Bernardine name meaning

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Updated: March 15th, 2024
Gender: Girl
Origin: German and Germanic
Usage: French
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bernardine b(e)-rnardi-ne
Meaning: Bear and Strong and Hard
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What does Bernardine mean?

Acclaimed and Rooted Bernardine came from German and Germanic, meaning of Bernardine is "Bear and Strong or Hard" and is bestowed upon baby girls is largely used in French. Bernardine is a variation of frequently used and venerable Bernadette.

Bernadette is French cognate of Bernarde. Bernadette means Brave, Brave As a Bear and Hardy is originated from Old High German and Germanic.

How do I pronounce Bernardine?

Three syllabled Bernardine is most commonly pronounced as b(e)-rnardi-ne. The other ways to say the name is ber-nar-dine.

Variants of Bernardine

Bernadette, Bernarde, Beradette, Dina, Bernharda, Dinamarie, Constance, Murdag, Bernhardina

Names that rhyme with Bernardine

How popular is the name Bernardine?

Bernardine is a familiar baby name in United States, it had been in use since 1888 and was last seen in 1978, during its 86 years of usage, it was able to reach the top 800 names.

In 1931, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 776 on girl names chart when 85 babies were named Bernardine. There are over 3128 babies that have been given the name Bernardine in United States.

Also, in France, it had been in use since 1900 with last appearance in 1967. It was able to reach the top 300 names. In 1901, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 256 on girl names chart when 54 babies were given the name Bernardine.

There are over 1358 babies that have been given the name Bernardine in France.

Bernardine is an uncommon baby name in Ireland, chances of it being still in use are very slim.

Also, Bernardine is a familiar name in Ghana, Nigeria, Philippines, Northern Ireland, DR Congo, Netherlands, South Africa, Germany, England and Belgium. According to our research, at least 5000 people have been bestowed Bernardine around the globe.

YearRankBirths
197897495
197666128
197571687
197366667
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Bernardine in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands0324241364
Sweden032424-415
Denmark0020

What numerology tells about Bernardine?

You are the most sensitive person but prefer to keep it secret so you don't give people a chance to take advantage of you. Having the letter B as a cornerstone in your name reflects your sensitive nature. You hate working in a team because you know that working alone brings out the best of you. Reason behind your depressive episodes that occur occasionally is being way too sensitive. It's like you never get angry and anything can piss you off.

Other names similar to Bernardine

  •  Valéry - The Valéry is used notably in French, Valéry means "To Be Brave or Inspired By An Ancient Roman Sex" is rooted from Latin
  •  Ghislain came from Germanic and German, meaning of Ghislain is "Vow or Hostage or Sweet" bestowed upon boys is used in French
  •  Léopold - The boy name Léopold is rooted from Old High German, Léopold means "People or Brave" is used notably in French language
  •  Méline - Used in French, Méline means "Black or Woman from the Island Melos" used as a baby girl name is rooted from Old Greek
  •  Euphrasie - The girl name Euphrasie means "Good or Eclectic" has its origin in Old Greek and Greek languages is mainly used in French
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Sibling Names for Bernardine

If you're looking for sibling names to complement your baby girl Bernardine, you've come to the right place. We've rounded up some of the best names that will not only make a great addition to your family but also match well with the unique sound and style of Bernardine. Check out our list below for some inspiration!

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Famous people named Bernardine

  • Bernardine of Feltre, Friar Minor and missionary, b
  • Bernardine Dohrn, former leader of the Weather Underground domestic terror group, responsible for bombings of the United States Capitol
  • Bernardine Flynn in TV series Hawkins Falls: A Television Novel as Actress

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