There are a wide variety of dog names. Each owner wants to choose something unusual and sonorous for his pet. Some choose original Japanese names for him, while others choose German nicknames. German nicknames are suitable for dogs of various breeds.
Features
Many famous dog breeds come from Germany. Therefore, German nicknames are so in demand and popular. You can easily pick up sonorous and original nicknames for both girls and boys.
The peculiarity of German nicknames is their unique sound. As a rule, these are short and memorable names that are easy for the owners to pronounce and for the dogs to remember. Among German nicknames, you can find a suitable name according to the color or character of your pet. The main thing when choosing a particular nickname is to know exactly what it means. After all, the meaning of the chosen name also plays an important role in the fate and life of animals. A correctly selected nickname is a reflection of the character or type of the dog, so you should not choose aggressive, abusive or offensive options.
German nicknames are perfect not only for representatives of such a well-known breed as German shepherds. They are perfect for the Irish Wolfhound, Alabai, boxer, Spitz, Great Dane, Rottweiler or Doberman.
German names are more suitable for dogs of large breeds, which are distinguished by endurance and strong character. Although, if desired, you can find good options for representatives of medium and small breeds.
For girls
Many people think that German names sound too harsh, which is not suitable for puppy girls. But it is quite possible to pick up noble, sweet and gentle options for your beloved girl. For example, this Ada or Addie, which means "noble."
For a brave, strong or wayward baby, you can choose a nickname such as Bernadette which means "brave as a bear." Or you can choose a name Britta, Trudy, Ursula or Hilda. In translation, such nicknames accordingly sound like this: “strong”, “strong”, “little bear” and “warrior”.
For a tender girl with a slightly capricious character, you should choose original options that sound soft. For instance, Martha, which means "lady," or Ella, which can be translated as "fairy." The following popular options are also suitable: Elsa is “noble,” Millie is “tender,” Sophie is “wise,” and Misha is “like God.”
Also, for a girl of a large breed, options such as Wanda, Greta, Ida, Leon or Liesel. In the translation, these names are: “wanderer”, “pearl”, “hardworking”, “lioness” and “faithful”.
The nickname for the girl can be chosen in a more original way. For example, you can open a map of Germany and choose the name of a town or town as a sonorous and beautiful nickname. For instance, Aachen, Hagen, Neuss, Jena or Hera. And you can call a girl Charlotte in honor of the famous district of Berlin - Charlottenburg. You can also choose the name of the river as a beautiful nickname. For instance, Elba or Weser.
In addition, you can call a darling in honor of an actress or singer. For example, it can be Dietrich, Marlene, Ayo, Dillon, Benaissa, Aloysia or Nicole. Also, a small breed dog can be called Pretzel in honor of a delicious pretzel with coarse salt.
For boys
For puppies, boys should choose sonorous and noble names that best emphasize the individuality of their character. Be sure to consider the external features of your pet. For example, if you call a cute spitz Adler, which means "eagle" in translation, it will be a little strange. The nickname must correspond to the color, breed, appearance, disposition of the pet and have a positive effect on his character.
For dogs of large breeds, you can choose the classic options. For example, this Augustus or Adolf. Translated, such nicknames sound like "magnificent" and "noble wolf." You can also choose an option such as Axel, which means "father of the world."
If you are the owner of a white pet, then it can be called Albern, which means "white". A brown male can be called Bruno, respectively, and a black puppy, of course, Schwartz (“black hair”).
For a brave, courageous, strong and bold dog, you should choose the appropriate nickname, which will positively affect his character. Pay attention to nicknames such as Bernard, Baldwin, Gunther, Ernst or Sigmund. These names can be translated as: “strong”, “brave friend”, “brave warrior”, “decisive” and “victorious”.
Many owners compare their pet with a brave wolf or a proud lion. In such cases, the following options are ideal: Wolfgangwhich means "traveling wolf", or Rudy - "the famous wolf." Also a nickname will do. Leonard, that is - a "brave lion."
If you want to choose something special, noble and even majestic, then pay attention to the following names:
- Waldo - “edit”;
- Frederick or Fritz - "peace ruler";
- Kaiser - the "emperor";
- Dieter is the "ruler of the people."
For males of small breeds that are friendly and cheerful, the following options are suitable:
- Max is the “greatest”;
- Felix - “happy”;
- Franz - “free”;
- Alvin is a "noble friend."
For a brave, nimble and mischievous kid, you can choose such a nickname as Fett or Flink. These names mean “bold” and “fast”. If you want the baby to be more obedient, then choose one of the options that are translated as “obedient” or “obedience”. it Derb, Stark or Hart.
A beloved pet that has an unusual character can be named in honor of some famous German writer. For example, for dogs of large breeds, such options as Schiller, Gauf or Mann are suitable. For pets of small breeds, you can choose Nietzsche and Schlink.
On the variety of nicknames for dogs, not only German, see below.
