How to Find Great Dog Names for Your Dachshund by Beth Bridges

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. But what is it?

Do you have that name for your little dog? Or are you still looking for the perfect Dachshund name?

If you want an unusual, unique, different and well thought-out dachshund dog name that is carefully considered and researched especially for the wonderful qualities of your little wiener dogs, you’re going to have to think out of the long, hot-dog shaped box. There are many obvious dachshund dog names, but here are some ways to think of names that are special. You want a dog name that your friends are impressed by the answer when they ask you what it means!
There are several areas to look at when naming your dachshund: morphology, behavior, German words, famous dachshunds, and generally cool dog names.

Morphology refers to the form or structure of anything, including your dachshund. Their unique, elongated shape has led to many nicknames for the breed including wiener dog and hot dog. There are many obvious plays on this, such as male dog names such as Oscar (after the hot dog brand), but for a more unique approach, look in the dictionary for synonyms of words such as long, or stretchy.

Another aspect of dachshund morphology is their lovely caramel brown color. There are many wonderful variations on the name of the color brown, such as Amber or Russet, which would make great dachshund names. Again, try the thesaurus and start with the word brown to see where that leads you. Don’t forget foreign language words. Spanish is a beautiful language with especially good words that work as a dog name.

German names are also an obvious choice for a breed that originates in Germany and still maintains their German breed name. Dachshund means “badger dog” in their native land’s language. While German can be a harsh sounding language with long, multi-syllabic words, there are still many words and names that can make a great dog name. Use the Babelfish translator to check words that describe your dog such as “sweet” or “gentle” or “beautiful” to see how they sound in German. Or, search out web pages that have German word vocabulary lists to see what appeals to you.

While Dachshunds tend to not be quite as famous as some other breeds, there are still some who are well known – if not with everyone, at least with other Dachshund fans. And, while the dogs themselves weren’t famous – many of their owners are. See if your favorite actor, artist, or writer had a Dachshund and take a cue from them. Even tough guy John Wayne had a tiny little wiener dog! Try a search for “famous Dachshunds” to see what you can find.

For generally cool dog names, for Dachshunds or any dog, try famous dogs from literature. Again, a search for “dogs in literature” will bring up a wealth of sites and ideas. Another source of great names is Greek mythology, along with Egyptian and Roman. Movies can also provide great names. Look for characters that remind you of your little wiener. Hobbits in particular seem to resemble Dachshunds in that they are small but sturdy and playful yet diligent.

Don’t forget that 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) Everyone loves them so take great care in giving yours a memorable and important name. And you know, they are like potato chips – you can’t stop at just one! So take the time to find a great Dachshund names. You never know when there will be a new addition to your household.

© 2007 Beth Bridges. Beth Bridges has been a Dachshund owner for over five years now. So far she has resisted the temptation to go beyond one at a time. Her website, http://www.bestdachshundnames.com contains over 100 unique dachshund names based on the ideas presented here.

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