Dachshunds are bold, curious hounds with long bodies, short legs and personalities far bigger than their size. Their name means “badger dog” in German, because they were bred to dig into burrows and face badgers, which explains their courage, loud bark and love of tunneling under blankets.
Here are more than 100 Dachshund names, sorted by theme, from boy and girl favorites to German heritage names, coat picks for red, dapple and black-and-tan Doxies, plus food-inspired and funny names for your brave little wiener dog.
Jump to: Boy names for Dachshunds · Girl names for Dachshunds · German heritage Dachshund names · Names by coat: red, dapple, cream and black-and-tan · Food and funny Dachshund names
Boy names for Dachshunds
Dachshund boys are fearless, stubborn and loyal to the bone. These names suit a little hunter with a big voice.
- Oscar: the classic wiener dog name
- Frank: free and honest, a hot-dog pun
- Gus: great and majestic
- Rocky: tough as stone
- Max: the greatest
- Buster: bustling energy
- Ollie: peaceful olive tree
- Rascal: lovable troublemaker
- Rufus: red-haired
- Tucker: tucks into blankets
- Dash: quick little sprinter
- Louie: famous in battle
- Scout: little explorer
- Benny: blessed companion
- Hank: home ruler
- Bandit: sneaky snack thief
- Winston: joyful and stout
Girl names for Dachshunds
Dachshund girls are sassy, clever and devoted. These names celebrate their spunk and their sweet, snuggly side.
- Lucy: light and bright
- Penny: small but valuable
- Daisy: cheery flower
- Ruby: red gem for a red Doxie
- Rosie: rosy little girl
- Millie: gentle strength
- Lola: lively and strong
- Hazel: warm brown eyes
- Pippa: lover of horses, spirited
- Zoe: full of life
- Olive: peace in a small package
- Willow: slender and graceful
- Maple: sweet red-brown coat
- Sadie: little princess
- Ellie: shining light
- Josie: God will add, a joyful addition
- Molly: beloved
German heritage Dachshund names
The breed was developed in Germany centuries ago. Honor those roots with German names and words.
- Fritz: peaceful ruler
- Heidi: noble kind
- Klaus: victory of the people
- Greta: pearl
- Hans: gracious gift
- Liesl: pledged to God
- Otto: wealth
- Gretchen: little pearl
- Bruno: German classic for brown dogs
- Ludwig: famous warrior
- Anja: grace
- Dachs: German for badger
- Wurst: German for sausage
- Strudel: layered pastry
- Schnitzel: breaded classic
- Pretzel: twisted and salty
- Bratwurst: the ultimate sausage dog
Names by coat: red, dapple, cream and black-and-tan
Dachshunds come in smooth, long-haired and wire-haired coats, in red, cream, black-and-tan, chocolate, dapple and piebald. Pick a name to match.
- Red: classic solid red coat
- Copper: shiny red-brown
- Ginger: spicy red
- Rusty: rust-red Doxie
- Amber: golden-red glow
- Cream: pale cream coat
- Biscuit: light tan
- Dapple: spotted merle coat
- Domino: black-and-white piebald
- Patches: piebald spots
- Freckles: speckled dapple
- Shadow: black-and-tan
- Inky: dark coat with tan points
- Cocoa: chocolate Dachshund
- Fudge: rich brown
- Scruffy: wire-haired whiskers
- Fluffy: long-haired Doxie
Food and funny Dachshund names
Hot dog jokes are basically required. Dachshunds also burrow, howl and supervise the kitchen, so lean into the humor.
- Weenie: short for wiener dog
- Hot Dog: the obvious classic
- Frankfurter: a proper frank
- Slinky: long, stretchy body
- Noodle: long and wiggly
- Meatball: round and adorable
- Nugget: small and golden
- Pickle: long and green-eyed humor
- Burrito: wraps up in blankets
- Tater Tot: short and stubby
- Stretch: extra-long back
- Digger: born to dig
- Gopher: tunnel expert
- Diva: runs the house
- Napoleon: small but in charge
- Tiny Tank: low and unstoppable
- Howler: hound voice included
Bonus dachshund names
Still looking? Here are a few more ideas: Bean, Chip, Duke, Elvis, Fig, Ziggy, Gizmo, Juno, Kiki, Loki, Mabel, Nacho, Peanut, Queenie, Rudy, Sprinkles, Toby, Vinny, Waffles, Bubba.
How to choose from these dachshund names
Spend a few days watching your Dachshund before you decide. Is your pup a fearless yard patroller, a blanket burrower or the household comedian? Short names are easy to call when your Doxie’s nose leads them off on a scent trail, and a coat or heritage name will still fit when that big personality fully appears. Try a few favorites at treat time and keep the one that gets the fastest ears-up response.
- Dachshunds can be stubborn, so a short, upbeat name and lots of treats make training much easier.
- Say the name before fun moments like walks and dinner, never before scolding, so your Doxie always wants to come.
- Avoid names that sound like cues such as “no,” “sit” or “down,” which can confuse a stubborn hound.
- Once you pick a winner, Get a custom name tag so your Dachshund is ready for walks, digging adventures and vet visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What are popular Dachshund names?
Oscar, Penny, Frank, Lucy, Gus, Daisy, Rocky, Ruby, Max and Hazel are popular Dachshund names.
Why are Dachshund names so often food puns?
Dachshunds are nicknamed wiener or sausage dogs because of their long bodies, so names like Frank, Weenie, Bratwurst and Noodle are a playful nod to their shape.
Are Dachshunds easy to name-train?
Dachshunds are smart but independent hounds. Short, positive sessions with tasty rewards work best, and most learn their name within a week.
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