Bernd name meaning
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What does Bernd mean?
Used chiefly in Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian, German and Danish rarefied, Bernd means "Bear, Brave, Hardy or Bärenstarke" is originated from Germanic and Old High German is used for boys. Bernd is variant of unfading and prevalent Bernardo.
Bernardo is Italian and Spanish equivalent of Bernhard. Also Bernardo is equivalent of Bernard in Italian, Spanish and Portuguese languages. Unconventional Germanic and Old High German Bernardo, meaning of Bernardo is "Bear, Hardy and Bärenstarke".
Bernd is variant form of frequently used, durable and pious Bernard. Bernard is form of Bernhard in Dutch, French and English languages. Also Bernard is French form of Bernhard. Of Germanic and Old High German origin, Offbeat Bernard, Bernard means "Bärenstarke and Courageous".
Bernd is short form of Bernhard. Bernhard is resulted from Bernard. Bernhard is German equivalent of Bernard. Also Bernhard is German equivalent of Berinhart. Originated from Germanic and Old High German, Outlandish Bernhard, Bernhard means "Brave, Hardy and Bear".
Bernd is German cognate of Berent.
How do I pronounce Bernd?
The two syllabled name Bernd is commonly pronounced as b(e)-rnd. The other ways to say the name is ber-nd.
Variants of Bernd
Bernt, Bernard, Bernardo, Bernhard, Barnard, Benno, Barnhardo, Berent
How popular is the name Bernd?
Bernd is an uncommon baby name in United States, its highest ever rank is 2538 (1960) in its 13 years run on United States naming chart. It had a short run of 8 years on France boy names chart.
In Belgium, it has been in use since 1995 and achieved its top ranking of 473 in 1995. There are over 182 babies that have been given the name Bernd in Belgium.
However things change on global perspective, Bernd is extremely popular in Germany where every 1 in 200 have the name. Also the baby name is popular in Austria. According to our research, over 600000 babies have been named Bernd globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 1979 | 5352 | 6 |
| 1973 | 5098 | 5 |
| 1971 | 4906 | 5 |
| 1969 | 3934 | 6 |
| 1968 | 2734 | 10 |
Facts
Bernd in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 509 | 613 | 0 | 8 |
 | 284 | 8 | 15 | 0 |
 | 234 | 129 | 0 | 8 |
 | 53 | 114 | 0 | 8 |
 | 181 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Numerological aspects of Bernd
Lower your expectations in people and increase the expectations you have in yourself. Give your head a break and keep an open mind. Things aren't always as they seem. You hate working in a team because you know that working alone brings out the best of you. You love to travel but lack the money at the moment. You are a tidy person and dress normally. You have unrealistic ideas but lack the enthusiasm and motivation to realize any of them.
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- Saga - Saga's meaning is A Storyteller or Fairy Tale is originated from Old Norse and English-American and is used in Swedish and Tamil is a gender insensitive name
- Marten - Offbeat Latin Marten is used as a baby boy name, meaning of Marten is "Dedicated to Mars, Warrior of Mars or Like Mars" is prevalently used in Danish and Swedish
- Nadina - Uncommon girl name Nadina has origin in Russian which is chiefly used in Russian, French and Swedish languages, meaning of Nadina is "Hope"
- Pali is used notably in Hungarian and Swedish, Pali means "Eyes" used as a gender insensitive name is rooted from Latin
Sibling Names for Bernd
If you're looking for a sibling name to go with Bernd, we've got you covered! Here are some great options that complement the unique and classic feel of Bernd. From traditional to modern, these names are sure to make a perfect match for your little ones.
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Famous people named Bernd
- Bernd Behr, Taiwanese/German artist based in London
- Bernd Posselt, German politician,
- Bernd Alois Zimmermann, German composer
- Bernd Spier, German schlager singer and record producer
- Bernd Heinrich, professor emeritus
- Bernd Schmitt, professor of international business
- Bernd Heine, German linguist and specialist in African studies
- Bernd Sturmfels, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science at the University of California
- Bernd Erbel, German diplomat and is the former Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany
- Bernd Dost, German journalist, filmmaker, writer and publisher
- Bernd Stumpf, German football referee
- Bernd Fasching, Austrian painter and sculptor
- Bernd Richter, German politician and retired Oberstudienrat
- Bernd Eckstein, East German ski jumper
- Bernd Weikl, Austrian operatic baritone
- Bernd Hahn, East German luger
- Bernd Aldenhoff, German Heldentenor
- Bernd Rosemeyer, German racing driver and a member of the SS
- Bernd Cullmann, retired West German sprinter
- Bernd Mayländer, German racing driver and current Formula One safety car driver
- Bernd Begemann, contemporary German alt/pop singer-songwriter linked to the Hamburger Schule
- Bernd Eichinger, German film producer, director and screenwriter
- Bernd Freytag von Loringhoven, officer in the German Army during World War II
- Bernd Schneider, racing driver from Germany
- Bernd Pischetsrieder, Dr
- Bernd Schuster, German former football player of the late 1970s through early 1990s
- Bernd Dürnberger, former German football player
- Bernd Dreher, German former football player,
- Bernd Thijs, retired Belgian football midfielder
- Bernd Bransch, former footballer from East Germany
- Bernd Stange, German football manager
- Bernd Brückler, Austrian professional ice hockey goaltender currently an unrestricted free agent
- Bernd Schneider, retired German footballer
- Bernd Krauss, retired German-Austrian football player and later a football manager
- Bernd Hölzenbein, German former footballer
- Bernd Förster, former German footballer
- Bernd Nickel, former German footballer
- Bernd Franke, German former footballer
- Bernd Patzke, former German football player
- Bernd Herzsprung, German television actor
- Bernd Kannenberg, retired West German race walker
- Bernd Heynemann, former German football referee and now a German politician
- Bernd Herrmann, West German athlete
- Bernd Korzynietz, German former footballer
- Bernd Wehmeyer, retired German footballer
- Bernd Gröne, retired road racing cyclist from Germany,
- Bernd Dittert, retired racing cyclist from East Germany,
- Bernd Landvoigt, retired German rower
- Bernd Jakubowski, East German footballer who played as a goalkeeper
- Bernd Dreyer, East German luger who competed in the mid-1970s
- Berndt Mader in Winnebago Man as Writer
- Bernd Broaderup in Taxi zum Klo as Actor
- Bernd Tauber in Das Boot as Actor
- Bernd Michael Lade in Komm, süsser Tod as Actor
- Bernd Daktari Lorenz in Nekromantik as Actor
- Bernd Aldor was a German theatrical and cinematographic actor.
- Composer Bernd Adamkevitz, movie The Breakthrough
- Bernd Herberger characterized central role of Felix Kempmann in 1974 comedy movie Auch ich war nur ein mittelmäßiger Schüler.
- In 1993 drama flick, Barschel - Mord in Genf, Bernd Rieser portrayed Bernke.
- In 1977, Bernd Lubowski portrayed the role of N in film Faux pas de deux.
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