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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- .
The same as Bernard. Source: An Etymological Dictionary of Family and Christian Names With an Essay on their Derivation and Import; Arthur, William, M.A.; New York, NY: Sheldon, Blake, Bleeker & CO., 1857. For a more detailed definition for Barnard or other surnames, search the FREE Ancestry.com Name Dictionary. Barnard Last Name Meaning.