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By Brynn McKeon · Sep 2026

Bernie

OriginEnglish diminutive of Bernadette, Bernadine, or Bernice, German
Meaning"brave as a bear"
GenderGirl
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About Bernie

Variation of Bernadine

2 syllables.

As of September 2026, Bernie ranked #6548 in US births in 1975 SSA, peaked at #1009 in 1908.

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