| Meaning | bringer of victory |
| Origin | Greek |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Syllabification | Ber-nice |
About Bernice
Here's a name with roots that run deep and character that stands firm through changing fashions. While it may not top current popularity charts, that's precisely its strength—your daughter won't share her name with three other girls in her class. There's a no-nonsense quality here, a straightforward honesty that's refreshing in an era of elaborate choices. The name carries wisdom and substance, suggesting someone practical and capable, traits that serve well throughout life. It honors tradition without feeling outdated, offering a connection to previous generations while remaining perfectly functional today. Bernice is the choice of parents who value authenticity over trends, who understand that true style never fades. The name's vintage charm is quietly making its way back into favor among those seeking something genuinely different.
Variations of Name Bernice
| Berenice |
| Bernyce |
| Bernadette |
| Bernadine |
Names Similar to Bernice
| Beatrice |
| Berenice |
| Beverly |
| Brittany |
| Bethany |
| Bridget |
| Bailey |
| Brielle |
| Bella |
| Blair |
| Bianca |
| Barbara |
Nicknames for Bernice
| Bernie |
| Niecey |
| Bee |
| Neecie |
| Nicey |
Famous People Named Bernice
| Bernice Johnson Reagon | American singer and civil rights activist |
| Bernice King | Daughter of Martin Luther King Jr., and CEO of the King Center |
| Bernice Rubens | British author and Man Booker Prize winner |
| Bernice Sandler | Women's rights activist and known as the "godmother of Title IX" |
| Bernice Gera | First female umpire in professional baseball |
| Bernice Pauahi Bishop | Hawaiian princess and philanthropist |
| Bernice Bing | American painter and influential figure in the San Francisco Bay Area art scene |
| Bernice Madigan | American supercentenarian, one of the oldest people ever recorded |
| Bernice Notenboom | Dutch climate journalist and filmmaker |
| Bernice Kaplan | American mathematician known for her work in theoretical computer science |
| Bernice Essien | Ghanaian professional footballer |
| Bernice Liu | Canadian actress and singer |
| Bernice Ayer Middle School | Named after an educator and philanthropist in California |
| Bernice Morgan | Canadian author and playwright |
| Bernice Mountain Dog | Australian feminist punk band |
| Bernice Meetoos | Character in the novel "Kiss of the Fur Queen" by Tomson Highway |
| Bernice Fisher | Character in Agatha Christie's mystery novels |
Characters Named Bernice
| Bernice Summerfield | From the "Doctor Who" expanded universe |
| Bernice "Benny" Silverman | Character in the novel "Do Not Pass Go" by Tim Moore |
| Bernice Bobson | Character in the movie "Reefer Madness" |
| Bernice Clulow | Character in the novel "The Elegance of the Hedgehog" by Muriel Barbery |
| Bernice Fish | Character in the novel "The Liar" by Stephen Fry |
| Bernice "Bunny" Brooks | Character in the TV series "GLOW" |
| Bernice "Bernie" Wolf | Character in the TV show "Parks and Recreation" |
| Bernice Kitty Bob | Character in the comic strip "Nancy" |
| Bernice "Bernie" Schotz | Character in the TV show "Bunk'd" |
| Bernice "Bernie" Clifton | Character in the TV show "The Golden Girls" |
| Bernice Coleman | Character in the novel "The Tombs of Atuan" by Ursula K. Le Guin |
| Bernice Brown | Character in the TV series "Life with Elizabeth" |
| Bernice Rubble | Character in the "The Flintstones" TV show |
| Bernice Cheater | Character in the novel "The Flounder" by Günter Grass |
| Bernice Baxter | Character in the movie "A Guy Named Joe" |