The nameBernardin
Bernardin is a French boy's name, derived from Bernard. It was mostly given in France in the early 20th century.
- Boy's name
- Germanic
Meaning
Bernardin comes from Bernard, from the Germanic bern, "bear", and hard, "strong".
Origin
Germanic, through Italian. Saint Bernardino of Siena was a Franciscan preacher.
History
The name remained rare in France and peaked around 1906.
Popularity of the name Bernardin
Bernardin in France
Bernardin was most popular in France in the 1900s, with 190 births over the decade, 24% of all recorded babies named Bernardin. Half of all babies named Bernardin in France were born before 1923, so it is mostly a great-grandparents' generation name.
Variants and related names
Bernardin in our baby name lists
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Bernardin mean?
Bernardin comes from Bernard, from the Germanic bern, "bear", and hard, "strong".
What is the origin of the name Bernardin?
Germanic, through Italian. Saint Bernardino of Siena was a Franciscan preacher.
Is Bernardin a girl's or a boy's name?
Bernardin is a boy's name.
What are the variants of the name Bernardin?
Variants and related names of Bernardin include Bernard.