The masculine given name Bernard and its variations are of West Germanic origin.
The meaning of the name is from a Germanic compound Bern-hard meaning "bear-hardy/brave/strong", or "hardy/brave/strong as a bear".Bern- is the old form of bear, from West Germanic *beran-.
The name was notably popular among Old Frisian speakers, where the most common spelling was Bernhard.
The following people and items share the name Bernard.
Bernard (died 1214) was a medieval English Bishop of Carlisle.
Bernard was the custodian of vacant see of Carlisle from about 1200. He was translated from the bishopric of Ragusa to the bishopric of Carlisle on 15 May 1203 by Pope Innocent III. He died about 8 July 1214.
Bernard is a given name and a family name.
Bernard may also refer to:
Too Far
Hey I've gone too far
I can't live this down
Please turn back time
Please, God
This is all I have
I have nothing left
Please turn back time
Please, God
With my empty being
Set me at Your feet
Please turn back time
Please, God
Hey, whats going on?
I feel the darkness taking me