Bernhild

Bernhild is a traditional Germanic first name for girls, meaning 'bear and battle' or, more freely interpreted, 'the fighting bear'. The name is composed of the Old High German terms bero for 'bear' and hiltja for 'battle'. Another form of the name is Bernhilde.

What does the name Bernhild mean?

The name Bernhild is an ancient Germanic girl's name that means 'bear and battle' or alternatively 'the one who fights like a bear'. It derives from the Old High German words bero, meaning 'bear', and hiltja, meaning 'battle'. A variant of the name is Bernhilde.

Where does the name Bernhild come from?

The name Bernhild has its roots in Old High German and means 'the one who fights like a bear'. The components consist of bero, meaning 'bear', and hiltja, meaning 'battle'. It belongs to the Old German language.

How do you pronounce Bernhild?

The pronunciation of Bernhild: The name Bernhild consists of two syllables and is distinctly structured. It is pronounced as 'Bern-hild' [ˈbɛʁnhɪlt], where several consonants come together, giving the sound a compact and concentrated note. The '-nhild' part provides a firm, nearly closed ending with noticeable hardness. This gives Bernhild a powerful, strict, and stable aura - a name with a distinctive sound structure and little softness.

Popularity

Bernhild is a rather rare first name in Germany. In 2012, it ranked 3,656th on the list of the most common female first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Bernhild was used as a first name in Germany less than 10 times, placing it at 10,750th. In the last ten years, no child has received this name.