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Bernardo

Male

Meaning

Strong; as brave as a bear.

Origin

Germanic

Pronunciation

/bəɹˈnɑɹdoʊ/

Traits associated with the name Bernardo:

Dogs named Bernardo tend to be brave, and loving. This name is also associated with companionship, and empathy.

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

Naming your dog Bernardo suggests that you have an appreciation for classic literature, as Bernardo is a character in William Shakespeare's play, Much Ado About Nothing. It also suggests that you have a strong sense of loyalty and commitment, as Bernardo is a loyal and devoted friend to the other characters in the play.

Is Bernardo a good dog name?

Bernardo 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. Bernardo 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

5,764

2,998

New York City Dog Name Database

2,402

Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Popularity: Historical Trend

Bernardo was, in the past month, the 2922nd most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of April 2025, Bernardo is becoming a more popular moniker with new puppy owners. Our stats show that the name is more 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, Bernardo was viewed 29 times, and liked 0 times.

Popularity: United States

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

Bernardo is most adored in Maine, Florida and Michigan.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in New York, Delaware and Illinois.

Popularity: Around The World

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

Bernardo is found in these categories:

spanish

Common masculine name in Spanish-speaking countries, derived from Germanic elements.

Dog names like Bernardo:

Bartolome

Son of Talmai (the farmer); ploughman.

Benito

Blessed; diminutive form of Benedict

Bolero

A quick, lively Spanish dance; a short jacket, worn mostly by women.

Barnaby

Son Of Consolation

Bellamy

French for beautiful and handsome friend

Bradbury

Dweller near the wood fort

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