

- The art of naming your pet
- What Lemonade's Miniature Dachshund owners are actually naming their dogs
- German heritage: classics worthy of her roots
- Long girl energy: names that celebrate the magnificent stretch
- Tiny but terrifying: big energy, zero awareness of her own size
- Noble ladies: for the girl who was born aristocratic
- Punny queens: names that will make the vet snort
- Dainty and delicious: food names for the snack-motivated queen
- Drama queens: for the girl who suffers magnificently
- Tunnel queens: born to dig, bred to conquer
- Pop culture queens: names for the girl who is clearly the main character
- Vintage ladies: names from a sepia-toned era
- Nature girls: names for the great outdoors, experienced from a warm blanket
- Celebrity alter egos: names for the girl who acts like she's famous
- Certified chaos queens: for the tiny menace you love unconditionally
- Bonus names
- Time to start training
- Before we go
Bringing home a female miniature dachshund is the start of a love story. These little pups are packed with personality, and picking the perfect name is a small but meaningful way to celebrate their spunky charm. Whether you’re eyeing something classic, quirky, or trendsetting, we’re here to help you find a name that fits your dachshund as perfectly as her puppy collar does.
And while you’re basking in the joy of new puppy life, don’t forget to think about Lemonade Pet insurance, it’s one way to help care for your tiny new family member.
The art of naming your pet
Let’s face it: naming a dog is 50% fun and 50% nail-biting decision-making. You want a name that rolls off the tongue during walks but also makes you smile whenever you hear it. It’s part science, part art, and definitely part intuition. So, grab a snack, get comfy, and dive into these name ideas, your perfect match is waiting somewhere below!
What Lemonade’s Miniature Dachshund owners are actually naming their dogs
Real names from real pet parents. Scroll through for a little inspiration, then dive into our full list below.
| Top female Miniature Dachshund names |
|---|
| Penny |
| Daisy |
| Winnie |
| Millie |
| Luna |
| Lola |
| Olive |
| Bella |
| Sadie |
| Pepper |
| Hazel |
| Lily |
| Ruby |
| Piper |
| Lucy |
| Ellie |
| Rosie |
| Lulu |
| Poppy |
| Maple |
| Dolly |
| Coco |
| Dottie |
| Peanut |
| Nova |
| Ginger |
| Sophie |
| Gracie |
| Bailey |
| Molly |
| Nellie |
| Mila |
| Honey |
| Zoey |
| Willow |
| Mia |
| Roxy |
| Ella |
| Stella |
| Clover |
| Scout |
| Penelope |
| Mocha |
| Minnie |
| Juniper |
| Layla |
| Evie |
| Remi |
| Phoebe |
| Gretchen |
| Maya |
| Leia |
| Heidi |
| Maggie |
| Lila |
| Frankie |
| Charlie |
| Cholula |
| Lina |
| Vienna |
| Pippa |
| Bunny |
| Gwen |
| Josie |
| Chloe |
| Tilly |
| Rose |
| Winslow |
| Roxie |
| Moxie |
| Fritzie |
| June Bug |
| Apple |
| Martini |
| Emma |
| Lilah |
| Violet |
| Peaches |
| Reese |
| Pickles |
| Callie |
| Luna Marie |
| Harper |
| Coco Bean |
| Birdie |
| Murphy |
| Mazapan |
| Salem |
| Jasmine |
| Phebe |
| Jackie |
| Canela |
| Muffin |
| Slinky |
| Wanda |
| Lexi |
| Hammie |
| Lucia |
| Winnie Matthieson |
| Bac Siu |
German heritage: classics worthy of her roots
She comes from a proud German lineage. These names honor that with grace and style.
- Greta
- Heidi
- Liesel
- Ilse
- Marta
- Hilde
- Gerda
- Renate
- Sigrid
- Brigitte
- Anneliese
- Frieda
- Klara
- Hedwig
- Hannelore
- Irmgard
- Edeltraud
- Christl
- Adelheid
- Trudi
- Lotte
- Willa
- Elfriede
- Hildegard
- Roswitha
- Mechthild
- Walburga
- Kunigunde
- Gertrud
- Irmtraud
- Gundula
- Dorothea
- Wilhelmine
- Brunhilde
- Isolde
- Kriemhild
- Gudrun
- Hildrun
- Edelgard
- Waltraud
- Sieglinde
- Ermengard
- Adelgunde
- Liselotte
- Marianne
- Rosemarie
- Hannchen
- Lieselotte
- Christiane
- Margarethe
Long girl energy: names that celebrate the magnificent stretch
She is aerodynamically questionable and absolutely perfect.
