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GirlGermanic

Bernadine

BUR-nuh-deen

Popularity

#15620

rising

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'.

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Numerology

1

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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