Bernadine
Pronunciation: [ b-ern-uhd-EEN ]
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Bernadine first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,451 babies have been named Bernadine in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Bernadine is past its peak , currently ranked #71,325 for girl names in the US .
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- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #71,325
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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About the Name Bernadine
Bernadine is a girl name .
Bernadine is currently ranked #71,325 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Bernadine include Ber, Bern, Berny, Bernie, Berna, Bernay, Bernaie, Ine, Iney, Dine, Bey, and Beie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Bernadine include Bernadette, Bernice . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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