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Bernard

Bernard is a vintage classic baby boy’s name that means “strong or brave as a bear”. Bernard was in the top 100 baby boy names for most of the first half of the 20th century, although it has fallen in popularity since. Bernard is a strong name with a vintage sound that has the potential to return to popularity alongside other early 20th-century classics.

Meaning of the name Bernard:

German: strong or brave as a bear

Origin of the name Bernard:

Bernard is a baby boy’s name of German origin that means “strong or brave as a bear”. It is derived from the Germanic terms “bern” meaning “bear” and “hard” meaning “brave, hardy”.

Symbolism of the name Bernard:

Bears have been important symbols in many cultures and religions around the world. They are symbols of bravery, power, strength, and wisdom.

Style of the name Bernard:

traditional

Gender of the name Bernard:

Bernard is a boy's name.

Pronunciation of the name Bernard:

bər-NAHRD (American English), BU-nəd (British English), BEHR-NAR (French), BEHR-nahrt (Dutch), BEHR-nart (Polish, Croatian, Czech)

Number of syllables in the name Bernard:

two

Emotion evoked from the name Bernard:

Bernard evokes feelings of maturity and strength.

Alternative spellings for the name Bernard:

Berard, Berinhard, Bernhard, Barnard

Nicknames for the name Bernard:

Popularity of the name Bernard:

According to the Social Security Administration, Bernard is a popular baby boy’s name. Bernard was in the top 1000 names from 1900 to 2008. It was in the top 100 from 1900 until 1945 and it peaked at #45 in 1921.

Related names for the name Bernard:

Great middle names for the name Bernard and their meanings:

Famous people with the name Bernard:

  • Bernard Cornwell (English novelist)
  • Bernard Pyne Grenfell (English Egyptologist)
  • Bernard Hill (American actor)
  • Bernard Pierce (American football player)
  • Bernard Pollard (American football player)

Bernard in popular culture:

  • Bernard (film, “The Rescuers”)
  • Bernard “Barney” Fife (television, “The Andy Griffith Show”)
  • Bernard “Beans” Aranguren (television, “Even Stevens”)
  • Bernard (literature, “Last Shot” by Justine Avery)
  • Bernard (film, “The Santa Clause”)
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