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Bernadette

female

Meaning

"Brave As a Bear"

Formed as a French feminine of Bernard, it gained prominence through Saint Bernadette Soubirous and Catholic devotional naming patterns.

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Popularity History of Bernadette

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

#1247Ranked in 2024

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Yearly Ranking Snapshot

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#1247

Bernadette was nationally ranked in 2024.

Change Vs Previous Year
-11

lower than 2023

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration, latest release 2024. Names used fewer than 5 times in a given year are not ranked.

Bernadette Nicknames

Familiar short forms, playful variations, and easy everyday options for Bernadette.

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Berie
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Bern
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Baby Name Lists That Include Bernadette

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Quick Facts

OriginFrench, Germanic
Syllables3
Length10 letters

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