Bernie

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Bernie

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Bernie is an English diminutive of the name Bernard, from an Old English name, Beornheard, which means “Brave as a Bear,” or “Strength of the Bear” from “beorn” (bear), and “heard (hardy, brave, strong).

History:
N/A

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Pronunciation: burn-ee.

Famous Bearers:
Singers and Entertainers:
Bernie Leadon (1947-)
American musician. A member of the Eagles.
Bernie Taupin (1950-)
British lyricist and collaborator with Elton John.
Bernie Mac (Bernard Jeffrey McCollough) (1958-)
American actor and comedian.

Sports Stars:
Bernie Geoffrion (1931-)
Canadian hockey player.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
0.008 % named Bernie

Popularity of Bernie:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-1910: 569th most popular.
1910-1920: 752nd most popular.
1920-1930: 747th most popular.
1930-1940: 596th most popular.
1940-1950: 561st most popular.
1950-1960: 667th most popular.
1960-1970: 760th most popular.
1970-2000: N/A