Bernard

brave as a bear

GenderBoyOriginDutchSay itBER-nahrtPopularityUncommon
Pronounced BER-nahrt

About the name Bernard

Bernard is a strong, historic Dutch name carrying the fierce courage of its bear-rooted meaning. It has a distinguished, old-world dignity.

A Bernard is courageous and steady, someone others rally behind.

Fun fact

Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands, husband of Queen Juliana, carried this brave, bear-rooted name.

Nicknames for Bernard

Bernd

Variations

BernhardBernardusBernd

Famous people named Bernard

  • Prince Bernhard of the Netherlands

Sibling name ideas

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Themes

StrongWarriorVintage
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