235+ Dachshund Names with Cute, Funny and Sausage-Dog Style

Dachshund names can go in two very different directions: genuine German and old-world heritage, or unapologetically funny sausage-dog humor. A useful article can include both without pretending that every food word is a traditional name.

The list below starts with established old European and cute human names, then moves into real foods, iconic choices and vintage style. That keeps the joke names clearly labeled while still giving owners plenty of normal options.

Germanic and Old-World Dachshund Names

Dachshunds have German roots, so older European names create a natural heritage section without requiring every choice to be modern German. These Dachshund names come from documented medieval and old-world naming traditions. Sausage-dog names can be funny later in the list, but this group gives the breed’s history some real weight first. It suits owners who prefer a human name with traditional structure and a sturdy sound.

• Adela — documented medieval feminine name with Germanic roots.
• Agnes — widely used through medieval Christian Europe.
• Alice — a familiar form with strong medieval documentation.
• Amabel — a medieval feminine form related to Latin amabilis.
• Avice — a medieval feminine name seen in English and French records.
• Constance — used in medieval France and England.
• Edith — Old English name that remained in medieval use.
• Emmeline — medieval feminine name with Germanic roots.
• Felice — medieval feminine form found in European records.
• Gillian — a medieval English feminine form related to Juliana.
• Hawise — a distinctly medieval feminine name in Anglo-Norman records.
• Idonea — medieval feminine name found in English sources.
• Juliana — common in medieval Christian naming.
• Lettice — medieval English form related to Letitia.
• Millicent — medieval name from Germanic elements.
• Petronilla — medieval Christian name related to Petronia.
• Philippa — feminine form used among medieval nobility and beyond.
• Rohese — medieval feminine name found in England and France.
• Alaric — Germanic royal name with late-antique and medieval associations.
• Anselm — medieval Christian name strongly associated with Saint Anselm.
• Baldwin — Germanic name used by medieval nobles and crusader rulers.
• Bertram — Germanic name well established in medieval western Europe.
• Crispin — saint name used during the medieval period.
• Dunstan — Old English saint name with strong medieval use.
• Everard — Germanic name found in medieval English and continental records.
• Geoffrey — major Anglo-Norman medieval name.
• Godfrey — medieval Germanic name used across western Europe.
• Guy — short medieval name especially familiar in French and English contexts.
• Hamon — Norman name appearing in medieval records.
• Hugh — very common medieval name in England and France.
• Lambert — Germanic and saintly name used throughout the Middle Ages.
• Odo — compact medieval name found among nobles and clergy.
• Osbert — Old English name surviving into the medieval period.
• Oswald — Old English royal and saint name.
• Ranulf — Norman medieval form related to Randolph.
• Reginald — Germanic name widely used in medieval England.
• Reynold — medieval form related to Reginald/Reinhold traditions.
• Roland — famous medieval name in both history and literature.
• Theobald — Germanic name common among medieval elites.
• Walter — one of the most durable medieval Germanic names.
• Wymond — rare medieval English masculine name.
• Aelfric — Old English masculine name recorded before and after the Norman Conquest.
• Aldith — Old English feminine name surviving in medieval records.
• Aldwin — Old English/Germanic masculine name.
• Ailith — medieval feminine name with Old English roots.

Cute and Easy-Call Dachshund Names

Cute short names match a Dachshund’s expressive face and small size, especially when they are easy to call during training. These cute Dachshund names come from established given names and nickname-style choices rather than invented baby talk. Funny dog names often work best when the basic sound is still clear. This section gives you softer options before the food jokes and deliberately silly sausage-dog ideas begin.

