What do you call a dog with Corgi confidence, Dachshund determination, short legs, an extra helping of personality and possibly a pair of ears capable of receiving satellite transmissions?
Something better than the first generic puppy name that pops into your head.
Dorgis give us an unusually rich source of naming inspiration. This little Corgi Dachshund mix brings together Welsh and German heritage, herding-dog smarts, hound-dog curiosity, a famously low-slung silhouette and even a royal connection. That gives us everything from Winnie, Dylan and Otto to Pretzel, Radar, Lowrider and Tater Tot.
We have collected plenty of names here, but this is not just a giant alphabetized list. We have chosen names that actually feel like Dorgi names and organized them around the breed’s appearance, ancestry and personality so you can find one that fits your particular little character.
Not sure where to start? Try our hand-picked favorites first, then wander through the categories that sound most like your dog.
Looking for even more inspiration? Visit our Small Dog Names Guide for hundreds of additional ideas for little dogs with very big personalities.
25 of Our Favorite Dorgi Names
If we were naming a Dorgi today, these would be at the top of our list.
- Pretzel — German-inspired, longish, twisty and almost absurdly appropriate.
- Radar — for a Dorgi whose ears know someone opened a cheese wrapper three rooms away.
- Winnie — warm, friendly and just dignified enough for a dog with royal connections.
- Otto — a sturdy little German name that suits a determined Dorgi beautifully.
- Tater Tot — small, golden, slightly cylindrical and universally adored.
- Dylan — a handsome Welsh choice that is easy to call.
- Frankie — partly because it is adorable and partly because, well… frankfurter.
- Queenie — a playful nod to the Dorgi’s famous royal history.
- Pickle — ideal for the Dorgi who is frequently in one.
- Winston — wonderfully serious for a dog whose legs are six inches long.
- Pip — tiny, cheerful and easy to say.
- Gretel — sweet German flavor without being difficult to call.
- Scout — perfect for the curious Dorgi who needs to investigate everything.
- Beans — especially good for a little dog with expressive eyebrows.
- Dottie — vintage, happy and especially cute on a spotted or dappled-looking dog.
- Scooter — made for those short legs moving at improbable speed.
- Mabel — sweetly old-fashioned and full of character.
- Fritz — short, jaunty and unmistakably German-inspired.
- Windsor — subtle, distinctive and wonderfully grand.
- Noodle — because some Dorgis are approximately 40 percent dog and 60 percent length.
- Rascal — no explanation required.
- Poppy — bright, friendly and excellent for a cheerful girl.
- Badger — a clever salute to the Dachshund’s original working purpose.
- Merlin — Welsh magic for a clever little dog.
- Shortcake — cute, funny and extremely literal.
Dogs Central favorite: Pretzel for sheer Dorgi-ness. Best clever choice: Radar. Best dignified choice: Windsor. Best name for a tiny troublemaker: Pickle.
Girl Dorgi Names
Dorgi girls can look dainty while behaving like the chairwoman of the neighborhood watch. These names range from sweet to spirited.
Maisie · Poppy · Winnie · Mabel · Millie · Daisy · Ruby · Rosie · Penny · Olive · Hazel · Phoebe · Bonnie · Elsie · Tilly · Maggie · Nellie · Sadie · Lucy · Molly · Sophie · Cleo · Lola · Piper · Willow · Ivy · Juniper · Matilda · Gigi · Lulu · Heidi · Gretel · Frieda · Greta · Liesel · Anwen · Carys · Eira · Ffion · Nia
Our Favorite Girl Dorgi Names
- Winnie — cheerful and cuddly with just enough old-fashioned charm.
- Maisie — ideal for a bright, busy little dog.
- Greta — strong and compact, just like many Dorgis.
- Carys — a lovely Welsh-inspired choice.
- Penny — perfect for a coppery red or tan girl.
- Mabel — for the Dorgi who seems to have been born 72 years old and in charge.
Boy Dorgi Names
A good Dorgi boy name can be jaunty, handsome, mischievous or ridiculously grand for the size of the animal carrying it.
