So, you’ve adopted a Bernese Mountain Dog, and now you have the all-important job of naming them. The dog has a lineage tracing back 2,000 years to Ancient Rome, and they deserve a good name. If you’re struggling to name your new pup, we can be of assistance; down below, you’ll find an exhaustive list of names for your new furry friend.

Bernese Mountain dog are fun-loving, energetic, and easy to adore. They are also eager to please and certainly a gorgeous breed, and choosing a name that fits your dog’s personality and appearance is a must. Let us know what you think of the names on our list below.

Male Names

Let’s say your dog is a guy, and you’re after some common dog names. Whether it’s Bear or something gentler like Teddy, you can’t go wrong with the names on this list.

Female Names

What if your new dog is a female? You need the perfect name for your new princess. Whether it’s Luna or something more intense like Blaze, we’ve got you covered with the list below. See if any of these names fit your precious bundle of joy.

Musical Names

If you’re really into music, you might want your dog’s name to reflect your interests. Whether you are into punk rock, metal, the classics, or something that defies genres, there’s sure to be something here for you. We even have a few country greats on the list for pups that are fond of riding in pickup trucks.

Geeky Names

These are names relating to geek culture: video games, comic books, fantasy, and that kind of stuff. In recent times geek culture has basically become pop culture, and a bonus to that is you won’t have to awkwardly explain your dog’s name to anyone. After all, who doesn’t know video games, pop culture, and the names that go with them, right?

Movies, Literature, and TV Names

Perhaps, you’re a cinephile or an avid reader; maybe your dog reminds you of a character you’ve seen or read about. If you’re looking for names right out of the pages of a book or right off the silver screen, this list is for you, as we have everyone from Zorro to Cinderella to Dante.

Closing Thoughts

Your new Bernese Mountain Dog deserves a name befitting its magnificence and grace: a name that describes its incredible personality. Maybe you are a fan of The Witcher and have named your massive pal “Geralt,” or maybe your Bernese Mountain Dog is incredibly sweet and loving, so you’ve named her “Heart.”

After you’ve given your new furry friend a name, you can get on with the important job of caring for and loving them.

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