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Burnadette

Female

« Bernadette is a rare female given name of French origin that means "noble and brave". »

#23337 since 1900

Meaning, origin, history

Bernadette is a female given name of French origin and means "noble and brave". It was popularized by the story of Bernadette Soubirous, who was born in France in 1844 and later became a Catholic saint after claiming to have visions of the Virgin Mary at Lourdes. The name has also been used by several other notable figures throughout history, such as French actress Bernadette Lafont and American singer-songwriter Bernadette Peters. Despite its origins and history, Bernadette remains a relatively uncommon name today, with fewer than 10,000 people sharing this moniker in the United States alone.

In numbers

Popularity of the name Burnadette since 1880

Total births
135
Total since 1880
Peak year
1950
9 births
in 1980
6
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
vs previous 5 years