Girl Bernadette “The courageous little one.” A Teutonic feminine diminutive of Bernard. The name is glorified in St. Bernadette,the canonized maiden who saw a vision of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, France. Bernadette Name Origin: German Pronunciation: b(e)-rna-dette, bernad(et)-te See what 10 people think about Bernadette Share Popularity Alternatives Lists Comments Infographic of Bernadette name meaning, which is “The courageous little one.” A Teutonic feminine diminutive of Bernard. The name is glorified in St. Bernadette,the canonized maiden who saw a vision of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes, France. Ask your friends & family about Bernadette… Share Pin Tweet Email Text Bernadette Name Popularity How popular is the name Bernadette? Here’s everything we know. Chart Raw Data By State Year Rank # Births % Births 1910 — 58 0.0165% 1911 — 42 0.0113% 1912 — 114 0.0226% 1913 — 150 0.0265% 1914 — 169 0.0243% 1915 — 225 0.0248% 1916 — 216 0.0224% 1917 — 243 0.0243% 1918 — 256 0.0239% 1919 — 268 0.0256% 1920 — 289 0.026% 1921 — 326 0.0285% 1922 — 308 0.0276% 1923 — 334 0.0298% 1924 — 307 0.0264% 1925 — 325 0.0288% 1926 — 326 0.0296% 1927 — 331 0.0299% 1928 — 336 0.0314% 1929 — 297 0.0287% 1930 — 288 0.0276% 1931 — 255 0.0258% 1932 — 269 0.0272% 1933 — 355 0.0381% 1934 — 588 0.0608% 1935 — 350 0.036% 1936 — 339 0.0352% 1937 — 295 0.0299% 1938 — 326 0.0318% 1939 — 314 0.0309% 1940 — 282 0.0265% 1941 — 284 0.0252% 1942 — 328 0.026% 1943 — 614 0.047% 1944 — 984 0.0794% 1945 — 978 0.0802% 1946 — 1,283 0.0869% 1947 — 1,223 0.0733% 1948 — 1,158 0.0725% 1949 — 1,114 0.0693% 1950 — 998 0.062% 1951 — 952 0.0561% 1952 — 957 0.0548% 1953 — 865 0.0489% 1954 — 976 0.0534% 1955 — 933 0.0507% 1956 — 882 0.0467% 1957 — 949 0.0493% 1958 — 1,458 0.0771% 1959 — 1,359 0.0715% 1960 — 1,397 0.0737% 1961 — 1,178 0.0624% 1962 — 1,096 0.0597% 1963 — 981 0.0547% 1964 — 895 0.0508% 1965 — 869 0.0531% 1966 — 1,079 0.0691% 1967 — 1,174 0.0774% 1968 — 875 0.0583% 1969 — 786 0.051% 1970 — 736 0.0462% 1971 — 689 0.0459% 1972 — 597 0.0438% 1973 — 564 0.0435% 1974 — 524 0.0403% 1975 — 496 0.0386% 1976 — 486 0.0377% 1977 — 528 0.0392% 1978 — 397 0.0295% 1979 — 410 0.0291% 1980 — 376 0.0257% 1981 — 335 0.0228% 1982 — 363 0.0243% 1983 — 319 0.0216% 1984 — 268 0.018% 1985 — 239 0.0157% 1986 — 225 0.0149% 1987 — 247 0.0162% 1988 — 229 0.0147% 1989 — 177 0.011% 1990 — 248 0.015% 1991 — 199 0.0122% 1992 — 202 0.0127% 1993 — 167 0.0107% 1994 — 138 0.009% 1995 — 127 0.0084% 1996 — 129 0.0086% 1997 — 111 0.0075% 1998 — 137 0.0092% 1999 — 92 0.0061% 2000 — 65 0.0043% 2001 — 78 0.0052% 2002 — 63 0.0042% 2003 — 57 0.0037% 2004 — 56 0.0037% 2005 — 49 0.0032% 2006 — 56 0.0036% 2007 — 29 0.0018% 2008 — 34 0.0022% 2009 — 37 0.0025% 2010 — 29 0.002% 2011 — 24 0.0017% 2012 — 45 0.0032% 2013 — 48 0.0034% 2014 — 78 0.0054% 2015 — 98 0.0067% 2016 — 100 0.0069% 2017 — 119 0.0085% 2018 — 112 0.0082% 2019 — 80 0.0059% 2020 — 83 0.0065% 2021 — 138 0.0113% 2022 — 122 0.0092% 2023 — 137 0.0106% Alaska (AK) Alabama (AL) Arkansas (AR) Arizona (AZ) California (CA) Colorado (CO) Connecticut (CT) District of Columbia (DC) Delaware (DE) Florida (FL) Georgia (GA) Hawaii (HI) Iowa (IA) Illinois (IL) Indiana (IN) Kansas (KS) Kentucky (KY) Louisiana (LA) Massachusetts (MA) Maryland (MD) Maine (ME) Michigan (MI) Minnesota (MN) Missouri (MO) Mississippi (MS) Montana (MT) North Carolina (NC) North Dakota (ND) Nebraska (NE) New Hampshire (NH) New Jersey (NJ) New Mexico (NM) Nevada (NV) New York (NY) Ohio (OH) Oklahoma (OK) Oregon (OR) Pennsylvania (PA) Rhode Island (RI) South Carolina (SC) South Dakota (SD) Tennessee (TN) Texas (TX) Utah (UT) Virginia (VA) Vermont (VT) Washington (WA) Wisconsin (WI) West Virginia (WV) Wyoming (WY) Data via SSA.gov. Names Like Bernadette If you like Bernadette, you’ll love these other names like Bernadette. What names are diminutives of Bernadette? A diminutive is a name that’s like Bernadette sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Bernadette, but shorter. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Bernard What names are variants of Bernadette? Mix it up with these names that are a variation of the name Bernadette. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Benadette Strong, brave bear German Bennie Blessed; strong, brave bear Spanish Benny Blessed; strong, brave bear Spanish Bera Bear European Beradette Strong, brave bear German Berna Strong, brave bear German Bernadea Strong, brave bear German Bernadeena Strong, brave bear German Bernadene Strong, brave bear German Bernadet Strong, brave bear German Bernadett Strong, brave bear German Bernadetta Strong, brave bear German Bernadette Strong, brave bear German Bernadin Strong, brave bear German Bernadina Strong, brave bear German Bernadine Strong as a bear German Bernadotte Strong, brave bear German Bernadyna Strong, brave bear German Bernaetta Strong, brave bear German Bernarda Strong, brave bear German Bernardette Strong, brave bear German Bernardina Strong, brave bear German Bernardine Strong, brave bear German Bernee Strong, brave bear; victory bringer Greek Bernessa Victory bringer; strong, brave bear Greek Berneta Strong, brave bear German Bernetta Victory bringer; strong, brave bear Greek Bernette Strong, brave bear; victory bringer Greek Bernie Victory bringer; strong, brave bear Greek Bernina Strong, brave bear German Bernita Strong, brave bear; victory bringer Greek Berny Strong, brave bear; victory bringer Greek What names sound like Bernadette? If you like how Bernadette sounds, you might also like these names that sound like Bernadette. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Brendette Sword Scandinavian Brunette Brown-skinned, brown-haired Latin Burnett Brown French What names are similar to Bernadette? Find a name that’s like Bernadette, but just a little bit different. Name Meaning Origin Popularity Other Gender Beracha A blessing Hebrew Berry Berry English Birdena Little bird American Lourdes Place name French Nadette Bear; courgeous German Lists With Bernadette Find inspiration in these baby girl name lists featuring the name Bernadette. Tough Girl Names for Your Little Firecracker // 181 names Tough girl names aren’t going to be bossed around through life. These mighty monikers are ready to call the shots and forge their own path. Discover them with us. Girl Names That Mean Strong for Your Fierce Daughter // 93 names Give your daughter the gift of hidden strength with girl names that mean strong. Meet these mighty monikers on our list, including everything from common cuties to unique wows. Catholic Girl Names to Honor Your Beliefs // 227 names Catholic girl names range from timeless treasures to ultra-unique finds. Check out our collection of these devout darlings. Powerful Girl Names for Your Strong Daughter // 201 names Powerful girl names aren’t the type to sit back and follow directions. No, these mighty monikers are the ones calling the shots and giving orders. Get to know them with us. Old School Girl Names With Retro Charm // 190 names Travel back in time and tap into vintage vibes with old school girl names. From trendsetters of yesteryear to timeless treasures, we’ve got them all in this beautiful bounty of names. Share Your Thoughts 10 Comments Bernadette Jul 7 at 4:33 pm My name is Bernadette. Called Bernie for short. I was giving the middle name Marie by my aunt. First I hated it. I was always called Burn Up Something to Death when I was growing up. It was just so long. Then I heard the name Bernice and wished that was my name. As I got older, I learned to love the name. It was unique and not a lot of people had it. When I tell people my name, they start singing the song by the Four Tops, BERNADETTE. Reply Magdalene Bernadette Jun 14 at 5:46 am I took a book in my dad’s bag and it was the story of saint bernadette I read it and I liked the name, so I took the book to school and gave it to my mate to read, mean while that year we were to be confirm and we needed a saint name and that was how majority of my mate, seniors and juniors made use of the name Bernadette as their confirmation name and we are now bearing bernadette. vacating from my school during the holiday home, who ever that ask of my name I normally tell them bernadette and they will be like which kind of name is that, they find it difficuit to call me the name, so they assume it was benedict or benedicta that I change to bernadette. I am proud of my name as though not many people that know’s the name, but who ever get to know the name and read about saint bernadette ends up liking the name. mean while they call me bernie as short form and I like it, I even like the fact that I made the name well known in my school and they made use of it (SO I CAN MAKE SOMETHING EXIST AT