Top German Shepherd Dog Names: These are the 10 most popular puppy names for the adorable German Shepherd 🐶
If you’re poised to get a new German Shepherd puppy but can’t decide what to call it, here’s some inspiration from the global family of dog owners.
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies surged in the last few years.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If you’ve opted for an adorable German Shepherd then personalised gift site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their lovable German Shepherd.
Here are their top 10 German Shepherd names.
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1. Kaiser
The most popular name for German Shepherds is Kaiser. It's a German name, meaning 'emperor'. Earlier this year a German Shepherd police dog called Kaiser was hailed a hero after being stabbed five times in the head when he caught a man trying to break into a house. He survived the attack and returned to duty. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Bear
The runner-up spot for most popular German Shepherd name goes to Bear. It's another German name (not surprising, given the breed of dog) that means 'strong and brave'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Zeus
The final podium place for most popular German Shepherd name goes to Zeus. Zeus was the king of the gods in Greek mythology, with the name meaning 'sky father'. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Bella
Bella is the fourth most popular name with German Shepherd owners. It's a lovely name for a lovely dog - meaning 'beautiful' in a number of languages, including Greek, Latin, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese. Photo: Canva/Getty Images