♂ Name Bernard

Q: What does the name Bernard mean?

Bernard means 'brave like a bear' or 'strong bear' (from ancient Germanic 'bero' = bear + 'harti' = hardy/brave).

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Bernard is a ♂ boy name.

Where does the name Bernard come from?

Bernard is an English, French and Dutch name and is of Old High German origin. The name Bernard was brought to England by
the Normans, where it replaced the Old English cognate Beornheard.

What does the name Bernard mean?

Bernard means “brave like a bear” or “strong bear” (from ancient Germanic “bero” = bear + “harti” = hardy/brave).

Pronunciation of Bernard

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Popularity of the name Bernard

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