Dachshund Names

Dachshunds are scent hound dogs bred to hunt badgers and other tunneling animals, rabbits, and foxes. Packs of Dachshunds were even used to trail wild boar. Today their versatility makes them excellent family companions, show dogs, and small-game hunters.

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• Acornfruit of the oak tree: a smooth thin-walled nut in a woody cup-shaped base
• AeroOf The Sky
• AkelaHappy
• AlanJoy
• AnuliThe one that brings joy.
• AryaMelody
• AspenQuaking Tree
• AstroOf The Stars
• BaileyCourtyard within castle walls; steward or public official.
• BanditA thief.
• BarneyShort for barnacle.
• Becksa beckoning gesture

• BreezyRelaxed.
• BroncoWild Horse
• Buttercupany of various plants of the genus Ranunculus
• Buttona device that when pressed will release part of a mechanism
• CanelaSpanish for ‘cinnamon’.
• Caramelhaving the color of caramel; of a moderate yellow-brown
• CassieShe who entangles men
• ChacaGift of God/Goddess.
• ChaosThe void before the birth of the universe, titan god, total disorganization and confusion.
• CharlieFree man
• ChipA word short for a chipset, or a splinter. Also the diminutive form of Charles.
• ChloeDaphnis and chloe, is an ancient greek novel

• ChuckChuck Norris
• CloveA Nail, Spice
• CocoCook. it is also used as a nickname for names long names that begin with 'co-.
• Coconuttall palm tree bearing coconuts as fruits; widely planted throughout the tropics
• Coppera reddish-brown color resembling the color of polished copper
• Cuddlesmove or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position
• CutieCute and adorable.
• DieselFuel; diminutive form of Matthias.
• DorothyGift Of God
• DukeLeader, commander, governor of a province
• DungarooAustralian outback slang.
• FancyCaprice, whim or illusion.

• FelixLucky, fortunate
• Fetchbe sold for a certain price
• FidoLoyal
• FisherFisherman
• FriskyLively, frolicsome and playful.
• GalaA festive celebration.
• GidgetA modern term for a silly ditzy girl.
• GoldieMade Of Gold
• GunnerStrong in battle (in Swedish).
• HolidayRest day.
• IselJoy
• JadeThe first name of agatha christie's miss marple character

• JinxEdgy.
• JoyJoy
• KaneLittle battler
• KazuHappy
• Ladya woman of refinement
• LarkA playful excursion, frolic or adventure.
• LaylaNight, Black
• LedaHappy
• LeroyKing
• LetiShort for Leticia; meaning happy.
• LottieFree
• LuckyFortunate

• LucyLight
• MaxGreatest
• MerryJoyous and playful.
• Mischiefreckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
• MollyOf The Sea Or Bitter
• NaraHappy
• Nibbleseat intermittently; take small bites of
• OliverDescendant Of The Ancestor
• OnniHappy
• OsheHappy
• PearlSmooth, Round Bead Formed By A Mollusk
• PepperThe pepper pad a handheld game console.

• Picassoprolific and influential Spanish artist who lived in France (1881-1973)
• PoppyFrom The Flower
• QueenieFun and sassy.
• RadkaCheerful
• RangerGamekeeper; a rover or wanderer
• RatkoHappiness
• RinaJasmine
• RiverStream of water that flows to the sea
• RockyInspired by Rocky Balboa.
• RoxieDawn.
• SachikoJoyful, happy child
• SadiePrincess

• SaharaDesert
• SebastianVenerable
• ShadowShade From Sun
• ShelbyThe shelby cobra; initially manufactured in 1962 using the a/c ace shell.
• Snickerslaugh quietly
• Snipera marksman who shoots at people from a concealed place
• SophieWisdom
• SparkyAn electrician
• Squirrela kind of arboreal rodent having a long bushy tail
• SuadCheerful
• Sweetiea person loved by another person
• TeddyGift of god

• ThaboHappiness
• TheoDivine Gift
• TitusOf Unknown Meaning
• TootsieTootsie roll
• TuggerPuller, pusher, tugger.
• Whiskeya liquor made from fermented mash of grain
• Wigglesmove to and fro
• WolfWolf
• WoodyFrom The Lane In The Woods
• YukiHappiness / snow

Dachshund Names currently rank in 134th place out of all PupNames.com categories.

As of October 2026, Dachshund Names are trending down with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that they are less fashionable than they were at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation for this category, which suggests its popularity could be seasonal or based on cultural events.

Which are the cutest and most unique Dachshund Names?

These Dachshund Names range from cute to badass, and from traditional to unique. Click each circle to see the name.

Teddy is among the cutest of these. If you prefer tougher, edgier dog names, the one considered the most badass is Sniper.

Sachiko scored high for its uniqueness, which would help your dog to stand out. But if you prefer more common, old-fashioned names, the more traditional option here is Lady.

How does interest compare across the United States for Dachshund Names?

The map below compares each state by the number of people browsing Dachshund Names.

The states that love Dachshund Names the most are Oklahoma, Idaho and Louisiana.

The least amount of interest in this category was registered in Kentucky, Iowa and Washington.

Which countries have the most love for Dachshund Names?

Here's a world map showing the popularity in each country of Dachshund Names.

Who'd have thought?! Some of the countries you might not have thought about that LOVE Dachshund Names are Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Malta.

On the flip, PupNames data shows there's not much interest in Vietnam, China and Ecuador.