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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Brave/strong as a bear
- Origin
- Spanish (from Germanic)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- ber-NAR-doh
Bernardo is a boy's name of Spanish origin that traces back to Germanic roots, and it means "brave/strong as a bear." It's pronounced ber-NAR-doh. The name has a worldly, classic feel that has stayed timeless rather than trendy.
Meaning & Origin of Bernardo
Meaning: Brave/strong as a bear.
Origin: Spanish (from Germanic).
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Bernardo
ber-NAR-dohIPA /bɛrˈnɑːrdoʊ/
Popularity of Bernardo
Bernardo peaked in the U.S. at #672 in 1994, when 236 babies were given the name. By 2024 it had slipped to #1334 with 143 babies, so it's a familiar name that few children share today.
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FAQ
What does the name Bernardo mean?
Brave/strong as a bear. (Source: Wiktionary)
How do you pronounce Bernardo?
Bernardo is pronounced ber-NAR-doh (IPA: /bɛrˈnɑːrdoʊ/).
Is Bernardo a popular name right now?
Bernardo peaked at #672 in 1994 and is ranked #1334 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1888–2024.)
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