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Bernadine

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Pronounced BUR-nuh-deen /ˈbɜːr.nə.diːn/High

Meaning: A French feminine form of Bernard, from the Germanic bern ('bear') and hard ('brave; strong') - 'brave as a bear.' Linked to St Bernardine of Siena.Low

In 30 seconds: A strong vintage name: Bernadine means 'brave as a bear' (said 'BUR-nuh-deen'). Classic and sturdy.
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Origin MediumFrench, German
MeaningA French feminine form of Bernard, from the Germanic bern ('bear') and hard ('brave; strong') - 'brave as a bear.' Linked to St Bernardine of Siena.
U.S. rank (2024)#15620 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1924
Total births (all-time)≈ 21,927

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 192418822024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Bernadine comes from Bernard, 'brave as a bear,' in a French feminine form. It reads vintage and sturdy - rare in the U.S. today (said 'BUR-nuh-deen').

It is extremely rare in the U.S.

Did you know? Bernadine is a French feminine of Bernard, 'brave as a bear' (from bern, 'bear,' + hard, 'brave') - a classic name tied to St Bernardine (said 'BUR-nuh-deen').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Bernadine — French fem. of Bernard 'brave as a bear'

Variations

BernadetteBernardineBernadina

Nicknames

BernieDina

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Bernadine mean?

Bernadine is a French feminine of Bernard, 'brave as a bear.'

How do you pronounce Bernadine?

It's said BUR-nuh-deen /ˈbɜːr.nə.diːn/ - three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Bernadine a boy or girl name?

Bernadine is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Bernadine?

Bernadine is extremely rare in the U.S.

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