By Sophie Kihm · Updated September 2026
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Berend is a masculine name primarily found in Dutch and German-speaking regions, derived from the Germanic elements "bern" meaning "bear" and "hard" meaning "brave" or "strong." The name essentially…
Bernis is an uncommon masculine name with multiple possible origins. It could be a variant of Bernie or Bernard, Germanic names meaning 'brave as a bear,' or possibly related to the French place name…
Basque
"variation of Bernard"
This Basque name is more unusual and attractive than the grandfather-ish Bernard.
Berngards is a masculine name that appears to be a variant of Bernard, which has Germanic origins combining the elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'brave' or 'strong.' This particular…
Bernon is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely derived from elements meaning 'bear' (bern) and possibly 'strength' or 'protection.' It can be considered a variant of names like Vernon or…
English
"bear rule"
Berold is one of the more obscure boy names meaning bear, which also include Arthur, Orson, and (in a different vein) Teddy.
Berholt is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely derives from elements similar to those in names like Berthold or Berchtold, where 'berht' means 'bright' or 'famous' and 'hold'…
Swedish
"mountain twig"
Few Scandinavian names make the journey to America...and this one shows you why. Still, names such as Freya and Odin are making an unlikely comeback, so we wouldn't count any of the Scandinavian baby…
Berlyn is a masculine name with modern, urban connotations, clearly inspired by the German city of Berlin. As a given name, it transforms the cosmopolitan European capital into a distinctive personal…
Nature name
If not for Motown founder Berry Gordy, this name would now be totally in the girl group.
Burty is a masculine name that typically functions as a diminutive or nickname for names like Burton, Burt, or Albert. With English origins, it carries a friendly, approachable quality with its…
German
"bright strength"
One bright spot: famous namesake Threepenny Opera playwright Berthold (later known as Bertolt) Brecht.
Bertoll is an uncommon masculine name with Germanic roots. It likely developed as a variant of names like Berthold or Bertold, which combine the Old Germanic elements 'beraht' meaning 'bright' or…
Bertell is a masculine name with Germanic roots, likely a variant or diminutive form of names containing the element "bert," which means "bright" or "famous." This element appears in many classic…
Bertolde is a masculine name with Germanic origins, derived from elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous' (bert) and 'ruler' or 'power' (old/wald). It's a variant of the more common Berthold, which was…
Bertold is a Germanic name with medieval origins, derived from elements meaning "bright" or "famous" and "rule" or "leader." Variants include Berthold and Bertholdt. The name was popular among…
Bertol is a masculine name with Germanic origins, likely a variant of Berthold or Berthold, derived from elements meaning 'bright' or 'famous' (berht) and 'rule' or 'govern' (wald). This concise form…
Berthoud is an uncommon masculine name of French origin, primarily recognized as a surname and place name rather than a first name. It derives from ancient Germanic elements 'berht' meaning 'bright'…
Bertil is a masculine Scandinavian name with strong Nordic roots, particularly popular in Sweden and Norway. It derives from the Old Norse name Bertulfr, combining elements meaning 'bright' or…
"borderline"
Edgy German capital with definite possibilities as a baby name.
