Dachshund Names: 250+ Unique Ideas!

Are you trying to pick a name for your sausage dog, but having trouble because there are so many great dachshund names to choose from?

Whether you are looking for something cute and quirky, funny, or regal, you are sure to find the best dachshund names for your unique pet if you keep reading!

We have some awesome name ideas for both girl and boy dogs arranged in the categories below.

Top Female Dachshund Names

Your female dachshund deserves a name that celebrates her great personality. Therefore, we thought about some ideas to get you thinking about the best Dachshund names for your pet.

Bella, or Belle, meaning “Beautiful,” is one of the most famous names for cute female dogs that melt your heart.

Coco is the perfect name for your chocolate-coloured little girl. It rolls off the tongue and describes just how sweet your little Doxie girl is.

Tinkerbell is a magical name for an adorable Dachshund. You can call her “Tink” or “Bells” for short.

Missy is an apt name if your female dachshund is a bit of a madam and likes to think she’s in charge.

Rosie is a popular name that kids love to choose for their pets. When in doubt, the name of a flower is always an excellent choice for female pet names.

Other names that you can consider for your beautiful wiener girl include:

• Bailey
• Bea
• Callie
• Cola
• Chloe
• Gabriel
• Hazel
• Holly
• Jasmine
• Lady
• Lucky
• Luna
• Macy
• Magnolia
• Maya
• Minnie
• Misty
• Mocha
• Nala
• Nikki
• Ina
• Olive
• Penelope
• Shadow
• Shelby
• Tess
• Tiffani
• Toffy
• Violet
• Uma
• Winnie
• Xandra
• Zara
• Zsa Zsa
• Zula

Top Male Dachshund Names

You can have a lot of fun choosing a name for your male dachshund. There are so many to choose from, and it can get confusing. So I have picked out some of the top male Dachshund names to inspire you.

Charlie is a widely loved name that many families have enjoyed calling their cheeky chappie dachshund male dogs.

Hunter is perfect if you have a dog that loves to do what comes naturally to him, digging, burrowing and hunting for prey (or just his ball).

Diesel is the best name for a speedy dachshund whose little legs are deceiving. Have you ever tried to catch a dachshund that doesn’t want to come when called? Good luck with that one!

Juno is unquestionably a popular name for dogs of all shapes and sizes. Don’t you just love a male dog name that ends in an “o”?

Fido, another male dog name that ends in an “o,” is a fantastic name for your male Dachshund dog.

Other names you can call your handsome weiner dog include:

• Bixby
• Boomer
• Bruno
• Buddy
• Chester
• Digger
• Gus
• Knox
• Loki
• Jax
• Ollie
• Oswald
• Otis
• Princeton
• Romeo
• Rufus
• Scout
• Seeley
• Tito
• Trevor
• Zipper

Wire-haired Dachshund Names

Are you a fan of the rougher scruffier type of dogs? Wire-haired dachshunds deserve to have rugged names to suit their loveable rogue look and personalities. Check out some of these wire-haired Dachshund names for your pet dog.

Harris is the first name I always think of when I think of a wire-haired Dachshund. I just think it really suits them.

Wilfred is another name that springs to mind for a wire-haired Dachshund. I’m not sure it comes to mind, perhaps it is that old man look they tend to have.

Scruff seems to be a popular choice for dogs that have this more wayward coat of fur.

Tweed strikes me as a unique name for a dog, especially a wire-haired dachshund who would look great in a Tweed dicky-bow.

Finally, Mr. Doxie, or any name beginning with a Mr. for that matter, would suit a wire-haired Dachshund.

Other names that will suit your wire-haired sausage dog include:

• Archibald
• Carmine
• Charlotte
• Chewie
• Curly
• Grizzly
• Fuzz
• Harper
• Hulk
• Leo
• Issey
• Puffy
• Rusty
• Rosemary
• Spear
• Teddy
• Twinkle
• Zeus
• Zoey
• Woolly

Long-haired Dachshund Names

Long-haired Dachshunds are gorgeous, and a pleasure to groom and keep looking good. Such a beautiful and charming dog needs an equally beautiful and elegant name. Check out some of these ideas.

Willow is such a lovely name for a long-haired Dachshund with flowing willowy fur like a wispy willow tree.

Princess is a popular female dog name for beautiful long-haired Doxie girls that love to be spoiled.

Fluffy is the cutest name for a fuzzy little dachshund dog, especially the long-haired variety.

Darling is a lovely name for a beautiful dog you hold dear to your heart. Darling, the dachshund, has indeed quite a nice ring to it.

Cinnamon is the perfect name to describe your dachshund’s beautiful cinnamon brown coat.

