Feminine of Bernard (brave as a bear)
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Bernie
A deep dive into the meaning, heritage, and daily usability of the name Bernie.
Primary meaning
Short form of Bernard or Bernadette
Pronunciation: BER-nee
Profile summary
Diminutive of Bernard (masculine) or Bernadette (feminine). Popular as a nickname. Famous bearer: Bernie Sanders (b. 1941), American politician. The current meaning shown for this name is Short form of Bernard or Bernadette. The catalog pronunciation is listed as BER-nee. It is listed alongside the related form Bern. Bernie appears in boy naming lists and classic style collections, which can help when comparing nearby options in the same catalog group.
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Etymology note
Bernie is currently cataloged under English (germanic) origin, and this page describes its meaning as Short form of Bernard or Bernadette.
Origin note
This profile is grouped under English (germanic) origin.
Usage note
In this catalog, Bernie is grouped as a classic boy name. Related form for this profile: Bern. That combination can help when comparing style-led and gender-led shortlist pages.
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