Strong, brave as a bear
Derived from Germanic elements meaning 'bear' and 'brave' or 'hardy'. It was introduced to England by the Normans and became popular due to several influential saints, notably Saint Bernard of Clairvaux.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Nobel Prize-winning Irish playwright
Five-time Tour de France winner
Head of Programming at Westworld · Westworld
United States Senator from Vermont
Business magnate and LVMH chairman
Cynical bookshop owner · Black Books
Senior British Army officer during WWII
