Bernadette facts for kids

Bernadette is a popular name for girls. It comes from France and is the female version of the boy's name Bernard. The name Bernard means "brave as a bear" or "strong bear." So, Bernadette carries a similar meaning of strength and courage.

People Named Bernadette

Many interesting people have been named Bernadette throughout history.

Real-Life Bernadettes

• St. Bernadette Soubirous (1844–1879) was a young French girl. She is famous for seeing visions of the Virgin Mary in Lourdes, France. This place later became a very important site for pilgrims.
• Bernadette Peters is a well-known American actress and singer. She has starred in many Broadway shows and movies.
• Bernadette Bowyer (born 1966) is a Canadian athlete. She played field hockey for her country.
• Bernadette Lafont (1938–2013) was a talented French actress. She appeared in many films.
• Bernadette Sembrano (born 1976) is a Filipino television reporter and host. She is a familiar face on news programs.
• Bernadette Szőcs (born 1995) is a Romanian table tennis player. She is known for her skills in the sport.

Fictional Characters Named Bernadette

• Bernadette Rostenkowski is a character from the popular TV show The Big Bang Theory. She is a smart microbiologist.

Music and Songs

The name Bernadette has also inspired some famous songs.

• "Bernadette" is a hit song from 1967 by the American group the Four Tops. It is a classic Motown tune.
• "Bernadette" is also a song by IAMX. It was released in 2011 on his album Volatile Times.