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Bernestine

ber-nuh-STEEN

Letters

10

Syllables

3

Origin

Germanic

Total Births

367

Peak Year

#19 in 1953

First Recorded

1924

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

A variant of Bernadine, meaning 'brave as a bear'. Derived from the Germanic element 'bern' (bear).

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Spelling Variations

BernadineBernadina

Similar Names

ErnestineAlbertineWilhelminaJosephine

Personality Traits

StrongCourageousLoyalReliable

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