Meaning, origin, history
Bernardo is a masculine given name of Spanish and Italian origin. It is derived from the Germanic element "berns" meaning "bear" combined with the suffix "-hard" which means "strong, brave". Therefore, Bernardo means "brave as a bear".
The name Bernardo has been used since medieval times and was popular among the nobility in Spain and Italy. It was brought to Portugal by the Spanish Moors and became quite common there as well.
Some famous people named Bernardo include:
* Bernardo Bertolucci (1940-2018), an Italian film director known for his controversial films such as "Last Tango in Paris" and "The Last Emperor".
* Bernardo�Correa (born 1951), a Colombian politician who served as President of Colombia from 2010 to 2018.
* Bernardo Silva (born 1994), a Portuguese professional footballer who plays for Manchester City and the Portugal national team.
Overall, Bernardo is a strong and powerful name with a rich history that has been worn by many notable figures throughout the centuries.
In numbers
Popularity of the name Bernado since 1880
Total births
15
Total since 1880
Peak year
1984
5 births
in 2003
5
Recent births (5 years)
5-year trend
0%
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vs previous 5 years