Otto · Archie · Winston · Alfie · Teddy · Milo · Finn · Toby · Oscar · Frankie · Louie · Henry · Charlie · Gus · Walter · Stanley · Chester · Murphy · Benny · Jasper · Rudy · Max · Felix · Hugo · Bruno · Fritz · Hans · Klaus · Dylan · Rhys · Emrys · Gareth · Bryn · Dewi · Griffin · Owen · Trevor · Monty · Percy · George
Our Favorite Boy Dorgi Names
- Otto — short, memorable and wonderfully suited to the Dachshund side.
- Winston — enormous dignity in a very low package.
- Dylan — handsome Welsh inspiration.
- Frankie — cute even before you notice the sausage joke.
- Gus — practically designed for a sturdy little dog.
- Monty — ideal for a Dorgi who believes the sofa is his ancestral estate.
Cute Dorgi Names
Some dogs can carry a sophisticated name. Others look at you with giant ears and tiny feet and make sophistication impossible.
Bean · Biscuit · Bubbles · Button · Cookie · Cupcake · Doodle · Dumpling · Jellybean · Kiwi · Mochi · Muffin · Nugget · Peanut · Pebble · Pickles · Pippin · Pookie · Pudding · Pumpkin · Sprout · Squish · Teddy · Tinker · Tootsie · Waffles · Wiggles · Nibbles · Pipsqueak · Snickers
Especially Dorgi: Bean, Dumpling, Nugget, Sprout and Wiggles.
Funny Dorgi Names
The Dorgi is one of those dogs that can wear a joke name without becoming a joke. In fact, the more dignified the dog looks, the better some of these become.
- Lowrider — ground clearance is optional.
- Speed Bump — particularly accurate when sleeping in a hallway.
- Sir Stubs — knight of the very short table.
- Hotdog — obvious, but sometimes obvious is funny.
- Potato — for the sturdy couch-loving specimen.
- Tater Tot — Potato’s more athletic cousin.
- Wigglebutt — when the back end celebrates before the front end knows why.
- Short Stack — breakfast and anatomy in one.
- Doorstop — affectionate use only, please.
- Professor Paws — for the Dorgi who already knows what you should be doing.
- Deputy Dawg — neighborhood patrol division.
- Boss — because management has arrived.
- Meatball — sturdy, roundish and lovable.
- Pickle — especially for repeat offenders.
- Toast — excellent on a golden-red dog.
- Crumpet — British, compact and delightful.
- Wurst — possibly the best bad name on this page.
- Sausage — zero subtlety, maximum charm.
- Captain Shortpants — for formal occasions.
- Lord Longbody — title inherited at birth.
Clever Dorgi Names & Wordplay
For people who enjoy explaining their dog’s name to strangers:
- Dorgi Parton — big personality and excellent hair.
- Sherlock Bones — for the dog investigating every scent in the garden.
- Indiana Bones — explorer, archaeologist, treat hunter.
- Bark Twain — particularly appropriate for a vocal intellectual.
- Mary Puppins — practically perfect, occasionally opinionated.
- Hairy Pawter — especially good on a fluffier Dorgi.
- Woofgang — Germanic and musical.
- Jimmy Chew — for the puppy currently redesigning your footwear.
- Chewbarka — best delivered with a straight face.
- Sir Barks-a-Lot — some Dorgis name themselves.
- Dogtor Watson — Sherlock’s shorter assistant.
- Pawdington — British flavor with four feet.
- Wagatha — surprisingly elegant until you get the joke.
- Barkley — sounds respectable; contains its own warning.
- Shortlock Holmes — perhaps our most anatomically accurate detective.
Names Inspired by Short Legs & a Long Body
We would never reduce a Dorgi to its proportions. We will, however, absolutely name one after them.
