Choosing a name for a dachshund-girl is a very responsible matter and should be approached with all seriousness. It is not recommended to delay the choice of nicknames for your pet, because the dog should get used to the name that will accompany it throughout life.
What to consider when choosing a name?
It is not recommended to choose a name for a dachshund girl puppy until its acquisition. A pre-invented nickname may not suit the pet in character and appearance, which must be reflected in the name of the dog. When choosing a name for a dachshund, be sure to evaluate its size and color.
In order for the puppy to quickly remember his nickname, it should not be long. It is desirable that the name of the dachshund girl consist of no more than two syllables. It is easier to pronounce a short nickname to the owner and even if a long name is written in the documents and the dog, it is allowed to use its abbreviated version in everyday life. In addition, it is known that dogs respond only to the first syllables of their name. For example, if you wanted to name your favorite Josephine, then you can briefly call her Josie.
For a dachshund, you should not use too aggressive nicknames, such as Zlyuchka, Plague, Witch, Bully. In this case, there is a possibility of adjusting the character of the dog under its name and the negative attitude of others around your dog. As a rule, dachshunds for girls are more cute and funny nicknames.
Perhaps your pet will tell you what to call it.
You can also think about whether your pet’s chosen name will sound absurd from the side, causing laughter.The dog can feel a mocking attitude towards himself because of such nicknames as Bulka, Chicken, Sausage. This will affect her character and behavior.
Sometimes the owners pick up the name of the dachshund, I listen to my inner world. No wonder there is an opinion that all dogs become outwardly similar to their owners. Consider this fact, since the choice of name may further emphasize this similarity.
When choosing a name for a dachshund, it should be borne in mind that options in which the first letters coincide with the first letters in the teams are not suitable. For example, you should not call your pet Funtia or Fusya, since there is a “fu” command for dogs.
Very often dachshunds are named after their favorite actors, heroes of feature and animated films. Nicknames such as Lady Bug, Glucose, Mickey, Sharon, Diaz are used. Often, the owners choose several names for their pet at once, and then they alternately call them the dog and monitor the reaction. The puppy will begin to happily respond to his favorite name.
In order to choose a nickname, you need to pronounce it several times with different intonations.
Popular nicknames
Temperament
As a rule, due to their natural instincts, dachshunds exhibit incredibly healthy activity. For such pets, nicknames such as Vax, Bullet, Butterscotch, Squirrel, Blot, Yolka, Zhuzha, Basya, Bonya, Bee, Alpha, Arrow are great. Good, sweet and affectionate dachshunds are called: Vanilla, Vispa, Pugovka, Mila, Weasel, Lyalya, Babetta, Tina, Tusya, Mimi, Mink, Tina. Dachshund girls are very smart and in order to emphasize this, the owners give them the following names: Umka, Bunny, Paw, Weasel, Knop, Lady.
Calm dachshunds girls well take such nicknames as Tisha, Tina, Mira.
In appearance
For red color
If you have become the happy owner of a charming dachshund girl of red color, then you can safely use the following options for names: Ginger, Ginger, Chanterelle, Fox, Zlata, Spark, Gaby, Jesse, Jessica, Larry, Bronze.
For black
Nicknames for black dachshunds are great for such nicknames as: Ada, Agatha, Darka, Daxi, Giza, Sheni, Layla, Nikta, Knight, Tomka, Suam, Foxy.
For two-tone
Two-color dachshunds girls look very impressive. Such names are chosen for them, Loch as Gaby, Didi, Agira, Tiger, Juna, Kaylee, Countess.
According to habits
Sometimes pronounced pet habits suggest a nickname that suits him. For example, if your girl loves to yawn, then she can be called a name in tune with the sound made when yawning - Aika. If your pet loves to sleep, then the nickname Slippy, Sonya or Sonya will perfectly harmonize with her. As known, Dachshunds are hunting dogs, and nature has a curiosity in them, a craving for research. In this case, the name Mink, Bullet, Spark, Umka, Energy, Dizi is suitable.
Beautiful options with decoding of meaning
A nickname with a meaning is able to emphasize the personality of a dachshund girl.
- Hell The origin of this name has Hebrew roots and translates as “decoration”. This is a very effective nickname, emphasizing that the dog is a faithful friend decorating the mistress or owner.
- Alpha. This is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, therefore it is believed that a dachshund with that name will always show leadership qualities. This nickname is ideal for active dachshund babies who have the desire to be the first in everything.
- Gloria. The meaning of this name is "glory." It is believed that a dachshund girl with such a nickname will surely bring glory to its owners by participating in exhibitions and various events. Gloria loves home comfort, wayward and capricious.
- Jessica. The translation of this name from Hebrew sounds like "God is watching." Dachshunds are usually very attentive dogs, so this nickname is ideal for them.
- Nessie So called Loch Ness Monster. Despite this, the name sounds pretty nice and cute, goes well with the outstretched body of dachshunds.
- Elba. This is the name of the river, originating in the Czech Republic and flowing in Germany. Its length is more than a thousand kilometers and allows us to draw an analogy with the long body of dachshunds.
- Bagheera. This is a famous character by Kipling. Dogs with such a nickname are patient, neat, kind.
- Flora. Kind, often barks loudly.
- Barbara. Associated with care and responsiveness.
- Babette. Dachshunds with that name are calm and peaceful.
- Zilla. Curiosity and craving for communication.
- Adeline. Kindness and affection itself, loves children.
- Lizzie. This name is suitable for dachshunds with a wayward character.
- Lyme Demonstrates good breeding and discipline.
- Tina. Able to worry and sympathize.
- Gilda. Spoiled, requires strict training.
- Irma. He prefers a mistress, wayward, often shows his independence.
- Neva. Cheerful, loving to frolic with children.
- Hilda. He is careful in communicating with children, does not like cold weather.
- Daisy. An excellent watchman and caring mother, but sometimes shows aggression.
About the features of the breed, see below.