- Noodle
- Slinky
- Ribbons
- Baguette
- Stretchella
- Slinkette
- Noodlette
- Elongata
- Tubulina
- Linksworth
- Sausagina
- Stretchberry
- Frankfurta
- Longfella
- Wigglina
- Loafette
- Squigglette
- Slinkarina
- Noodlebelle
- Stretchworth
- Ribbonsworth
- Wiggleton
- Tubbalina
- Longsworth
- Frankfurtina
- Slinkerella
- Wigglesworth
- Noodlesworth
- Slinkbelle
- Elongatrix
- Stretchminster
- Loafington
- Noodlecroft
- Tubsworth
- Slinkazelle
- Stretchwick
- Frankfurtella
- Wiggletrix
- Longsworth Jr.
- Slinkerette
- Tubbalette
- Noodleby
- Stretcharina
- Ribbonella
- Slinksworth
- Frankfurtette
- Wiggletrina
- Longsworthella
- Elongarina
- Noodleston
Tiny but terrifying: big energy, zero awareness of her own size
She has squared up to dogs eight times her size. She won.
- Empress
- Titaness
- Colossus
- Rambette
- Bruiser
- Maverick
- Viper
- Cyclone
- Tempest
- Renegade
- Warlordess
- Destructa
- Ruffian
- Marauder
- Battler
- Ironpaws
- Thunderpaws
- Powerpaws
- Dynamo
- Vortex
- Blazer
- Rampage
- Carnage
- Shredder
- Slayer
- Plunder
- Warpath
- Havocette
- Turbulette
- Chaosette
- Juggernaut
- Sabotrix
- Commandrix
- Mercenary
- Devastatrix
- Barbarian
- Raider
- Charger
- Stormcloud
- Thunderclap
- Avalanche
- Earthquake
- Wildfire
- Firestorm
- Hailstorm
- Blizzard
- Hurricane
- Twister
- Maelstrom
- Tsunamette
Noble ladies: for the girl who was born aristocratic
She judged the room. She found it satisfactory. She sat in the best chair.
- Archibaldina
- Lady Pemberton
- Countess Harrington
- Duchess Ashworth
- Baroness Breckenridge
- Viscountess Wentworth
- Marchioness Featherbottom
- Lady Rockefeller
- Countess Vanderbilt
- Duchess Whitmore
- Lady Beauregard
- Countess Everstone
- Duchess Locksworth
- Lady Hartington
- Countess Blakewood
- Duchess Cranston
- Lady Merriweather
- Countess Carmichael
- Duchess Stratton
- Lady Witherspoon
- Countess Goodfellow
- Duchess Featherstone
- Lady Buckminster
- Countess Silverstone
- Duchess Foxborough
- Lady Pembrooke
- Countess Aldsworth
- Duchess Castleton
- Lady Thornwicke
- Countess Ravenswood
- Duchess Blackmoore
- Lady Peppercorn
- Countess Paddington
- Duchess Fairweather
- Lady Blakeworth
- Countess Dunmore
- Duchess Ashington
- Lady Kensington
- Countess Wellsley
- Duchess Huxley
- Lady Farnsworth
- Countess Pembridge
- Duchess Hollingsworth
- Lady Crestwood
- Countess Ravenscroft
- Duchess Whitfield
- Lady Foxglove
- Countess Briarwood
- Duchess Willowmere
- Lady Stonehaven
Punny queens: names that will make the vet snort
She is a masterpiece. Her name should reflect that energy.
