Bernadette Boy
Origin(s)
Pronunciationber-nah-DET / /ˌbɜrnəˈdɛt/French; German
Meaning
French: brave as a bear; German: strong as a bear
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Bernadette is derived from the Germanic elements 'ber' meaning bear and 'hard' meaning brave or strong. It gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly due to Saint Bernadette Soubirous, who is known for her visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. The name is often associated with qualities of strength and courage.
Trend Summary
The name Bernadette has seen fluctuating popularity in the United States, peaking in the mid-20th century.
Similar Names
Variants
- Bernie
- Benny
International Variants
- Bernadette (French)
- Bernadetta (Italian)
- Bernadete (Portuguese)
Famous people named Bernadette
Bernadette Peters is an acclaimed American actress and singer known for her work on Broadway.
Bernadette Devlin is a prominent Northern Irish civil rights activist and politician.
Bernadette Soubirous was a French peasant girl who reported apparitions of the Virgin Mary in 1858.
Bernadette Chirac is a French politician and former First Lady of France.
Fictional characters named Bernadette
Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz is a character from the television show 'The Big Bang Theory' known for her intelligence and strong personality.
Bernadette is a character in the animated series 'The Magic School Bus' who is known for her adventurous spirit.
Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Bernadette was first seen in the United States in 1962. Bernadette has ranked as high as #1080 nationally, which occurred in 1967, and has been most popular in . In the past 5 years the name Bernadette has been trending down compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Bernadette
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1962 | 5 |
| 1963 | 5 |
| 1964 | 6 |
| 1966 | 5 |
| 1967 | 8 |
| 1969 | 6 |
| 1971 | 7 |
| 1973 | 6 |
| 1977 | 7 |
| 1983 | 5 |