Bernadette

Female

Meaning

Brave As A Bear

Origin

French

Pronunciation

/bəɹˈnædɪt/

Traits associated with the name Bernadette:

Bernadette has an elegant sound to it that really closes the gap between dog and human.

Dogs named Bernadette tend to be loving, industrious, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.

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

Naming your dog Bernadette suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic names and may have a fondness for the classic novel Little Women. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and are likely to be a devoted pet owner.

Is Bernadette a good dog name?

Bernadette 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. Bernadette 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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1,832
New York City Dog Name Database
2,049
Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bernadette was, in the past month, the 1939th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of December 2024, Bernadette 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, Bernadette was viewed 36 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Bernadette is most adored in Iowa, Mississippi and Oklahoma.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New Jersey, Illinois and North Carolina.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Most popular breeds named Bernadette:

  1. English Bulldog
  2. Pomeranian
  3. English Springer Spaniel
  4. Shih Tzu
  5. American Pitbull Terrier

Bernadette is found in these categories:

old fashioned dog names
old-fashioned

Popular in the 1940s, it's a nod to vintage canine monikers.

Dog names like Bernadette:

From The Beaver Stream
Beauty
Bea
Happy
Beautiful; short for Isabella.
Beautiful
Lazy girl.
Bernadette dog name meaning

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