Bernadette name meaning

✍  Updated on: March 10th, 2023
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: French, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bernadette b(e)-rna-dette
Meaning: Hardy and Brave
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What does Bernadette mean?

Bernadette's meaning is Hardy or Brave is notably used in Danish, Swedish, Norwegian, Finnish and French and is rooted from Germanic and Old High German is used as a unisex name. Bernadette is French equivalent of Bernarde.

It is celebrated on February 18th.

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How do I pronounce Bernadette?

The two syllabled name Bernadette is pronounced, b(e)-rna-dette. bernad(et)-te is another way(s) to say the name.

Variants of Bernadette

Beradette, Dina, Constance, Murdag, Bernharda, Bernarde

Nicknames for Bernadette

Common nickname for the child named Bernadette include:

Names that rhyme with Bernadette

How popular is the name Bernadette?

a popular name in United States having over 53721 recievers in 148 years of usage. Recently the moniker is on a rise, in 1946, it ranked 188th when 1493 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

Moreover, the first name has been to the top 500 baby names an astounding 87 times Also, Bernadette is a very popular in France where over 141538 new-borns have been given the name since 1900.

At its zenith in 1949, 5093 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 16th position. Moreover, the name has been to the top 50 baby names 33 times

A common name in Ireland having over 5627 recievers in 51 years of usage.

When at its peak in 1969, 415 girls were bestowed the name and it was ranked at 12nd position. Bernadette is a familiar baby name in New South Wales during its short run, it been to the top 100 names.

In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 81 on girl names chart when 94 babies were given the name Bernadette. There are over 597 babies that have been given the name Bernadette in New South Wales.

Also, in Queensland, the name had been in use for 13 years beginning from 1960 and had secured the place in top 100 names. In 1965, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 58 on girl names chart when 63 babies were given the name Bernadette.

There are over 609 babies that have been given the name Bernadette in Queensland.

Bernadette is a unique baby name in England and Wales, it has been in use since 1996 and was able to reach the top 700 names.

In 1996, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 620 on girl names chart when 39 babies were named Bernadette. Over 392 people have been named Bernadette in England and Wales.

However things change on global perspective, Bernadette is extremely popular in DR Congo where every 1 in 300 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Cameroon, Philippines, Benin, Burundi, Rwanda, England, Congo, Belgium, Germany, Burkina Faso, Sierra Leone, Haiti, Central African Republic, Switzerland, Chad, Australia, South Africa, Canada, Madagascar, Northern Ireland, Guinea, Ethiopia and Netherlands.

As per our research, over 1010000 babies have been bestowed Bernadette around the globe.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
20181267180
20171318175
20161533145
20151476154
20141596134
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Bernadette in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0267455311311
Finland000108
Sweden0267133196
Norway02674479
Denmark00840

Numerological analysis of Bernadette

You will learn that nothing matters more than love and dreams in life. You are that person who teaches others how to live life without much drama and walk their path with no one's help. You are deeply related to the 5 senses. Having vowel E as your first one in your name represents your sensitivity. Introvert people like you should learn how to have more fun. You are a perfectionist when it comes to relationships too.

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Middle names for Bernadette

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Sibling Names for Bernadette

If you're looking for a unique name for your new baby girl, why not consider Bernadette? It's a beautiful name that's not too common, and it has a lovely meaning - "strong and brave as a bear". To help you find the perfect middle name or sibling names to go with it, here are some great ideas to consider.

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Famous people named Bernadette

  • Bernadette Soubirous, firstborn daughter of a miller
  • Bernadette Vergnaud, French politician and Member of the European Parliament for the west of France
  • Bernadette Flynn, Irish dancer best known for her work
  • Bernadette Ganilau, Fijian writer, broadcaster, and politician,
  • Bernadette Cozart, American professional gardener
  • Bernadette Roberts, former Carmelite nun and contemplative
  • Bernadette P. McPherson, American Democratic Party politician
  • Bernadette Sanou Dao, Burkinabé author and politician
  • Bernadette Zurbriggen, former Swiss alpine skier
  • Bernadette Farrell, British hymnographer and composer of Catholic liturgical music
  • Bernadette Bowyer, former field hockey player from Canada
  • Bernadette Allen, United States foreign service officer and ambassador
  • Bernadette Sands McKevitt, Irish republican
  • Bernadette Ngoyisa, professional women's basketball center with the Indiana Fever of the WNBA
  • Bernadette Speach, American avant-garde composer
  • Bernadette Bascom, American R&B singer
  • Bernadette Protti,
  • Bernadette Devlin McAliskey, Irish civil rights leader and former politician
  • Bernadette Peters, American actress
  • Bernadette Chirac, French politician and the wife of the former President Jacques Chirac
  • Bernadette Bourzai, French politician and Member of the Senate of France representing the Department of Corrèze
  • Bernadette Mayer, American poet, writer
  • Bernadette Castro, American businesswoman and former New York politician
  • Bernadette Greevy, Irish mezzo-soprano
  • Bernadette Sembrano, Filipina reporter, newscaster, and television host
  • Bernadette Lafont, French actress
  • Bernadette Davis in Laura as Writer
  • Bernadette Jane Vanderkar in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as Actress
  • Bernadette Colognne in Zoot Suit as Actress
  • Bernadette Kaspar in Episode #5.22 as Actress
  • Bernadette Nason in Miss Congeniality as Actress
  • Bernadette Le Saché in Spoorloos as Actress
  • Bernadette Hale in Services Rendered as Actress
  • Bernadette Manfredi in Passion in Venice as Actress
  • Bernadette Schild was born on January 2, 1990 in Saalfelden, is a skier who has 3 podiums in the Alpine Ski World Cup.
  • In 2009, Bernadette Murray portrayed the role of Ma in drama flick Redland.
  • In 1983 crime, drama flick, Caged Fury, Bernadette Williams played Denise.
  • In 1970, Bernadette Calove portrayed the role of N in action, drama film Bagsik ng kamao.

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