LARGE) Reply Bernadette Dec 8 at 8:58 pm My name is Bernadette and I absolutely love it, and I also got my Dutch grandma’s middle name. I took grew up at school being called Berny,which is the female spelling, it was made very clear to me not that long ago that I was to spell my nickname Berny,as the Bernie is the male spelling. So I very proudly am mostly now called Berny,even by my Norwegian Mum,who I love and respect dearly. Thanks mum and Dad for giving me this very beautiful name, Bernadette. Reply Becky Oct 10 at 8:55 am I love the name Bernadette and named by daughter it after my Grandad. It’s a classic uncommon name with several nicknames to choose from. Reply Sophia Jan 20 at 7:44 am Named after her great grandfather, and we wanted a timeless, classic name that is also uncommon. Reply Bernadette Dec 3 at 4:53 am My name is Bernadette and I am from Nigeria . I am called Berna for short. I used to spell my name wrongly until I read the story about St. Bernadette and her encounter with Our Lady of Lourdes. Bernadette is a good name that is not too popular in my Country. I wish to imitate the virtues of St. Bernadette. Reply Hannah Jun 7 at 12:17 pm We chose it when I was pregnant with our first (BOY!), then decided to go with Adeline for our second baby (girl), and finally gave it to our third in April. I love Saint Bernadette Soubirous, and the her story with Our Lady of Lourdes. I love her courage. I love that the name means “Brave as a Bear.” I want our daughters to be women of courage. Courage in their faith and in the things that matter to them. We are still trying to pick the right nickname for Bernadette! Reply Bernadette Sep 6 at 8:33 pm My name is this after the saint, and my middle name is Rose from my grandma. Everyone always called me B as a nickname, but I loved still having my nicknames not overtake and be my permanent name, you know. Then, I forgot to tell everyone in high school my nickname so they called me Bernie even though my mom never wanted that boy nickname, but I like it. My parents call me Bumblebee and BB Cream for affectionate names. Also have spelled B as Be and Bee. I’ve heard of Dette as a nickname from a book, but only my older sister called me that when she little and I was a baby cause she couldn’t say my name. I love the uniqueness!!! Good luck!:)) Reply Bernadette Jun 10 at 12:23 pm I was not given a middle name which I hated since everyone had one at home and school I’ve heard ppl say Bernadette Marie but idk I don’t like the meaning of Marie Up to you but thanks for continuing the time honored name Bernadette Reply Bernadette Jun 11 at 11:14 am My name is Bernadette. Like another commenter, I was called Bernie without my consent growing up and I never liked it. When I was 21 my close friends started to call me Bird and it’s been my preferred nickname ever since. Like the same previous commenter, I like having my full name used, but I offer Bird when I meet new people knowing most people shorten names like mine. Be ready for that- people you don’t know will try to shorten her name, so offer them something your family likes. My 90s friends sometimes call me just B, or B-Real. When I was young I had a friend who’s mom went by Bunny as a nickname for Bernadette, and I thought that was SO cute. Betty’s another great nickname, too! The Big Bang Theory absolutely altered how people react to my name (I’ve never seen it). This name is the sort that when I meet people who have ever known a Bernadette in their life, they tell me about it. “My great aunt’s friend was Bernadette…” Reply Share your thoughts on the name Bernadette Cancel ReplyYour email address will not be published. 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Bernadette Jul 7 at 4:33 pm My name is Bernadette. Called Bernie for short. I was giving the middle name Marie by my aunt. First I hated it. I was always called Burn Up Something to Death when I was growing up. It was just so long. Then I heard the name Bernice and wished that was my name. As I got older, I learned to love the name. It was unique and not a lot of people had it. When I tell people my name, they start singing the song by the Four Tops, BERNADETTE. Reply