- Bark-arita
- Miss Snaggly Tooth
- Paw-casso
- Drool Britannia
- Hairy Pawter
- Sherlock Bones
- Billie Ei-lick
- Waggy Azalea
- Furmione Granger
- Lady Gag-woof
- Rihanna Barkfree
- Howly Berry
- Beyondog
- Ariana Grrrande
- Taylor Wag
- Adele-dog
- Madonna Barkciotti
- Selena Growmez
- Demi Lovewoof
- Miley Paw-rus
- Katy Pawry
- Lady Pawga
- Nicki Minaj-dog
- Cardi Bork
- Lizzo McBorko
- Paw-dré 3000’s Girl
- Bark-ira
- Jennifer Pawpez
- Penelope Cruzwoof
- Scarlett Johansniff
- Reese Witherspoon-dog
- Meryl Streepwoof
- Cate Blanchett-dog
- Helen Mirrenwoof
- Judi Denchwoof
- Emma Thompsonwoof
- Kate Winsletwoof
- Natalie Pawrtman
- Halle Barkry
- Jessica Biel-dog
- Wag Khaleesi
- Bark Daenerys
- Ser Floofsalot
- Madam Sniffleton
- Countess Borksalot
- Princess Wag-a-lot
- Lady Sniff Eastwood
- Furtina Turner
- Bark-ira Shakira
- Yappie Chanel
Dainty and delicious: food names for the snack-motivated queen
She will absolutely pretend she hasn’t been fed. She has been fed. Twice.
- Pretzel
- Strudel
- Marzipan
- Kipferl
- Lebkuchen
- Pfeffernuss
- Bienenstich
- Linzer
- Zimtstern
- Vanillekipferl
- Milchrahmstrudel
- Buchtelchen
- Topfenstrudel
- Palatschinke
- Kaiserschmarrn
- Dampfnudel
- Krapfen
- Rohrnudel
- Scheiterhaufen
- Germknödel
- Guglhupf
- Striezel
- Faschingskrapfen
- Zwetschgendatschi
- Salzstangerl
- Obatzda
- Powidl
- Käsekrainer
- Schmankerl
- Quark
- Spaetzle
- Pumpernickel
- Schnitzel
- Bratwurstchen
- Tafelspitz
- Wachauer
- Lebkuchenherz
- Mandelkipferl
- Kokosbussl
- Spitzbuben
- Schwarzwälder
- Baumkuchen
- Frankfurter Kranz
- Donauwelle
- Streuselkuchen
- Hefezopf
- Butterkuchen
- Sandkuchen
- Mohnstrudel
- Nussstrudel
Drama queens: for the girl who suffers magnificently
She hurt her paw on a throw pillow. She will accept sympathy for the next several days.
- Countess Wailsworth
- Lady Overreaction
- Duchess Dramapaws
- Princess Sobsworth
- Madam Gasp
- Lady Swoonington
- Marchioness Woesworth
- Baroness Huffington
- Diva Maximus
- Lady Faintsalot
- Empress Wailsworth
- Countess Mopington
- Lady Gasp-a-lot
- Madam Dramsworth
- Marchioness Drama
- Lady Hufflepuff
- Duchess Woesworth
- Princess Tantrumsworth
- Countess Crybarksworth
- Baroness Sniffle
- Princess Theatrique
- Lady Theatrix
- Countess Screamsworth
- Baroness Despair
- Duchess Overwrought
- Princess Sulksworth
- Lady Melodrama
- Countess Angstworth
- Madam Pathos
- Baroness Lament
- Lady Heavesworth
- Duchess Griefsworth
- Princess Mopington
- Countess Sorrow
- Baroness Woesworth
- Lady Plaintsworth
- Duchess Suffersworth
- Princess Crysworth
- Countess Wailsworth II
- Baroness Dramsworth
- Lady Tantrumsworth
- Duchess Sulkington
- Princess Poutsworth
- Countess Sobsworth
- Baroness Sniffleton
- Lady Overwroughtsworth
- Duchess Mournington
- Princess Gloomsworth
- Countess Despairsworth
- Baroness Anguishworth
Tunnel queens: born to dig, bred to conquer
She was engineered to hunt badgers underground. She now applies that to your flower beds.
- Diggerella
- Tunnelsworth
- Excavatrix
- Burrowby
- Groundbreaker
- Molsworth
- Burrowska
- Badgerchaser
- Earthmover
- Subterrana
- Cavemaster
- Earthshaker
- Dirtmistress
- Burrowmistress
- Claypaws
- Mudslingress
- Pebblecrusher
- Substratum
- Tunnelratrix
- Spadeface
- Trenchette
- Badgerbane
- Undergrowth
- Mudhound
- Topsoilette
- Crumbmistress
- Sandstormette
- Gravel Gertie
- Flintdigger
- Stonecrush
- Boulderbell
- Holey Molly
- Clodsworth
- Gopher Queen
- Moundette
- Cavemistress
- Pitqueen
- Scrapworth
- Quarryworth
- Diggsworth
- Tunnelmouse
- Sandcastle
- Subwoofer
- Cratermistress
- Rockbreakrix
- Sedimentrix
- Sedimenta
- Underearth
- Dugoutrix
- Terradora
Pop culture queens: names for the girl who is clearly the main character
Main character energy. All day. Unquestionable.
