| Meaning | brave as a bear |
| Origin | French, German |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 10 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ber-na-dette |
Bernadette is a beautiful and timeless name of French and German origin that carries with it a sense of strength and bravery. Derived from the elements "bernhard," meaning "bear," and "hard," signifying "brave or hardy," Bernadette exudes a unique charm that parents often find captivating.
The name gained popularity due to the story of Saint Bernadette Soubirous, a young French girl who had visions of the Virgin Mary in the town of Lourdes. Her faith and resilience have made Bernadette a symbol of courage and unwavering belief.
Choosing the name Bernadette for your baby girl is an excellent choice for those seeking a name with historical and spiritual significance. Its various nicknames, such as Bernie, Nettie, and Etta, offer endearing options for family and friends to use affectionately.
With a timeless and graceful aura, Bernadette is a name that will continue to shine brightly throughout generations, inspiring strength and determination in all who bear it.
| Bernardetta |
| Bernadett |
| Bernadettka |
| Bernadita |
| Bernadine |
| Bernice |
| Beryl |
| Berenice |
| Bernarda |
| Brenda |
| Barbara |
| Beatrice |
| Bella |
| Beth |
| Betty |
| Bianca |
| Blair |
| Bernie |
| Detta |
| Etta |
| Berni |
| Dettie |
| Bernadette Peters | American actress and singer |
| Bernadette Soubirous | French Catholic saint, visionary of Lourdes |
| Bernadette Lafont | French actress |
| Bernadette Szőcs | Romanian table tennis player |
| Bernadette Gray-Little | American psychologist and educator |
| Bernadette Nolan | Irish singer and actress |
| Bernadette Corporation | American art collective |
| Bernadette Devlin McAliskey | Northern Irish civil rights leader and politician |
| Bernadette Chirac | French First Lady - wife of Jacques Chirac |
| Bernadette Birkett | American actress and writer |
| Bernadette Bohan | Irish author and natural health expert |
| Bernadette Heerwagen | German actress |
| Bernadette Jordan | Canadian politician |
| Bernadette Mayer | American poet |
| Bernadette McLaughlin | American Olympic swimmer |
| Bernadette Jiwa | Australian author and brand strategist |
| Bernadette Brady | Australian astrologer and author |
| Bernadette Nason | British actress and playwright |
| Bernadette Sembrano | Filipino broadcast journalist |
| Bernadette Pons | Filipino volleyball player |
| Bernadette Rostenkowski-Wolowitz | Character from "The Big Bang Theory" |
| Bernadette Fox | Character from the novel and movie "Where'd You Go, Bernadette" |
| Bernadette "Bernie" Harris | Character from the movie "White Chicks" |
| Bernadette the Hedgehog | Character from the "Sonic the Hedgehog" TV series |
| Bernadette Thompson | Character from the TV series "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" |
| Bernadette Morris | Character from the book series "The Baby-Sitters Club" |