• Harold — Established given name with familiar nicknames Harry, Hal.
• Harrison — patronymic surname meaning “son of Harry/Henry”; familiar nicknames include Harry, Harris, Sonny.
• Leonard — Established given name with familiar nicknames Leo, Lenny, Len.
• Malcolm — Established given name with familiar nicknames Mal, Mac.
• Russell — Established given name with familiar nicknames Russ, Rusty.
• Stanley — Established given name with familiar nicknames Stan, Stanny.
• Winston — Established given name with familiar nicknames Win, Winnie.
• Arthur — Established given name with familiar nicknames Art, Artie.
• Raymond — wise protector in Germanic tradition; familiar nicknames include Ray, Raymie. (RAY-mund).
• Alessandro — Established given name with familiar nicknames Ale, Alex, Sandro.
• Antonio — associated with Antonio Vivaldi; familiar nicknames include Ant, Tony, Nio. (an-TOH-nee-oh).
• Giovanni — Established given name with familiar nicknames Gio, Vanni.
• Lorenzo — Established given name with familiar nicknames Enzo, Ren, Lo.
• Matteo — gift of God; Italian form of Matthew; familiar nicknames include Matt, Teo. (mat-TEH-oh).
• Rafael — Established given name with familiar nicknames Raf, Rafe, Rafa.
• Santiago — Established given name with familiar nicknames Santi, Tiago.
• Francisco — Established given name with familiar nicknames Fran, Franco, Cisco.
• Emilio — Established given name with familiar nicknames Em, Milo, Lio.
• Luciano — Italian and Spanish name derived from Lucianus; familiar nicknames include Luc, Luca, Lio. (loo-chee-AH-noh).
• Alejandro — Established given name with familiar nicknames Ale, Alex, Jandro.
• Cristiano — Established given name with familiar nicknames Cris, Tiano.
• Fernando — Fernando has a medieval-era, courtly profile; the leadership link is historical rather than a literal meaning; familiar nicknames include Fer, Nando. (fernando).
• Ricardo — Established given name with familiar nicknames Rico, Rick.
• Marcelo — Established given name with familiar nicknames Marc, Celo.
• Thiago — Established given name with familiar nicknames Tia, Tiago.
• Dimitri — Established given name with familiar nicknames Dima, Mitri.
• Leandro — Established given name with familiar nicknames Leo, Ander.
• Salvatore — Established given name with familiar nicknames Sal, Tori.
• Anderson — patronymic surname meaning “son of Andrew”; familiar nicknames include Anders, Andy.
• Beckett — Established given name with familiar nicknames Beck, Becks.
• Bennett — Established given name with familiar nicknames Ben, Benny.
• Callahan — anglicized Irish surname from Ó Ceallacháin; familiar nicknames include Cal, Callie.
• Campbell — Scottish surname with long clan history; now occasionally used as a given name; familiar nicknames include Cam, Camp.
• Donovan — anglicized Irish surname from Ó Donnabháin; familiar nicknames include Don, Donnie, Van.
• Finnegan — Established given name with familiar nicknames Finn, Finny.
• Griffin — full of Irish-inspired character; familiar nicknames include Griff, Finn.
• Henderson — patronymic surname meaning “son of Henry/Hendry”; familiar nicknames include Hen, Henny.
• Jefferson — patronymic surname meaning “son of Jeffrey”; familiar nicknames include Jeff, Jeffy.
• Kendrick — Established given name with familiar nicknames Ken, Kenny, Rick.
• Lincoln — associated with Abraham Lincoln and emancipation in US history; Lincoln is included for that related association, with the original meaning kept separate from the broader theme; familiar nicknames include Linc, Link. (LING-kun).
• Marshall — historically an occupational/title surname with roots in horse and court service; familiar nicknames include Marsh, Mars.
• Sullivan — anglicized Irish surname from Ó Súileabháin; now also used as a given name; familiar nicknames include Sully, Van.
• Thatcher — Established given name with familiar nicknames Thatch.
• Weston — Established given name with familiar nicknames Wes, West.
• Wellington — Established given name with familiar nicknames Wells, Welly.
• Jennings — Established given name with familiar nicknames Jen, Jeny.
• Forrest — woodland imagery associated with forest beauty; familiar nicknames include Forry, Foz. (FAW-ruhst).
• Phoenix — the phoenix symbolizes rebirth and release from the past; familiar nicknames include Nix, Fee. (FEE-niks).
• Orion — Orion is one of the most recognizable constellations; this keeps Orion’s original meaning intact while explaining why it still works naturally in this group; familiar nicknames include Ori, Rye. (oh-RYE-un).
• Sterling — Established given name with familiar nicknames Ster, Lin.

