Bernhard
BERN-hart
Letters
8
Syllables
2
Origin
Germanic
Total Births
1,666
Peak Year
#55 in 1916
First Recorded
1880
Style
Classic & Timeless, Strong & Bold
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
A Germanic name meaning 'brave as a bear' or 'strong bear'.
Numerology
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Famous Namesakes
Prince Bernhard of Lippe-Biesterfeld
Consort of Queen Juliana of the Netherlands
Bernhard Langer
Professional German Golfer
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