200 Bernese Mountain Dog Names
Choose a name to fit their large size, beautiful color, or Swiss origin.
If you're looking for the perfect Bernese mountain dog names for your new pup, we've compiled a list of 200 names that draw inspiration from their size, color pattern, homeland, and more. Originally from Switzerland, Berners served as an all-purpose farm dog, watchdog, property guard, and livestock guardian. Now more commonly seen as a companion dog, these gentle giants are wonderful family dogs known for their affinity for children and instincts to keep a close eye over their family and home.
Whether you choose a name that reflects your Berner’s large size, beautiful color, and Swiss origin, or decide to go with a classic or unique dog name, check out our list of 200 Bernese mountain dog names to get you started.
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Top Bernese Mountain Dog Names
These are some of our overall favorite Bernese mountain dog names.
Alpine
Asher
Bear
Bentley
Bernard
Duchess
Heidi
Max
Moose
Ruby
Rex
Tank
Male Bernese Mountain Dog Names
Larger-than-life masculine names work well for the massive Bernese mountain dog.
Archer
Asher
Austin
Baxter
Beau
Bernard
Bentley
Bo
Boomer
Bruno
Buddy
Chance
Charlie
Chase
Cody
Cooper
Dax
Dexter
Diesel
Duke
Everett
Finn
Graham
Guinness
Gus
Henry
Hudson
Hunter
Jack
Leo
Lincoln
Max
Milo
Murphy
Oliver
Parker
Sam
Scout
Teddy
Tucker
Female Bernese Mountain Dog Names
Though a touch smaller than the boys, female Bernese mountain dogs are still very large, which means giving them an extra girly name can be fun.
Addie
Annie
Arya
Ava
Avery
Bella
Bonnie
Carolina
Carrie
Charlotte
Clara
Cora
Daisy
Dawn
Delilah
Dolce
Emily
Eve
Evie
Freya
Genevieve
Harmony
Harper
Heidi
Isabel
Josephina
Josie
Lily
Lucy
Luna
Olive
Rosie
Ruby
Sadie
Savannah
Stella
Valentina
Victoria
Willow
Zoe
Cute Bernese Mountain Dog Names
Berners are big and regal, but it can be fun to give them a more whimsical name.
Ariel
Aurora
Bear
Bernie
Biscuit
Butterscotch
Calico
Candy
Chip
Cinderella
Clover
Cookie
Domino
Dulce
Flopsy
Freckles
Ginger
Gumdrop
Jasper
Happy
Honey
Lacey
Lovely
Lucky
Maggie
Minnie
Mocha
Mouse
Odin
Panda
Peaches
Pumpkin
Rusty
Saffron
Sage
Sugar
Sweetie
Tootsie
Velvet
Zelda
Unique Bernese Mountain Dog Names
It’s always different to give them a name that's small or dainty. You can also go quirky with names from literature, movies, television shows, and more.
Alaska
Alpine
Aspen
Avalanche
Axel
Baby
Bean
Blossom
Coco
Dakota
Dante
Gizmo
Jasper
Juno
Kai
Koda
Kodiak
Montana
Nutella
Orion
Patches
Pippi
Prince
Penny
Randy
Raven
Reagan
Rogue
Sable
Skye
Smokey
Shadow
Sheba
Splash
S’more
Storm
Summit
Sunny
Tiber
Zeke
Big Dog Names for Bernese Mountain Dogs
When you own a giant breed, lean into it with a “big dog” name worthy of your Berner’s stately stature.
Apollo
Artemis
Athena
Atlas
Beast
Beethoven
Big Boy
Biggie
Blaze
Brutus
Bubba
Bull
Clifford
Colossus
Cujo
Duchess
Everest
Fang
Freya
Goliath
Harley
Lilith
London
Marlowe
Marmaduke
Maverick
Maximus
Moose
Morgana
Nana
Rex
Rocky
Rogue
Rufus
Spike
Tank
Thor
Titus
Tyson
Zeus
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