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- Tips for choosing a name
- Fancy dog names A-Z
- frequently asked Questions
There are already enough Rockys, Bellos or Charlies! Something fancier has to be for the beloved pet here! After all, the name for your four-legged friend should be just as special as its character. Browse through our list for unusual dog names, the right name for your male dog is definitely there.
In a nutshell
- Name emphasizes the dog's character
- choose short, two-syllable names
- use nickname for long names
- Change dog name: Choose a name with a similar sound
Tips for choosing a name
Say the name out loud
The best thing to do is to make a list of your favorite names and say them out loud. The sound can be decisive. Which name goes off your lips and also feels right?
Choose short dog names
Dog names with two syllables are much better perceived by dogs than long names. It is also much easier for you to shout “Merlin” than “Frankenstein” or “Archimedes”. If you do decide on a longer dog name, it is helpful to use a nickname as the first name. "Frankenstein" becomes "Frankie" and "Archimedes" becomes "Archie".
Choose timeless names
You should also note: the name should be chosen regardless of age. Because what sounds cute as a puppy can be unsuitable for a full-grown Doberman.
Note: Do you want to change your dog's name? This works better with dogs, so you think it shouldn't happen that often. It will be easiest for your loyal friend if the new name sounds similar to the old one. An ideal replacement for the name “Nero” would be, for example, “Gismo”.
Fancy dog names A-Z
Adonis
Amigo
Armani
Bacon
bagel
Birdy
Blackjack
Blinky
Bubble
Blueberry
Candy
curry
dingo
Dino
Disco
Disney
DJ
Dolittle
donut
Einstein
Falafel
Famous
Flit
Flix
Escaped
Rubber ball
Foggy
Fridolin
Frisbee
Frodo
Frosty
Fuky
Fury
lint
Galileo
Gandalf
Gatsby
Gaudi
rogue
Gecko
genius
Gerald
Geronimo
Ghandi
Gismo
Goliath
Goofy
Grizzly
Gucci
Gustav
Hajji
Scoundrel
Hamlet
Hansi
Harro
Hassan
Hawk Eye
Hector
Heino
Helmut
Houdini
Huck
Ichy
Idefix
Iggy
Igor
Jekyll
Jingles
Yo-yo
joker
jumper
Juno
Joke
Kabumm
Karacho
biscuit
Kenobi
Kermit
tot
Crumbs
Lancelot
Lazy
lord
Loriot
Lothar
Luigi
Malfoy
Malibu
Maurice
Mayo
McFly
Merlin
Mickey
mikado
Mister
Mochito
Mowgli
Mortimer
Mozart
Muffin
Mongoose
Nacho
Nanook
Well
Napoleon
Naz
Nemo
Nepomuk
Nugget
Oggy
Papageno
Pepino
Pepsi
Petit
picasso
Piccolo
Pinocchio
Popeye
Pushkin
Squeaker
Rio
Rolex
salami
Salvatore
George
Schröder
Sherlock
Sindbad
Skip
Slushi
Smartie
Tabasco
tango
Tassimo
Tequilla
tofu
Truman
Twister
Twix
Umberto
Urmel
yeti
zero
Ziggy
Zotty
frequently asked Questions
Short concise names work well for dogs. Dogs hear initial letters such as "CH, S, SCH, SH or K" very well. We also recommend names that end with a vowel (A, E, I, O, U).
In principle, you can use any name you like. With some names, however, you should question the meaning in order to counteract any conflicts.