Origin and Meaning of Bernadean

Brave as a bear; a blend of Bernice and Deane

Origin: English - Bernadean is a modern American creation, composed of the name Bernice, which is of Greek origin meaning 'bringer of victory', and Deane, which is derived from the Old English word 'dean' meaning 'valley'.

• Bernadean is a rare name and has primarily been used in the United States during the mid-20th century.
• Being a combination name, it reflects a trend in the 1940s and 1950s where unique names gained popularity in the America.
• Notable bearers of the name are quite scarce, though it has appeared in family trees and local histories predominantly in the U.S.
• The name saw some usage between the 1940s and 1970s, but has since fallen out of popularity among new parents.
• Variations of the name include Bernice and Deanne; however, Bernadean itself remains unique and less common.