Berkeley

Male

Meaning

From The Birch Wood

Origin

Scottish

Pronunciation

/ˈbɜːkli/

Traits associated with the name Berkeley:

Dogs named Berkeley tend to be loving, industrious, hard-working, and loyal. This name is also associated with companionship.

What does it say about you to have a dog named Berkeley?

Naming your dog Berkeley suggests that you have an appreciation for education and knowledge. It could also suggest that you have a connection to the city of Berkeley, California.

Is Berkeley a good dog name?

Berkeley has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Berkeley isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

Popularity: Overall

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2,998
New York City Dog Name Database
1,804
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

Berkeley is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Popularity: Historical Trend

Berkeley was, in the past month, the 5078th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Berkeley is becoming ever more niche with new puppy owners. Our stats suggest that the name is less fashionable than it was at this time last year.

We've seen quite a lot of variation in rank for this name, which may suggest seasonal factors or interest driven by pop culture events.

In the past week, Berkeley was viewed 26 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

The map below shows Berkeley's popularity across the United States, according to PupNames data.

Berkeley is most adored in Iowa, South Carolina and Georgia.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Arizona.

Popularity: Around The World

And this world map shows which countries have the greatest love for the name Berkeley.

Most popular breeds named Berkeley:

  1. Labrador Retriever
  2. Corgi
  3. Basenji
  4. Boston Terrier
  5. Dachshund

Berkeley is found in these categories:

scottish dog names
scottish

Derived from Scottish Gaelic, meaning "birch tree clearing".

Dog names like Berkeley:

Son Of Consolation
French for beautiful and handsome friend
Dweller near the wood fort
A Swiss physicist and mathematician.
Martial arts legend.
Son of Talmai (the farmer); ploughman.
Berkeley dog name meaning

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