Bernie Name Meaning & Origin
Bernie
Origin of the name Bernard:
Derived from the Old High German Berinhard (bold as a bear), a compound name composed of the elements bern (bear) and hard (bold, hearty, brave, strong). Var: Barnard, Berend, Berinhard, Bernard, Bernardyn, Bernd, Bern, Bernon, Bernot.
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Bernie Mac, American comedian and actor.
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Bernie Kosar, retired American football quarterback.
Bernie Parent, retired Canadian NHL hockey goalie.
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