Bernadotte - name meaning and origin

The girl's name Bernadotte \b(e)-rna-dotte, bernad(ot)-te\ is a variant of Bernadette (French, Old German), and the meaning of Bernadotte is "strong, brave bear".

The baby name Bernadotte sounds like Bernadetta and Bernadett. Other similar baby names are Bernardette, Beradette and Benadette.

Bernadotte is a very rare female first name and a very rare surname (source: 1990 U.S. Census). Displayed below is the baby name popularity trend for the girl's name Bernadotte. Compare Bernadotte with related baby names.