Bernard

Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Bernard is: Strong as a bear. See also Bjorn.

German Baby Names Meaning:

In German Baby Names the meaning of the name Bernard is: 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.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Bernard is: Strong as a bear. See also Bjorn.