Brave as a bear
Derived from the Germanic elements 'bern' (bear) and 'hard' (brave, hardy). It is the traditional German form of the name Bernard, historically associated with strength and resilience.
Less common today
Bernhard isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,766 in 1991.
Influential German mathematician
Professional golfer and two-time Masters champion
German lawyer and author of 'The Reader'
Consort of Queen Juliana
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
