Bernadette Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bernadette Name at a Glance

Name	Bernadette
Meaning	Feminine form of Bernard: From an Old German compound meaning bear-hard, or brave as a bear.
Origin	German
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bernadette Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bernadette means “Feminine form of Bernard: From an Old German compound meaning bear-hard, or brave as a bear”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Bernadette Name Origin

Our database records Bernadette under German origin. Browse more German baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Bernadette a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Bernadette is listed as a girl name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Bernadette

When considering Bernadette for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.