Bernadette

\bɛʁ.na.dɛt\♀French girl's name

A French girl's name, first recorded around Siècle à préciser.

At a glance

GenderFeminine
First recordedSiècle à préciser
Pronunciation\bɛʁ.na.dɛt\

Origin and meaning

Diminutive of Bernarde, the feminine form of Bernard. Established as a given name due to Saint Bernadette of Lourdes (baptized Bernarde).

Where it is mostly given

  • Great Britain
  • Ireland
  • United States
  • Malta
  • France
  • Belgium
  • Luxembourg
  • Netherlands
  • East Frisia
  • Germany

Around the world

  • OccitanBernadèta, Bernadòta, Bernadeta
  • PolishBernadeta, Bernadetta

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