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Kylie Kelce can’t pick just one name for her new German Shepherd puppy. The family has cycled through Bernadette, Matilda, Broomhilda, and now Frida, Freddie, and Gunda. This puppy naming chaos is real.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Puppy Source: Adopted from Pennsylvania SPCA in March 2026
- Breed: German Shepherd, 8 weeks old at adoption
- Name Count: Family has debated at least 6 different names so far
- Latest Update: Jason Kelce shared names on April 8 New Heights podcast
The Naming Saga Nobody Expected
Kylie Kelce introduced her German Shepherd puppy on the March 31 FAFO special of her Not Gonna Lie podcast. She originally planned to call the pup Bernadette when she left the Pennsylvania SPCA with her new addition. The eight-week-old puppy was instantly lovable, but the naming confusion started immediately.
The Kelce family, which includes four daughters, had to debate multiple options. Kylie expressed skepticism when Jason suggested Broomhilda, jokingly asking fans to remember his wild choice next time they questioned their children’s names. The back-and-forth revealed just how indecisive the couple could be about one small decision.
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From Bernadette to Matilda to Frida
By April 2, Kylie announced the puppy was called Matilda on her Not Gonna Lie episode. She added a dubious “We think” to suggest the name hadn’t stuck permanently. The family was bouncing between options faster than the puppy could learn to sit. Kylie described the situation with humor, noting how her husband kept suggesting new monickers.
Kylie even revealed she’d suggested Broomhilda in jest, but Jason was “deadass” serious about it. She joked that people should remember this naming chaos when they criticized her choices for naming her four children. The Irish Wolfhound Nessie from September 2024 didn’t present the same crisis.
The Latest Names Taking Over the Household
On the April 8 episode of the New Heights podcast, Jason Kelce gave fans an update on the newest Kelce family member. He revealed that everyone around the house calls the puppy Frida, though they shortened it to Freddie in everyday conversation. Jason, however, adopted a German accent and insisted on calling her Gunda.
| Name | Status | Who Uses It |
| Bernadette | Original choice | Kylie (initially) |
| Matilda | April 2 official name | Kylie (with doubt) |
| Frida | Current family favorite | Most of household |
| Freddie | Shortened version | Everyone daily |
| Gunda | Jason’s choice | Jason (with accent) |
| Broomhilda | Serious contender | Jason (rejected) |
When Travis Kelce questioned why Jason was using a German accent, Jason replied with a quip: “She’s German,” referring to the German Shepherd’s heritage. The joke landed perfectly, showing the Kelce brothers’ comfort with on-mic humor. The New Heights podcast continues to provide Kelce family updates with genuine entertainment value.
“This is Frida, or as everyone is calling Freddie. Everyone is calling her Freddie around the house. I am calling her Gunda.”
— Jason Kelce, former NFL star and host of New Heights podcast
Why Adopting a Puppy Required a Panel Discussion
The Kelce household already had an Irish Wolfhound named Nessie, adopted in September 2024 following the death of their dog Winnie. Adding another German Shepherd puppy expanded the family’s four-legged members. Kylie revealed she’d visited the Pennsylvania SPCA shelter specifically to find a rescue, not planning to leave with a puppy. She said, “I can’t help myself. Someone let me loose in a rescue and this is what happened,” about bringing the German Shepherd home. The PSPCA Main Line location must have felt the impact of her spontaneous adoption.
Kylie also mentioned wanting to adopt a cat next, even trying to enlist Taylor Swift, a notorious cat lover, to convince Jason. However, Jason remains resistant to expanding the household further. The Kelce family dynamics around pet adoption are clearly defined by Kylie’s enthusiasm and Jason’s selective approach.
Will the Name Ever Actually Stick?
Kylie Kelce has shown that deciding on a puppy’s name is not a quick process for her family. With at least six competing names in circulation, the German Shepherd may answer to multiple monikers for months. The Not Gonna Lie podcast and New Heights podcast have both documented this naming journey, entertaining listeners with the family’s indecision. Will they finally settle on Frida, Gunda, or something completely new? Fans will have to keep listening to find out.
Sources
- People.com – Jason Kelce shares alternate names given to new German Shepherd puppy
- Not Gonna Lie with Kylie Kelce – FAFO special episode featuring Pennsylvania SPCA adoption
- New Heights Podcast – April 8, 2026 episode with puppy name updates
