Bernd
bernt
Letters
5
Syllables
1
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
97
Peak Year
#11 in 1960
First Recorded
1957
Style
Vintage, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
A short form of Bernhard, meaning 'brave as a bear'. Derived from Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy).
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Famous Namesakes
Bernd Rosemeyer
Famous German race car driver
Bernd Leno
German professional footballer
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