Bernadette
Pronunciation: [ b-ern-uhd-EHT ]
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Bernadette first appeared in US Social Security records in 1962.
Over 60 babies have been named Bernadette in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bernadette is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #31,851 for boy names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #31,851
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Bernadette is also used as a girl name, ranked #1246.
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About the Name Bernadette
Bernadette is a boy name .
Is Bernadette a boy or girl name? Bernadette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #31,851 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #1,246. Bernadette is more commonly used as a girl name.
Bernadette is currently ranked #31,851 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bernadette include Ber, Bern, Berny, Bernie, Berna, Bernay, Bernaie, Tte, Ttey, Ette, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bernadette include Bernard, Bernardo, Bernabe . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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