Slinky · Stretch · Noodle · Scooter · Stubbs · Shorty · Squat · Lowry · Lowrider · Dash · Zip · Rocket · Torpedo · Submarine · Baguette · Breadstick · Pickle · Twizzler · Stringbean · Shortcake · Mini · Inch · Ruler · Longfellow · Stumpy · Scoot · Skitter · Sizzle · Slinky Malinki · Hot Rod
The Contradiction Names
There is something particularly funny about giving a very short dog a very tall name:
Stretch · Legs · Stilts · Giraffe · Everest · Tower · Longshanks · Redwood · Summit · Bigfoot
Names for a Dorgi With Magnificent Ears
Not every Dorgi inherits upright Corgi ears. Some get floppy Dachshund ears, some get one of each for a while, and some appear equipped to intercept communications from neighboring counties.
Radar · Echo · Yoda · Dumbo · Wingnut · Satellite · Sonar · Antenna · Bunny · Batty · Elf · Pixie · Gizmo · Spock · Fennec · Twitch · Flopsy · Scout · Listener · Whisper
Our winner: Radar. It’s almost too perfect.
Royal Dorgi Names
Dorgis have a genuine royal connection. Queen Elizabeth II was famous for her devotion to Pembroke Welsh Corgis and also kept Corgi-Dachshund crosses. That makes a little royal flourish particularly appropriate for this mix.
Subtle Royal Names
Windsor · Lilibet · Elizabeth · George · Charlotte · Louis · Archie · Harry · William · Charles · Edward · Margaret · Anne · Beatrice · Eugenie · Victoria · Albert · Arthur · Henry · Alexandra
For a Dorgi Who Already Thinks It Owns the House
Queenie · King · Prince · Princess · Duke · Duchess · Baron · Baroness · Earl · Lady · Lord · Majesty · Regent · Crown · Royal · Sovereign
Palace-Inspired Names
Buckingham · Windsor · Balmoral · Kensington · Hampton · Clarence · Palace · Jubilee · Tiara · Scepter
Our favorite is Windsor: recognizable without being too obvious, dignified without being stuffy, and very funny when Windsor is upside down on the sofa snoring.
Welsh-Inspired Dorgi Names
The Corgi side gives your Dorgi a wonderful Welsh naming tradition to explore. You do not need to choose a traditional Welsh personal name, either; Welsh places, mythology and landscape can all provide inspiration.
Welsh-Flavored Favorites
Dylan · Rhys · Owen · Bryn · Gareth · Dewi · Emrys · Griffin · Idris · Morgan · Carys · Nia · Eira · Ffion · Anwen · Seren · Gwen · Rhiannon · Bronwen · Tegan
Welsh Places & Landscape
Pembroke · Cardiff · Brecon · Conway · Tenby · Anglesey · Dee · Wye · Snowdon · Cymru
Merlin is another wonderful choice for a clever little dog, drawing on the rich legendary associations of Wales.
Before choosing a Welsh-language name because of a particular meaning, verify the pronunciation and meaning from a reliable Welsh-language source. Internet baby-name lists are not always dependable.
German-Inspired Dorgi Names
Now for the Dachshund half of the family. Dachshunds were developed in Germany, so German names can give a Dorgi a handsome little nod to its hound ancestry.
Boy Names
Otto · Fritz · Hans · Klaus · Bruno · Dieter · Heinz · Wolfgang · Ludwig · Rolf · Gunther · Max · Oskar · Felix · Hugo · Franz · Emil · Walter
Girl Names
Greta · Gretel · Heidi · Liesel · Frieda · Hilda · Trudy · Elsa · Marta · Klara · Anja · Elke · Heidi · Gisela · Ursula
German-Inspired Fun
Pretzel · Schnitzel · Strudel · Brat · Spätzle · Berlin · Munich · Rhine · Mozart · Beethoven · Porsche
We are particularly fond of Schnitzel for a Dachshund mix. It has just the right amount of nonsense.
Food & Sausage-Dog Names
Food names and small dogs belong together. A Dorgi gives us the added advantage of Dachshund sausage humor.
