Saint Bernard Day, August 22. Names for children

Bernardo is a name for a child of Germanic origin which means "he who is strong as a bear". It is a name with a great force of meaning that may be perfect for your child. Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not strange or outdated, but it confers an original and distinguish

Bernardo is a name for a child of Germanic origin which means "he who is strong as a bear". It is a name with a great force of meaning that may be perfect for your child.

Although it is not one of the most frequent names, its use is not strange or outdated, but it confers an original and distinguished air. He celebrates his name day on August 22, which is the day of San Bernardo.

Curiosities about the name Bernardo

Because of the meaning of his name, Bernardo has an enigmatic personality that gives off charisma and wit. His sensitive and emotional nature does not contradict a combative and audacious spirit, for which Bernardo usually stands out in any social circle, but also in the workplace.

The name Bernardo is known throughout the world with some variants thanks to the Germanic tradition. We are very familiar with its variations in Beñat, Bernat, Bernard or Bernal, as well as its diminutives Berny or Bernar. In any case, it belongs to that group of traditional names that in recent years are gaining popularity.

It may help you to choose the name of your baby the beloved breed of dogs from the Swiss Alps, San Bernardo. Or maybe you feel more identified with films by Italian filmmaker Bernardo Bertolucci as "The Last Tango in Paris", "Novecento" or "The Last Emperor".

However, it is in the world of literature that we find more representatives of the name of your son, such as the Basque writer Bernardo Atxaga or the British Bernard Cornwell. We can also highlight the Irish Nobel Prize winner Bernard Shaw, prolific author of novel, short story, theater and essay.

To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate your saint in the month of August, consult our calendar of the names of saints of August. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Vélez. Collaborator of Guiainfantil.com