Bernie
/bernee/ English Unisex
Meaning & Origin
Bernie is a English name meaning "Bear brave; brav...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Austria, BE, Bahrain, BN. Bernie is primarily a diminutive. If derived from Bernard, it comes from Old High German *beran hard*, meaning "bear-brave" or "strong as a bear". If derived from Bernadette, it comes from Germanic roots meaning "brave as a bear."
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Unisex
Phonetic bernee
IPA bɝni
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as bernee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Bernie
- · Bernie Sanders - Politician
- · Bernie Mac - Comedian/Actor
- · Bernie Taupin - Songwriter
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