The Sausage Department
Frank · Frankie · Frankfurter · Brat · Bratwurst · Wiener · Banger · Sausage · Link · Smokie · Kielbasa · Chorizo
Bakery Department
Pretzel · Bagel · Biscuit · Muffin · Crumpet · Waffle · Pancake · Toast · Brioche · Croissant · Strudel · Shortcake · Cupcake · Scone · Cookie
Small Snacks
Tater Tot · Nugget · Peanut · Cashew · Pistachio · Bean · Jellybean · Mochi · Dumpling · Gnocchi · Pickle · Olive · Pepper · Taco · Nacho · Cheddar · Noodle · Meatball · Pumpkin · Peaches
Top five: Pretzel, Tater Tot, Frankie, Gnocchi and Crumpet.
Dorgi Names Inspired by Personality & Behavior
The Dorgi can inherit the alertness and herding instincts of a Corgi along with the curiosity, persistence and scent-driven nature of a Dachshund. Individual dogs vary, but that combination opens up some excellent names.
For the Explorer
Scout · Ranger · Trek · Quest · Journey · Roamer · Marco · Polo · Dora · Compass · Tracker · Hunter · Sherlock
For the Clever One
Einstein · Newton · Edison · Tesla · Brainy · Sage · Clever · Puzzle · Riddle · Watson · Merlin
For the Bossy One
Boss · Chief · Captain · Major · Sarge · Judge · Governor · Duchess · Queenie · Napoleon · Caesar
For the Speedy One
Dash · Zoom · Zip · Rocket · Turbo · Scooter · Flash · Bolt · Zippy · Comet
For the Professional Barker
Echo · Siren · Chatter · Gossip · Ruckus · Riot · Yapper · Bell · Bugle · Barkley
We recommend using Gossip only if you are prepared to explain, “She doesn’t bark. She keeps the neighborhood informed.”
Dorgi Names Inspired by Coat Color
Dorgi coats vary depending on the parents. Rather than trying to force every possible inherited pattern into a label, let the individual dog’s actual coloring inspire you.
Red, Golden & Tan Dorgis
Penny · Copper · Rusty · Maple · Honey · Amber · Ginger · Cinnamon · Autumn · Sunny · Goldie · Toffee · Caramel · Butterscotch
Black & Tan Dorgis
Raven · Onyx · Shadow · Espresso · Mocha · Guinness · Pepper · Ember · Bear · Bandit
Brown & Chocolate Dorgis
Cocoa · Brownie · Hershey · Truffle · Mocha · Chestnut · Hazel · Fudge · Coffee · Rolo
Dogs With White Markings
Socks · Boots · Mittens · Tux · Domino · Patch · Freckles · Blaze · Dottie · Oreo
Big Names for a Little Dorgi
The smaller the dog, the funnier these become.
Moose · Tank · Thor · Zeus · Titan · Goliath · Hercules · Brutus · Bear · Mammoth · Jumbo · Sumo · Everest · Kong · Hulk · Rambo · Viking · Atlas · Boulder · Biggie · Mack · Boss · Duke · Caesar · Maximus
Imagine calling “Goliath!” at the dog park and watching a 19-pound Dorgi trot over. Exactly.
Tiny Names for a Dorgi
If understatement isn’t your thing, lean all the way into small.
Pip · Dot · Bitty · Mini · Tiny · Bean · Pea · Pixel · Pebble · Button · Midge · Minnie · Nano · Niblet · Peanut · Pipsqueak · Sprout · Titch · Teeny · Cricket
Old-Fashioned Human Names That Are Hilariously Good on Dorgis
There is something irresistible about a low-slung dog with eyebrows called Walter.
Gentlemen
Walter · Stanley · Arthur · Albert · Harold · Norman · Chester · Percy · Ernest · George · Winston · Clarence · Bernard · Rupert · Cecil · Alfred · Edgar · Franklin
Ladies
Mabel · Edith · Ethel · Pearl · Dorothy · Florence · Mildred · Agnes · Beatrice · Betty · Martha · Nellie · Winnie · Gladys · Matilda · Vera · Elsie · Harriet
Best pairing: Walter and Mabel. We can already picture them judging your housekeeping.