Magdalene Bernadette Jun 14 at 5:46 am I took a book in my dad’s bag and it was the story of saint bernadette I read it and I liked the name, so I took the book to school and gave it to my mate to read, mean while that year we were to be confirm and we needed a saint name and that was how majority of my mate, seniors and juniors made use of the name Bernadette as their confirmation name and we are now bearing bernadette. vacating from my school during the holiday home, who ever that ask of my name I normally tell them bernadette and they will be like which kind of name is that, they find it difficuit to call me the name, so they assume it was benedict or benedicta that I change to bernadette. I am proud of my name as though not many people that know’s the name, but who ever get to know the name and read about saint bernadette ends up liking the name. mean while they call me bernie as short form and I like it, I even like the fact that I made the name well known in my school and they made use of it (SO I CAN MAKE SOMETHING EXIST AT LARGE) Reply
Bernadette Dec 8 at 8:58 pm My name is Bernadette and I absolutely love it, and I also got my Dutch grandma’s middle name. I took grew up at school being called Berny,which is the female spelling, it was made very clear to me not that long ago that I was to spell my nickname Berny,as the Bernie is the male spelling. So I very proudly am mostly now called Berny,even by my Norwegian Mum,who I love and respect dearly. Thanks mum and Dad for giving me this very beautiful name, Bernadette. Reply
Becky Oct 10 at 8:55 am I love the name Bernadette and named by daughter it after my Grandad. It’s a classic uncommon name with several nicknames to choose from. Reply
Sophia Jan 20 at 7:44 am Named after her great grandfather, and we wanted a timeless, classic name that is also uncommon. Reply
Bernadette Dec 3 at 4:53 am My name is Bernadette and I am from Nigeria . I am called Berna for short. I used to spell my name wrongly until I read the story about St. Bernadette and her encounter with Our Lady of Lourdes. Bernadette is a good name that is not too popular in my Country. I wish to imitate the virtues of St. Bernadette. Reply
Hannah Jun 7 at 12:17 pm We chose it when I was pregnant with our first (BOY!), then decided to go with Adeline for our second baby (girl), and finally gave it to our third in April. I love Saint Bernadette Soubirous, and the her story with Our Lady of Lourdes. I love her courage. I love that the name means “Brave as a Bear.” I want our daughters to be women of courage. Courage in their faith and in the things that matter to them. We are still trying to pick the right nickname for Bernadette! Reply
Bernadette Sep 6 at 8:33 pm My name is this after the saint, and my middle name is Rose from my grandma. Everyone always called me B as a nickname, but I loved still having my nicknames not overtake and be my permanent name, you know. Then, I forgot to tell everyone in high school my nickname so they called me Bernie even though my mom never wanted that boy nickname, but I like it. My parents call me Bumblebee and BB Cream for affectionate names. Also have spelled B as Be and Bee. I’ve heard of Dette as a nickname from a book, but only my older sister called me that when she little and I was a baby cause she couldn’t say my name. I love the uniqueness!!! Good luck!:)) Reply
Bernadette Jun 10 at 12:23 pm I was not given a middle name which I hated since everyone had one at home and school I’ve heard ppl say Bernadette Marie but idk I don’t like the meaning of Marie Up to you but thanks for continuing the time honored name Bernadette Reply
Bernadette Jun 11 at 11:14 am My name is Bernadette. Like another commenter, I was called Bernie without my consent growing up and I never liked it. When I was 21 my close friends started to call me Bird and it’s been my preferred nickname ever since. Like the same previous commenter, I like having my full name used, but I offer Bird when I meet new people knowing most people shorten names like mine. Be ready for that- people you don’t know will try to shorten her name, so offer them something your family likes. My 90s friends sometimes call me just B, or B-Real. When I was young I had a friend who’s mom went by Bunny as a nickname for Bernadette, and I thought that was SO cute. Betty’s another great nickname, too! The Big Bang Theory absolutely altered how people react to my name (I’ve never seen it). This name is the sort that when I meet people who have ever known a Bernadette in their life, they tell me about it. “My great aunt’s friend was Bernadette…” Reply