Other names that I think will suit the longhaired dachshund perfectly include:

• Cleopatra
• Chloe
• Dolce
• Luna
• Lush
• Queenie
• Samson
• Silky
• Skarlett
• Skye
• Stella
• Sophie
• Velvet

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Unique Dachshund Names

Undoubtedly, the dachshund is such a unique dog breed, and hugely popular. It’s no surprise with the weiner dogs’ cute tiny legs and long floppy ears that so many people have fallen in love with this unique breed.

An exceptional dog deserves a unique name! So here are some ideas to get you thinking of one for your pet.

Duke is a fabulous and unique name idea for a well-turned-out gentleman of a dog. You will love the compliments people give you when they hear you call your dachshund in the park.

Duchess is the female alternative of the above, and a very unique and regal name indeed.

Bear is a cute and unique name for your dachshund, whether he is a strong and sturdy little killer bear or a cuddly one who likes to sleep in your bed at night and lick your toes.

Sparky is another fun name that is sure to get people’s attention in the park. It’s perfect for little dogs like your dachshund that has tonnes of energy and charisma.

Other unique dachshund names include:

• Athena
• Casey
• Crimson
• Eeyore
• Kahlua
• Laika
• Malbec
• Mancha
• Medusa
• Myara
• Jabari
• Horace
• Hurricane
• Juniper
• Phoebe
• Precious
• Rascal
• Symphony
• Xander
• Yzma

Funny Dachshund Names

Sometimes you just want a funny dachshund name that tickles people’s sense of humour! It’s great to bring a smile to random strangers’ faces whenever you call your dog’s name out.

Therefore, we thought about some funny dachshund names to choose from.

Dobby is such a funny name for a little Dachshund dog, and perfect for fans of Lord of the Rings, or weird goblin-type creatures.

Peanut makes me giggle every time I say it. I love this funny name for a dachshund.

Wiggles is the ideal funny dachshund name for anyone who loves it when they see their dog wiggle his bum when he’s so happy that his tail can’t wag any faster.

Biscuit is adorable comical name for your dachshund, and for those weiners who no doubt love treats!

Woody is a fun name to call a little dachshund that loves sticks. What Daxie doesn’t love sticks, right?

Other funny names for your sausage dog:

• Bacon
• Biggie
• Booboo
• Bullet
• Busy
• Cherri Berri
• Ginger
• Izzy
• Hotdog
• Lucky
• Moody
• Mustard
• Napkin
• Noodles
• Nugget
• Pepper
• Pebbles
• Piccolo
• Sausage
• Smasher
• Smoky
• Weasel
• Whiskey

Strong Dachshund Names

Dachshunds may be short and stubby, but that doesn’t mean they don’t deserve a name that lives up to their larger than life personality. For this reason, below are some strong dachshund names that perfectly describe your pet’s character.

Without a doubt, Zeus is a strong and powerful name, that is perfectly suited for a tiny dog that thinks he’s a lot bigger than he actually is.

Also, Rocky is an awesome name for your dog if he has the eye of the tiger and likes a bit of rough and tumble in the park.

Prince is a regal and very appropriate name for a dachshund who likes to think he is king of the castle.

Roxy is a well-loved, and exciting name, for a feisty little female dog with a bit about them.

Finally, Diamond is the hardest and toughest precious stone there is, and the ideal name for your strong and precious dachshund dog.

Below are other strong dachshund names for your consideration:

• Bandit
• Brutus
• Buster
• Butch
• Crusher
• Handsome
• Hercules
• Monarch
• Pilot
• Piper
• Roadster
• Thor
• Thunder
• Tzar
• Vader
• Warrior
• Wolf

Cute Dachshund Names

Everybody loves dachshunds for their cute little legs and big eyes that melt your heart. We’ve rounded up some of the cutest dachshund names for your little sweetheart.

Teddy is the perfect dachshund name for a dog that is so cute you want to take them to bed with you and cuddle them all through the night.

Dotty is such a cute name for your dachshund dog. You’ll love it if you’re as dotty about dachshunds as I am!

Cookie is the sweetest name you will come across for your cute dachshund.

Twix, it’s short and sweet just like your dachshund, but also very unusual and adorable.

Freckles is such a great name if you have a dachshund with a dappled coat.

Other cute sausage dog names include:

• Basil
• Caramel
• Jezebel
• Herbie
• Lulu
• Ludo
• Mimi
• Mitsu
• Mojo
• Moonshine
• Mowgli
• Naomi
• Nessie
• Puma
• Pluto
• Silverbell
• Sugar
• Woody

How About Calling Your Dachshund After a Celebrity?

Let’s be sentimental and name our beloved dachshunds after our favourite celebrities because famous people always have great names! Keep reading to find out which ones I’ve chosen to inspire you in the list below.

Frankie is an excellent celebrity dachshund name for all of you romantic Sinatra fans.

