Jason Kelce and Wife Kylie Adopt German Shepherd Puppy — But Can't Agree on a Name
The Kelce household has a new four-legged family member — and the debate over what to call her has become a saga all its own.
Jason and Kylie Kelce recently adopted a German Shepherd puppy from the Pennsylvania SPCA, and the couple has cycled through a string of names in the weeks since bringing her home.
Kylie Kelce Introduces Her Fans to Bernadette
Kylie first announced the puppy on the March 31 FAFO episode, saying she planned to call her “Bernadette.” But the name didn’t stick for long.
By the April 2 episode of her Not Gonna Lie podcast, Kylie said the dog’s name was “Matilda” — though she sounded unsure. She also revealed that “Broomhilda” had been a serious contender, a name Jason genuinely pushed for.
“And I’m not saying that to be funny. Jason deadass thought we were going to name a dog Broomhilda,” she said at the time.
Then came the latest update. Jason shared the newest name on the April 8 episode of the New Heights podcast, which he co-hosts with his brother Travis Kelce.
“This is Frida, or as everyone is calling Freddie. Everyone is calling her Freddie around the house,” he said of the puppy.
He confirmed that the dog’s name — for now — is Frida, but her nickname is Freddie.
Jason Kelce Has His Own Ideas
Of course, Jason couldn’t resist putting his own spin on things. During the same episode, he launched into a bit that had his brother puzzled.
“I’m calling her Gunda,” Jason joked in a German accent. “Gunda. Because I like that name better. ‘Gunda, Gunda, sit! Gunda, sit!’”
When Travis asked why he was talking in a different accent, Jason said, “She’s German.”
According to the American Kennel Club, the first registered German Shepherd, Horand von Grafrath, was registered in Germany in 1899.
The moment got even better when Wyatt, one of the couple’s daughters, made a brief appearance and set the record straight: “It’s not Gunda—it’s Freddie!”
Kylie Kelce Questions Her Husband’s Name Ideas
Kylie used the puppy-naming chaos to make a point about her family’s approach to names in general. She and Jason share four daughters: Wyatt (6), Elliotte (5), Bennett (3) and Finn (1).
“I want people to remember that the next time they come at me about how we named our four children, because do you see what I’m working with?” she joked.
The adoption comes after two tough losses for the family.
In March 2025, Kylie took to Instagram to share that her beloved Irish Wolfhound named Baloo had passed away.
“We were lucky enough to have 7 years with the goofiest, sweetest, most lovable, and tolerant dog I’ve ever met. He wanted nothing more than carbs and pets,” she wrote in the post.
Baloo’s death comes one year after the Kelce family mourned the loss of their other Irish Wolfhound named Winnie.
With Frida — or Freddie, or Gunda, depending on who you ask — the Kelce household is clearly ready for a fresh start. Whether the name sticks this time remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: the family won’t be short on opinions.
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