- Leia
- Arwen
- Eowyn
- Hermione
- Daenerys
- Sansa
- Arya
- Khaleesi
- Moana
- Encanto
- Mirabel
- Isabela
- Dolores
- Luisa
- Raya
- Mulan
- Pocahontas
- Jasmine
- Tiana
- Rapunzel
- Merida
- Elsa
- Anna
- Vaiana
- Asha
- Wish
- Bluey
- Bingo
- Chilli
- Chloe
- Dory
- Ariel
- Belle
- Aurora
- Cinderella
- Snow White
- Megara
- Esmeralda
- Kida
- Nala
- Sarabi
- Faline
- Duchess
- Marie
- Bianca
- Penny
- Perdita
- Pongo’s Girl
- Roxanne
- Colette
Vintage ladies: names from a sepia-toned era
Old-fashioned, warm, completely magnificent. She belongs in a different century.
- Mildred
- Ethel
- Gertrude
- Beatrice
- Myrtle
- Agnes
- Harriet
- Phyllis
- Eunice
- Winifred
- Millicent
- Lavinia
- Prudence
- Clementine
- Hortense
- Bernadette
- Constance
- Marguerite
- Floretta
- Dorothea
- Hildegarde
- Ernestine
- Wilhelmina
- Josephine
- Mathilda
- Cordelia
- Araminta
- Sophronia
- Celestine
- Evangeline
- Seraphina
- Theodora
- Clotilde
- Brunhilda
- Genoveva
- Hildegunda
- Kunigunda
- Mechthildis
- Richardis
- Irmingard
- Gisela
- Adelinde
- Berthilde
- Luitgard
- Otthild
- Reginlinde
- Sigrid
- Uta
- Vreni
- Zenzi
Nature girls: names for the great outdoors, experienced from a warm blanket
She sniffed a flower once. She wrote about it in her diary.
- Clover
- Fern
- Hazel
- Juniper
- Maple
- Willow
- Wisteria
- Yarrow
- Zinnia
- Primrose
- Briar
- Dahlia
- Violet
- Lavender
- Rosemary
- Jasmine
- Iris
- Ivy
- Flora
- Fauna
- Meadow
- Blossom
- Daisy
- Petal
- Dewdrop
- Moonflower
- Starflower
- Sunbeam
- Raindrop
- Snowdrop
- Foxglove
- Hollyhock
- Larkspur
- Marigold
- Tansy
- Verbena
- Heather
- Bracken
- Sorrel
- Sage
- Mossybell
- Fernwood
- Willowmere
- Briarwood
- Thornberry
- Rowanberry
- Elderflower
- Honeysuckle
- Sweetbriar
- Nightshade
Celebrity alter egos: names for the girl who acts like she’s famous
She has a rider. It includes exactly seventeen treats, arranged alphabetically.
- Mick Jagpaw
- Stevie Sniffs
- Dolly Barkton
- Joni Bitchell
- Fleetwood Bark
- Aretha Franklick
- Tina Turnerwoof
- Patsy Cline-dog
- Loretta Lynnwoof
- Tammy Wynettewoof
- Emmylou Harriswoof
- Reba McEntirewoof
- Shania Twain-dog
- Faith Hillwoof
- Carrie Underwoodwoof
- Miranda Lambchop
- Kacey Musgraveswoof
- Brandi Carliledog
- Phoebe Bridgersdog
- Lucy Dacuswoof
- Julien Barkker
- Gracie Abramswoof
- Olivia Rodrigwoof
- Sabrina Carpenterdog
- Chappell Roandog
- Lana Del Ruffwoof
- Lorde McBarksworth
- Fiona Applewoof
- Alanis Morissettewoof
- Sheryl Clawwoof
- Norah Jonesdog
- Diana Rosswoof
- Mariah Barkrey
- Whitney Howlston
- Celine Dionwoof
- Barbra Streisanddog
- Judy Garlicdog
- Eartha Kittendog
- Nina Snarleone
- Ella Fitzgeralddog
- Billie Holidog
- Sarah Vaughandog
- Peggy Leewoof
- Doris Daydog
- Rosemary Clooneydog
- Vera Lynnwoof
- Gracie Fieldswoof
- Dame Judi Denchwoof
- Maggie Smithwoof
- Helen Mirrenwoof
Certified chaos queens: for the tiny menace you love unconditionally
She ate your chapstick. She is not sorry. She is adorable. It’s a whole thing.
