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225+ Bernese Mountain Dog Names For Your Big-Hearted Berner

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225+ Bernese Mountain Dog Names For Your Big-Hearted Berner

It’s time to name your Berner baby!
By Jessica Comstock Updated September 06, 2022 Advertisement Pin FB More Tweet Email Send Text Message Print woman smiling at her Bernese Mountain Dog; Bernese Mountain Dog names
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  • Female Names
  • Male Names
  • Cute Names
  • Big Names
  • Unique Names
  • Names by Color
  • Swiss-Inspired Names

You just brought home your adorable Bernese mountain dog. You picked out a big ol' dog bed, tons of toys, and a whole lot of grooming supplies (trust us—you'll use them all on that floofy Berner coat). But there's one last thing your goofy-grinned Berner needs: A name.

Naming your new puppy is a big deal, but luckily Bernese mountain dogs offer a lot of inspiration to pull from. Whether it's their large size, adorable personality, thick coat, or Swiss history, there are plenty of Berner-inspired names to choose from.

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Female Bernese Mountain Dog Names

Give your baby girl a name that matches her sweet, gentle and loyal personality.

  • Beanie
  • Bernadette
  • Meadow
  • Mesa
  • Bridget
  • Denali
  • Matilda
  • Millie
  • Anna
  • Roxanne
  • Layla
  • Marie
  • Tara
  • Ruby
  • Kara
  • Eden
  • Morgan
  • Ella
  • Nala
  • Callie
  • Liza
  • Summer
  • Rayna
  • Gabbie
  • Wendy
  • Nessa

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Male Bernese Mountain Dog Names

Your Berner boy has a goofy side to match his large, powerful frame. Discover a name that combines the two!

  • Bernie
  • Bernard
  • Everest
  • Summit
  • Vincent
  • Gunther
  • Rocky
  • Lucas
  • Otto
  • Boulder
  • Glacier
  • Ridge
  • Miles
  • Cliff
  • Barney
  • Kyle
  • Warner
  • Pine
  • Victor
  • Wild
  • Zander
  • Gus
  • Haden
  • Saber
  • Teddy
  • Roca
  • Junior
  • Emmett
  • Axe
  • Randall
  • Stanley
  • Payne
  • Freddie

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Cute Names for Bernese Mountain Dog Puppies

Your Berner puppy will quickly grow out of their tiny size, but they'll luckily stay a sweetheart forever. Consider one of these adorable names to match your pup's charming personality.

  • Harry
  • Gigi
  • Luna
  • Milo
  • Grizzly
  • Julie
  • Wookie
  • Jelly
  • Penny
  • Wooly
  • Ollie
  • Tinker
  • Ally
  • Stella
  • Riley
  • Sheebie
  • Pluto
  • Gus
  • Nina
  • Cleo
  • Dexter
  • Clara
  • Roxie
  • Daisy
  • Zoe
  • Buster
  • Bolt
  • Tilly
  • Dolly
  • Muffin
  • Tike
  • Evie
  • Pips

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Big Dog Names for Bernese Mountain Dogs

While your pup's personality will grow and change, there's one thing to count on as they age: Their big size! Bernese mountain dogs are large breeds and can weigh up to 115 pounds in adulthood, so consider a burly name to match their build.

  • Mammoth
  • Buff
  • Hercules
  • Duke
  • Beast
  • Yeti
  • Boomer
  • Tank
  • Rex
  • Tucker
  • Viking
  • Mighty
  • Titan
  • Brutus
  • Maverick
  • Diesel
  • Bear
  • Oger
  • Hunter
  • Biggy
  • Zeus
  • Hound
  • Major
  • Gordy
  • Bubba
  • Flash
  • Hulk
  • Clifford
  • Gunner
  • Epic
  • Legend

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Unique Bernese Mountain Dog Names

While Berners may have classic, picture-perfect dog faces, we know your pooch is anything but basic. Try out some of these unique names to make your pup stand out from the crowd.

  • Tundra
  • Bruce
  • Mako
  • Zizzi
  • Peak
  • Hiker
  • Chester
  • Arrow
  • Wrigley
  • Rocco
  • Foster
  • Willow
  • Otis
  • Atlas
  • Norman
  • Spike
  • Virgil
  • Ryder
  • Baylor
  • Kona
  • Doja
  • Snowy
  • Winter
  • Lana
  • Ranger
  • Oscar
  • Shelby
  • Benny
  • Juno
  • Beeker
  • Kahlua
  • Gunner
  • Oakley
  • Whiskey
  • Callie
  • Tyson

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Bernese Mountain Dog Names by Color

Bernese mountain dogs are known for their iconic tri-color coat, which is mostly black with rust and white markings down their face, chest, and paws. And as a new Berner parent, you'll soon get used to finding sheds of their luscious coat everywhere.

  • Brownie
  • Chocolate
  • Coco
  • Chestnut
  • Honey
  • Tawny
  • Auburn
  • Copper
  • Buff
  • Rust
  • Goldie
  • Tanner
  • Cedar
  • Amber
  • Fawn
  • Penny
  • Nutmeg
  • Biscuit
  • Sienna
  • Sepia
  • Inky
  • Coal
  • Onyx
  • Sooty
  • Raven
  • Liver
  • Ivory

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Swiss-inspired Names For Bernese Mountain Dogs

Bernese mountain dogs get their name from Bern, Switzerland, where the breed originally worked on farms. Honor your pup's heritage and test out a few names inspired by Swiss cities, mountains, and people.

  • Zurich
  • Geneva
  • Bern
  • Lucerne
  • Matterhorn
  • Alps
  • Alpine
  • Basel
  • Chur
  • Brugg
  • Thun
  • Gallen
  • Bienne
  • Zug
  • Rigi
  • Kloten
  • Prilly
  • Morges
  • Sursee
  • Chillon
  • Davos
  • Eiger
  • Spiez
  • Boudry
  • Pully
  • Visp
  • Muttler
  • Baden
  • Stan
  • Vevey
  • Jona
  • Monte
  • Finn
  • Niko
  • Clara
  • Heidi
  • Renee
  • Rolex
  • Fondue
  • Gruyère 

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