German Shepherds are one of the most loyal breed of dogs. Originally bred for herding they were quickly adapted to other working arenas because of their incredible strength and intelligence.

So how do you choose a unique name for such an incredible breed of dog? Look into their heritage for inspiration and stick with names that fit large dogs. Here are a few examples of names that we feel fits the German shepherd mold.

1. Alder: German for eagle, masculine and sharp
2. Laika: Beautiful and intelligent perfect for a female shepherd
3. Anka: Independent, loving and smart
4. Diesel: Strong athletic and powerful
5. Porsche: Elegant, pristine and agile

While you may have heard of a few of these names in other settings you have probably not applied them to a dog. Choosing a name is very important to the development of your dog over time choose a name that is easy to pronounce and fits both your personality and the personality of your pup. It is often easy and fun to try a name for a day and then switch each day for a week to find what name you feel fits best.

Male Dog Names

Looking for a few more suggestions for a male German shepherd? See if any of these names fit.

1.  Abbo
2. Achim
3. Axel
4. Dierk
5. Dagmar
6. Elmar
7. Eikel
8. Eiger
9. Bach
10. Afram
11. Bolt

Female Dog Names

1.  Fels
2. Felicite
3. Florian
4. Foxi
5. Fantom
6. Cissy
7. Charolotte
8. Choclate
9. Brunhilde
10. Brecht
11. Brandy

Remember that German shepherds need lots of attention, association with animals and people and lots of love. Enjoy your pup and let us know in the comment sections what your favorite name for a GS is.

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