Bernardo

Boy's name

Bernardo is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Germanic elements "ber(n)" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave, hardy."

Meaning Brave as a bear
Origin Germanic
U.S. births in 2023 143
Peak year 1995

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Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Bernardo Bertolucci - Italian film director known for "The Last Emperor."
  • Bernardo O'Higgins - Chilean independence leader and statesman.
  • Bernardo Silva - Portuguese footballer who plays for Manchester City.
  • Bernardo Provenzano - Italian mafia boss of the Sicilian Mafia.
  • Bernardo Carvalho - Brazilian author and journalist.
  • Bernardo Kastrup - Dutch philosopher and author.
  • Bernardo Bellotto - Italian urban landscape painter.
  • Bernardo Corradi - Italian former professional footballer.
  • Bernardo Sassetti - Portuguese jazz pianist and composer.
  • Bernardo de Gálvez - Spanish military leader during the American Revolution.

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