Unisex Name
Bernie
ˈbɜɹ.ni
ˈbɜː.ni
Overview
Gender
masculine & feminine
Origin
Categories
American Horror Story characters
bluegrass musicians
Caillou characters
comedians
currently out of the US top 1000
diminutives
Disney characters
Elemental characters
ends in -ie
Fire Emblem characters
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
classic65%
informal120%
common100%
simple120%
comedic80%
Meaning & Etymology
Bernie is a diminutive form of names such as Bernard, Bernadette, and Bernice, which all begin with 'Bern'. It is commonly used as a given name and has been popular in various cultures. The name carries connotations of strength and bravery, often associated with its root meaning 'bear'.
Etymology
Original Form:
Bernard
Evolution:
The name Bernie evolved as a diminutive form of Bernard, which itself originates from the Old High German name 'Bernhard', meaning 'brave as a bear'.
Source:
Etymology dictionaries and historical linguistics studies