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Bernardine

female

Meaning

"Brave As a Bear"

A feminine form of Bernard, built from Germanic elements associated with bear strength and bravery.

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Popularity History of Bernardine

Full SSA rank history from 1880 to 2024

UnrankedNot ranked in 2024

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no national rank in 2024

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

Bernardine Nicknames

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

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Baby Name Lists That Include Bernardine

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Quick Facts

OriginGermanic, French
Syllables3
Length10 letters

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