Choosing the right name for your Dachshund is an exciting part of bringing them into your family. Known for their unique build and spirited personality, Dachshunds are a popular breed in the U.S., admired for their boldness and charm.
To help you find a name that matches your new companion’s character, we’ve compiled a list of 196 popular Dachshund names based on data from the NYC Dog Licensing Dataset.
Male Dachshund Names
Here are some popular boy names for Dachshunds that might inspire you.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Alexander | Defender of men; strong |
| Alfie | Wise counsel; friendly and sage |
| Amir | Arabic for "prince," noble and respected |
| Apollo | God of sun and light in greek |
| Archie | Truly brave |
| Atreyu | From "the neverending story"; courageous |
| Bagel | Wholesome, round treat |
| Bailey | Steward or public official |
| Barney | Strong as a bear |
| Bear | Large, cuddly, and protective |
| Benny | Endearing diminutive of benjamin; son of the right hand |
| Bentley | Elegant and refined, friendly |
| Blue | Color often symbolizing depth and stability |
| Brownie | Sweet and chocolatey, endearing and warm |
| Bruce | Strong protector; scottish origin |
| Bruno | German for "brown"; robust and tough |
| Buddy | A friend or companion |
| Callihan | |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Charter | Free-spirited, exploratory |
| Chili | Hot and vivacious |
| Clyde | Scottish river name; solid and steady |
| Cooper | English barrel maker |
| Copper | Often red or golden fur |
| Dachshund | Breed name; long-bodied and spirited |
| Dalton | |
| Dash | Fast and energetic |
| Dexter | Latin for "right-handed," skilled |
| Dog | Play on words, "dog" |
| Dooye | |
| Doxie | Colloquial term for dachshunds |
| Duke | Titled nobility, leadership |
| Finn | Fair or from finland; adventurous spirit |
| Frank | Honest and direct; a forthright companion |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Franklin | Free landholder; dignified |
| Freddy | Friendly diminutive of frederick |
| Fritz | German nickname for friedrich, "peaceful ruler" |
| Fuzzy | |
| George | Greek for "farmer" |
| Gerry | Often a playful, social dog |
| Gino | Italian diminutive of "luigino"; charming |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Heinrich | |
| Henry | Germanic origin, means "home ruler" |
| Hunter | Energetic, loves the outdoors |
| Jerry | From gerald, meaning "ruler with the spear" |
| Jeter | After famed baseball player derek jeter; athletic |
| Josh | Diminutive of joshua; "god is salvation" |
| Judge | |
| Kimba | From the japanese anime, adventurous |
| Lemon | |
| Leo | Latin for "lion"; strong and bold |
| Linus | Greek, 'flax'; kind and gentle |
| Louie | French origin of louis; "renowned warrior" |
| Lucky | Fortunate and happy |
| Ludwig | |
| Marcello | Italian form of "marcel," meaning young warrior |
| Max | Latin for "greatest" |
| Milo | Popular, adorable |
| Momotaro | |
| Moose | Large and in charge, signifies stature and strength |
| Murphy | Irish surname meaning "sea warrior" |
| Oliver | Latin for "olive tree" |
| Ollie | Often short for oliver; symbolizes peace |
| Onyx | Black and protective, like the gemstone |
| Oscar | Old english, often "friend of deer" |
| Otto | |
| Ozzy | Perhaps inspired by Ozzy Osbourne |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Pickles | Fun name for a dog with a quirky, lively personality |
| Pippin | Admirable; nickname of peregrin took in "lord of the rings" |
| Pretzel | Themed after the twisty snack, fun and quirky |
| Prince | Regal, noble status |
| Radar | Detecting the unnoticeable; perceptive, alert |
| Remi | French origin, meaning "oarsman" or "remedy" |
| Rocket | Fast and adventurous |
| Rocky | Suggests strength, from "rock" |
| Romeo | Italian lover; romantic and charming |
| Rupert | Germanic, meaning "bright fame" |
| Sam | Abbreviation of samuel; told by god |
| Scooby | After scooby-doo, adventurous and sweet |
| Scotty | Scottish origin, often spirited and feisty |
| Simon | Hebrew, meaning "he has heard" |
| Sir | Respectful and chivalrous; a knight |
| Slinky | |
| Snoopy | Iconic beagle from "peanuts" comic |
| Stewie | Maybe inspired by "stewart," meaning "steward" |
| Teddy | Diminutive of edward or theodore; "wealthy protector" |
| Theo | Short for theodore, means "gift of god" |
| Timmy | Diminutive of timothy, meaning "honoring god" |
| Tiu | |
| Toby | God is good; popular |
| Toto | Famous dog from "the wizard of oz" |
| Wally | Diminutive of wallace, "foreigner" or "stranger" |
| Walter | Germanic, "army ruler" |
| Winston | Old english for "joy stone" |
| Zeus | Greek god of sky; commanding presence |
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Female Dachshund Names
Here are some popular girl names for Dachshunds that you might like.
