Bernice

Bernice has two syllables, which is highly recommended by dog trainers. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Bernice isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!

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Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'

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

Bernice was, in the past month, the 2147th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of July 2025, Bernice 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, Bernice was viewed 62 times, and liked 0 times.

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

Bernice is most adored in Nevada, New Jersey and Colorado.

By contrast, the name has been shown the least amount of interest in South Carolina, Indiana and Wisconsin.

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

Most popular breeds named Bernice:

1. Lhasa Apso
2. American Staffordshire Terrier
3. Beagle
4. Boston Terrier
5. Boxer

Bernice is found in these categories:

greek

Derived from Greek, meaning "bringer of victory".

old-fashioned

Popular in the 1920s, it's now more common among grandmas than pups.

british

Commonly used in Britain, derived from Greek "bringer of victory".

spiritual

Derived from a Greek word meaning "bringer of victory", often associated with divine intervention or blessings.