Bernardine
ber-nar-DEEN
Letters
10
Syllables
3
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
3,128
Peak Year
#85 in 1925
First Recorded
1888
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Tricky to spell
What It Means
A French feminine form of Bernard, derived from the Germanic elements 'ber' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, strong). Meaning 'brave as a bear'.
Numerology
The Leader
Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.
Famous Namesakes
Saint Bernardine of Siena
Italian priest and missionary of the Catholic Church
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