Bennard
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Bennard
The given name 'Bennard' is a variant of 'Bernard', meaning "brave as a bear," derived from the Old Germanic elements *bern* (bear) and *hard* (brave, hardy).
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Etymology
The given name 'Bennard' is a variant of 'Bernard', meaning "brave as a bear," derived from the Old Germanic elements *bern* (bear) and *hard* (brave, hardy). It is primarily used in English and German-speaking cultures, with historical prominence in medieval Europe, notably associated with Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, a key figure in the Cistercian order.
Bennard currently ranks #3,932 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1918.
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