Strikingly good-looking, the Bernese Mountain Dog boasts a sweet nature that makes them a delightful pet. Though born to work (they were, after all, bred to help on the farms and pastures of Switzerland), “Berners” are endlessly affectionate, relishing playtime and cuddles with the family. We’ve rounded up the most popular Bernese mountain dog names of the year from our enormous Rover.com database of dog names nationwide. Did your dog’s name make the list?
Looking for a dog name for your new Berner puppy or adopted family member? Have fun, use your imagination, and be sure to check out other ideas from our wide selection of dog name lists.
The 149 Most Popular Bernese Mountain Dog Names
- Bear
- Moose
- Bella
- Luna
- Bailey
- Lucy
- Winston
- Gus
- Max
- Bernie
- Charlie
- Tucker
- Stella
- Zoe
- Teddy
- Daisy
- Murphy
- Rosie
- Willow
- Beau
- Lily
- Winnie
- Nala
- Finn
- Henry
- Duke
- Leo
- Hank
- Ollie
- Ellie
- Lola
- Millie
- Chloe
- Maggie
- Milo
- Rocky
- Molly
- Archie
- Samson
- Oliver
- Bruno
- Sophie
- Boomer
- Guinness
- Bruce
- Penny
- Thor
- Oakley
- Louie
- Charlie
- Ruby
- Jasper
- Otis
- Loki
- Benny
- Coco
- Oscar
- Toby
- Jack
- Jax
- Piper
- Monty
- Dakota
- Hazel
- Nova
- Olive
- Jackson
- Diesel
- Blu
- Buddy
- Chewy
- Lulu
- Josie
- Pepper
- Roxy
- Abby
- Scout
- Greta
- Harper
- Rocco
- Atlas
- Hunter
- Brutus
- Lady
- Heidi
- Freya
- Ozzy
- Luke
- Apollo
- Biscuit
- Thunder
- Kobe
- Maddie
- Oakley
- Phoebe
- Fiona
- Riley
- Maple
- Mocha
- Belle
- Timber
- Clyde
- Ranger
- Oreo
- Levi
- Chief
- Bowie
- Rex
- Hugo
- Boone
- Tito
- Tank
- Mac
- Dakota
- Groot
- Roo
- Murphy
- Ella
- Penelope
- Emma
- Poppy
- Whiskey
- Tyson
- Rufus
- Watson
- Dozer
- Grizzly
- Knox
- Simba
- Fred
- Malcolm
- Bubba
- Olaf
- Banks
- Louis
- Madison
- Birdie
- Rose
- Holly
- Marley
- Sunny
- Ginger
- Daphne
- Biscuit
- Panda
- Sage
- Bear
- Bonnie
- River
Top 10 Female Bernese Mountain Dog Names
- Bella
- Luna
- Bailey
- Lucy
- Stella
- Zoe
- Daisy
- Rosie
- Willow
- Lily
Top 10 Male Bernese Mountain Dog Names
- Bear
- Moose
- Winston
- Gus
- Max
- Bernie
- Charlie
- Tucker
- Teddy
- Murphy
Bernese Mountain Dog Name Trends
Not surprisingly, popular Bernese dog names include other, larger animal names—with Bear and Moose leading the pack at #1 and #2 (and trending upwards!). Bernese mountain dog owners also choose names alluding to strength, with Thor, Grizzly, Thunder, Atlas, and Ranger landing solidly in the top 100 popular names for the breed.
On the other hand, Bernese mountain dogs are so sweet-natured, it’s only natural that their names would reflect that. Many Berner parents have chosen monikers like Lily, Rose, Willow, or Poppy—nature-inspired names that reveal the big softie that lives beneath all of that fur.
Bernese Mountain Dog Name Advice
If you’re having trouble deciding, keep in mind that great mountain dog names can come from many different sources of inspiration, such as your favorite foods, books, celebrities, your heritage, or even dog breed history. For example, your puppy might an animal-inspired name like Moose or a hue-themed moniker like Coco.
Another consideration when choosing your Bernese dog name? Dog training. This is of particular importance for puppies. When you’re teaching your new dog to respond to commands like sit, stay, or come, you’ll want to be sure their name isn’t a source of confusion. In other words, avoid puppy names that sound like a common dog training cue, such as “Bit,” which could easily be misheard as “sit.”
Of course, what matters most is that the dog name you choose rolls off your tongue. The best Bernese mountain dog names will make you happy. We’re fans of the “backdoor test” for dog name selection. It’s pretty much what it sounds like: stand at the back door and call out your new dog‘s potential name. Saying “Timber, it’s time for dinner!” or “Riley, leave it!” helps take the name out of your imagination and into reality.
All Dog Names, All the Time
As dog lovers through and through here at Rover, we find dog names absolutely fascinating, and we love searching our data on the topic to discover hot trends, quirky choices, and unique twists on classics. Over the years, we’ve compiled plenty of names for you to peruse—and we keep our lists updated with new data each year.
