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Bernadette Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "bernadette" is "brave as a bear", and is used often for "girls".

Name
bernadette
Meaning
brave as a bear
Pronunciation
bur-nÉ™-det
Used for
girls
Syllables
3

Bernadette Name Details

The name Bernadette is derived from the Germanic elements 'ber(n)' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave or hardy'. It is a feminine form of the name Bernard which became popular due to Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, a young French girl who claimed to have visions of the Virgin Mary. The name gained popularity in the late 19th century and has remained relatively popular since then.

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