Bernadette

Meaning & origin

The name Bernadette comes from French and means "the brave" or "the courageous". It is the female form of the name Bernard and therefore has a similar meaning. The name is especially popular in the Catholic region, as it is associated with Saint Bernadette of Lourdes, the patron saint of the sick. In literature and film, the name is also known through the character of Bernadette in "The Jungle Book".

Famous people with the first name Bernadette

• Bernadette Peters Musician
• Bernadette Devlin McAliskey Northern Irish political activist and politician
• Bernadette Collins Person

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