Bernold

Bernold is a variant of the old Germanic name Bernwald. The name is composed of the Old High German words bero, meaning 'bear', and waltan, meaning 'to rule' or 'to reign'. Therefore, the meaning can be paraphrased as 'the (strong) ruler like a bear'.

What does the name Bernold mean?

The meaning of the name Bernold is closely related to the old Germanic form Bernwald. It consists of the Old High German terms bero for 'bear' and waltan for 'to rule, to reign' and can be interpreted as 'the (strong) ruler like a bear'.

Where does the name Bernold come from?

The name Bernold has its roots in Old High German and means 'the (strong) ruler like a bear'.

How do you pronounce Bernold?

The pronunciation of Bernold: The name is two syllables and has a somewhat softer sound. It is pronounced as 'Ber-nold' [ˈbɛʁnɔlt], where an open syllable at the beginning meets a closed syllable at the end. The consonant combination -ld gives the name stability. Overall, Bernold feels down-to-earth and tradition-conscious - calm, distinctive, and present.

When is the name day of Bernold?

July 19, November 25

Popularity

In Germany, Bernold is a relatively rare first name. In 2011, it reached 2,275th place on the list of the most common male first names. Between 2010 and 2024, Bernold was given as a first name in Germany fewer than 10 times, placing it at 8,508th. In the last ten years, no child has been named this name. Regarding international popularity, here are the latest rankings of Bernold in the first name charts of various countries.

Nicknames & pet names

Berni / Berwolf / Biernold

Famous people

• Bernold Fiedler (German mathematician for nonlinear dynamics)
• Bernold von Ottobeuren (priest and monk)