Cash is a quirky standout name for your dachshund and a must for all Johnny Cash fans.

Audrey is an unusual name for a dachshund, but full of class, just like Audrey Hepburn is.

Paris is a popular dog name and one you might like to use if you are a fan of Paris Hilton and her many dogs.

Elvis is such a great celebrity name for your dachshund, no explanation needed.

Other celebrity dachshund names you can consider are:

• Armstrong
• Dakota
• Murphy
• Gigi
• Heidi
• Lennon
• Sassy
• Sir Elton
• Sinatra

Historical Dachshund Names

Why not name your dachshund after a famous historical character? It would make a great conversation starter. Here are some ideas to get your imagination wheels turning.

Jack, as in “Jack The Ripper,” perfect for any Daxie that loves to rip his soft toys apart!

Beethoven is a well-known name, usually reserved for enormous dogs. But I think you can definitely get away with naming your little dachshund after such an iconic musician.

Dickens is a lovely name for book lovers to name their dachshund dog after.

Plato, the famous Greek Philosopher, would love to lend his name to your thoughtful and very intelligent little Dachshund, I’m sure.

Last but not least, Shiba is a trendy historical name for a dog, named after the Queen of Shiba in the bible.

• Ares
• Atilla
• Benjamin
• Bismark
• Ceaser
• Kennedy
• Koios
• Lincoln
• Maximus
• Monet
• Puschkin
• Rockefeller
• Socrates
• Sherlock
• Winston Churchill

Dachshund Puppy Names

Every dachshund starts as a puppy, but puppyhood doesn’t last forever. So make the most of your pup’s younger years with an adorable puppy name that will keep her young and sweet for many years ahead. Here are some good ones for you to choose from.

Poppy is the cutest name for your female dachshund and one you will love calling out when you take her to the park.

Honey is an adorable name for your sweet honey-coloured dachshund puppy. It will fill you will love every time you call her for a cuddle.

Daisy always makes it to the top of the list! It is indeed a simple but adorable name for a dinky dog like the dachshund. It is especially cute when they are still puppies bobbing around like little daisies in the grass.

Baby is a fantastic name for your rebellious little pup – inspired by Dirty Dancing of course – Nobody puts Baby in a corner!

Angel is the best name for your perfect new little innocent baby cherub.

• Bambi
• Bambino
• Bo
• Cubby
• Dobby
• Mia
• Furbaby
• Pumpkin

How To Change A Dachshund’s Name

Are you thinking about changing your dachshund’s name, but you’re not sure if it’s possible? I’m pleased to tell you that it certainly is. In fact, in some cases, it can be a good thing to change a dog’s name.

Reasons for changing your dachshund’s name

Firstly, you may want to change your dachshund’s name simply because you have changed your mind about the original name you chose, and want to pick a name that you feel suits your wiener dog’s personality better.

Or perhaps you have rescued a dachshund but would prefer to ditch the old name and gift him with a brand new one for his brand new life with you.

Also, sometimes changing a dog’s name is necessary because the dog has learned to ignore you when you call their name, and you want to retrain your dog with a new name.

Changing your dog’s name is as easy and straightforward as giving a new puppy their first name.

The more you use the new name and offer your dog plenty of positive reinforcement for responding to it, the sooner you will be able to ditch the old name altogether.

Everyone in the family must know that you are changing the doxie’s name so as not to cause confusion. You should also choose a name that sounds quite different from the old name, especially if you are trying to un-train bad habits.

Steps to change your dachshund’s name

Step 1: Name games

To begin with, you can play name games. To do this, you simply say the dog’s new name and offer him a yummy reward or a game with his favourite toy.

This technique is called positive reinforcement, and the more you practice it, the stronger your dog’s association with his name is going to be.

Also, it is essential to make sure that your dachshund looks you in the eye when you say the name and then reward him immediately.

Step 2: Use treats

Additionally, you can get your dachshund attention by hiding treats or toys out of your dachshund sight behind your back so as not to distract him. Then call his name in a happy tone of voice that draws your sausage dog to your face.

Be careful not to keep repeating the name if your dachshund is not looking at you. If you do, then all he is learning is that the word means nothing and that it’s okay to ignore you.

Step 3: Calling form the distance

Once your sausage dog knows his new name, you can step the game up a notch and call him from a distance so that he comes to you on command whenever you call his name out.

You can do this in your home at first, and then move out of sight into a different room so that your dachshund has to find you when he hears his name called.

Also, don’t forget always to offer plenty of praise and rewards when your wiener dog does what you want him to.

Step 4: Outside practice

The next step is to take the game outside and practice on a long training leash until you feel confident that your doxie will respond to his new name every time.

Tip: It can make it much easier for your dachshund to learn to respond to his name in the way you want him to if you agree with every member of the family to only use one variation of the name.