Bernie

Short form of Bernadette, Bernadine, or Bernice, German

"brave as a bear"

Bernie Origin and Meaning

The name Bernie is a girl's name meaning "brave as a bear".

Bernie is an old school unisex nickname name, on the order of Bobbie or Willie. Not the most modern or most attractive name around, but it has a certain vintage charm.

20 Names Similar to Bernie

These 20 names were selected by our users that were looking for other names like Bernie.

• Bernita
• Baze
• Barrey
• Bernadina
• Camera
• Benatar
• Baret
• Baldwyn
• Sandi
• Bobbee
• Alfy
• Catelyne
• Alecea
• Essey
• Ashtin
• Berty
• Abad
• Bayly
• Ormonde
• Arleen

Famous People Named Bernie

• Bernie Dexter pinup model

Bernie in Pop Culture

• Bernice "Bernie" Clasky character in the film, "Spanglish"