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Bernadette

Girl · French · Long name

Meaning
Brave as a bear
Pronunciation
ber-nuh-DET
Origin
French

French feminine form of Bernard, from Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave).

Popularity
Rare in United States (2023)

Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023

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Languages in use: French, German

Commonly used in: United States, France

Alternate spellings

  • BernadetteFrench

    Same spelling; no common variant.

Cultural associations

People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.

  • Bernadette Soubirous

    1844–1879

    French saint who reported visions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes.

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Sources for this record

Behind the Name, French Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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