Bernardo name meaning

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Updated: March 16th, 2024
Gender: Boy
Origin: Old High German and Germanic
Usage: Italian, Spanish, English and Portuguese
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bernardo b(e)-rnar-do
Meaning: Bear, Brave, Hardy and Bärenstarke
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What does Bernardo mean?

Renowned and All time favorite Bernardo is originated from Germanic and Old High German languages bestowed upon baby boys and is used notably in English, Portuguese, Spanish and Italian, Bernardo means "Bear, Brave, Hardy or Bärenstarke".

Also Bernardo is Portuguese and English equivalent of Bernard.

How do I pronounce Bernardo?

The three syllabled name Bernardo is pronounced, b(e)-rnar-do. The other ways to say the name are ber-na-rdo or bare-nar-doe.

Variants of Bernardo

Barnhardo, Bernd, Bernard, Berent, Bernhard, Berinhart, Berhard, Barnard, Benno, Bernt, Berinhard, Ben, Benito

Names that rhyme with Bernardo

How popular is the name Bernardo?

Bernardo is a common name in United States given to over 10194 babies in 116 years. At present the moniker is on a rise, in 1994, the moniker grabbed the 672nd spot and 240 baby boys were given the name.

Bernardo is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales where it has been in use since 2004 and achieved its top ranking of 1247 in 2017. Over 127 babies in England and Wales have been named Bernardo.

In France, it has been in use since 1921 but could not make beyond the top 500. Over 372 babies in France have been named Bernardo. In Switzerland, it has been in use since 1998 but could not make beyond the top 600.

Over 108 babies in Switzerland have been named Bernardo.

Bernardo is a rare baby name in Ireland where it is still in use. However things change on global perspective, Bernardo is extremely popular in Mexico where every 1 in 2000 have the name as well as in Philippines.

Also the baby name is popular in Angola, Mozambique, Colombia, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, Paraguay, Cuba, Guatemala, Portugal, Venezuela, Bolivia and Dominican Republic. As per our research, over 650000 people has been named Bernardo globally.

YearRankBirths
20181294140
20171393125
20161311136
20151338131
20141491108
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Bernardo in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands162601016
Finland6310100
Sweden969205
Norway223805
Denmark32000

What numbers say about Bernardo?

Forgive in order to receive forgiveness. Although it's all sunshine and rainbow for you now, remember that angry and frustrated people are still out there, capable of hurting you. When it comes to career, you don't play on the safe side but take risks in order to achieve even greater success. You need time to heal and recover. Love is most important in your life. Give your head a break and keep an open mind. Things aren't always as they seem.

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  •  Ildebert - Meaning of Ildebert is Fight or Brilliant is rooted from German
  •  Hilbrecht - The Hilbrecht is originated from Old High German, Hilbrecht means "Shiny or Struggle"
  •  Tjaard - Boy name Tjaard is commonly used in Frisian, meaning of Tjaard is "People, Hardy or Brave" is of Germanic and Old High German origin
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Sibling Names for Bernardo

Choosing a name for your baby can be a difficult task, but finding the perfect name that suits your little one is worth the effort. If you've decided on the name Bernardo, we've put together a list of sibling names that complement it perfectly. From classic to unique, there's something for every family member to love.

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Famous people named Bernardo

  • Bernardo Pasquini, Italian composer of operas, oratorios
  • Bernardo O'Higgins, Chilean independence leader
  • Bernardo Rossellino, Italian sculptor and architect
  • Bernardo Atxaga, Spanish Basque writer and self-translator
  • Bernardo Soto Alfaro, was President of Costa Rica from 1885 to 1889
  • Bernardo Tanucci, Italian statesman
  • Bernardo Tolomei, Italian Roman Catholic theologian and the founder of the Congregation of the Blessed Virgin of Monte Oliveto
  • Bernardo Strozzi, Italian Baroque painter and engraver
  • Bernardo Pisano, Italian composer, priest, singer
  • Bernardo Buontalenti, Italian stage designer, architect
  • Bernardo Clesio, Italian cardinal, bishop, prince, diplomat
  • Bernardo Bilotta, Italian priest
  • Bernardo de la Garza, Mexican politician and former candidate for the Partido Verde Ecologista de México
  • Bernardo Tasso, Italian courtier and poet
  • Bernardo Verbitsky, Argentine writer and journalist
  • Bernardo Morando, Italian architect from the Republic of Venice
  • Bernardo Castello, Italian painter of the late-Mannerist style
  • Bernardo Ríos, Colombian artist
  • Bernardo Gómez-Pimienta, is one of Mexico's most widely recognized architects and furniture designers, and named as one of their top 40 architects in 40 years, whose most famous projects include the National Theatre School-CNA, the Hotel Habita, the renovation of Teatro de los Insurgentes, Building Services Televisa in Chapultepec
  • Bernardo Segura, Mexican race walker
  • Bernardo Giner de los Ríos, Spanish architect, politician
  • Bernardo Daddi, early Italian Renaissance painter and the leading painter of Florence of his generation
  • Bernardo Dovizi, for the town of Bibbiena, where he was born
  • Bernardo Sabadini, Italian opera composer
  • Bernardo Mattarella, Italian politician for the Christian Democrat party
  • Bernardo Álvarez Herrera, was Venezuela's ambassador to the United States
  • Bernardo Zamagna, Ragusan priest, poet and translator
  • Bernardo de Balbuena, Spanish poet
  • Bernardo de Iturriaza, In his capacity as president of the Audiencia of Lima he twice served as governor of Peru
  • Bernardo de Irigoyen, Argentine lawyer, diplomat and politician
  • Bernardo Chavez Rico, American luthier specializing in guitars
  • Bernardo Alvarado Monzón, Guatemalan communist leader
  • Bernardo Zenale, Italian painter and architect
  • Bernardo Wexler, Argentine chess master
  • Bernardo Santareno, a Portuguese writer
  • Bernardo Carvalho, Brazilian author and journalist
  • Bernardo Cennini, Italian goldsmith
  • Bernardo Cavallino, Italian painter and draughtsman
  • Bernardo Vittone, Italian architect and writer
  • Bernardo Berro, President of Uruguay from 1860 to 1864
  • Bernardo de' Dominici, Italian art historian and painter of the late-Baroque period
  • Bernardo Parentino, Italian painter of the Renaissance period
  • Bernardo Salviati, Italian condottiero and Roman Catholic Cardinal
  • Bernardo Tesauro, Italian painter of the Renaissance period
  • Bernardo de Rossi, Italian Dominican theologian and historian
  • Bernardo Schiaffino, Italian sculptor of the Baroque period
  • Bernardo Bonezzi, Spanish film music composer who was born in Madrid
  • Bernardo Germán de Llórente, Spanish painter of the late-Baroque period
  • Bernardo Houssay, co-recipient of a Nobel Prize for Physiology or Medicine for his discovery of the role played by pituitary hormones in regulating the amount of blood sugar
  • Bernardo Sorj, Brazilian social scientist
  • Bernardo Bertolucci, Italian director and screenwriter
  • Bernardo Accolti, Italian poet

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