- Chaos Goblin
- Pork Tornado
- Wreckmistress
- Screamy McGee
- Ankle Biter
- Panic Button
- Glitchette
- Goblin Queen
- Lady Chompsalot
- Disaster McFloof
- Weasel Girl
- Gremlin Junior
- Mischief McSnoot
- Rascal Barksworth
- Tiny Menace
- Bedlamsworth
- Catastrophe Jones
- Mayhem McWiggle
- Chewtastrophe
- Pillager
- Marauder McGee
- Ruckus Barkington
- Turbulence Tucker
- Pandemonium Petra
- Chewtastrophe II
- Snarl McTwist
- Shredmistress
- Demolition Doxie
- Apocalypse Pup
- Agent of Chaos
- Plunderpaws
- Destructrix
- Gnashette
- Nitro McGrumble
- Fiasco Fitzgerald
- Menace McBark
- Brouhaha Brunsworth
- Upheaval Ursula
- Tumultsworth
- Carnage Cornelia
- Rowdy McHavoc
- Frenzy McFang
- Bedlam Betty
- Riotsworth
- Rampage Rosie
- Disorder Dorothea
- Uproar Ursula
- Turmoil Tilda
- Frenzied Frieda
- Wrecksworth Regina
Bonus names
Fifty more female names spanning the full spectrum of dachshund femininity.
- Biscottina
- Pretzelina
- Schnitzelface
- Wienerhundchen
- Dachsmistress
- Borksworth Belle
- Snickelfritzin
- Rüdigerin
- Heinelina
- Kumpelchen
- Dackelfrau
- Wunderhundchen
- Zwicklerin
- Sepperina
- Wastlerin
- Franzlina
- Hanslina
- Jackline
- Bartlina
- Bennolina
- Ferdlina
- Gustlina
- Ossilina
- Nandlina
- Poldlina
- Xaverlina
- Zenziworth
- Moidlworth
- Resiworth
- Burliworth
- Dackelkind
- Schnauzerlina
- Schnauzbertha
- Schnauzfriedel
- Schnauzwalda
- Schnauzmanna
- Schnauzottoline
- Schnauzklausine
- Schnauzfritzine
- Schnauzwolfine
- Doxiebelle
- Doxieworth
- Doxiemere
- Doxiestone
- Doxiewood
- Doxiefield
- Doxiebrook
- Doxiehaven
- Doxiedale
- Doxieglen
Time to start training
Now that you’ve chosen the perfect female miniature dachshund dog name, it’s time to help your pup learn it! Start using your chosen name consistently from day one, saying it with joy and enthusiasm before meals, walks, and playtime to create positive associations.
Remember that dogs typically respond best to names that are one or two syllables, but don’t let that stop you from choosing longer names, you can always use a nickname for everyday use while keeping the full name for special occasions. Practice calling their name in different tones and situations so they recognize it whether you’re calling excitedly at the dog park or speaking softly when they’re resting. Most dogs learn their names within a few days to a week with consistent, positive use.
Before we go
Here’s the truth about female miniature dachshunds: she will run the household within forty-eight hours of arriving, develop strong opinions about who sits where, and show zero remorse for anything she’s chewed, dug up, or stolen. She is also, somehow, the best thing that has ever happened to you. That long spine and fearless attitude are part of what makes her extraordinary, and part of why a vet visit is never far away. Back issues are common in the breed, and dachshunds have a gift for finding trouble at full speed.
Lemonade Pet insurance means you’re ready for whatever she gets into next. Fast, affordable, and genuinely helpful, because your girl has a long, magnificent, chaos-filled life ahead of her, and she deserves every bit of it covered.
A few quick words, because we <3 our lawyers: This post is general in nature, and any statement in it doesn’t alter the terms, conditions, exclusions, or limitations of policies issued by Lemonade, which differ according to your state of residence. You’re encouraged to discuss your specific circumstances with your own professional advisors. The purpose of this post is merely to provide you with info and insights you can use to make such discussions more productive! Naturally, all comments by, or references to, third parties represent their own views, and Lemonade assumes no responsibility for them. Coverage and discounts may not be available in all states.