Bernadette

brave as a bear

GenderGirlOriginFrenchSay itber-nuh-DETPopularityUncommon
Pronounced ber-nuh-DET

About the name Bernadette

Bernadette honors Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, whose visions became a famed pilgrimage story. It's a name of quiet courage and devotion.

Bernadette is faithful, humble, and quietly resilient.

Fun fact

Saint Bernadette's visions at Lourdes made it one of the world's most visited pilgrimage sites.

Nicknames for Bernadette

BernieDetta

Variations

BernadineBernadettaBerneta

Famous people named Bernadette

  • Saint Bernadette Soubirous
  • Bernadette Peters (actress and singer)

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