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First name Bernadette - Meaning, Origin and Rating
Origin
Nameday
16. April
Meaning
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".