Skip to main content
Back to all names
BoySpanish

Bernardo

ber-NAR-doh

Popularity

#1334

stable

Letters

8

Syllables

3

Origin

Spanish

Total Births

11,034

Peak Year

#240 in 1995

First Recorded

1888

Style

Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Bernardo is a Spanish and Italian name derived from the Germanic name Bernhard, meaning "brave as a bear."

Nickname Watch

Kids pick up nicknames whether parents plan for it or not. Make sure you like the short forms too.

Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Bernardo Bertolucci

    Italian film director and screenwriter

Nicknames

Spelling Variations

Personality Traits

BraveStrongLoyalDependable

Want to explore Bernardo further?

Get personalized name suggestions or dive deep into the cultural history of Bernardo.

More Names to Explore

View all