Bernadette
Meaning of Bernadette
The name Bernadette is of French origin, derived from the Germanic name Bernard, which means "brave as a bear." Traditionally a female name, Bernadette carries an air of strength and grace. The pronunciation in both French and English is ber-nuh-DET (/bər.nə.ˈdɛt/). A notable variation of the name is Bernadine. Bernadette gained significant popularity due to Saint Bernadette Soubirous, who was known for her visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. This historical association adds a layer of spiritual significance to the name. In the United States, while its popularity has fluctuated over the years, it has maintained a steady presence with occurrences ranging from 63 to 435 newborns annually since 1880. The name saw its peak popularity in the mid-20th century but continues to be cherished by parents seeking a classic yet distinctive choice for their daughters.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ber-nah-DET (/bər.na.ˈdɛt/)
English
- Pronunced as ber-nuh-DET (/bər.nə.ˈdɛt/)
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Notable People Named Bernadette
| Bernadette Peters is a renowned American actress, singer, and children's book author with a successful career in musical theatre, television, and film, earning numerous accolades including Tony and Grammy Awards. |
| Bernadette Soubirous, also known as Bernadette of Lourdes, was a French miller's daughter who experienced apparitions of the "Immaculate Conception" in Lourdes in 1858. |
| Bernadette Devlin McAliskey - Bernadette Devlin, also known as Bernadette McAliskey, is an Irish civil rights leader and former politician who served as a Member of Parliament for Mid Ulster in Northern Ireland from 1969 to 1974. |
| Bernadette Castro is an American businesswoman and former New York politician who served in the Cabinet of former New York Governor George Pataki, and is a partner in Castro Properties. |
| Bernadette Sembrano - Bernadette Lorraine Palisada Dominguez Sembrano-Aguinaldo is a multi-talented Filipina known for her work as a reporter, news presenter, television host, musician, and author. |
| Bernadette Banner is an American YouTuber, author, and former costume assistant based in London, known for her historical dress reconstruction and advocacy for sustainable fashion. |
| Bernadette Jordan is a Canadian politician who served as Minister of Fisheries, Oceans, and the Canadian Coast Guard from 2019 to 2021. |
| Bernadette Herrera Dy is a Filipina politician and a Member of the Philippine House of Representatives under the Bagong Henerasyon party-list. |
| Bernadette Carey Smith, also known as Bernadette Carey, was a pioneering African-American journalist who worked at The New York Times and The Washington Post in the 1960s. |
| Bernadette Seacrest is a San Francisco-born American vocalist. |
| Bernadette Withers was a well-known actress recognized for her roles in Bachelor Father, Karen, and The Trouble with Angels. |
| Bernadette Wallace is an Australian canoeist who competed at the 2020 Summer Olympics in the Women's C-1 200m and Women's C-2 500m events. |
| Bernadette Schild is a retired World Cup alpine ski racer from Austria. |
| Bernadette Robinson is a talented Australian singer and actor. |
| Bernadette Weyland is a German lawyer and politician who has held various prominent positions in government, including serving as President of the city council of Frankfurt and as Secretary of State in the Ministry of Finance of Hesse. |
