Bernard
ber-NARD
Boy · German
Meaning: Brave as a bear
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Bernhard
Boy · German · Long name
- Meaning
- Brave bear, of the hardy bear
- Pronunciation
- BEHRN-hahrt
- Origin
- German
- Popularity
- Uncommon in Germany (2023)
From Germanic 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy).
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
ClassicVintageStrong and bold
Languages in use: German
Commonly used in: Germany, Austria, Switzerland
Alternate spellings
BernardFrench / English
Romance-language form.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Saint Bernard
1090–1153
Bernard of Clairvaux, French abbot and Doctor of the Church.
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Full profileSources for this record
Behind the Name, German Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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