Fern

Fern is a one-syllable dog name, making it short and snappy. Fern 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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Fern is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!

Fern was, in the past month, the 276th most viewed dog name on PupNames.com.

As of May 2025, Fern 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, Fern was viewed 71 times, and liked 6 times.

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

Fern is most adored in South Carolina, Arkansas and Louisiana.

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

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

Most popular breeds named Fern:

1. Beagle
2. Shiba Inu
3. German Shepherd
4. Jack Russell Terrier
5. Australian Shepherd

• A dog named Fern featured in the television show Arthur.

Fern is found in these categories:

british

Associated with nature, often used in British literature and folklore.

nature

Ferns are plants found in forests, making this name reflect the outdoors and wilderness.

unique

Uncommonly chosen, this flora-inspired moniker defies traditional canine nomenclature norms.

flower

Ferns are plants often found in gardens, inspiring this botanical canine moniker.

old-fashioned

Victorian era favored botanical monikers, hence its vintage charm.