Bernhardt Name Meaning, Popularity and Origins
Origin:
German
Gender Distribution:
100% Masculine / 0% Feminine
Meaning:
Bernhardt means 'bold bear' and symbolizes courage and strength.
Meaning of the Name Bernhardt
Bernhardt is a German name that originated from the Old High German personal name Bernhard, which is derived from the elements 'bern' meaning 'bear' and 'hard' meaning 'strong' or 'bold'. The name was popularized by Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a 12th-century French abbot and theologian. Bernhardt is a name that symbolizes courage, strength, and leadership.
Popularity of the Name Bernhardt
The popularity for the name Bernhardt peaked in popularity in the year 1915 with 19 births, which ranked number 3,337 out of 8,412 unique names for that year. Bernhardt had the most male births in 1915 with 19, which ranked number 1,600 out of 4,390 male names.
Nationwide Popularity of Bernhardt
Popularity of Bernhardt by State
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