Bernice

Pronunciation: [ b-ern-EES ]

Boy Name #19,777 Most Popular Hidden Gem

A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.

Meaning & Origin

Bernice is a boy name, recorded for 6 babies in US birth records. It is pronounced b-ern-EES.

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

Quick Facts

Gender: Boy
Popularity Rank: #19,777
Total SSA Count: 6

Alternative Spellings

Bernard #1320 Bernardo #1336 Bernabe #4886

Nicknames

Ber Bey Berie Bernie

Also a Girl Name

Bernice is also used as a girl name, ranked #3814.

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Similar Names

Bertha Bessie Belle Beulah Betty Bettie Beatrice Bertie

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bernice

Is Bernice a boy or girl name?

Bernice is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it is ranked #19777. As a girl name, it is ranked #3814. Bernice is more commonly used as a girl name.

How do you pronounce Bernice?

Bernice is pronounced b-ern-EES.

How popular is the name Bernice?

Bernice is currently ranked #19777 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

What are common nicknames for Bernice?

Common nicknames for Bernice include Ber, Bey, Berie, and Bernie.

Is Bernice a common or rare name?

Bernice is an uncommon name, ranked #19777 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.

About the Name Bernice

Bernice is a boy name .

Is Bernice a boy or girl name? Bernice is used as both a boy and girl name. As a boy name, it ranks #19,777 in popularity. As a girl name, it ranks #3,814. Bernice is more commonly used as a girl name.

Bernice is currently ranked #19,777 in popularity for boy names in the United States.

Common nicknames for Bernice include Ber, Bey, Berie, and Bernie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.

Alternative spellings of Bernice include Bernard, Bernardo, Bernabe . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.