Bern name meaning

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Updated: May 30th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Germanic and Old High German
Usage: Swedish, Danish, Norwegian and Finnish
Pronunciation: pronunciation of Bern b(e)-rn
Meaning: Brave as a Bear, Bear, Hard and Bärenstarke
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What does Bern mean?

Of Germanic origin, Uncustomary Bern is largely used in Finnish, Swedish, Norwegian and Danish is used for boys. Bern is abridged form of Bernard. Bernard is form of Bernhard in English and Dutch languages.

Also Bernard is French form of Bernhard. Meaning of Bernard is Hardy and Courageous is of Old High German and Germanic origin.

How do I pronounce Bern?

Two syllabled Bern is most commonly pronounced as b(e)-rn.

Variants of Bern

Berne, Bem, Behm

How popular is the name Bern?

Bern is an uncommon baby name in United States where it had been in use since 1915 and achieved its top ranking of 3031 in 1958. Also, Bern is a familiar name in Ghana, Philippines, Canada and Netherlands.

According to our research, over 2000 babies have been named Bern globally.

YearRankBirths
196639445
196436026
196140695
195939895
195830328
195739945
195635326
195532017
195438305
195237385
View more ▾[1] Source: Social Security Administration

Facts

Bern in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands412605
Sweden206605
Norway201105
Denmark11000

What numbers say about Bern?

Your devotion to people sometimes leads to disappointment because of your high expectations. Achieving inner peace and harmony in life is what's most important to you. You are extremely smart. You want to find your soul mate but secretly don't believe in soul mates. People admire your endless hope that things will get better in the world and your courage to do what others avoid to do. You lack responsibility and commitment.

Other names liked by would be moms that are similar to Bern

  •  Torgny - Substantially used in Norwegian and Danish, Torgny means "The Sound of Weaponry", a gender insensitive name is rooted from Scandinavian
  •  Mirva - Used mainly in Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish illustrous, Mirva is a girl name. Mirva is form of Mirjam in Finnish language
  •  Ia - Rare girl name Ia is dominantly used in Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish, meaning of Ia is "Variant of names ending with -ia/-iia/-ija/-ya or Violet Flowers"
  •  Leiv - Mostly used in Finnish and Scandinavian, Leiv aimed at baby boys has its origin in Old Norse. Leiv is Norwegian cognate of Leifr
  •  Semund - Boy name Semund is principally used in Norwegian, Danish and Finnish. Semund is Danish equivalent of Sǽmundr

Sibling Names for Bern

Choosing a name for your baby can be an exciting but overwhelming experience. If you're considering the unique yet classic name "Bern", you may also be wondering about sibling names that match well. Here are some options to consider that complement the strong and timeless feel of Bern.

Names for Bern's sister

For a brother

Famous people named Bern

  • Bern Porter, American artist, writer, publisher, performer
  • Bern Nix, American jazz guitarist
  • Bern Nadette Stanis, American actress and author
  • Bern Brostek, former American football offensive lineman
  • Bern Dibner, electrical engineer, industrialist
  • Bern Bennett, American radio and television announcer
  • Bernadette Davis in Laura as Writer
  • Bernadette Jane Vanderkar in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone as Actress
  • Bernadette Colognne in Zoot Suit as Actress
  • Bern Martinez played crucial role of Baboso in 2009 action, sci-fi flick GB: 2525.

Sources

  1. Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
  2. Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
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