Bernard

Bernard (m) A Germanic name composed of elements
meaning ‘a bear’ and ‘hard’. It is now unfashionable, but
it was 51st most frequently used name in Scotland in 1935, 71st in 1958.

Bernadette (f) The feminine form of Bernard. This
name is strongly associated with the Roman Catholic
Church. It has been especially popular this century in
Ireland and Scotland. It ranked 6oth in Scotland in 1958.

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