Bernie
Short form of Bernadette, Bernadine, or Bernice, German
"brave as a bear"Share
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Bernie Origin and Meaning
The name Bernie is a girl's name meaning "brave as a bear".
Bernie is an old school unisex nickname name, on the order of Bobbie or Willie. Not the most modern or most attractive name around, but it has a certain vintage charm.
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Famous People Named Bernie
- Bernie Dexterpinup model
Bernie in Pop Culture
- Bernice "Bernie" Claskycharacter in the film, "Spanglish"