Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, 12th century monk and leader of the Cistercians

The Counts Bernard of Malta.

Claude Bernard, French physiologist

Adam Bernard, American producer of The Desk on Sirius Satellite Radio

Bernard "Bernie" Sanders, United States Senator from Vermont

Émile Bernard, French painter

Bernard of Cluny, 12th century Benedictine monk

The Elf Bernard , from The Santa Clause.

Oliver Percy Bernard, English architect and scenic designer

Bernard (Lost), a character from the television show Lost.

Bernard Fox (Irish republican), Provisional Irish Republican Army member

Jeffrey Bernard, English journalist

Bernard (surname unknown), a character from the children's programme, Bernard's Watch

Crystal Bernard, American actress

Bernard of Corleone (1605-1667), Franciscan Blessed

Bernard Gui, 14th century inquisitor

Bernard T. Feld, 20th century physicist and anti-nuclear activist

Bernard Schuiteman, Dutch football (soccer) player

St. Bernard (disambiguation)

Bernhard (disambiguation).

Yohann Bernard, French breaststroke swimmer

The masculine given name Bernard (bur-NAHRD) comes from both German and French origin. In German, the meaning of the name is from an Old German compound meaning "bear-hard", or "brave as a bear". St Bernard of Menthon is the patron saint of mountaineers after whom the St Bernard dog used in mountain rescue work is named. It is widely used among German children, and other languages have variants. The feminine given name from the same cognate is Bernadine. Nicknames include Barney (masculine) and Bernie (unisex). Bernard is also a common surname. The following people and items share the name Bernard.

Bernard Boursicot, on whom the play M. Butterfly was based

Bernard Fanning, an Australia singer of the rock band Powderfinger.

Bernard Hopkins, professional boxer.

Bernard of Menthon, 10th century monk, namesake of the Great St. Bernard Pass and the St. Bernard dog

Bernard of Quintavalle, companion of St. Francis of Assisi

Frits Bernard, Dutch psychologist, generally considered founder of pro-paedophile activism

Bernard, a character from the The Rescuers books and films

Bernard Black, a character from Black Books

Bernard Bernoulli, a character from Maniac Mansion.

Bernard Marx, from Brave New World.

Bernard Wiseman, a character from Mobile Suit Gundam 0080: War in the Pocket