Brave as a bear
A diminutive form of Bernard, it combines the Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave or hardy). The name carries a sense of strength and endurance, historically associated with Saint Bernardino of Siena.
Less common today
Bernardino isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,683 in 1992.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
15th-century Franciscan priest and missionary
The first President of Argentina
Italian physician and founder of occupational medicine
North Italian painter from Leonardo da Vinci's circle
Former President of Paraguay
