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The masculine given name Bernard is of Germanic origin. The meaning of the name is from a Germanic compound Bern-hard meaning bear-hardy/brave/strong, or hardy/brave/strong as a bear.Bern-is the old form of bear, from West Germanic *beran- .he meaning of the name is from a Germanic compound Bern-hard meaning bear-hardy/brave/strong, or hardy/brave/strong as a bear. Bern-is the old form of bear, from West Germanic *beran- .
INTRODUCTION. Many of the more common family names of south-central Louisiana have their origins in Twelfth and Thirteenth Century Europe. They were taken-or given-to describe the man's place of residence, his occupation, his father's name or some physical characteristic of his.ERNARD: This name has the same meaning as Berard. The first Bernards to arrive in Louisiana from Canada were the brothers Michel and Pierre, who came to St. Martin and St. James parishes, respectively, in 1761.