
- Butuz
- Dark
- Lucifer
- Peregrine Falcon
- Typhoon
- Hurricane
- gloomy
- Tartarus
- Affect
- Fervor
- Pressure
- Savage
- Horror
- Barbarian
- Wildly
- Rage
- Hades
- Cyclone
- Squall
- Devil
- Terror
- Aspid
- Ararat
- Hephaestus
Nickname in honor of the most famous German Shepherds in the world
It was shepherd dogs that made a mark in the history of mankind. Some conquered people with their exploits, while others won the palm in special areas.
Satisfied Gunther
- Leo – worked in Holland at the airport for 9 years.
- Ingus is a renowned border guard assistant.
- Dick - discovered thousands of mines during World War II.
- Derik and Gypsy were the first to visit the stratosphere.
- Essex - discovered 2 tons of drugs.
- William is the first dog to have a bank account in his name.
- Gunther - received $65 million from the Countess's will.
What should you not call your pet?
Don't give your dog a name that is too long or too funny. This will make it difficult for you to communicate with her. Also, the dog's name should not offend any people or passers-by. There is no need to call your pet a swear word.
Also, too common names will not work, otherwise half the dog park will respond to him. As was said, human names will not work. Don't call your dog a name that matches the command.
IMPORTANT!
The name should be rare, but short and concise. The dog should have no doubt that you are calling it.
“Fashionable” names
Germany is famous for quality. Clothing, cars, drinks - everything is produced at the highest level. So you can reward your pet with a “branded” name.
Boomer resting on the grass
- Lagerfeld
- Shrout
- Torsten
- Marseilles
- Luigi
- Sander
- Yopp
- Hertz
- Schumacher
- Mahalski
- Berlin
- Storck
- Audi
- Merc
- Hugo
- Taylor
- Banani
- Weber
- Opel
- Porsche
- Boomer
- Beha
- Skoda
- Krombacher
- Pils
- Paulaner
- Löwenbrau
- Weiss
- Kjostreisen
- Riesling
- Kerner
- Traminer
- Silmaner
- Vurgunder
- Zect
- Winzerzect
- Obstler
- Jägermeister
- Löwenbluth
- Backlash
- Gestaker
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Topographic nicknames
You can’t ignore the “geographical” names, because Germany is famous for its beautiful views.
Bonn resting on a couch
- Berlin
- Hamburg
- Cologne
- Munich
- Frankfurt
- Stuttgart
- Dusseldorf
- Dortmund
- Essen
- Leipzig
- Dresden
- Hanover
- Nuremberg
- Duisburg
- Bochum
- Bonn
- Munster
- Mannheim
- Aachen
- Halle
- Kassel
- Postdam
- Furth
- Ulm
- Siegen
- Chiemsee
- Grossen
- Wanze
- Zakrov
- Walchensee
- Silbersee
- Müritz
- Dummer
- Kharz
- The smallest
- Spreewald
- Berchestgaden
- Bliesgau
- Schleswig
- Ryon
- Jasmund
- Palatinate
- Hainich
- Eifel
- Corinne
- Kellerwald
- Harz
- Black Forest
- Hunsrück
- Hochwald
German Shepherds have long been firmly established in human life. Why did you get a German Shepherd? And what is your pet's name?
Nicknames for the brave and courageous
The names below are suitable for dogs that often accompany their owner on fishing, hunting, or just on hikes. To express the dog’s activity, determination and fearlessness, you can choose one of the names.
For boys:
- Carat;
- Geyser;
- Socrates;
- Brave;
- Ataman;
- Fox;
- Yaur;
- Vortex;
- Berek;
- Volai;
- Daredevil;
- Apollo;
- Frisky;
- Tank;
- Buran;
- Warrior;
- Warrior;
- Howl;
- Golden eagle;
- Watch.
A whirlwind guarding its home
For girls:
- Blizzard;
- Alpa;
- Enigma;
- Navka;
- Demeter;
- Aurora;
- Tessa;
- Sata;
- Ringa;
- Macaw;
- Frida;
- Amazon;
- Horde;
- Voyka;
- Strema;
- Dayana;
- Vega;
- Greek;
- Gidea;
- Danga.
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