| Name | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Ally | Friend, supporter |
| Amanda | Latin for "worthy of love" |
| Angel | Symbolizes purity and goodness |
| Annie | Graceful; "favored grace" |
| Arrow | |
| Asha | Sanskrit for "wish" or "hope" |
| Bella | Beautiful in italian |
| Celia | Heavenly |
| Chandler | Candlemaker; industrious |
| Charlie | Diminutive of charles, "free man" |
| Chloe | Greek, "blooming" or "fertility" |
| Coco | Often linked to "coconut" or chanel |
| Cookie | Sweet and delightful |
| Cupcake | Sweet and adorable |
| Dachshund | Breed name; long-bodied and spirited |
| Daisy | Cheerful and innocent |
| Daphne | Greek nymph turned laurel tree; elusive beauty |
| Darcy | Dark one |
| Dasha | Russian nickname for daria |
| Dobby | After the beloved house-elf in harry potter, loyal and kind |
| Dolly | Iii - third in a legacy of dollys; treasured |
| Dora | Meaning 'gift' in greek |
| Doxie | Colloquial term for dachshunds |
| Ella | German/english, "all, completely; fairy maiden" |
| Elsa | |
| Fiona | White or "fair" in gaelic |
| Frankie | Diminutive of francis or francesca, meaning "free one" |
| Frida | Inspired by the artist frida kahlo; creative and strong |
| Georgie | Familiar form of george; friendly and lovable |
| Ginger | Spicy and fiery, reflects a vivacious character |
| Harley | Associated with the motorbike; adventurous |
| Hazel | Inspired by the hazelnut tree, denotes wisdom |
| Honey | Sweet, beloved companion |
| Izzy | Short for isabel, often energetic and playful |
| Jackie | Diminutive of jacqueline or john, popular and friendly |
| Jean | Classic, french version of john |
| Josie | Derived from josephine; means "he will add" |
| Joy | Happy, cheerful disposition |
| Kathryn | |
| Khaleesi | Title from "game of thrones," meaning "queen" |
| Lady | Exudes class and nobility |
| Layla | Arabic for "night" |
| Leia | Child of heaven in hebrew, also a "star wars" princess |
| Lexi | Short form of alexis, meaning "defender" |
| Libby | Derived from elizabeth, means "god's promise" |
| Lila | Arabic for "night"; mysterious |
| Lily | English, the flower symbolizing purity |
| Lilyrose | Combines grace (lily) and beauty (rose) |
| Lola | Spanish origin, means "sorrows" |
| Loulou | |
| Lucy | Latin for "light," often cheerful |
| Lulabelle | Combines "lulu" (remarkable) with "belle" (beautiful) |
| Lulu | Pearl; precious |
| Luna | Latin for "moon," celestial |
| Mabel | Latin for "lovable" |
| Maddie | Variant of madeline, meaning "high tower" |
| Maggie | Pearl; often gentle |
| Maki | |
| Manya | Russian, diminutive of maria |
| Marlie | Variant of marley, possibly from "meadow by the lake" |
| Maya | Ruby - blend of "illusion" (maya) and precious stone (ruby) |
| Mia | Italian for "mine" |
| Minnie | Diminutive, often for small dogs |
| Nala | From "the lion king" meaning gift |
| Nena | Spanish diminutive for girl; youthful |
| Nipsy | |
| Olive | Symbol of peace and wisdom |
| Olivia | Latin for "olive tree," symbol of peace |
| Penelope | Greek origin, symbolizes faithfulness |
| Penny | Commonly copper-colored, like the coin |
| Pepper | Spicy and lively, reflecting personality |
| Phoebe | Greek, "bright, shining" |
| Pickle | Playful and fun, often used affectionately |
| Poppy | Cheerful flower, symbolizes remembrance |
| Princess | Regal, often pampered |
| Pumpkin | Endearing term, often for round or orange pets |
| Rosie | Named after the rose, symbol of love |
| Roxy | Diminutive of roxanne, meaning "dawn" |
| Ruby | Precious red gemstone, signifies love and passion |
| Ruthie | Companion, friend |
| Sasha | Russian for "defender of mankind" |
| Sassy | |
| Schatzy | |
| Sophie | Greek for "wisdom" |
| Sprinkle | Light and joyful, like rain or sugar |
| Stella | Star-like brilliance |
| Stevie | Short for stephen; "crown" |
| Sugaah | Sweet like "sugar"; affectionate |
| Summer | Warm, bright, and joyful |
| Sunday | Relaxed, peaceful qualities |
| Sussie | Cute version of susan |
| Taffy | Sweet like candy; sticky sweet |
| Tina | Diminutive of christina, meaning "believer in christ" |
| Trotsky | |
| Violet | Color and flower; delicate and royal |
| Wilma | |
| Winnie | Short for winifred; gentle friend |
| Zoey | Greek for "life," fun variant of zoe |
