Bernadette

Bernadette is a variant of Bernard, or Bernarda. Bernarda originates in Germanic languages and means "as strong as a bear". It is a feminine form of Bernard. Nowadays, Bernadette is much more popular than the original Bernarda or Bernardine.

Origin/Usage
Germanic
Pronunciation
ber-na-DET
Meaning
As strong as a bear

Similar names

Bernadett Bernardetta Bernardette Bernardita