Briard Dog Names

Introduction

The Briard is thought to originate from the French working dog, and the French often refer to this breed as Berger de Brie. This breed falls into the herding group of dog, and are described by the American Kennel Club as confident, faithful and smart. If a Briard is the new addition to your family, you need to give him or her name that suits this cute companion. Choosing a name isn’t always easy, in fact, it can be a daunting process, but don’t worry, this guide was created to make that process a little easier for you by providing some doggy-name inspiration.

Briard Dog Names in Pop Culture

Featured Famous Briard Dog

Buck

The Briard breed was first recognized by the American Kennel Club in 1928. It was originally used as a herding and guard dog in medieval France. During the war, this breed of dog hunted and tracked wounded soldiers. It also became the French army’s official dog because it is very loyal, intelligent, and known for being a good protector.

In popular culture, this breed makes several TV and movie appearances. The Briard, Fang, appears as a secret agent in the 2008 comedy movie, Get Smart. A Briard named Ruff also appears in the Dennis the Menace movie. In the spotlight today, is Buck, the Briard who appears in TV sitcom, Married… with Children that ran from 1987 to 1997. Buck is the loyal family dog who is later replaced by a dog named Lucky. Married… with Children is about a salesman and highlights how difficult a job in sales can be, especially when you have family responsibilities, as the main character has a wife have two children. Of course, there is a comedy element to the show because his wife is obnoxious. The name Buck actually means male deer, so it’s ideal for the sturdy and elegant Briard pooch.

The Briard’s fame does not stop there, as this breed also stars in 1995 movie, Top Dog, as a pooch named Reno, and Cho Cho the Briard appears in a 2004 movie, Karate Dog, as a talking dog who assists the police.This talented breed is certainly popular in the world of TV and film!

Sources suggest that Thomas Jefferson was interested in the Briard breed when he was serving as a minister in France. Although it isn’t ranked among the top 100 breeds with the American Kennel Club, it can still make a great family pet or companion but is best suited to an active person or family as this breed requires vigorous exercise. Due to having a long, double, shaggy coat, this breed also requires regular brushing in order to avoid tangling, but this does mean that your dog can be groomed with some unique styles. Along with its intelligence and agility ability, this breed makes an ideal show dog.

This breed is very energetic, and it’s important to burn this energy with lots of exercise both mentally and physically as a simple walk will not suffice. This will help to avoid any destructive behavior and ensure that your pooch is content and happy – a happy pooch means a happy owner!

Briard Dog Name Considerations

When naming your Briard, there are certain considerations for you to think about. You could name your pooch based on your favorite TV or movie star Briard, like Ruff, Buck, or Cho Cho. You could also consider choosing a French name for your Briard, like Lucille or Pascal. Color could be another inspiration for a name as the Briard breed can be gray, cream, and black. Names like Shadow or Ebony can be great for a pooch with a black coat.

Remember, choosing a name is a daunting task, so it’s important to pick something that’s going to suit your pooch forever. The temperament of your four-legged friend will be unique, so that’s something you can use in your favor when choosing a name – for example Bouncer, for the energetic pooch!

For inspiration, check out the lists below of top dog names for the Briard breed. Write down any that you like, if they catch your eye. You can then go back to your list and see which name best suits the new addition to your family. Why not call the name out to your pet and see which name he or she responds to? You could also mix it up and put two names together to make one unique name, like Dolly Darcy for instance. Happy choosing!

Male Briard Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Laurent French name meaning crowned with laurel
0	Arnie A shortened version of the name Arnold
0	Louis German meaning famed warrior
0	Luc A form of Luke meaning illumination
0	Bertie Variant of Bert meaning industrious
0	Mac Of Scottish origin meaning son
0	Boris Slavic origin meaning battle or fight
0	Bouncer For the bouncy energetic Briard
0	Mitch American meaning for someone who is god-like
0	Cecil Cecil means blind in English
0	Ned Often short for the name Edward or Edmund
0	Champ Often short for champion
0	Pascal Of French origin meaning Easter
0	Claude Of Latin origin meaning lame
0	Dallas Inspired by the north east Texas city
0	Del Often short for the name Derek
0	Franco From Italian origin meaning free
0	Simba For your little lion-like Briard
0	Horace Of Latin origin meaning man of time
0	Buck Buck is another name for a male deer
0	Ivor Means an archer's bow
0	Jacque Deriving from the name Jack
0	Tristan A name of Welsh origin meaning tumult
0	Whisper For the dog who talks quietly
0	Tigris Green for tiger
0	Bandit Because your Briard pooch is the most wanted
0	Barley A valuable grain and cute name for your pooch
0	Druid A Celtic Pagan priest
0	Freud A German surname
0	Indy Because your pooch is so independent

Female Briard Dog Names

Votes	Name	Vote
0	Amy Of Latin origin meaning beloved
0	Astral If your little pooch is a star
0	Bess Means God is my oath which suggests loyalty
0	Caprice Of French origin meaning whimsical or impulsive
0	Coco Inspired by Coco Chanel
0	Dizzy Means to be giddy and unsteady
0	Erin From Irish Gaelic origin meaning Ireland
0	Eve The first female in the Bible
0	Francia A modern variant of Frances; From English origin
0	Gigi From French origin meaning nickname
0	Laurel A laurel is an evergreen shrub
0	Lottie A shortened name for Charlotte
0	Mirabelle Of French origin meaning wonderous
0	Misty A name given if you can't see something clearly
0	Sage A sage can be a prophet; it's also a herb
0	Spangles For your shiny new pet pooch
0	Una Of Irish origin meaning one
0	Zola Of Latin origin meaning Earth
0	Aggie Because your pooch is virtuous and good
0	Lucille French meaning light
0	Blossom Because your pooch is a blossoming flower
0	Corinne French origin meaning maiden
0	Crystal Means brilliant glass
0	Darcy Of Irish origin meaning dark one
0	Della Meaning of nobility
0	Paris Inspired by the French capital city
0	Dolly Of American origin meaning cute child
0	Peggy Of English origin meaning pearl
0	Primrose The name of an early flowering plant
0	Lara Of Russian origin from the name Larissa