Funny Food and Sausage-Dog Names

Food names are where Dachshund humor becomes obvious, especially with German dishes, sausages and long-shaped foods. These funny Dachshund names use real foods, ingredients and German words rather than fake puns that only resemble names. Sausage-dog names such as Bratwurst, Pretzel and Noodle are intentionally playful. They work best for owners who want the joke to be immediate and do not mind a pet name that sounds unserious.

• Bratwurst — German sausage whose long shape makes it an obvious Dachshund joke name.
• Schnitzel — Breaded cutlet strongly associated with German-speaking cuisine.
• Pretzel — Twisted baked snack with German culinary roots.
• Strudel — Layered pastry associated with Austrian and Central European baking.
• Spaetzle — Small Central European egg noodles common in German-speaking regions.
• Knödel — German and Austrian dumpling name with a funny round-food sound.
• Bockwurst — German sausage traditionally made from veal and pork.
• Weisswurst — Bavarian white sausage traditionally served with sweet mustard.
• Frankfurter — Sausage style named for Frankfurt, Germany.
• Currywurst — German fast-food sausage served with curry-spiced ketchup.
• Sauerkraut — Fermented cabbage strongly associated with German cuisine.
• Mustard — Classic sausage condiment and a short, funny dog-name word.
• Pickle — Crunchy condiment word with a playful pet-name sound.
• Noodle — Long, soft food word that suits the Dachshund body-shape joke.
• Dumpling — Soft round food name with a sweet, comic pet-name feel.
• Biscuit — Baked snack name that has long been popular for pets.
• Bagel — Ring-shaped bread with an easy, cheerful dog-name sound.
• Waffle — Breakfast food with a soft, playful rhythm.
• Pancake — Flat breakfast food used here as a deliberately silly pet name.
• Nugget — Small bite-sized food word often used affectionately for pets.
• Taco — Short food name with a crisp two-syllable sound.
• Nacho — Cheesy snack name with an upbeat, comic feel.
• Peanut — Tiny food name commonly used for small pets.
• Cashew — Nut name with a soft two-syllable sound.
• Pistachio — Nut name that can shorten naturally to Tashi or Stach.
• Toffee — Buttery confection with a warm, sweet pet-name feel.
• Caramel — Cooked-sugar flavor that suits tan, cream or red coats.
• Truffle — Rich chocolate confection with an indulgent, funny sound.
• Fudge — Dense chocolate sweet that works especially well for brown dogs.
• Brownie — Chocolate baked treat often used as a cozy pet name.
• Muffin — Bakery word with a soft, affectionate sound.
• Cupcake — Sweet cake name used here for intentionally cute humor.
• Cookie — Classic baked treat and familiar pet-name word.
• Donut — Fried pastry name with a round, cheerful feel.
• Jellybean — Small candy name that feels playful and colorful.
• Popcorn — Puffed corn snack with a lively, bouncy sound.
• Pudding — Comfort-food dessert with an affectionate little-dog feel.
• Pepper — Spice name that suits energetic or dark-coated Dachshunds.
• Ginger — Warm spice name that suits red or copper-colored coats.
• Cinnamon — Warm brown spice with an obvious coat-color association.
• Marzipan — Almond confection popular across German-speaking Europe.
• Lebkuchen — German spiced cookie traditionally associated with Christmas markets.
• Stollen — German fruit bread traditionally eaten during the Christmas season.
• Brezel — German word for pretzel, giving the food joke a stronger German touch.
• Kartoffel — German word for potato, used here as a deliberately funny pet name.
• Keks — German word for biscuit or cookie.
• Käse — German word for cheese.
• Brot — German word for bread.
• Brötchen — German word for a small bread roll.
• Apfel — German word for apple.

Iconic Human Names for a Big-Personality Dachshund

An iconic human name can make the contrast with a short-legged dog even funnier, especially when the name sounds confident or famous. These Dachshund dog names come from recognizable personal names with strong cultural familiarity. Cute dog names do not need to describe the dog’s body or color. This group is useful if you want humor to come from personality rather than another sausage, food or tiny-dog reference.

