Bernard

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Name: Bernard

Gender: Masculine

Location: Europe

Language: German

Thematic: Unknown Thematic

Meaning: "Brave as a Bear" or "Courageous Warrior".

Comments: The name Bernard comes from the old German words ber(n), meaning 'bear', and hard, meaning 'hardy', 'brave', 'strong'. Although the name has a Germanic origin, it was quickly adopted in France also.

St Bernard of Menthon, patron saint of mountaineers, has given his name to a breed of mountain dogs as well as two mountain passes. His feast day is May 28th.

St Bernard of Clairvaux was a French abbot and the primary propagator of the reform of the Cistercian monastic order. His feast day is August 20th.

Bernard is confident, and radiates an aura of success. He is well read and infomed, making sure he is fully up to date on all current affairs. A mine of information. His friends know where to go when difficulty arises. Bernard is generous in giving of his time and deeds for friends & loved ones.