Best Dachshund Dog Names

Who can resist a smile when they see a Dachshund running across the grass? Ears flopping, tail wagging like a flag behind them, their little paws reaching as far as they can while their long body flexes back and forth like a slinky.

Can you imagine yourself in that grassy field with your little Dachshund by your side? He runs to chase a butterfly and when you get ready to call him back to you, anticipating the sight of him with those floppy ears and happy tail, you call out his name and it’s the best name ever for a little wiener dog.

Do you have that name for your little dog? Or are you still looking for the perfect Dachshund wiener dog name? This site has taken only the best wiener dog names from the internet, television, books, magazines, our friends, and our own experience from having owned these adorable little dogs for many years.

This site is focused on unusual, unique, different and well thought-out dachshund dog names that were carefully considered and researched especially for the wonderful qualities of our little wiener dogs. Many names that you might think would be suited to dachshunds have been left off this site because they are common or obvious. This site is for the owner who wants something special for their dachshund. There are other sites available that provide laundry lists of dog names, but they don’t provide context or meaning to help you pick the right dog name for your special guy or girl.

You want a dog name that your friends are impressed by the answer when they ask you what it means!

These great Dachshund dog names are divided into several different categories:

Shape - Dachshund dog names based on the very unique body shape of the dachshund.
Personality – Dachshunds belong to the hound family but have terriers in their development, especially the wire-haired, giving them their characteristic playful nature
German Dog Names – Dachshunds are from Germany and the use of foreign language words to name your dog opens up unique possibilities.

There's a reason Dachshunds are in the top ten of all dog breeds as ranked by the AKC. They were number 6 in popularity in 2006. Because Dachshunds seem to be like potato chips – you can’t stop at just one! Take time to look at the great Dachshund dog names you'll find on the site for the next new addition to your household.