Bernadine
BUR-nuh-deen
Popularity
#15620
Letters
9
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
21,927
Peak Year
#563 in 1924
First Recorded
1882
Style
Vintage, Classic & Timeless
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Bernadine is a French feminine form of Bernard, derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Bernadine Healy
American cardiologist and health expert
Bernadine Oliver-Kerby
New Zealand television presenter
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