Badass German Shepherd Names for Males and Females

German Shepherds are not just any dog breed. These dogs are truly a man’s best friend. First appearing around 1890 in Germany, they were initially used for herding sheep, hence the breed's name: “German shepherd,” or “sheep herd."

It is no mystery why these dogs are now loved worldwide. They are strong, loyal, friendly, and protective of their masters. They are often used by police forces and the military as working dogs, as German shepherds are very smart and easy to tame.

A dog from an extraordinary breed such as this one deserves a name as great as he or she is! "Sparky" just won’t cut it. Take into consideration your dog’s specific personality and the name will come to you, the same way your dog will when you call!

For ideas and inspiration, browse through the following list. You just might find your match!

Still having trouble? Maybe the answer doesn't lie in your hands. Consider letting your dog decide! It may sound silly, but it could generate some good results.

Here are a few fun and entertaining ways to make this happen:

• Index cards: Write the names you are stuck between on index cards and lay the cards down on the floor. You can get the whole family involved and everyone can write a few names they like! On each card, place a piece of dog food paying no attention to which pieces go on which card; this is to avoid biasing any of the names. Let your unnamed German Shepherd into the room. The first piece of food he or she eats is the name they've chosen!
• Call out names:If you have a few different candidate names, sit across a room from your canine and start calling out the names with five second delay between each one. If he or she responds to one of them, even if it seems like a coincidence, your dog has picked their name. Perhaps a certain name will sound “catchy” enough to your German shepherd to get their attention!

• Family circle: Have your family members form a circle around the dog—but not too close, you don’t want to scare him! Each family member should have one name picked out and everyone should begin calling out the name at the same time. Whoever the dog goes to is the name he or she picks!

• Pees on trees: Okay, this one is quite silly and only works for male dogs, but it makes for fun conversation later! If you have a bunch of trees in your backyard, pin the potential names to each tree and let him out to go potty. The first tree he marks is the name he picks!

Letting the dog choose his own her own name is a lot of fun for the family if you just can’t pick one on your own. Once your canine has picked the name, give him or her a nice treat. Picking a name is a lot of work!

Choosing a name for your dog should be a fun process. Just make sure you really like the name, because it is one that you will be saying for many years to come. Remember to keep your dog's personality traits in mind. Are they shy? Playful? Frisky? These qualities may help guide you to the perfect name.