Cool & Modern Dorgi Names
Arlo · Bowie · Jax · Knox · Milo · Finn · Kai · Nico · Remy · Ryder · Zane · Ace · Axel · Enzo · Indie · Nova · Luna · Cleo · Piper · Scout · Quinn · Rory · Sage · Skye · Ziggy · Juno · Rue · Lennon · Phoenix · Onyx
Unusual & Rare Dorgi Names
If you would rather not have three dogs turn around when you call yours at the park, try something less expected.
Fable · Quill · Tuppence · Fig · Cricket · Banjo · Moxie · Tumble · Bramble · Pesto · Puck · Nimbus · Kipper · Figgy · Tansy · Cosmo · Tonic · Rook · Cricket · Zephyr · Nixie · Pocket · Fidget · Tinker · Rolo · Jinx · Hiccup · Fizz · Bixby · Muppet
Our favorites here are Pocket, Bramble, Fidget, Tuppence and Kipper.
Unisex Dorgi Names
Scout · Charlie · Bailey · Riley · Quinn · Rory · Remy · Frankie · Teddy · Sunny · Pepper · Sage · River · Skye · Robin · Casey · Morgan · Harley · Ziggy · Bean · Pip · Waffles · Pickle · Biscuit · Blue · Aspen · Indy · Phoenix · Rowan · Finley
Names for a Dorgi Puppy
A tiny Dorgi puppy can tempt you toward an impossibly cute name. That’s fine—just remember that the puppy will become an adult dog.
Pip · Bean · Teddy · Poppy · Biscuit · Mochi · Nugget · Button · Winnie · Sprout · Peanut · Scooter · Dottie · Archie · Pickle · Tilly · Waffles · Alfie · Noodle · Frankie
Try saying the name while picturing a fully grown dog. Sir Fluffykins McBabyface may still delight you in 12 years—in which case, carry on—but it’s worth thinking about.
Should You Rename an Adopted Adult Dorgi?
Yes, you can rename an adult or rescued dog. Dogs can learn new names, and changing a name does not erase the dog’s identity or history.
If the existing name is known and you like it, keeping it can provide continuity. If you want a new name, make the transition positive.
One simple method is to pair the old and new names briefly:
“Buddy-Winston!” → reward.
After repeated positive associations, begin using Winston alone. You can also simply introduce the new name as a cue that predicts attention, praise and rewards.
If a dog appears uncomfortable when hearing its old name, there is no need to preserve it for sentimental reasons. A fresh name can become part of a fresh routine.
How to Choose a Name Your Dorgi Can Learn
Your dog’s name has a practical job: it should help you get your dog’s attention.
Keep It Comfortable to Say
One or two syllables are wonderfully convenient—Pip, Winnie, Otto, Radar, Scout—but a longer formal name is perfectly workable if it naturally develops a shorter everyday version.
Professor Bartholomew Longbottom can be Bart at the veterinarian.
Make It Distinctive
A name that sounds very similar to a frequently used cue can create unnecessary confusion. You also want household names to sound reasonably different from one another.
Choose Something You Will Happily Say in Public
Picture yourself standing outside at 10 p.m. calling the name repeatedly. If that mental exercise changes your mind about Poopypants, we’ve done our job.
Try Before You Decide
Use your shortlist for a day or two. Sometimes the perfect written name feels strangely wrong when spoken. Other times a dog arrives and immediately reveals that the elegant name you selected is impossible because she is clearly a Pickle.
Let Personality Win
You do not have to name your Dorgi before you know your Dorgi. Taking a few days to discover whether you brought home a Winston, Scout, Pretzel or Chaos is perfectly reasonable.
Dog Names You May Want to Avoid
There are very few absolute rules, but think twice about:
- Names that sound like cues you use frequently.
- Names almost identical to another pet’s name.
- Embarrassing names you will hate calling at the veterinarian or park.
- Names based on negative traits that encourage people to view the dog unfairly.
