Bernadette
Bernadette is a Christian girl name of French, from Germanic origin, meaning “Brave as a bear”.
| Meaning | Brave as a bear |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | French, from Germanic |
| Pronunciation | bur-nuh-DET |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | France, Ireland, United Kingdom, United States |
Meaning and origin of Bernadette
Bernadette is a French feminine form of Bernard, from the Germanic bern, 'bear', and hard, 'brave, hardy'. The name became internationally famous through Saint Bernadette Soubirous, the young peasant girl who reported visions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes in 1858. Lourdes became one of the world's major pilgrimage sites, and the name spread widely among Catholic families, especially in France and Ireland.
Is Bernadette a Christian name?
Bernadette is a strongly Catholic name honouring Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, canonised in 1933, whose feast day is 16 April in France.
How popular is Bernadette?
Most common among women born in the mid-twentieth century; rare for babies now.
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Spellings and variants of Bernadette
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bernadette mean?
Bernadette means 'Brave as a bear'. It is of French, from Germanic origin.
Is Bernadette a Christian name?
Bernadette is a strongly Catholic name honouring Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, canonised in 1933, whose feast day is 16 April in France.
How do you pronounce Bernadette?
Bernadette is pronounced bur-nuh-DET.
Is Bernadette a boy or girl name?
Bernadette is usually a girl name.