Bernard
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.
Uses
The following people and items share the name Bernard.
Given name
Bernard (bishop of Carlisle) (died 1214), 13th-century Catholic bishop
Bernard (bishop of Gaeta) (died c. 1040),
Bernard (son of Charles the Fat) (died c. 890), Duke of Alemannia
Bernard (bishop of St David's) (1115–1148)
Bernard Anício Caldeira Duarte, known simply as "Bernard", Brazilian footballer
Bernard Baruch (1870–1965), American financier and political adviser
Bernard Berrian (born 1980), American football player
Bernard Blaut (1940–2007), Polish football (soccer) player
Bernard Boursicot (born 1944), on whom the play M. Butterfly was based
Bernard Butler (born 1970), English musician