- Extremely complicated names if nobody in the household will actually use them.
- A name someone in the family dislikes. You may be saying it for the next 15 years.
And don’t worry excessively about whether a name is “a dog name.” Walter doesn’t know Walter is supposedly a human name. Walter has other concerns.
The 60-Second Dorgi Name Test
Got a shortlist? Give every finalist one point for each “yes.”
- Do you genuinely love saying it?
- Is it easy for everyone in the household to pronounce?
- Does it sound different enough from your common training cues?
- Can you imagine calling it across a park?
- Does it suit an adult dog as well as a puppy?
- Does it fit something about this Dorgi?
- Does it make you smile?
A seven-point name is very hard to beat.
If you’re stuck between two finalists, say each name enthusiastically several times and see which one your dog naturally begins noticing. That isn’t a scientific naming referendum—your dog may simply think treats are involved—but it can be a delightful tiebreaker.
Frequently Asked Questions About Dorgi Names
What are the best names for a Dorgi?
Our favorite Dorgi names include Pretzel, Radar, Winnie, Otto, Tater Tot, Dylan, Frankie, Queenie, Pickle, Winston, Scout and Windsor. The best choice is one that suits your individual dog’s personality and is easy for your household to use.
What are good girl names for a Dorgi?
Winnie, Maisie, Poppy, Mabel, Penny, Greta, Carys, Nia, Rosie, Hazel and Tilly all suit Dorgi girls particularly well.
What are good boy names for a Dorgi?
Otto, Winston, Dylan, Frankie, Gus, Monty, Archie, Fritz, Rhys, Teddy and Walter are some of our favorite boy Dorgi names.
What are funny names for a Dorgi?
Lowrider, Tater Tot, Short Stack, Sir Stubs, Speed Bump, Noodle, Wigglebutt, Meatball and Captain Shortpants make especially funny Dorgi names because they play on the breed mix’s compact proportions and lively personality.
What are good royal Dorgi names?
Windsor, Lilibet, Elizabeth, George, Charlotte, Louis, Queenie, Duke, Duchess, Jubilee and Balmoral all nod to the Dorgi’s famous association with Queen Elizabeth II and the British royal household.
What are good Welsh names for a Dorgi?
Dylan, Rhys, Bryn, Dewi, Emrys, Carys, Nia, Eira, Ffion, Anwen and Seren are possibilities inspired by the Corgi side of the Dorgi’s heritage. Verify pronunciation and meaning with a reliable Welsh-language source if those details are important to your choice.
What are good German names for a Dorgi?
Otto, Fritz, Bruno, Klaus, Oskar, Felix, Greta, Heidi, Liesel and Frieda provide a nod to the German origins of the Dachshund parent breed.
Can I rename an adult Dorgi?
Yes. Adult dogs can learn new names. Pair the new name with positive experiences such as treats, play and affection, and use it consistently while the dog learns that the sound means “pay attention to me.”
Should a dog’s name have two syllables?
Two-syllable names can be convenient, but there is no requirement that a dog name have exactly two syllables. Clarity, consistency and your ability to say the name comfortably matter more.
Should I choose my Dorgi puppy’s name before bringing the puppy home?
You can, but you do not have to. A shortlist is often more useful. After living with the puppy for a few days, personality may make the right name surprisingly obvious.
Still Looking for the Perfect Name?
Your Dorgi has given you only one opinion so far: it should probably be something associated with snacks.
If nothing here has quite clicked, don’t settle. Browse our complete Small Dog Names Guide for even more boy names, girl names, cute names, unusual names, funny ideas and inspiration for pint-sized dogs.
And if your new companion is still in the planning stages, read our Dorgi Puppies Guide before choosing a breeder, or return to the complete Dorgi Breed Guide to learn more about temperament, training, grooming, health and everyday life with this delightful Dachshund-Corgi mix.
Whatever you choose, give it the porch test: if you can happily stand outside and yell it while a short-legged dog pretends not to hear you, you’ve probably found your Dorgi’s name.