Liam Patel

By Liam Patel
Linguistics Researcher

Updated on September 02, 2024

Bernadette

US Popularity Rank: 2347

Origin: French

Meaning: Brave bear; strong

Bernadette is a feminine name of French origin, meaning “brave bear” or “strong.” From the masculine name Bernard, this courageous moniker has many fierce variations, including Bernhard, Bernie, and Bernadine. If you believe baby has an adventurous streak or a lionhearted determination to succeed, then Bernadette is the perfect match for your little bear.