300 Most Popular Dachshund Names

Naming a Dachshund can be a delightful experience for new pet owners. These charming dogs, known for their distinctive sausage shape and spirited personalities, inspire creative naming options based on their German roots and unique appearance.

Many Dachshund owners draw inspiration from the breed’s characteristics when choosing names.

Whether you’re welcoming a puppy or an adopted dog into your family, take time to consider names that reflect their playful nature and distinctive look.

The popularity of these dogs in America has led to a wide variety of naming trends that celebrate everything from their elongated bodies to their bold temperaments.

Top Dachshund Names for Girl Dogs

Finding the perfect name for your female Dachshund can be fun.

Short and sweet names often match these dogs’ playful personalities. Here are 25 popular names that many Dachshund owners love:

Popular Names	More Choices	Sweet Options
Daisy	Stella	Honey
Bella	Sophie	Gracie
Winnie	Poppy	Minnie
Lily	Roxy	Piper
Ruby	Ellie	Lulu
Sadie	Willow	Dolly
Rosie		Mabel
Maggie		Bailey
Chloe
Millie
Zoe

If you don’t find a name you love here, check out staging.dogfix.com for their complete database of female dog names.

Top Dachshund Names for Boy Dogs

Finding the perfect name for your male dachshund is important since these dogs have such big personalities. Here are some popular and charming options for your little sausage dog:

Popular Classic Names:

• Charlie
• Max
• Cooper
• Oliver
• Buddy

Distinctive Names:

• Winston
• Dexter
• Walter
• Bentley
• Archie

Fun Options:

• Slinky (perfect for their long bodies!)
• Rolo
• Frank
• Gus
• Otis

If these suggestions don’t feel right for your dachshund, many pet owners also love names like Milo, Oscar, Louie, Teddy, and Henry.

According to staging.dogfix.com, choosing a name that matches your dog’s unique personality helps strengthen your bond.

Top Food Dachshund Names

Dachshunds, with their sausage-like bodies, pair perfectly with food-inspired names. Many pet owners choose tasty options that match their pup’s personality.

Popular food names for Dachshunds include:

• Sweet treats: Cookie, Brownie, Muffin, Oreo, Sugar, Cinnamon
• Fruits & Veggies: Pumpkin, Olive, Pepper, Pickle
• Snacks: Peanut, Chip, Biscuit, Waffle
• International flavors: Schnitzel, Mochi, Taco

Other favorites are Bean, Beans, Hazel, Ginger, Maple, Basil, and Mac.

Top Music Dachshund Names

Music lovers can find perfect names for their dachshunds from famous musicians and composers. Here are 25 musical names that fit these wiener dogs well:

Popular Artist Names:

• Elvis
• Willie
• Billie
• Adele
• Elton
• Jimi
• Ray

Classical Composer Options:

• Mozart
• Ludwig
• Johann
• Sebastian
• Beethoven

Simple Music-Inspired Names:

• Summer
• Taylor
• James
• Travis
• Nelson
• Harry
• V

These names work well for dachshunds of any color or personality type.

Top TV/Movie Dachshund Names

Looking for a special name for your Dachshund? TV and movie characters can be great inspiration, especially if you enjoy watching shows with your furry friend. Here are some popular options to consider:

Popular Character-Inspired Names:

• Ken
• Kya
• Molly
• Pete
• Bill
• Jesse

More TV-Inspired Options:

• Todd
• Steve
• Neville
• Will
• Harris
• Mike

Additional Choices:

• Sandra
• Rachel
• Claire
• Sydney
• Carmen
• Ryan

These names are easy to call out and give your Dachshund a touch of star quality.

Top Sports Dachshund Names

Though dachshunds aren’t typically known for their athletic abilities, many owners choose sports-themed names for these small but spirited dogs. Here are some popular sports-inspired names for your dachshund:

Popular Athletic Names:

• Ace
• Birdie
• Hunter
• Kobe
• Indy
• Wilson

Classic Sporty Choices:

• Moose
• Bear
• Thor
• Jackson
• Tucker
• Red

Many of these names work well for dachshunds because they balance playfulness with the strong personality these small dogs often display.

Top Celebrity Dachshund Names

Many Dachshund owners draw inspiration from famous stars when naming their pets. Here are some popular celebrity-inspired names for your wiener dog:

• Lucy and Olivia – perfect for a female pup with star quality
• Rocky and Dylan – strong names for a confident male Dachshund
• Jojo and Kiki – fun, playful options that work for either gender

Other favorites include Brooklyn, Dakota, Tom, and Martha. These names give your small dog a big personality without requiring a Hollywood budget.

Top German Dachshund Names

Dachshunds come from Germany, so giving them a German name honors their heritage. Here are some popular German names that work well for these special dogs:

Popular Names for Male Dachshunds:

• Bruno
• Anton
• Oskar
• Willi/Willy
• Franz
• Moritz
• Rudi
• Bodo

Popular Names for Female Dachshunds:

• Frieda
• Wilma
• Emma
• Lola
• Lotte
• Luna
• Paula
• Betty

Other great options include Kalle, Paul, Fiete, Loki, Maxl, Rosi, and Salsi.

If you want more German-inspired names, DogFix has additional suggestions in their German Shepherd name collection.

DogFix Knows Pet Names

As true dog enthusiasts, DogFix has extensive information about popular dog names. For over ten years, they’ve collected name data from their database of millions of pets.

This gives them unique insights into naming trends.

The dog names in their lists come directly from real pet parents in the DogFix community. These aren’t random names—they reflect actual choices made by dog owners.

DogFix regularly updates their name collections to show current trends. This helps them assist pet parents who are searching for the perfect name for their new furry family member.