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Bernadette

Pronunciation: [ b-ern-uhd-EHT ]

Boy Name #31,851 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bernadette is a boy name, recorded for 5 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ern-uhd-EHT.

Parents who love the name Bernadette often also consider Bertha, Bessie, Belle .

Quick Facts

Gender
Boy
Popularity Rank
#31,851
Total SSA Count
5

Alternative Spellings

Nicknames

Ber Bey Berie Bernie

Also a Girl Name

Bernadette is also used as a girl name, ranked #1246.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernadette

Is Bernadette a boy or girl name?
Bernadette is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #31851. As a girl name, it is ranked #1246. Bernadette is more commonly used as a girl name.
How do you pronounce Bernadette?
Bernadette is pronounced b-ern-uhd-EHT.
How popular is the name Bernadette?
Bernadette is currently ranked #31851 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Bernadette?
Common nicknames for Bernadette include Ber, Bey, Berie, and Bernie.
Is Bernadette a common or rare name?
Bernadette is an uncommon name, ranked #31851 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

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, Bey, Berie, and Bernie. 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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