Bernard boys name meaning

Bernard, which has been derived from a German compound Bern-hard’s, means “bear_hardy” or even “brave as a bear”. It is the very old form for bear, which has come from West Germanic “beran-". The dog which mountaineers use in rescue work has also been named after St. Bernard of Menthon. Bernadine or Bernadette is the female name, and the nicknames are Barney for males, Bernie can be used by both, and Bern for males; whereas, Bernard can be used by everyone as a surname.

Detailed meaning

• Origin: Germanic
• Quick Meaning: Stern Bear
• Number of letters: 7, Those 7 letters total to 35
• Gender: Boy
• German: Male From an Old German compound meaning bear-hard, or brave as a bear. St Bernard of Menthon is the patron saint of mountaineers after whom the St Bernard dog used in mountain rescue work is named
• English: Male Strong as a bear. See also Bjorn

Positive traits

• Good leadership
• Honest at work
• Hard worker
• Understanding
• Careful
• Willing to try new things
• Lot's of money making ideas

Negative traits

• Lack of development
• Rigid
• Obstinate
• Can be annoyed at people