Bernice Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Bernice Name at a Glance

Name	Bernice
Meaning	A variant of Berenice, meaning bringer of victory. The New Testament Bernice, called Berenice in some passages, was thought to have had an incestuous relationship with King Herod Agrippa II, her brother.
Origin	Greek
Gender	Girl

What Does the Name Bernice Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Bernice means “A variant of Berenice, meaning bringer of victory. The New Testament Bernice, called Berenice in some passages, was thought to have had an incestuous relationship with King Herod Agrippa II, her brother”. 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.

Bernice Name Origin

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

Is Bernice a Boy or Girl Name?

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

Choosing the Name Bernice

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