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Barnard

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Barnard is an alternate spelling for the name Bernard, from an Old English name, Beornheard, which means “Brave as a Bear,” or “Strength of the Bear” from “beorn” (bear), and “heard (hardy, brave, strong).


History:
Barnard is an older, alternate form of the name Bernard. It was common until the 15th century, and left behind the surname Barnard, and the diminutive Barney.
Please see Bernard for more information.

Pronunciation: barn-ard.

Diminutives:
English: Barney.

Alternates: Barnardo.

Famous Bearers:
Miscellaneous:
Barnard Gratz (1738-1801)
Polish-American merchant.


Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Barnard

Popularity of Barnard:
Popularity (for newborns):
In the United States...
1900-2000: N/A

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