Bernadette
ber-nə-DET
Popularity
#1247
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
54,788
Peak Year
#1,494 in 1958
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
Bernadette is a feminine name of Germanic origin, meaning 'brave as a bear'. It is also associated with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes.
Numerology
The Adventurer
Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.
Famous Namesakes
Bernadette Peters
American actress, singer, and dancer
Saint Bernadette
French Saint of the Catholic Church
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