Bernard

Boy's name

Bernard is derived from the Germanic elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave, hardy."

Meaning Brave as a bear
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 147
Peak year 1924

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Notable Namesakes

  • Bernard Shaw - Playwright and critic.
  • Bernard Arnault - Business magnate, CEO of LVMH.
  • Bernard Hopkins - Boxer, former middleweight champion.
  • Bernard Madoff - Infamous Ponzi scheme operator.
  • Bernard Herrmann - Composer, known for film scores.
  • Bernard Montgomery - British WWII general.
  • Bernard Tomic - Australian tennis player.
  • Bernard Cornwell - Author of historical novels.
  • Bernard Lagat - Kenyan-American middle-distance runner.
  • Bernard Lee - Actor, known for playing M in James Bond.

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