English Explanatory Dictionary

Bernie

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. A unisex given name.
  2. A diminutive of the male given name Bernard, also used as a formal given name.
  3. A diminutive of the female given names Bernice or Bernadette.
noun
  1. A Bernese mountain dog.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɝni/

Word forms

Bernie Bernies

Etymology

* (male): From Bernard + -ie. * (female): From Bernadette + -ie or Bernice + -ie.

Related words

Bern Berner

Derived words

Berner Bernie bro BernieCare Berniecrat Bernista feel the Bern
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