• Devon — Heritage surname choice with a polished, established sound.
• Jordan — Recognizable surname-style name with long-standing Anglophone use.
• Gabrielle — Gabi or Brielle.
• Vivienne — Vivi or Viv.
• Eugene — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Gene, Geno.
• Gerard — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Gerry, Ger.
• Horace — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Horry.
• Irving — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Irv.
• Lester — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Les.
• Marvin — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Marv.
• Milton — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Milt.
• Norman — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Norm.
• Orville — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Ori.
• Ralph — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Rafe, Ralphy.
• Sidney — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Sid.
• Vernon — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Vern.
• Woodrow — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Woody, Wood.
• Amos — gentle rustic style with understated classic beauty; familiar vintage nickname Ames. (AY-muhs).
• Cecil — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Cee.
• Claude — associated with Claude Debussy; familiar vintage nickname Claudie. (KLAWD).
• Clyde — gentle rustic style with understated classic beauty; familiar vintage nickname Cly. (KLEYEd).
• Emmett — a gentle traditional style that pairs naturally with botanical beauty names; familiar vintage nickname Em, Etty. (EH-miht).
• Floyd — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Floy.
• Jesse — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Jess.
• Leland — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Lee, Lenny.
• Lowell — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Low, Wells.
• Merrill — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Mer.
• Morris — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Morrie, Mo.
• Otis — associated with soul singer Otis Redding; familiar vintage nickname Odie. (OH-tihs).
• Perry — orchard and harvest imagery associated with warm seasonal beauty; familiar vintage nickname Per. (PEH-ree).
• Roscoe — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Ross, Coe.
• Rufus — gentle rustic style with understated classic beauty; familiar vintage nickname Roo. (ROO-fuhs).
• Silvan — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Sil.
• Truman — Vintage classic with familiar nickname True.
• Virgil — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Virg.
• Betty — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Bet, Bets.
• Billie — associated with Billie Holiday; familiar vintage nickname Bill. (BIH-lee).
• Dottie — graceful vintage style with an old-fashioned beauty connection; familiar vintage nickname Dot. (DAH-tee).
• Elsie — graceful vintage style with an old-fashioned beauty connection; familiar vintage nickname Els. (EHl-see).
• Fannie — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Fan.
• Goldie — graceful vintage style with an old-fashioned beauty connection; familiar vintage nickname Gold. (GOHl-dee).
• Josie — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Jo.
• Kitty — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Kit.
• Mamie — Vintage classic with familiar nickname Mae.
• Minnie — graceful vintage style with an old-fashioned beauty connection; familiar vintage nickname Min. (MIH-nee).

Vintage Dachshund Names with Quirky Charm

Vintage names give Dachshunds an old-fashioned charm that suits their distinctive silhouette and long history as hunting dogs. These Dachshund names come from established older personal-name traditions rather than made-up antique wording. Funny dog names can become even better when a formal old name is attached to a very small dog. This final section suits owners who enjoy quirky contrast but still want a real human-style name.

• Avis — Avie.
• Blythe — Bee.
• Celia — Cece.
• Dinah — Di.
• Elspeth — Elsie, Beth.
• Fern — Fernie.
• Gladys — Gladdy.
• Inez — Nez.
• Lenora — Leni, Nora.
• Mavis — Mae, Mavy.
• Muriel — Muri.
• Olive — Ollie, Liv.
• Pauline — Polly, Lina.
• Phoebe — Pheebs, Bee.
• Ruth — Ruthie, Rue.
• Sylvia — Sylvie.
• Vesta — Vess.
• Wanda — Wannie.
• Yvette — Yvie.
• Zelda — Zee.
• Albert — Al, Bert, Bertie.
• Clarence — Clare, Ren.
• Edgar — Ed, Eddie.
• Wallace — Wally, Ace.
• Hollis — Hol.
• Nettie — Net.
• Polly — Pol.
• Sallie — Sal.
• Tillie — Til.
• Alfie — Alf.
• Bertie — Bert.
• Beverly — Bev.
• Charlene — Char, Charlie.
• Darlene — Dar, Lena.
• Gloria — Glo.
• Janice — Jan.
• Marjorie — Marj, Jorie.
• Phyllis — Phyl.
• Sharon — Shari.
• Sheila — She.
• Wayne — Way.
• Bruce — Bru.
• Dennis — Den, Denny.
• Gary — Gaz.
• Gordon — Gord, Gordy.

A Dachshund name can be dignified or ridiculous and still suit the breed. Test the funniest choices in everyday conversation first, because the best joke name is one you will still enjoy saying years later.